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Fothergills of Fremantle

18 - 22 Ord St, Fremantle, Western Australia 6160 Australia
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#2 of 8 B&Bs in Fremantle
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4.4
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4.6
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4.4
Value
4.2
Award winning heritage 19C houses with spacious rooms all comfortably furnished and decorated with paintings and sculpture. Feast on our generous cooked and continental breakfast at modest cost. Watch the sunset over the ocean from our verandas. Enjoy the outdoor art in our peaceful flower-filled courtyards. A short walk from the centre of town, trains, ferries and attractions.
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Free parking
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Non-smoking hotel
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4.0 of 5 stars
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Charming
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English, German
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traveltotelltales wrote a review Feb 2024
Singapore, Singapore123 contributions20 helpful votes
It was a lovely stay in the style of Brit while in Australia. The property has so much to offer in terms of aesthetic appeal that one would need some time to explore it fully. Breakfast was great and the rooms were spacious. The property is located just 5-7 mins walk from the city centre/square.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Bjorn C wrote a review Feb 2024
Singapore, Singapore11 contributions1 helpful vote
Wonderful stay last night thank you so historical and charming. So quite we had a great nights sleep. Loved breakfast and interesting art and decor. In a great location relaxed interesting and fun. Will definitely stay again it’s a unique experience
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Frank Y wrote a review Feb 2024
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An overnight staycation. Stayed in Fremantle to do some exploring. Located just near the shopping precinct, prison and hospital. Place was clean and well appointed. Continental breakfast Incuded. Hot breakfast is available for an extra charge. Good views of the town from the top floor
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Located on a busy road so avoid peak times to book in
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Kerry T wrote a review Dec 2023
Perth Hills, Australia5 contributions1 helpful vote
Absolutely stunning accommodation. Excellent breakfast options. Great host(s) and the very best service. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were amazed by the decor, the art works, the host and owner and Suzanne. Everyone made us feel welcome and special.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from David Cooke, Owner at Fothergills of Fremantle
Responded Dec 31, 2023
Thank you very much for your kind review. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. And we wish you a happy and successful 2024
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GrumpyMan wrote a review Dec 2023
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution1 helpful vote
This BNB appears charming and upscale. Our expectations of an BnB is that it is hosted. It is not key left in the room door. Greeting was under welcoming car parking is pot luck on the verge despite there being a rear car park. The room reserved was true to pictured but the fine details are lacking Bed linen and bath linen worn and tired. One bathroom for 4 rooms shared. Decor is eclectic with no clear theme or style just a collection of art pieces The fridge contained previous guest drinks. Security a concern as the bedroom would not latch nor would the balcony door The in room compendium is full of history but not very useful as a guide to local restaurants or what’s on. And with the host no where to be found your on your own Breakfast is served 08.00!to 9.00 we did stay to experience as it was too late for our schedule. Over all the experience did not meet our expectations. Similarly price hotel rooms offer better value service and amenity M
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from David Cooke, Owner at Fothergills of Fremantle
Responded Dec 31, 2023
I was puzzled reading your review and I did wonder if you were confusing us with another place. To address your points - There are 5 parking spaces and we have 5 rooms. We do not have a car park at the rear. The English Room which you booked has its own parking space in its own driveway. which is not pot luck. I am surprised about the linen; it was upgraded only months ago to 1000 count finest cotton. The English Room DOES NOT share a bathroom with four others; it does not share with anyone else!. The English Room is the only room we let in that building so there is a large room with four poster, bed,. lounge chairs, table and dining chairs, desk and chair. There is air conditioning and a Bose hi fi system. The English Room has, its own large PRIVATE bathroom (ie shared with no-one) with twin basins, bath and shower along with a large landing furnished with writing table, chairs and a settle. We do indeed have an art collection, one of the most extensive private collections of visual arts in Perth including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, glass and marquetry together with a historic map collection covering over 4 centuries the linking theme being local and Australian.. In the room fridge we provide fresh milk daily and complimentary soft drinks - not left from a previous occupant! . We also provide a variety of smacks and nibbles - also all complimentary. Also complimentary is the afternoon tea/coffee/cake/biscuits. The bedroom door has a lock with a key - and I have just checked that it does indeed work. The balcony door has a latch and a small sliding bolt both of which are working. The only correct fact in your review is that breakfast is served 8-9. Overall I think you must be reviewing another property.
