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Redcliffe House
13569 Tasman Hwy, Swansea, Tasmania 7190 Australia
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See why so many travellers make Redcliffe House their small hotel of choice when visiting Swansea. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a luxury setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.
While staying at Redcliffe House, visitors can check out Kate's Berry Farm (2.1 mi), which is a popular Swansea attraction.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a seating area, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the small hotel.
Redcliffe House features a picnic area, outdoor furniture, and an outdoor fireplace, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts free breakfast. If you are driving to Redcliffe House, free parking is available.
When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Oyster Bay Seafood and Salt Shaker Cafe & Restaurant, which are some seafood restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.
If you’re looking for something to do, Spiky Bridge (1.0 mi), East Coast Heritage Museum (1.1 mi), and Bark Mill Museum (0.7 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Redcliffe House.
At Redcliffe House, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Swansea.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
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Parking
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Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
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Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
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Seating area
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
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Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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13569 Tasman Hwy, Swansea, Tasmania 7190 Australia
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Located on the northern approaches to Swansea, this delightful historic property seems to have achieved that rae balance of excellent facilities, warm hospitality and a few little extra gems.
In cool winter sushine of the east coast, we spied the trademark wrens, peacocks and the semi domesticated ravens. To the rear of the two storey settlement era property runs a beautiful rivulet bordered by gum trees and other assorted natives and wildlife abounds. There is evidence of Tasmanian Devils, wombats, possums and wallabies.
The property itself is tastefully decorated and far enough from the Tasman Highway to give you a peaceful night's sleep. Swansea is a five minute drive and Coles Bay is only 40 minutes to the north.
In cool winter sushine of the east coast, we spied the trademark wrens, peacocks and the semi domesticated ravens. To the rear of the two storey settlement era property runs a beautiful rivulet bordered by gum trees and other assorted natives and wildlife abounds. There is evidence of Tasmanian Devils, wombats, possums and wallabies.
The property itself is tastefully decorated and far enough from the Tasman Highway to give you a peaceful night's sleep. Swansea is a five minute drive and Coles Bay is only 40 minutes to the north.
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Date of stay: June 2006
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Stayed 2 nights in early May in this B & B a little way out of Swansea.Room was very large with a really comfy bed but a small cold bathroom.The 1st floor room had lovely views of the mature gardens & the array of animals living there including Bobby the sheep.The room was bathed in sunshine in the mornings and with 2 lovely sunrises it was a lovely room to stay in as the days get colder in Tassie. The breakfast on offer was nice with the highlight being the homemade bread.This is a good base to visit Coles Bay & the Freycinet Peninsula on the beautiful East Coast.
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Date of stay: May 2013Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Top floor front are the warmer rooms
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Responded 25 June 2013
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very please that you enjoyed your stay with us. Yes the sun pours into the Walnut and Hawthorn rooms in the morning and the Wisteria room in the afternoon. The rooms are well heated and the bathrooms have heaters as well which you may have not seen, as our lovely winters are cool but usually quite sunny here on the East Coast. Our breakys are pretty nice and our bread is yummy, hopefully they keep our guests' tummies satisfied for their trek over to Freycinet and Wine Glass Bay. Thank you again Cheers Gail and Nigel
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We spent five wonderful days at this B&B in early March 2014 - it's fair to say that our hosts (Gail and Nigel) couldn't do enough for us. Honestly. We loved it.
Comfy bed - tick! Good shower - tick! Great breakfast included - tick! Service plus friendliness equals fabulous stay, in our opinion! Gail and Nigel are all to happy to provide helpful tourist information. Very useful tips and advice, indeed. Such as Gail's idea to do the boat trip around the peninsula from Coles Bay (about $130). Or information on the Maria Island ferry.
March is a good time to visit Tassie and Swansea makes a handy 'base camp' from which to drive to Coles Bay (about half and hour) and the wonders of the Freycinet National Park (little bit further) such as Wineglass Bay. The walk up to the LOOKOUT at Wineglass bay is a demanding hour plus return. If you're game enough to walk all the way DOWN to the beach then its another hour plus return trip and quite steep. Signs say the Wineglass Bay walk is the most demanding in Tasmania and our calf muscles certainly wouldn't disagree. However, it's splendid when you get down there to see the red hued rocks and the azure sea, up close and personal.
Our part of the Redcliffe house dated back to 1835 and was complete with oldie-worldie charm. The cooked breakfasts were delicious and kept us going for most of the day. No-one is going to starve here. The rooms are a delight - each room has a style and theme all their own. There are free DVDs (plentiful selection) at reception to play through the room's TV...and Gail very kindly lent us her own CDs for the hire car for the five days we spent looking around the area. The only minor quibble is that the wifi doesn't work in the rooms. The signal emanates from the Reception building next door and doesn't seem to penetrate the walls and roof of the main building. You have to go downstairs to the front porch to get a usable signal. But all the other 'plus points' more than out-weighed this slight inconvenience, in our view. There are all sorts of creatures in the front garden at Redcliffe (sorry Nige but Bob the Sheep didn't seem to realise he was supposed to come when called like a dog? Bob needs a bit more practice in this regard? ;-). We woke each to the crowing of a rooster (would have liked to be able to reset the time and the volume of said rooster but - hey - it's the country-side!).
