Decorated in true period style and reflecting the age of the house The Governor's Pleasure features antique and top drawer quality furnishings. Other features include a day bed, available for an extra quest if needed, television, dvd and cd players and tea and coffee making facilities
Why The Governor's Pleasure
? Thomas Potter Macqueen did not come to Australia until 1834 at which
time he moved into his homestead which had been established for him
by his overseer Peter MacIntyre. In no time at all, Macqueen as he always
did, made his presence felt and became very unpopular with other Free
Settlers in the area. Governor Bourke, hearing about the unsettlement
in the area made the long and arduous journey to Segenhoe Estate to
investigate. He was greeted with great fanfare at the entry to the homestead
- flag waving and very happy looking convicts and free men alike who
worked the estate. Assessment of the dissention by Governor Bourke resulted
in unexpected findings - Thomas Potter Macqueen was seen by other free
settlers in the area to treat his convicts too well!! This beautiful
room is named in honour of Governor Bourke and his visit to Segenhoe
Estate.