민박 The Racecourse Inn

Built in 1860, The Racecourse Inn offers Australian colonial country-house accommodation with free WiFi and free onsite parking. This 2-story B&B is surrounded by lovely English-style gardens and offers antique furnishings. The property is 2 minutes' drive from the World Heritage-listed Brickendon Estate, with its historic Farm Village and Woolmers Estate, which includes the beautiful National Rose Garden onsite. Situated in the historic town of Longford, which was settled in 1813, the convict-built Racecourse Inn B&B is 15 minutes' drive from Launceston Airport. It is 20 minutes' drive from the Queen Victoria Museum and Gallery, Cataract Gorge and the James Boag's Brewery. The upper story offers attic rooms with sloped ceilings and large windows, while downstairs features a spacious heritage suite boasting an open fireplace and a 2-person spa bath. All rooms include bed linen, toiletries and a hairdryer. Children's cots and bedding are available on request. A full English cooked and a continental breakfast are provided each morning. This features locally-sourced Tasmanian produce and ingredients including poached fruit from the property's garden and orchard and artisan wood-fired bread. There is also a licensed guest lounge. This property offers unusual architectural features and is ideal for those interested in history and period design.