About
With a passion for restoring grand heritage buildings, David and Martin are renowned for their creative prowess, keen eye for style, and deep appreciation for historic architecture.
Upon discovering the 19th-century mansion in the heart of Ballarat, the couple immediately took on the challenge of developing a bespoke accommodation offering that would tastefully juxtapose historic elements against a clean, contemporary aesthetic.
While the hotel is a celebration of yesterday’s majesty and today’s design, at the heart of the Vera experience lies the virtue of graciousness. From the moment guests arrive through to their day of departure, their stay is managed with the utmost care, attention, thoughtfulness and grace.
For David, these were the very qualities embodied by his beloved grandmother. As such, these are the qualities embodied by Vera.
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There are those rare people who touch our lives in very special ways. They guide us with their love, wisdom and humanity. When I think of love, I see my grandmother’s face, smiling, reaching for an embrace. I want this hotel to embody this unassuming, yet extraordinary woman.
David Cook-Doulton
Hotel Vera acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we work and live on, The Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People. We pay our respects to the Elders past and present of our region, and of Australia. Hotel Vera is a proudly inclusive stay and an ally of the LGBTIQA+ community.