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The Bears Went Over The Mountain

Back of Bears
Breakfast Area
Front of Bears
Side Bears
Chiltern Ensuite
Chiltern Room
Steiff Room
Merrythoughts Room
Merrythoughts Ensuite
Milne Room
Milne Ensuite
Dining/Lounge Area
Dining/Lounge Area

We have 4 delightful ensuite rooms:- Merrythoughts is Brass Queen bed & spa ensuite.Steiff is a twin sgl brass beds w/2 rollaways with shower ens.Chiltern has a Queen brass canopy bed,shower/hip bath ensuite. Milne is a Dbl + 2 sgl beds& shower ensuite.

Boutique Bed & Breakfast

GEEVESTON, TAS [Location map...]

Up to 13 people, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

Availability and Pricing

Arriving

For night.

Adults

Children

Estimated price:

From $90 to $130 2 persons per night

Guest Reviews (3)

"Warm welcome from the property owner. Great food and very cozy room! Love all the bear decorations, all the details!"

- Phoebe, -Jun '11

"Great place and location."

- David, -Dec '10

"We found the accommodation very comfortable, clean and homely. The proprietors were very accommodating and encouraged us to make full use of their facilities. The breakfast was the best we had..."

- Rosemary, QLD -Feb '06

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Enquiry response: Excellent

Independent review Feb 08 - Holiday Inspirations

Accreditation and awards for 'The Bears Went Over The Mountain':

Boutique hotel, Bed & Breakfast, Spa

The building that houses the Bears at Geeveston was in the early days of the 20th century the old Commercial Bank & was for a considerable time the only bank in the southern Huon Valley. Since May 1998 it has undergone many other changes, the old banking hall is now the Guest dining area & Guest lounge. The theme of our Bed and Breakfast reflects our interest in bears and Teddy Bears - to wit we have named your accommodation after some of the great Teddy Bear Manufacturers of the early twentieth century ie: The Chiltern and The Steiff - both with their own ensuite - and the The Merrythoughts - which has a spa ensuite.The Milne room is our newest addition (Pooh Bear theme) and interconnects to the Merythoughts room for family accomodation. We offer dinner each evening from our seasonal menu & we are licensed

Our guest lounge is spacious and comfortable, featuring an area where you can relax or play cards, chess etc. We offer over 500 in house movie titles for your viewing pleasure or you can watch any number of various Austel Channels on the big screen in the TV area with a nightcap if you prefer.

DINING: We invite you to join us for dinner in our Fully Licensed Restaurant "The Contented Bear" every evening - all dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients & using as much local Tasmanian produce as available. Your Chef & Host David and Tess will cater for your every need including special dietary needs such as Colieac, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy and Lactose intolerent etc.
We also offer a good selection of Tasmanian and Australian Mainland wines so be sure to check them out!
'Bear Appettite'

Our 'guest comments' books is there for all to read - please check it out on your visit.

Locality

The Bears is centrally located in Geeveston 50mtrs from the Post Office, a short drive takes you to the Highlands Salmon & Trout Fishery, then on to the Tahune Air Walk. Hastings Caves, the Thermal Pool & Glow Worm Caves are an easy 30 minutes scenic drive. We are very close to the magnificent Hartz Mountain National Park with its many beautiful bush walking tracks, from beginer to experienced bush walker (bush walking tours can be arranged).
In the Huon Valley there are several wineries which are always a pleasure to visit.
In Geeveston village we have the award winning Forest & Heritage Centre, this is a must visit.

Property / Pets

Geeveston & the Bears is an easy & relaxing 15 minute riverside drive south of Huonville. The region is a major cherry & apple growing area & is a successful & expanding wine producer, there are some superb Pinot Noirs almost on our doorstep.

WE ARE PET FRIENDLY - we can accommodate either inside or out depending on your Pet's wishes. We do however ask you to let us know at the time of booking if your best friend will be accompanying you!!