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Globalbikeman wrote a review Dec 2023
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom8 contributions1 helpful vote
Really disappointed, booked a hotel and arrived at a Band B. On arrival I rang the bell (there were 2 main doors), and unsure if bell had rung, rang it again after 60 seconds. My welcome was “it’s a big house , it takes time to get to the door!” No hello welcome… I am then put in a room with shower or bath and told its a shared bathroom… After this, I try to log onto the wifi ( no code given on arrival) , the same person answers “it should be in your room!!” At this point I feel like saying, oh silly me, shall I go and look again.., or could you please enlighten me…, The “atmosphere” continues at breakfast..I paid for breakfast so decide to ask for the cooked breakfast , I’m then told “Did you book direct or through booking.com? I could not really remember but advised I did pay for breakfast , to be advised sorry I’ve checked , it was booking.com and we only “give cooked breakfasts” to guests who book direct. It was the most unwelcoming place I have stayed in for years.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from David Cooke, Owner at Fothergills of Fremantle
Responded Dec 31, 2023
Thank you for writing but please allow me to correct several points of fact. " Really disappointed, booked a hotel and arrived at a Band B" You made the reservation through Booking.com and the second sentence on the B.com web page I have copied here " The 4-star bed and breakfast has garden views and is..." The next paragraph begins " At the bed and breakfast..., ". The fourth paragraph begins " WACA is 21 km from the bed and breakfast..." I am not sure why/how you did not notice you were booking a B&B It can take a minute to get from the front to the back of the large Victorian houses, or from one house to another so I do apologise for the delay as it is no fun having to stand for 60 seconds in the scorching summer heat. " I am then put in a room with shower or bath and told its a shared bathroom…" We never tell guests about shared bathrooms as NONE of our bathrooms is shared. In fact you were in the English Room, a large room with a four poster bed, two lounge chairs, table and two dining chairs, writing desk and chair, Bose hifi system, air con etc. You had the whole top floor to yourself where the large bathroom has twin basins, a shower and a bath. We only let one room in that house so why you had the impression you had to a share anything puzzles me. We do provide the wifi code on arrival but we also put it in the information folder in the room as some guests forget since it is quite long and has letters and numbers. Apologies if somehow you did not notice it in the information folder in your room. You did indeed pay for Bed AND Breakfast. Every guest is offered, included in the room rate, our large and extensive, continental breakfast. (Eight cereals - including gluten free - yoghurt, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, berry compote, rhubarb, peaches, pears, grapes, apples, mandarins, kiwi fruit, apricots - although this does vary a little with the season - dates, prunes, dried cranberries, dried mango, trail mix fill one sideboard, The other sideboard has two or three fruit juices, cold water and an ice machine, three or four artisan breads, jams, marmalade, local honey, peanut butter, nutella,and vegemite. I challenge you to give me the name of any other B&B that provides such an extensive spread). Meanwhile I don't think you mentioned the complimentary soft drinks and fresh milk in your room fridge, nor the complimentary tea, coffee, sweet and savoury snacks in your rooms, nor the complimentary afternoon tea/coffee with cakes and biscuits downstairs. When Booking.com started they took 5% commission, then 10%, then 12.5% and now 15%. For this reason we can offer a complimentary cooked breakfast to guests booking direct (who also do so at our most favourable rate) but for bookings through a third party there is a small extra fee for a cooked breakfast. This is clearly shown on the Booking.com page which I have copied here " Please note that the breakfast provided is continental. A fully-cooked breakfast is available for an additional AUD 15 per person, per day. You can inform the property at check-in." This is common throughout hospitality in Australia - and the UK I apologise again that you had so many misunderstandings but would urge you to read and listen carefully as all your points could have been anticipated given the information with which you were provided. .
