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The Buchanan 1894

3.0 star property

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Consider a stay at The Buchanan 1894 and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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  • 45 sq m
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Located in Parkes, The Buchanan 1894 is in the city centre. Bushmans Hill Reserve and Goobang National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parkes Showgrounds and CSIRO Parkes Observatory. Visit our Parkes travel guide
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41 Hill St, Parkes, NSW, 2870

What's nearby

  • A bronze statue of Elvis Presley in Cooke Park.
    Cooke Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A tall white tower in a town surrounded by trees and houses.
    Memorial Hill Lookout
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A grassy hill with a prominent tree, a tall brick chimney, and a clear blue sky.
    Bushmans Hill Reserve
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A building with a green roof, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and trees.
    Henry Parkes Centre
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • A large satellite dish partially obscured by tree branches.
    CSIRO Parkes Observatory
    18 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Parkes Station
    15 min walk
  • Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Railway Hotel Parkes
    13 min walk
  • Paragon Cafe Parkes
    7 min walk
  • Parkes Services Club
    12 min walk
  • Bella's
    5 min walk
  • Fu Yuan Chinese Restaurant
    7 min walk

About this property

The Buchanan 1894

  • Guest house in a shopping district, remodelled in 2024
  • A rooftop terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at The Buchanan 1894. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area.
  • Other perks at this guest house include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Gas grills, luggage storage and books
    • Outdoor furniture and local meal delivery service
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The Buchanan 1894 have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
  • More amenities include:
  • Hairdryers and shampoo

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Books
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1894
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-76178

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does The Buchanan 1894 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is The Buchanan 1894 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Buchanan 1894?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Buchanan 1894?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Buchanan 1894?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Buchanan 1894 located?

Located in the heart of Parkes, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Memorial Hill Lookout, Bushmans Hill Reserve and Cooke Park. Parkes Showgrounds and Henry Parkes Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km). Parkes Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Buchanan 1894 Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was lovely. Loved the historic charm and large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feels like coming home after a long road trip...clean , quiet and peaceful..love the place 💗.. next time hopefully we can stay longer...to enjoy the pool and BBQ in the backyard.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic property but very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

YONIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, large rooms beautifully decorated and very clean. Nice comfortable bed. Great kitchen with everything you need. Beautiful outdoor areas. Highly recommend staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well appointed room with very comfortable bed in historic kitchen of Victorian mansion. Easy self check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
21st century comfort and amenities enveloped by 19th century ambience, superb.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a beautiful property. Our suite was very spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is adequately equipped and well set out. The only issue I can see is that the bedroom may get very hot in midsummer. Highly recommended and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coming back here is like coming back home... very peaceful and relaxing..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old house, beautifully restored in a nice quiet spot of town. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our stay was enjoyable. Clean room ,comfy bed ,great location .would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and very clean. It had everything we needed. The staff were so accommodating when we requested an early check in. We were very grateful and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful home...I wish I could move in!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely house with beautiful decor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation. Congratulations on the care and attention to a special place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old world charm and quality of the fitout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Ngaire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room. Shower wasn't great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and well presented. Pool was great for a dip. No mirror in room to check your outfit what you are wearing. No wardrobe to hang ironed clothes. TV didn’t work - no signal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Nick

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice building with terrible accessibility. Public road parking only not acceptable these days
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ve
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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