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Awarded best indulgence accommodation 2012 for Tasmania by the STAYZ group.
Whether for work or pleasure, romance , family holidays or a great getaway with friends experience Launceston accommodation in a gorgeous heritage listed property in the historic Glebe precinct.
Arguably the best position in Launceston, Ellie's Place on City Park is a 2 storey Victorian (C1890) residence with 2 living areas, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a study.
Ellie's Place is fully renovated and furnished in keeping with the period but includes all the modern amenities you could wish for.
All you need to do is pack your clothes and toothbrush- absolutely everything else is there for you!
An ideal place for those wanting that special time away- perfect for romantic getaways or for families wanting a great base ...Awarded best indulgence accommodation 2012 for Tasmania by the STAYZ group.
Whether for work or pleasure, romance , family holidays or a great getaway with friends experience Launceston accommodation in a gorgeous heritage listed property in the historic Glebe precinct.
Arguably the best position in Launceston, Ellie's Place on City Park is a 2 storey Victorian (C1890) residence with 2 living areas, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a study.
Ellie's Place is fully renovated and furnished in keeping with the period but includes all the modern amenities you could wish for.
All you need to do is pack your clothes and toothbrush- absolutely everything else is there for you!
An ideal place for those wanting that special time away- perfect for romantic getaways or for families wanting a great base from which to explore Northern Tasmania.
A great location to see Launceston and so close to everything special in Northern Tasmania.
Across the road from Launceston's wonderful City Park - home of Festivale, Symphony under the Stars and of course the famous macaque monkey enclosure!
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We were incredibly fortunate to secure Ellie's Place at the last minute due to a cancellation. The house is just wonderful, with large bedrooms and several lounge/family rooms and heating that works very well (necessary in Launceston in Winter!)
We were fortunate to meet the owner, Bronwyn, who was just excellent to deal with, and a genuinely lovely person.
The house feels like a home, and it's clear that there are many personal touches - you don't feel like you're living in holiday accommodation. The house is large for a cottage, although the small parking area behind the house is an exercise for the daring - I recommend it as a two-person job. Having parking in central Launceston is a big bonus, though.
The location is fantastic - right next to the lovely City Park with a playground and monkeys(!) and within easy walking distance of the CBD. There is a supermarket within walking distance also.
Our two kids loved having rooms to themselves and having more than one common area was great, as the kids could have their own space.
You can't go wrong with Ellie's Place, it's awesome.
Visited June 2021
Written 14 July 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Geoff_lambert
16 contributions
Great location, lovely heritage house
Great location to explore Launceston near city park. All bedrooms upstairs (not suited for those wanting to avoid stairs), but great large house for families with older kids, or groups away together. Beautifully presented house from late 1800's. Parking during the week a bit challenging (street parking used by many others with 3 hrs limit), but no issue after 5pm or weekends. Great stay with local, proactive owner. Would certainly stay again.
Visited October 2017
Written 10 October 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Meander638556
Thanks so much for the lovely review Geoff, we are so pleased you enjoyed Ellie’s Place. We like to maintain the heritage aspect of the property. For those with mobility issue we recommend our other property, Twyford, which is close by in Elphin Road.The unlimited free parking out the front of the house is great as well! We would welcome you back anytime!
Kind regards
Bron and Darren
Written 10 October 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
jas074
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
Excellent
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here...wish we could have stayed longer! Everything we needed, perfect spot. Thank you
Visited October 2017
Written 4 October 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Madfc
Sunshine Coast, Australia138 contributions
Perfect Stay
Excellent location - opposite park and close to all city attractions. The house itself is beautiful, it didn't feel like a 'rental' we felt at home immediately. Thank you to Brownyn and her husband for a great week and attending to our small problems quickly!!
Visited April 2017
Written 21 April 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Janene C
Bellingen, Australia25 contributions
Spacious, well-appointed
Nothing to fault - exactly as described. Full of character, spacious, well-appointed, located in a great spot. Short walk in one direction to a shopping centre and just a walk across a beautiful park to the CBD and its restaurants. Don't miss seeing the Japanese macaque monkeys in the park.
Visited February 2017
Written 12 February 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
taswombat2014
Hobart, Australia11 contributions
Delightful home
Staying Ellie's place is like staying in a gracious home with an attentive host, the only difference being that you have the place to yourself. The location is great with City Park just across the road. The house is beautifully furnished and the kitchen is fully equipped. With four bedrooms, 2 living rooms and 2 bathrooms there is plenty of room.
Visited November 2016 Travelled with friends
Written 8 November 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Meander638556
Dear "Taswombat", thanks so much for your lovely review, I am glad you ladies enjoyed your stay and had a lovely weekend at the Deloraine Craft Fair. It makes our day to know that friends get- togethers are enjoyed so much at Ellie's Place, We hope to see you again one day!
Kind regards
Bron
Written 8 November 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Alison J
1 contribution
Very comfortable place in an excellent location.
Very comfortable place in an excellent location. Great communication with the host who was lovely to deal with. Thanks!
Visited October 2016 Travelled with family
Written 25 October 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Meander638556
Thanks so much for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to have you stay and we agree, the location is pretty special - glad you enjoyed your stay!
Kind regards
Bron
Written 8 November 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Paul V
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Great locoation, fantastic house
2nd time I've stayed here, this is a wonderful house, great character and is fantastically located. Would recommend any of my friends to stay in this great place.