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910michlan wrote a review Jul 2023
Perth, Australia70 contributions82 helpful votes
This is a very quaint little place and quite unique, however what totally spoilt it for me was the Lady upon Check In... Sybil from Fawlty Towers springs to mind straightaway! She was condescending and sarcastic and it wasn't the warm greeting you would expect upon checking in and being made to feel welcome! Breakfast was nice, but congealed butter on the table that had obviously been reused probably wasn't the best part of it however. This could be a lovely place to stay, but i get the feeling this could change day by day depending who you come across here.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from David Cooke, Owner at Fothergills of Fremantle
Responded Dec 31, 2023
Thank you for writing and I have noted your points. I have spoken to Sybil and asked her to be more like Polly! Meanwhile butter has been a problem especially in the summer even though the breakfast conservatory. We have recently tried serving on an ice cushion which seems effective. Do come and try us again!
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Helen GS wrote a review May 2023
Brisbane, Australia9 contributions3 helpful votes
We chose this B&B because of its historic building and the quirky selection of artworks. It was a great choice. Location is really good, an easy walk into town and the ability to park onsite was a bonus. Our room (Endeavour) was quiet, well appointed and very comfortable. Only improvement might be the addition of a small coffee plunger. Breakfast in the communal room downstairs was both generous and delicious.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Ask for a quiet room at the back. The rooms are on the upper level so you need to be able to lift...
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Response from David Cooke, Owner at Fothergills of Fremantle
Responded Dec 31, 2023
Thank you for writing. We do provide premium coffee bags in the rooms but I had been wondering about a Nespresso-type machine. However when I have stayed elsewhere I have been disappointed at the rather small and luke warm coffee it delivers. Thank you for your suggestion. I will try putting a coffee plunger in our two premium rooms (Endeavour & English) and gauge the response. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
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Milton K wrote a review Feb 2023
Boddington, Australia124 contributions76 helpful votes
If you want to feel like you have stepped back in time, into a world of artistic and creative abundance, then Fothergills is for you. The whole facility is more like an art gallery than a B&B/Hotel. paintings adorn every wall, with sculptures of multiple mediums placed in the front and rear gardens. Some modern others contemporary, but a vast mixture of styles and tastes. The furnishings are period and the floors covered with Persian style rugs, our four poster bed suited it's surroundings quite well. Breakfast was sufficient with continental or fully cooked or both. Breakfast service was prompt and the staff polite and helpful. You will not be left hungry. Booking was easy, but they get busy so book as early as you can so as not to miss out. There are two negatives small but need pointing out : The little fridge is hidden in a lovely wooden cabinet. TOO small and not efficient. The tiling in the bath room needs some repairs. Some small cracks spoil the overall feeling of old world luxury. One last failing. Make sure you have a time piece (watch, phone etc.) The are many lovely clocks from Grandfather to standard wall clocks, but none of them were working. The goods far outweighs the bads. Great value and atmosphere.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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108carolh wrote a review Dec 2022
Solihull, United Kingdom51 contributions37 helpful votes
We only had 1 night here, but wish we had stayed longer. Beautiful period houses and furnishings, extremely comfortable, and room had all the extras, from paper clips to biscuits, that one could want or need. Wish we’d had the time to more than glance at the art and books. Continental breakfast one of the best we’ve experienced: wide range of fruits and artisan bread the highlights. Quirky, but in the best way!
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Best avoided if you want modern bland! Parking not immediately obvious but OK
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Which popular attractions are close to Fothergills of Fremantle?
Nearby attractions include Fremantle Prison (0.2 miles), The Escape Hunt Experience Perth (0.4 miles), and Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Fothergills of Fremantle?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and baggage storage.
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Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
Is parking available at Fothergills of Fremantle?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
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Conveniently located restaurants include Manuka Woodfire Kitchen, Nunzio's Restaurant, and The Old Synagogue.
Is Fothergills of Fremantle located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the center of Fremantle.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Fothergills of Fremantle?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and German.
Are there any historical sites close to Fothergills of Fremantle?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Fremantle Prison (0.2 miles), The Fremantle Round House (0.8 miles), and Fremantle History Walking Tour (0.8 miles).