Looking back on how Roseneath started 25 years ago with Lynn Close
“Our journey to Roseneath really started back in 1985 when we moved with our 3 children to acreage at Mt Marshall 6kms out of Allora. For 18 years afterwards we built a house and gardens, had thoroughbred horses, a Southdown sheep stud and numerous bird life.
We had an opportunity to buy a house at auction in Allora. That was in 1999. The house itself for its age was in very good condition. We changed a few doors, painted the interior, installed a new kitchen and bathroom. Roseneath Cottage became Allora’s first self-contained bed & breakfast.
Our first guests were a young couple from Mt Marshall who spent their first night as a married couple. Back then Ted Cowley worked his horse and carriage that could come into the yard and pick up or drop off guests, as in the days gone by when the Stays family ran their coaches to and from Hendon for passengers and mail.
Over the last 25 years not much has changed with Roseneath, although she is now surrounded by large rose gardens and wide paths for guests to enjoy the surroundings. She has welcomed guests from all around the world and extended family coming to visit in town, or those just wanting to experience the peace and quiet that sitting on a verandah can offer. It has been 25 years of pleasure to have Roseneath as our business, giving so many the opportunity to share in her grace.”
Located in a quiet area of Allora yet within walking distance to the main town area, Lynn is always happy to welcome guests to enjoy the cottage atmosphere and beautiful gardens of Roseneath. If you’d like to stay or have visitors coming who need accommodation phone Lynn on 0438 173 926 or email roseneathallora@gmail.com.
For more details go to www.roseneathcottage. com.au.
This article appeared in the Allora Advertiser, 2 October 2024.
