Tenterfield Guesthouse

Tenterfield’s Premier Guesthouse and Bed and Breakfast Retreat

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Experience luxurious modern facilities in a truly unique and historical Australian setting with beautiful panoramic views and magnificent vistas at your back verandah. Wake up to the smell of homemade bread and home-style country cooking. Explore the historic township of Tenterfield; the birthplace of our nation and leave with a lifetime of memories.

Pricing & Packages

All prices are inclusive of GST. Free Wi-Fi is included in all bookings.

Standard Off-Peak Season
$260 (+GST) per room per night; maximum of two guests per room.

Standard Peak Season
$310 (+GST) per room per night; maximum of two guests per room.
(School Holidays, Local festivals & Events, Christmas, Easter, and Public Holidays)

Honeymoon Packages

Starting at $330 per night.
Includes a two-night stay, rose petals on the bed, sparkling wine on arrival, and breakfast on your verandah (weather permitting). Contact us to discuss your ideal honeymoon getaway.

Club, Group Bookings, and Self-Contained Packages – POA

8 people maximum. Four queen beds and 2 single rollaway beds are available. Other services are available upon request at additional costs.

Carpe Diem Cottage

Starting at $340 (+GST) per night, minimum 2-night stay.
Fully self-contained and sleeps up to 7 people.

Our Accommodation and Services

Step back in time and unwind atop Australia's great divide. Explore mountains and streams, walk in the footsteps of Banjo Paterson and immerse yourself in Australia's colonial history.

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Our Facilities

Luxury overnight accommodation overlooking Mt McKenzie for singles, couples and groups ideally suited to adults.

Our Guesthouse has disabled access and includes 4 luxury suites with queen beds. Two suites have indulgent bath tubs and two suites have showers to accommodate everyone's needs.

All suites have access to the verandah to sit and watch the sun set over the mountains. Carpe Diem Gueshouse also has a private reading room and a games room with pool table, double sided bricked fireplace, outdoor area with gazebo and BBQ facilities alongside native gardens and a large water hole oasis.

Our Services

Carpe Diem Guesthouse provides free high speed wi-fi and internet connectivity to all guests.

Delicious home made afternoon delights, tea and coffee are provided on Check in and your stay will include a hot homemade breakfast with tea, coffee and juices served each morning.

Staff can arrange everything you need for your perfect getaway. A romantic picnic for two, a BBQ as the sun sets or just pick up some local takeout for you after a long day exploring.

Please let us know how we can best accomodate you at time of reservation.

Carpe Diem Cottage

Separate from the Guesthouse is the Contemporary Carpe Diem Cottage for couples, groups or families needing that extra room and privacy.

Brand New Self Contained 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with 2 queen beds, 2 single beds all with electric blankets and a comfy sofa couch. Can sleep up to 7 people.

Carpe Diem Cottage boasts panoramic views situated on 2 acres of land overlooking Mount McKenzie. Wi-fi is available as well as a fireplace for those cold winter nights. All linen and towels, tea, coffee and kitchen necessities are supplied. All you need to do is bring food and yourselves during your stay.

Starting at $340 per night, minimum 2-night stay.
Packages are available for longer stays.

Check-in time: 2-4pm
Check-out time: 10am

Requests for a late checkout must be organised prior to your check out date. Charges may apply.

star rating Country Hospitality - Thankyou Kathryn for a beautiful experience from check-in to check-out. The homestead was immaculately, spotlessly clean! And decorated with such care and charm. You made us feel at home. See... read more you next time

Kristal M
August 1, 2025

star rating Great 55th Wedding Anniversary Getaway - Carpe Diem was a wonderful place to celebrate our 55th Wedding Anniversary in a truly 5 star Guesthouse. We had 4 wonderful days and nights here, giving us the opportunity... read more

Brian R
April 1, 2025

star rating Tenterfield at its very best - Superb location . Initially thought too far out of town , but it was superb to settle in for amazing sunsets and chilled champagne.
The fire and freshly baked... read more

Genie W
May 1, 2024

star rating Beautiful and relaxing ! - Perfect host, Kathrin! Very welcoming with lots of tips for us!
Beautiful spacious house with lots of places to relax!
Very nice view from the bedroom into the garden.... read more

Henk J
February 1, 2024

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