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Convict built & listed
by the National Trust as 'the finest & most substantial hotel building of the late colonial period in Australia'. Foxhunters Return was designed by Irish master stone mason Hugh Kean.
Rooms
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Features
Explore the cellars under the main house, used to house the convicts during construction of the
Red Bridge.
Discover the original stables, inspect the old water well or take one of the many
fascinating walks through Campbell Town, including the banks of the picturesque Elizabeth River,
the Red Bridge, the Convict Brick Trail, numerous antique shops, architectural and heritage sights
and experience the rich history of Campbell Town and the outlying wonderfully scenic Midlands
Countryside.
The construction of the house is of freestone, dressed pieces used for most openings, with the
exception that the entire front Regency facade is composed entirely of dressed sandstone,
magnificently articulated. The construction was supervised by Hugh Kean using convict labour.
It is said that the bushranger, Martin Cash, was employed to assist the stonemason with the
building of the facade before his foray into murder and mayhem began.
Built above the cellars is the main section of the original c1833 Inn. These rooms
now form the main dining room, guest lounge, kitchen and Room 4 'The Inn'.
The first and attic floors are for private use and are connected to the ground floor by a
hand carved sandstone staircase with cast iron balusters by the master stonemason, Hugh Kean.
The section of staircase from the large landing to the second floor is an engineering marvel.
Consisting of six steps and part of the landing this section is manufactured from one
single piece of stone, cantilevered to the base steps, a feat worth seeing.
Continuing to the top level, via a steep set of cedar stairs, is the attic rooms.
Originally used as staff accommodation the attic has been faithfully restored to contain two
bedrooms and an ensuite.
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