Large Conservatory at Tanilba House
About this space
A large 12m X 6m conservatory that formally seats 70-80 guests and caters for 100 people cocktail style. Broad wrap around colonial verandahs extend the space even further.
The conservatory has 190 year old convict built rock walls on one side and 90 year old rock feature walls on the other 3 sides.
Completely weather proof with wood flooring and white beams and surround windows. Filled with 5 chandeliers and strewn with fairy lights.
There is a bar with kitchenette, fridge and bench space at one end.
Event offers and packages
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Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Host rules
No smoking in the building and smoking only allowed in designated smoking garden areas.
No self serve alcohol. All alcohol to be served by RSA qualified staff. Staff service charges apply or drinks can be supplied for a fee.
The property cannot have loud rock music
Food is from approved suppliers only.
Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day
About Tanilba House
Historic Tanilba House (1831) is a beautiful convict built and colonial stone homestead set on 3 acres of stunning gardens overlooking incredible Port Stephens. Tanilba is 2 hours drive North of Sydney.
The house itself has grand proportions and high ceilings with many original elements including various Victorian flourishes. It has 6 bedrooms and 3 reception rooms including a large ball room sized room.
It is furnished with antiques and has 3 original fireplaces and a late 1800's cooker. There is large all weather conservatory and broad colonial verandahs.
The grounds are beautifully kept and feature various historic elements including the oldest olive tree in Australia. There are two grand 160 year old fig trees forming a cathedral sized area, a 30 meter long arbour covered in vines and flowers, an ancient Bunya Pine and many different whimsical garden areas with statues, garden seating and other garden features.
There are substantial stone features across the garden including stone benches, a huge stone circular driveway, the large enclosed conservatory, stone pillars in the arbour etc.
The large field and house has water views from 2 sides. There are large metal gates and there is always something in the garden flowering with key features huge frangipani and jacaranda trees and an extensive heritage listed wisteria vine.
Port Stephens is literally across the road and the front verandah has extensive views of the bay.
Other spaces and event packages at this venue
hire fee / per session