Visited May 2016 Travelled with friends
Written 17 May 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Meander638556
Hi Paul,
Thanks so much for your review, it's great to get feedback that the 2nd visit is as good as the first!
it's always a pleasure to welcome guests back for repeat visits. and we hope to see you again.
Kind regards
Bron Bishop
Written 18 May 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
jengar11
Byron Bay, Australia79 contributions
A step back in time
Ellie's place allowed for us to step back in time to the 1800's whilst enjoying the modern conviences of 2015. Bron was an excellent host- arrived soon after our arrival pre-arranged to collect the full payment. Ellie's only allowed for cash transaction of deposit by EFT. We also ordered delivery of groceries from online grocery chain which worked out quite well. We were travelling from mainland Australia in the later evening. Ellie's place was an old world experience which was quite delightful. One drawback for those travelling with small children Ellie's has lots of collectables which were quite attractive to our young grandchildren. We had to place items of interest in higher places,although in saying that some doors could be closed for peace of mind. . Stairs and height of beds could pose a problem for both the young and old, there was a stair barrier provided for the little ones. The home is located across the road from City Park which was a wonderful added bonus for us. Ellie's is very clean and suited well for two families. We were able to do some lovely day trips to Bridport- great walk on the beach! Anvers Chocolates which provided full view of chocolate making for free! The Gorge lovely walks and the peacocks really were making their presence felt. Penguin evening at Low Head and much more. We enjoyed Tassie Sea Scallops as fresh as you could get. Hallams restaurant also lived up to Bron's recommendation
Visited July 2015 Travelled with family
Written 5 August 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bridestowe
Thanks so much for your lovely review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Ellies Place and in Launceston. Ellies is perfect for many different kinds of guests, from couples wanting a special weekend away to groups and families looking to spend special time together. We have worked to make Ellies into a special home and all the little touches are what many people say make it unique. We understand that sometimes this may be a temptation to little ones, but we find that our wonderful guests treat the house as they would that of a friend. (We are quite happy for guests to move things out of temptation if necessary) Thanks so much for leaving Ellie's in such wonderful condition- it was a credit to you and your grandchildren! Having brought my own children up in the house I know how much young families enjoy the location and as with any house with stairs commonsense should prevail. In regard to older guests, we have had many spritely 70+ year-olds stay, however we always do recommend that if in doubt as to negotiating stairs that perhaps our other lovely property, Twyford, may be an alternative option. In regard to payment options, credit card payment in full is also available for guests however as agreed upon booking your special Winter rate deal it was not available under this option. I loved your idea about pre-ordering the groceries and will certainly be suggesting this to guests as a great option. We look forward to welcoming you back again one day at Ellies or even Twyford! Kind regards Bron and Darren
Written 6 August 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
145mark0007
Dubbo, Australia7 contributions
Fantastic place to stay
We stayed at Ellie's with our family. It is a wonderful place, full of warmth and charm. It is spotlessly clean and has everything a family could possibly need. Good internet was a hit with our children. Perfect location and Bronwyn is very easy to work with when booking. We will stay here again for sure.
Visited April 2015 Travelled with family
Written 28 April 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bridestowe
It is always lovely to get positive feedback from family groups and having raised our own children at our much loved property, we get much pleasure from these reviews.
And Yes, good WiFi certainly keeps everyone happy!
We would love to have your group stay again
Kind regards
Bron
Written 11 June 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ellie's Place on City Park is in central Launceston, Tasmania’s second largest city which is a vibrant region with cafes, museums and many natural attractions. Launceston has many magnificent Victorian buildings.
Ellie's Place is the perfect base for visiting the vineyards of the Tamar Valley. Follow the Tamar Valley Wine Route and sample some of Tasmania’s finest cool-climate wines.
You may also enjoy a river cruise, an ideal way to explore the Tamar River and wetland area.
The Cataract Gorge -Launceston's most popular tourist attraction is an easy 2.5km walk
Launceston is easy to explore. You can walk the elegant streetscapes and through century-old parks, which sit beside revitalised areas such as Launceston Seaport, with its waterfront eateries. A boardwalk links the Seaport to Inveresk, where you can visit one of Australia's best regional galleries, the Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk.
The boardwalk also takes you to Home Point rowing course, passing Ritchies Mill, with its galleries and restaurants. Continue along the zig-zagging path into Cataract Gorge, a place of mystical beauty. Its steep, rugged cliffs and wild areas attract rock climbers and a chairlift allows all to enjoy the panoramic views.
500m easy flat walk to Aurora Stadium
800m easy flat walk to Launceston City
2.5km pleasant flat walk to Cataract Gorge
Centro shopping Centre 400m
Launceston Aquatic Centre 400m
Close to great Launceston restaurants and attractions
There is off street parking on the property.
Access
Car not needed
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
Weekend tariff (Friday / Saturday) $250 per night.
Additional guests over 2 charged at $50 per person per night * 16 years of age and over
No charge for children under 1
A small number of public holiday / local event nights attract a higher rate- these will be advised on booking.
Strictly non-smoking inside the property. Any breach of this condition will result in additional charges to cover dry cleaning of drapes and linen
Additional fees may apply:
- Pram / child car safety restraints | 10 AUD per day | To save our guests the expense and hassle of bringing your baby/ child accessories, Ellie's Place on City Park provides a high chair and portacot at no additional charge.
Additional fees may apply:
- credit card fee | 3% of rent
- credit card | 3% of rent
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