Beautiful French colonial style

St Claire Country House is a new French Colonial establishment. Classical and stylish, the architecture and interior design of St Claire harks from the French colonies. The Country House includes beautifully luxurious accommodation in a private Guest House and a separate venue space for special occasions. 

Un paradis fleuri

A flowery paradise" - is an apt description of St Claire Country House. Its’ interiors have been described as “divine”, “exquisite” and “dreamy”. They are sumptuous and richly decorated. Many of the wallpapers and fabrics are in painterly florals and there are vases of flowers throughout. 

The garden of the Country House has been planted with flowering trees, fragrant old French roses and pretty perennials, to create a perfumed romantic garden.

In tranquil farmland close to the village

St Claire Country House is on 24 acres at Trentham East, one hour north-west of Melbourne.  It is surrounded by tranquil, undulating farmland. The village of Trentham is five minutes away, with its upmarket Annie Smithers’ restaurant, gastro pubs and trendy cafes. 

More information on the architecture and interiors

St Claire's architecture is in graceful French Colonial style.  There are steep roofs, dormer windows, tall chimneys, verandahs, French doors and rustic shutters.

St Claire's interiors have 12 foot ceilings, oak floors, marble mantle pieces, gilded mirrors, basket chandeliers, floral wallpapers and fabrics, French furniture and soft colour everywhere.
All in keeping with old world French Colonial charm and elegance.

House

Upscale specialist providers have been used to create the exquisite interiors of the Country House. These providers include Designers Guild, Sanderson, Designer Rugs, Designer Chandelier, Giltwood, Cote Maison, Town and Country Style, Villa Maison, La Maison, French and English, La Maison de Jean-Pierre, Kosnar's Picture Framing and Porters Paints.

Garden

Quality providers and brands used in the outdoors include Fermob, Vincent Garden, Naturally Cane, Tait Decorative Iron, Julian Ronchi Nursery and Bay Road Nursery. Plants have been sourced from a range of specialist nurseries.

St Claire is "belle, gracieuse et élégante".

The Guest HOUSE IS designed for gracious living
 

The Guest House, designed for gracious living, is perfect for socialising and relaxing. 

There are three delightful well-appointed bedrooms, each with an en suite. Bathroom amenities are from the White Company of London.

Each bedroom looks out to the garden. On the veranda outside each bedroom there is a wicker table and chairs, suitable for a quiet chat or read .

There is an outdoor dining area with a BBQ and French table on lawn, surrounded by garden.

If you are coming here for a special occasion, you may wish to have a special lunch, dinner or high tea  in the Salon. The lounge area seats 20 and dining table in the Salon seats 22. Special chefs from the area can cook or a catering company can be used. 
For details please see "The Venue" and "Pricing".