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Cygnet Hotel Guest House

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Wine Bar
Classic horse-shoe bar
Twin share rooms available
Cygnet (Art) Hotel - the Top hotel in Cygnet.
Cygnets' Community Hotel
Imperial Hotel when the town of Cygnet was named Lovett
...and the serene waters of Port Cygnet

Cygnet Hotel Guest House is an hour south of Hobart and is centrally located to Tasmania's southern tourist attractions. It has simple, clean, quiet rooms, peaceful surroundings, a licensed Bar, dining room serving country style meals. friendly staff.

Cygnet Hotel Guest House

Cygnet, TAS [Location map...]

Up to 24 people, 12 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

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From $95 to $115 2 persons per night

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Guest Reviews (24)

"Friendly, clean good value for money. "

- Phil, TASMANIA -Jan '13

"I was disappointed."

- Caroline, ACT -Dec '12

"Helen and Scott Turnbull were extremely warm and hospitable and were always keen to accommodate every need. Drew, their Manager was also very friendly and helpful. The meals were very good indeed. ..."

- Mary, NSW -Nov '12

"Helen, the owner is lovely and she will do anything to make our stay a wonderful one. Nothing is too much for her. The accommodation is homely, beautiful and clean."

- Linda, NSW -May '12

"Helen and John were most hospitable,the room was very comfortable and clean.Our hosts even secured our exepensive motor bike out of harms way!"

- Karen, -Jan '12

"The hosts were very friendly. They made us feel very welcome and comfortable. "

- Abdus, -Dec '11

"Breakfast was quite the best Continental we have enjoyed in a long time. The home grown raspberries were a special treat."

- Paul, TASMANIA -Jan '11

"A beautiful Hotel with wonderful hosts, John and Helen went out of their way to help when help was required, (I had forgotten my ph charger), but thanks to them I was soon full charged! Fantasic, ta..."

- Peter, VIC -Sep '10

"Lovely and very accommodating owners. Even gave our three year old the choice of her own room or a trundle bed in ours at no extra cost."

- Laura, -Aug '10

"The owners were friendly and the rooms were clean and tidy. However they weren't serviced over the weekend."

- Janine, VIC -May '10

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Enquiry response: Platinum

Independent review Jan 10 - Holiday Inspirations

Accreditation and awards for 'Cygnet Hotel Guest House':

2009 National Winner TakeABreak Hotel & Motel Accommodation

2008 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay

Hotel, Boutique hotel, Pub, Inn, Motel, Bed & Breakfast, Guest house, Lodge

Cygnet Hotel is a unique, award-winning, Heritage-Listed holiday destination offering accommodation in simple traditional guest rooms. There are no en-suites. The bathrooms are plentiful and conveniently located just a few metres down the hallway from the guest bedrooms and bath-robes are provided for heritage rooms 1 to 7.
Rooms & Rates
There are two Heritage rooms with private bathrooms for $115 the first night or $540 per week.
There are five Heritage rooms with shared showers & toilets for $95 the first night or $495 per week.
As well as bath-robes, guests in Heritage Rooms (1 to 7)a re provided with all-day self-serve tea & coffee in the guest lounge room.
There are five budget rooms with shared shower & toilets for $75 first night or $300 per week.
Rates are for one or two people.
Facilities
Guests can enjoy the facilities of a fully licensed hotel.
The hotel facilities are publicly available year-round.
A function venue and catering for special occasions can also be provided.

Languages spoken: Australian(Basic) English(Basic)

The testimonials from guests of Cygnet Hotel & Guest House are overwhelmingly positive. See the Take A Break Guest Comments for example. The Cygnet Hotel Guest House has generally exceeded customer expectation. Customers generally have a good experience and feel that they obtain value for money.
The Cygnet Hotel was purchased by Blackmans Bay Motors on 29th September 2012 and is now operated by Scott Turnbull.

