Mount Barker / Adelaide Hills – access to Fleurieu Peninsula & Barossa Valley
Boutique historic (1873) B&B or self-contained accommodation
Groups of friends (3 couples); weddings packages available

Step back in time…

Dumas House – former residence of the Dumas family – is now available as self-contained accommodation. The homestead, built from local stone, and the English oak tree planted by Charles Dumas are heritage listed.

From its high decorative ceilings to the beautifully presented open fireplaces, Dumas House radiates the charm and character of yesteryear for the total enjoyment and relaxation experience for those who choose to stay.

Charles Dumas was a young man when he completed his apprenticeship and founded The Courier newspaper in the 1860s. Country newspapers were springing up in many parts of Australia, many falling by the wayside owing to the financial difficulties and because businesses were yet to recognise the power of advertising.

In the infant colony of South Australia times were difficult; however, Dumas met the situation with all the tenacity, courage and shrewdness at his command. Not only did he succeed in keeping his paper afloat in the face of adversity, but he also expanded its area of circulation to the surrounding districts. He edited the paper for about 50 years.

Charles Dumas married a Miss Paltridge. The Paltridges were a pioneering family of this district. The marriage was a happy one and the couple produced a family of three sons and two daughters. Charles Dumas died in 1935. The family tried to carry on the business, but ran into difficulties and sold the newspaper and printing business in 1938.

Weddings…

Dumas House has the perfect ambience for your garden wedding ceremony. Wander in the tranquil settings of this gracious old homestead, shaded by the spreading hundred-year-old English oak tree. A perfect romantic setting for your special day. Use the beautifully maintained cottage gardens and lawns as a backdrop for your precious wedding portraits or reflect the charm and character of yesteryear with indoor portraits offering a heritage feel that this spectacular homestead extends.

An ideal setting for romantic wedding couples to return to after their special day or for the bride and bridesmaids to stay the night before in their own garden cottage. Viewing arrangements welcome.