sweet by & by

Tumbarumba’s boutique accommodation

A cozy bedroom with a wooden paneled wall, arched window, red curtains, bed with pink pillows, yellow blanket, and striped linens.
White sign reading 'Sweet By & By' hanging on a wooden frame with a white building in the background, partially obscured by a tree.
Elegant bedroom with a white curtain, pink pillows, and mustard bedding, featuring a plant in the foreground.
Vintage kitchen with floral wallpaper, wooden doors, coffee maker, green cabinets, white countertops, toaster, and kettle.
Cozy bedroom with white curtains, a wooden bed with yellow bedding, pink pillows, a small side table, potted plants, a black and white striped rug, and a seating area with a pink pouf.
Red apples on a pink glass cake stand on a kitchen counter, with a blurred background featuring a floral wallpaper and a window.
Interior of a converted church with wooden ceiling, white walls, and wooden floor. A mix of modern and vintage furnishings, including a couch, dining table, and poufs. Various framed artwork and photos arranged on the walls. Large arched door at the
Blue hydrangea flowers in a glass vase near a textured glass window.
Interior view through a glass window featuring a room with floral wallpaper, a white vintage-style refrigerator, and open door, with a checkered rug on the floor.
Retro-style kitchen with floral wallpaper, blue-striped curtains, and cream-colored appliances, including a toaster and kettle on the countertop.
Church hymn board with hymn numbers 178 and 772 displayed.
Vintage bathroom interior with blue porcelain sink, diamond-patterned window, and flowers in a small vase.
A cozy interior space featuring a brown sofa with pink and yellow pillows, large white and red curtains, a patterned rug, and hanging pendant lights. In the foreground, there is a plant with green leaves.
Blurred view through a wire mesh window, showing a vintage-style refrigerator and floral wallpaper in the background.
Room with white curtains, an olive tree, and picture frames on the wall.
Interior of a cozy living room with a wooden floor, featuring a gray sofa, a wooden table with black chairs, and a flat-screen TV. The walls are adorned with an eclectic collection of framed artworks and mirrors. Red curtains hang by the windows, and
Three flowers in glass test tubes on a white wall, including two dahlias and one rose.
Interior view of a room with floral wallpaper; open door leads to another room with a gallery wall of framed art, wooden double doors, and a gray couch.
Gothic-style arched window with frosted glass and a tree view, partially obscured by a blurred plant indoors.
Green hydrangea flowers in a blue vase with floral patterned wallpaper in the background.
Ceramic bird figurine with blue and yellow colors on a light surface near a blurred background.
Espresso machine on marble countertop with colorful floral wallpaper and red flowers in a white and red striped vase.
Pink rose in vintage glass bottle labeled "Acid. Acet. Glac." standing on a marble surface.
Outdoor scene with leafy tree branches partially obscuring the view of a white building with a wooden door.
Interior of a home with floral wallpaper, a wooden door, a windowpane in the foreground, and a hallway leading to a blurred living room area.
A blue flower in a glass bottle on a windowsill in front of a decorative leaded glass window with a pointed arch design.
Room with white draped curtains, a mirror reflecting the scene, a pink pillow on a chair, and a bouquet of pink and white flowers.
Wall with framed floral paintings and some branches partially obscuring the view.
Wood-framed mirror on a wall reflecting a plant and part of a door.
Wall with various framed floral artworks and a hymns and psalms board in a room with white wooden paneling.
A kitchen corner with green cabinets, black appliances, and floral wallpaper. Features include an oven, microwave, coffee machine, and decorative items on shelves. The backsplash is black tile, and a stainless steel range hood is above.
A large white-framed mirror leaning against a white shiplap wall reflects a living room scene with a brown sofa, colorful pillows, and white curtains. In front of the mirror is a green metal cabinet on a black and white striped rug.
Bouquet of vibrant dahlias in pink, orange, and purple hues.
Two hanging pendant lights in focus against a blurred arched window with trees visible outside.
Close-up of orange and pink flowers in a glass vase with stacked jars in the background on a floral-patterned wall.
Cozy bedroom with a canopy bed, white drapes, yellow bedding, pink pillows, and a potted plant.
Interior with floral wallpaper, a light blue locker, a fruit bowl with apples on a countertop, and a door with a small window.
Cozy living room with a brown leather couch, colorful pillows, striped rug, and sheer white curtains. Olive branches in the foreground and pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.
A white sign with black text reading 'SWEET BY & BY' hangs outdoors in front of a white building, partially visible in the background, surrounded by trees.
Vase with pink dahlias on a table with stacked books in a cozy living room setting.
Olive branch with leaves and olives indoors near a blurred window and wooden bench
Vintage kitchen with floral wallpaper, a sink, blue cabinet, and sunlight through window and door.
Marble-tiled bathroom with showerhead, hanging plant, and blue flower on windowsill.
Flowers in a metal flower holder on a wooden table, with sunlight streaming through a window.
White wooden building resembling a church with arched doorway, surrounded by trees and greenery at sunset.
Messy bed with pink pillows, yellow striped blanket, and floral sheet.
A rustic white chapel with a pointed roof sits at the end of a gravel path, flanked by an open wooden gate and surrounded by trees, under a sky filled with scattered clouds.
Vase with purple and pink flowers on a wooden table, with sunlight casting shadows on a white paneled wall.

An original 1880’s timber church in the centre of Tumbarumba. This quintessential Australian country town, allows time here to blissfully slide by at a slower pace.

Beyond the open plan living area, swathed in linen curtaining, is your sumptuous king-sized bed. You’ll be snuggling under a premium feather down quilt and the loveliest luxury linens for a peaceful sleep.

Mornings here are a delight, savour your espresso coffee, let yourself linger in bed and watch the gorgeous natural light shift across the room.

The cheerful kitchen, brimming with colour, is fitted out with everything you need for a short stay and everything you want should you tarry a little longer..

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Sweet By & By.

Like a blessed old soul the Sweet By & By shines from the inside out with its stylishly curated, joyful interior. The design honours the original features while seamlessly blending in modern luxuries for your relaxing stay.

guest reviews

“This place is stunning! Angela was an exceptional host who remembered every little detail. From the styling to the little touches of the flowers, I loved it all! We will definitely be back!”

Elise

“What a gorgeous little place in a gorgeous little town! We were so spoilt by all the lovely luxuries and cosied in immediately! Angela was the perfect host and we even got to chat over at the Nest...a quaint Cafe that must not be missed! A million thank yous for an unforgettable short stay. ”

Michelle

“Impeccably presented abode! Every detail has been perfectly crafted and the Sweet By and By was an absolute pleasure to spend the night in. Angela was an incredibly accommodating host and communication was instantaneous. Very helpful with all recommendations on things to do, places to eat, and even helped organise a meal at the local Courabyra Winery by communicating directly to the owner. Angela also beautifully decorated the entire property with my wife’s favourite flowers, and allowed us to take them home upon leaving! Incredible and highly recommended!”

Dan

We shall sing on that beautiful shore. The melodious songs of the blessed. And our spirit shall sorrow no more. Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. In the sweet by and by. We shall meet on that beautiful shore. In the sweet by and by. We shall meet on that beautiful shore.

We shall sing on that beautiful shore. The melodious songs of the blessed. And our spirit shall sorrow no more. Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. In the sweet by and by. We shall meet on that beautiful shore. In the sweet by and by. We shall meet on that beautiful shore.

+ original lyrics by S. Fillmore Bennett, music by Joseph Philbrick Webster