About Us

Situated in the Huon Valley, the rural village of Cygnet is only 55km / 50 minutes from Hobart and is centrally positioned for day trips to various Southern Tasmanian tourist attractions. Cygnet is surrounded by rolling hills and delightful waterways and is ideal for picnics, fishing, bush-walking, boating and has some beautiful scenic drives. A public boat ramp is located near the Port Cygnet Sailing Club which runs regular regattas. Nearby is a wildlife sanctuary area providing a haven for water-birds. There is a local History Museum and several heritage listed Catholic Church buildings.
The region is renowned for its quality agricultural produce with Cygnets’ cafés and restaurants, including the Red Velvet Lounge and The Lotus Eaters, having a great reputation with good-food-lovers. The eclectic mix of creative residents is reflected in the array and variety of art & craft studios and galleries scattered throughout the charming country village.The annual Cygnet Folk Music Festival is an internationally recognised event held in January. The Cygnet Hotel was purchased by Blackmans Bay Motors on 29th September 2012 and is now operated by Scott Turnbull.

History

“…Cygnet has a history older than the founding of Melbourne, and of the settlements of South Australia and Queensland.” (Cygnet - A Brief History - by Jean Cockerill )
“The first mention of the Huon area of ... Van Diemen's Land, was made in 1788...
In 1793 Bruni D'Entrecasteaux visited the area and named Kermandie (ec), Esperance Bay and Recherche Bay after his two ships, D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Port du Cygne (place of swans).
In 1802 Commodore Baudin visited Port Cygnet and named the Fleurieu River (later Anges Rivulet). One of his party, Peron, wrote of meeting a beautiful young aboriginal girl - Oura Oura - and her family…”
The first European settler William Nichols arrived in 1834. The town was named Lovett in 1862 and there were more than six hotels in the locality, three of which were in the township of Lovett.
The building of the Imperial Hotel (now Cygnet Hotel Guest House) began in 1907 and was completed in 1910. The town was renamed Cygnet in 1915 and became the first district to buy bulk power from the Hydro in 1924. The Imperial Hotel was the first building in the district to have electricity.
By the 1930s Cygnet was the central fruit growing region and hotels were often the meeting places for social and business gatherings. In 1948 the Imperial Hotel was sold and to group and operated by a committee. It was renamed the Cygnet Community Hotel. Many of today’s older locals remember going to formal events and dances that were held there. The hotel was sold on in 1975 and renamed the Cygnet Hotel. known locally as The Top Pub, it succession of owners. From 2007 it was developed by Helen Jackson and John Bremner as an Art (visual & performing) Hotel and a Guest House. Because of its historic heritage significance, Cygnet Hotel is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register.
The Cygnet Hotel was purchased by Blackmans Bay Motors on 29th September 2012 and is now operated by Scott Turnbull.

Holiday experiences

Art & Craft, Bushwalking & wilderness, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Motor Bike Friendly, Museums and Galleries, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Valentines Day, Wedding venue, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Baby Cot, Bar, Bath, Bath towels provided, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Conference facilities, Continental Breakfast Available, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, Cooked Breakfast Available, DVD, Faxing Facilities, Games room, Hair dryer, Kiosk, Lake nearby, Linen supplied, Log fires, Meeting/Banquet facilities, No smoking, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Restaurant, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied

Art & Craft

Art and Craft experiences available at this property, Art and Craft experiences located nearby.

There are several art and craft galleries in Cygnet. Workshops in clay sculpting and ceramics are occasionally held in Helen's Studio at the Cygnet Art Hotel. Painting instruction is also available. Expressions of interest in participating are most welcome. We also have some pieces of locally made art and craft for sale.

Bushwalking & wilderness

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

The walk to Pelverata Falls is not far away. From Cygnet Art Hotel it is only a short drive to Tasmanian Forestry's Tahune Airwalk and to the National Park's Hartz Mountains.

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Licensed, a'la'carte restaurant on site., Select from 3 or more main meals, Full cooked breakfast, Packed lunches available.

