The Manor was originally built in the late 1800's by local storekeeper, David Mutton.
The orchard adjoining the property still has a number of fruit trees for guests to sample and enjoy.
Angaston Railway Station c.1911
showing Caithness in the upper right background
(Photo courtesy of Cliff Graue, Angaston & Penrice Historical Society)
From 1919 it was owned by a local Angaston farmer, Frederick Thorn, the wife of whom was a Baroness.
It became "Caithness Private Girls Grammar School" from 1924 to 1935 and provided private education for young ladies in the Angaston area.
Caithness School was first established in Angaston in 1899 when it was located on Murray Street (now Eblen Motors).
In 1924 it was moved here to Hill Street and was also known for a time as Caithness Girls Finishing School.
Caithness Manor - 2007
Following the closure of the school it operated as a guesthouse for a number of years. In the late 1980's it was extensively renovated and operated as a Bed & Breakfast called Hillview Guesthouse.
We bought the property in December 2001 and have renamed it "Caithness Manor" to preserve some of Angaston's heritage.