The township of Swansea is a couple of klicks away and the Bark Mill Tavern does reasonable pub food - once again, very generous 'country' portions - if you fancy dinner. But things close up early in town so don't leave dinner too late?! There are numerous wineries dotted around the area and we struggled to keep our purchases within our luggage limits!!
All in all, we'd definitely recommend this delightful B&B. Thoroughly enjoyed our five days there.
Comfy bed - tick! Good shower - tick! Great breakfast included - tick! Service plus friendliness equals fabulous stay, in our opinion! Gail and Nigel are all to happy to provide helpful tourist information. Very useful tips and advice, indeed. Such as Gail's idea to do the boat trip around the peninsula from Coles Bay (about $130). Or information on the Maria Island ferry.
March is a good time to visit Tassie and Swansea makes a handy 'base camp' from which to drive to Coles Bay (about half and hour) and the wonders of the Freycinet National Park (little bit further) such as Wineglass Bay. The walk up to the LOOKOUT at Wineglass bay is a demanding hour plus return. If you're game enough to walk all the way DOWN to the beach then its another hour plus return trip and quite steep. Signs say the Wineglass Bay walk is the most demanding in Tasmania and our calf muscles certainly wouldn't disagree. However, it's splendid when you get down there to see the red hued rocks and the azure sea, up close and personal.
Our part of the Redcliffe house dated back to 1835 and was complete with oldie-worldie charm. The cooked breakfasts were delicious and kept us going for most of the day. No-one is going to starve here. The rooms are a delight - each room has a style and theme all their own. There are free DVDs (plentiful selection) at reception to play through the room's TV...and Gail very kindly lent us her own CDs for the hire car for the five days we spent looking around the area. The only minor quibble is that the wifi doesn't work in the rooms. The signal emanates from the Reception building next door and doesn't seem to penetrate the walls and roof of the main building. You have to go downstairs to the front porch to get a usable signal. But all the other 'plus points' more than out-weighed this slight inconvenience, in our view. There are all sorts of creatures in the front garden at Redcliffe (sorry Nige but Bob the Sheep didn't seem to realise he was supposed to come when called like a dog? Bob needs a bit more practice in this regard? ;-). We woke each to the crowing of a rooster (would have liked to be able to reset the time and the volume of said rooster but - hey - it's the country-side!).
The township of Swansea is a couple of klicks away and the Bark Mill Tavern does reasonable pub food - once again, very generous 'country' portions - if you fancy dinner. But things close up early in town so don't leave dinner too late?! There are numerous wineries dotted around the area and we struggled to keep our purchases within our luggage limits!!
All in all, we'd definitely recommend this delightful B&B. Thoroughly enjoyed our five days there.
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Date of stay: March 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â The Walnut Room on the ground floor is cooler if it's hot. The Wisteria room upstairs is...
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I stayed for two nights in the Hawthorne Room and had a wonderful time. The owners are polite to a fault and the house was clean and welcoming. There were baby ducks and chicks that they let wander the garden during the afternoon and evening, and it is just the perfect place to go and relax for a night or a few days. Each morning bird songs woke me up like I was in some sort of Disney movie, and breakfast included delicious home made bread.
If you're traveling along the East coast stop here. Be advised you may not have cell phone reception, and almost everything in town is closed by 5 or 6pm.
If you're traveling along the East coast stop here. Be advised you may not have cell phone reception, and almost everything in town is closed by 5 or 6pm.
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Date of stay: December 2013Trip type: Travelled solo
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Recliffe House is an old mansion converted into a B&B. It is not like a traditional hotel. Our room, on the ground floor, was enormous with a four poster bed and quaint decor. It was cold weather when we arrived but the room was so warm and cosy. The little ensuite was perfectly adequate with fabulously hot hot water, and the dining room was quiet with a nice homey kind of feel where we found it easy to chat with the other guests. There was a delicious made-to-order breakfast and I was grateful for the absence of a crappy buffet.
It doesn't feel like a hotel at all; you feel more like a guest in a peaceful country manor. The gardens and surrounding property is rural and lovely with a variety of wild and domestic animals. It's private, intimate and relaxing. The hosts were lovely and have considered every detail of their guests needs, even preparing a folder with the menus of the local restaurants. I thought the place was really good value and wish I could have stayed longer. It's not really suitable for children and there are only a handful of rooms, but it makes for a great romantic getaway for people who can appreciate the peace and quiet of a rural destination.
It doesn't feel like a hotel at all; you feel more like a guest in a peaceful country manor. The gardens and surrounding property is rural and lovely with a variety of wild and domestic animals. It's private, intimate and relaxing. The hosts were lovely and have considered every detail of their guests needs, even preparing a folder with the menus of the local restaurants. I thought the place was really good value and wish I could have stayed longer. It's not really suitable for children and there are only a handful of rooms, but it makes for a great romantic getaway for people who can appreciate the peace and quiet of a rural destination.
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Date of stay: May 2013Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â The ground floor rooms are lovely and surprisingly private.
