Cairns Highlands Bed & Breakfast accommodation: Williams Lodge Boutique Accommodation and Lounge
Cedar Street, Yungaburra, QLD
William’s Lodge Boutique Accommodation located in the characteristic town of Yungaburra is a heritage listed property that has won awards for “ Best restoration of a heritage building,” “ Best project in North Queensland,” and “Best landscape,”; William’s Lodge is also a member of the Small Elegant Homes of the World Collection. This quaint holiday Queenslander-style lodge is vibrant with history and character and has been perfectly reinstated replicating the architecture and atmosphere of yesteryear. This unique lodge is renowned in the region and possesses a rich history with tales of jubilation, sadness and triumph. Today William’s Lodge Boutique Accommodation provides keen travellers a comfortable place to live and stay while exploring the Atherton Tablelands (Cairns Highlands). William’s Lodge Boutique Accommodation is situated in the heart of Yungaburra and next to the statuesque Mt. Quincan and the geological wonder, The Seven Sisters.
There are five luxury suites at William’s Lodge Boutique Apartments each with added modern luxuries combining historic warmth with state of the art features. See, smell, hear and touch the essence of The Atherton Tablelands (Cairns Highlands) in your replicated suite of a bygone era. The range of suites are diverse, and all suites are located at the back of the house where peace and tranquility are omnipresent.
Exterior and swimming pool of Williams Lodge
Charming views of the Cairns Highlands
Elegant guest suites at Williams Lodge
Williams Lodge Carrington Suite is the master penthouse suite with an enormous master bedroom with a king sized bed. There is an ensuite bathroom that has a spa bath which overlooks the glorious seven sisters volcanic range. The Carrington Suite has a kitchenette with a bar fridge and a breakfast bar, a lounge room and a private furnished veranda.
Williams Lodge Sydonia Suite is the ultimate penthouse with views. This open planned suite has a king sized bed, an ensuite with a spa bath, a kitchenette with a bar fridge and breakfast bar and a private furnished veranda with Seven Sisters, Mount Quincan and swimming pool views.
Williams Lodge Woodleigh Suite is a spacious penthouse suite with a king sized bedroom, ensuite bathroom with a spa bath, a kitchenette with a bar fridge and breakfast bar, an enormous lounge which can be split into a second bedroom and a private furnished balcony.
Williams Lodge Eacham and Nyleta Suites have a king sized or two twin beds, an ensuite bathroom and a bar fridge.
The lodge is suitable for guests who want to have a relaxing holiday or guests who want to stay active exploring all of the secrets of the Atherton Tablelands. Situated on a ¾ elevated block in the heart of Yungaburra, William’s Lodge Boutique Accommodation is surrounded by a manicured lawn and native Australian gardens with the picturesque volcanic mountain ranges in the backdrop. Inside of the home you will find vintage pieces mingling with state of the art features. William’s Lodge still contains the original timber walls and polished floors from the early 1900’s but was restored in 2002 bringing its standards to the 21rst century and adding extra bonuses for the enjoyment of guests. Newly added to the house is a wine bar with a selection of Australian and international beer, wine and spirits; an eight foot long pool table, a sound system with a collection of CDs, a big screen television great for watching sporting events and internet facilities. Some features from yesteryear include a rustic wood fireplace, a charming library with book and magazine collections on a range of topics including local flora and fauna, a pianola which is an original piece from the house, a dance floor which was built in WWII for Australian and American troops, and a timber veranda that extends from the lounge room into the back lawn.
Outside of the house there is a resort style salt water swimming pool, barbeque facilities so you can enjoy your meal in the great outdoors, there is a lawn bowls club right next door and of course the activities of The Atherton Tablelands and Cairns Highlands are all around you.
The history of William’s Lodge is colorful and intriguing and is an important part of the past of the Atherton Tablelands. Henry Sydney Williams acquired the property in 1896, it was subdivided in 1911 and shortly after that the house was erected. The William’s family owned 31 houses in the region but William’s Lodge was the main residence. William’s Lodge became a social venue during WWII to the 120,000 soldiers who were stationed on the Atherton Tablelands. No matter what the era, William’s Lodge Boutique Accommodation has been filled with life, love, laughter and music a truly unique place where the traditions of past can be relived in the present.
Craig William’s is the current owner of William’s Lodge and has lived at the property for 60 of its 90 years. Proudly showcasing this special part of the William’s family heritage, Craig William’s shares with his guests the unique charisma that this house manifests. William’s Lodge Boutique Accommodation is positioned right in the heart of Yungaburra close to several souvenir and gift shops, the classic Yungaburra Pub and the tasty Nick’s Swiss Restaurant. Also nearby there is a platypus viewing area, the Curtain and Cathedral Fig Tree and the Volcanic lakes, Lake Eacham and Lake Barine. Lake Tinaroo, a water sport enthusiast’s haven, is also nearby William’s Lodge. A short drive away you will find the stunning waterfall circuit, Mungalli Creek Organic Dairy Farm, Skybury Coffee, Mango Drop Winery and plenty more attractions. Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef are only 60 minutes away and World Heritage Listed Rainforest surrounds you. The best way to get around the Atherton Tablelands is by car as there is no bus network that services the area. Local tour buses explore the region each day but if you are staying for longer than a couple of nights, you may want to hire a vehicle because there is a lot to see! For more information on tours or car rentals visit The Tour Specialists at www.thetourspecialists.com
William’s Lodge Boutique Accommodation is a blast from the past. Yungaburra has been relatively unchanged since the early 1900’s and William’s Lodge models the look of this bygone era. Escape the hurried 21rst century life that you live and go back to a time where mobile phones and email weren’t dominating communication. Enjoy intimate conversations next to a burning wood fireplace or a sing song around the grand piano. Stroll into the countryside, breathe in fresh clean air and listen to the sounds of nature in the distance. Sometimes the best things in life are the most simple; you will truly understand this at William’s Lodge Boutique Apartments.
- Check in:
- 2.00pm
- Check out:
- 10.00am
Accommodation Facilities
Williams Lodge Accommodation Features: a television with pay TV channels, DVD channel, stereo (extensive range of CD’s available), internet connection for laptops, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, tea/coffee/toast facilities, complimentary morning newspapers and fresh fruit and bread.
Williams Lodge Features: a Wine Bar: selected beer, wines, spirits and tea/coffee, a wood fireplace: a glass of red on a cool evening by the fire, library: local history, fauna, and flora, pool table: 8 feet long for a social game, pianola: creating that old time atmosphere, internet access, sound system: with a range of CD’s, swimming pool: relax with a drink and soak up the views, BBQ Facilities: For those hungry appetites, big screen pay TV: for special viewings, movies/sport, and timber verandahs extending around the Lodge.