Associations

TCT Accredited
Tasmanian Tourism Association
Seniors Card

Holiday experiences

4WD Tours, Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Close to Public Transport, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Executive rental, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Gliding, Golf, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Luxury, Motor Bike Friendly, One Night Bookings Welcome, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, Bar, Bath, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Business Centre, Cable/Satellite TV, CD Player, Conference facilities, Continental Breakfast Available, Cooked Breakfast Available, DVD, Ensuite, Faxing Facilities, Highchair, Internet access, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Meeting/Banquet facilities, No smoking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Restaurant, Room service, Seniors Card Accepted, Spa Bath, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied

4WD Tours

4WD tour operators located nearby

Adult retreat

Property not suitable for children, Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions, Licensed to sell liquor on site, Adult-oriented activities - see description for details..

movies, board games

Art & Craft

Art and Craft experiences located nearby

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby, Located near a National Park

Close to Public Transport

Public transport within 5 minute walk, Bus service

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Licensed, a'la'carte restaurant on site., In-house evening meals available, Select from 3 or more main meals, Continental (uncooked) breakfast, Packed lunches available.

In-house chef, we can offer cooked breakfast on request for an additional fee. we also have tea-rooms and can provide lunch.

Executive rental

Executive standard, Daily service available on request, Linen included, Internet connection available

Family Friendly

Portacot available, Plastic crockery and cutlery available for children, Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Kids meal options available

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Local fishing knowledge available, Located less than 5 mins walk to water, Located less than 5 minute drive to water, Boatramp within 5 minute drive, Boat hire available nearby

Gay & Lesbian friendly

Offers a high degree of privacy, All guests welcome

Golf

Golf course located nearby

Heritage Trail

Property is itself a heritage building, Heritage buildings nearby

Motor Bike Friendly

Motor bike riders welcome, Motor bike parking available, Lockable parking facilities for motor bikes, Property is located on a sealed road

Pet friendly

Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted, Pets are permitted inside, Secure, fully fenced running area, Food and water bowls provided, Bedding/sleeping area provided

Romantic getaway

Accommodation just for two, Indoor spa, Chocolates provided on arrival, Bathrobes available for guest use

Winter Holiday

Indoor spa

The Bears Went Over The Mountain

GEEVESTON, TAS, Australia

Rooms and rates

CHILTERN ROOM - $130.00 per night,rates are for 2 people, max 3 people
STEIFF ROOM - $90.00 per
night,rates are for 1 person, max 4 people, $30.00 each extra rollaway bed.
MERRYTHOUGHT ROOM - $140.00 per night rates are for 2 people max 2 people
MILNE ROOM - $110.00 per night, rates are for 2 people sharing dbl bed, max 4 people, $30.00 each extra person.

Chiltern Room (sleeps 3)

Base rate

$120.00/night 1.

$100.00/night 2.

$110.00/night 3.

$110.00/night 4.

$110.00/night 5.

$110.00/night 6.

$110.00/night 7+.

$30.00 /person /night over 2 people

Merrythoughts Room (sleeps 2)

Base rate

$130.00/night 1.

$110.00/night 2.

$120.00/night 3.

$120.00/night 4.

$120.00/night 5.

$120.00/night 6.

$120.00/night 7+.

Milne Room (sleeps 4)

Base rate

$100.00/night 1.

$80.00/night 2.

$90.00/night 3.

$90.00/night 4.

$90.00/night 5.

$90.00/night 6.

$90.00/night 7+.

$30.00 /person /night over 2 people

Steiff Room (sleeps 4)

Base rate

$80.00/night 1.

$60.00/night 2.

$70.00/night 3.

$70.00/night 4.

$70.00/night 5.

$70.00/night 6.

$70.00/night 7+.

$30.00 /person /night over 1 people

All prices in $AUD

Availability

The Bears Went Over The Mountain will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 6 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 22.1 hours)

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The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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