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Response from Redcliffe13569, Owner at Redcliffe House
Responded 25 June 2013
Hello again Thank you for your kind review. We are very pleased that your stay with us was so enjoyable. It makes our work all the more satisfying when we receive such a fantastic review as yours is. We try very had to try and make our guest feel at home and to feel they can relax and just enjoy what Redcliffe House has to offer. Thank you again Gail and Nige
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Redcliffe House is a nice old house set in quiet, extensive gardens and, as other reviewers have said consistently, Gail and Nigel are fine hosts. However, in my view it's overpriced. We stayed in the period-style Garden Room. While pleasant enough, it has a 'bathroom' tacked-on to it in which there is barely enough room to turn around; and the plastic-floored shower has no room in which to turn around. The Garden Room's four-poster bed looks lovely but it creaks with literally every move, so sleep can be hard to come by. Finally, we settled down, but 6.00 am is homecoming time for the possum that resides in one of the walls! Like us, it took a while to settle - about forty minutes. An hour later we were woken by guests entering the (very small) dining room across the corridor from us! Breakfast was pleasant, as other reviewers have said. We mentioned the possum episode to Gail, who replied that it was probably rats and that they're quite clean! Gail and Nigel clearly work hard to maintain this old property and to make guests feel welcome - which we did. However, around $90 per head is just too expensive for accommodation of this quaity.
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Date of stay: April 2013Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â We didn't see any other room - maybe the others are better.
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Response from Redcliffe13569, Owner at Redcliffe House
Responded 25 June 2013
Thank you for your review. We are sorry that your stay with us was not satisfactory. Firstly your room was one of the convict built cottages and yes the ensuite (not bathroom) was "tacked on" as you described it, some years ago, as an addition to the cottage, as there were no bathing vacilities in 1835. The Bathroom has been renovated with all new fittings but as we are 1 1/2 hours from a city we could not get anyone to upgrade our shower enclosures unless they came and did all of our 5 rooms together which was quite costly. Most of our guests stay overnight and until now the ensuite has been quite satisfactory. Secondly the bed is a timber four poster and does squeak as all old timber beds do, and again no one has had a problem with it. Thirdly we don't have possums in the walls, funny, we have starlings sometimes, and as I remember you actually mentioned that you get rats in your walls and that they eat your wiring. Our dining room is "warm and cosy" but so far everyone has loved it. We have just returned from our winter holidays and we stayed in 3 through to 5 star and we feel that we do offer something different and is definately worth a stay. Again we are sorry you were disappointed .
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A great, delightful place to stay. Gail and Nigel are wonderful hosts, with nothing too much trouble. The rooms are comfortable and the breakast cooked by Nigel was excellent.
We will certainly stay there again when visting the East Coast of Tasmania.
We will certainly stay there again when visting the East Coast of Tasmania.
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Date of stay: March 2013Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Great stay with a friendly and feel-at-home atmosphere which included the resident dog, Meg, her canine neighbor, Teddy and Lily the sheep. Like being on your own farm. We were three adults in Room One, the Garden Room, on the ground floor. We had one king bed and one single bed. The bathroom was a bit small but everything worked. It was part of the original house. We stayed two nights which wasn't quite enough to explore the beautiful scenery and taste the lovely wines. It was early Spring, so still quite cool, but we had a heater and a bed warmer. Very good breakfast. Lots of birds in the garden, including peacocks!
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Date of stay: September 2019
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We stayed for two nights on our tour of Tasmania. The house was full of character and the room was perfect in every detail especially the comfortable bed. We had an upstairs room overlooking the gardens and felt totally relaxed throughout our stay. The breakfasts were superb and Gail, the owner, provided top quality service at all times - even coming up late in the evening in her dressing gown to sort out a problem with the TV aerial! A perfect place to stay for a relaxing break and well-positioned to explore the local area. Strongly recommended!
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Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â We had a room upstairs overlooking the garden which was excellent.
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We stayed here some years ago and were delightfully surprised that not only was the place as good as we remembered it but even better. The rooms are breathtaking, the breakfast superb and the company outstanding.
What sets this place apart is the attention to detail. Everything from the room styling, to cutlery to the port decanter in the sitting room indicated the express wish of the owners to put their guests first and foremost.A real gem of a place and highly recommended.
It may have cost a little more but for us it was the highlight of our week in Tasmania.
What sets this place apart is the attention to detail. Everything from the room styling, to cutlery to the port decanter in the sitting room indicated the express wish of the owners to put their guests first and foremost.A real gem of a place and highly recommended.
It may have cost a little more but for us it was the highlight of our week in Tasmania.
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Date of stay: October 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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Which popular attractions are close to Redcliffe House?
Nearby attractions include Spiky Bridge (1.6 km), Kate's Berry Farm (3.3 km), and Kings Fine Art Gallery (3.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Redcliffe House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Redcliffe House?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a seating area.
What food & drink options are available at Redcliffe House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Redcliffe House?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery, Artifakt Gallery and Cafe, and Kates Berry Farm.
Are there any historical sites close to Redcliffe House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Spiky Bridge (1.6 km).