Peter and Nicole Carr, your hosts of Annesley House in Portland, and warmly welcome you! Both Peter and Nicole have deep roots in the local community and are excited to share the exceptional qualities of the area with their guests. Peter brings his expertise as a builder, specialising in both commercial and domestic projects. Upgrades undertaken in the last 12 months ensures an even better experience for visitors. Nicole serves as the Executive Officer of a local Not-for-Profit organization called United Way Glenelg. Her passion lies in early literacy, as she has facilitated the delivery of nearly 40,000 books to children in the Glenelg Shire. A glimpse into the manager's office will reveal a delightful collection of children's books, reflecting Nicole's dedication to promoting reading among young ones. At Annesley House, Peter and Nicole's primary goal is to provide you with a supremely comfortable stay while respecting your privacy and the need for quiet relaxation. They understand the importance of uninterrupted tranquility and will not disturb you during your visit. However, they remain available to address any inquiries or assist with any questions you may have. Peter and Nicole are committed to ensuring your stay is nothing short of exceptional. They look forward to welcoming you to Annesley House and are available to make your time in Portland truly memorable.

Nestled in the heart of Portland, Annesley House has a welcoming ambience allowing you to slow down and get back in touch with the small pleasures in life. Step out the front door and be welcomed by ocean views and a short 2 minute stroll to shops, cafes and beaches. Acknowledging its historic past, Annesley is beautifully decorated throughout, complete with modern facilities and charming gardens to unwind in. Containing 7 studio apartments, each with its own unique rich story. Built in 1878, our Georgian-style home was originally a doctor’s surgery and private residence. It has been meticulously restored to its former grandeur, interplaying its décor between contemporary and traditional. Located 200 metres from the town centre. in Portland on the Great Ocean Road, half-way between Melbourne and Adelaide. Annesley House is on the lands of the Gunditjmara, Jardwadjali and Bunganditj, and peoples for over 40,000 years with European settlement occurring in 1834.

Stroll around the trawler wharf, watching the local fishing boats unload their catch. Make your way to Deegan Seafood at 106 Percy Street and grab some fresh locally cooked fish and chips! Pop into Admella’s Orchard at 100 Percy Street and pick up some local gourmet delights and artesian breads. Take a drive to Bridgewater Bay and walk to Shelly Beach or alternatively seal colony. Reward yourself with a coffee from the café located on the beachfront. Wander “The Enchanted Forest” on Scenic Rd. A 45-minute round trip through a dense, almost tropical vegetation which creates a unique and enchanting canopy to lookouts and boardwalks with views over the ocean and spectacular cliff formations. Book a Budj Bim tour and checkout the heritage landscape of the world’s earliest sites of human settlement and society. At 32,000 years old the site is a revelation of an ancestral creation being of Gunditjmara country. Google Budj Bim tours to learn more. Pop into the Portland Strawberry Farm for the sweetest and tastiest strawberries and the most delicious ice-cream going around. Located at 87 Princes Hwy, Bolwarra.