Several cafes and a renowned restaurant, the Red Velvet Lounge, are only a short stroll down the street. However, once they arrive at Cygnet Art Hotel, some guests prefer to stay in of an evening. Given the comfortable atmosphere in the piano & wine Bar and the quality of food and service of the Black Swan Restaurant on Friday and Saturday nights, there is really no need to go out. We can also provide dinner for our house guests on the other evenings.
A self-serve continental breakfast is provided any time up to 10am and includes plunger coffee. Cooked breakfast is available at a small cost if ordered the previous day.
Picnic lunches should be requested at the time of booking.

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Located less than 5 minute drive to water, Boatramp within 5 minute drive, Boat storage/parking available onsite.

There are quite a few fishing spots in Port Cygnet and the Huon River, which are nearby. Your hosts recently went fly-fishing in the highland lakes of central Tasmania, and can refer you to accommodation and a guide.

Museums and Galleries

Museum and/or gallery on site, Museums and/or galleries located nearby.

On the walls of the Cygnet Art Hotel you will find some paintings by a few local artists. There are also at least a couple of sculpted clay portraits in the wine bar, created by your host, Helen, who is a ceramic artist. Your host, John, has carpentry amonst his various professions. He likes to create small timber boxes with drawers, some of which are availble for viewing.
There are several art galleries nearby and the local history museum is in the main village area, just a short stroll down the street.

Wedding venue

Indoor weddings catered, Group accommodation available, Church(es) nearby.

As well as the charming piano-wine Bar, the Cygnet Art Hotel has an auditorium area that can seat 100 people for a sit down dinner. Food service is provided using the expertise of our Black Swan Restaurant staff.
Catholic and Anglican Churches are located nearby and there is a local celebrant. Up to 33 people can be accommodated in our 15 guest rooms. We can also arrange for more people to be suitably accommodated at other guest houses in the local area.

Wine Appreciation

Winery tours available nearby.

We stock a good range of Tasmanian wines. Our closest wineries are the Hartview Vineyard and the Panorama Winery, with several others not much further afield.

Winter Holiday

Log fire, Winter activities available nearby detailed below.

Throughout winter the Cygnet Folk Music Group meet at Cygnet Art Hotel on the first Friday of each month. They welcome visitors to enjoy the evening entertainment provided, and to participate should the mood take you.
You may also be entertained on the last Friday of each month, when our local jazz musicians get together. Our music meetings finish early, so you will always enjoy a peaceful sleep.
Dinner can be enjoyed by the open fire in the Black Swan Restaurant, or you can huddle beside the fir in the guest lounge-room.

Cygnet Hotel Guest House

Cygnet, TAS, Australia

Rooms and rates

Heritage Room Rates are:
Room 1 & 2 with private bathrooms $115 first night or $540 per week.
Room 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 share showers & toilets $95 first night or $495 per week.
Budget Room Rates are:
Room 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 share shower & toilets $75 first night or $300 per week.
Bath-robes are provided for Heritage Rooms 1 to 7. Heritage accommodation also includes all-day self-serve tea & coffee in the guest lounge room. A light self-serve Continental Breakfast (including plunger coffee, fresh fruit, cereal, toast etc.) is available in the dining room for $7.50 per person. Cooked Breakfast is also available on weekends for $15.

Room 1 or Room 2 with private bathroom (sleeps 2 - Queen bed.)

Base rate

$95.00/night 1.

$90.00/night 2.

$80.00/night 3.

$70.00/night 4.

$65.00/night 5.

$60.00/night 6.

$60.00/night 7+.

$20.00 cleaning.

Rooms 3,4,5,6,7 (sleeps 2 - Queen Bed or two Single Beds)

Base rate

$80.00/night 1.

$80.00/night 2.

$75.00/night 3.

$70.00/night 4.

$65.00/night 5.

$60.00/night 6.

$50.00/night 7+.

$15.00 cleaning.

Budget Rooms 10,11,12,13,14 (sleeps 2 - A Double bed (room 10) or a Bunk bed of two singles, one up and one down (rooms 11,12,13,14).)

Base rate

$60.00/night 1.

$55.00/night 2.

$50.00/night 3.

$35.00/night 4.

$35.00/night 5.

$25.00/night 6.

$25.00/night 7+.

$15.00 cleaning.

All prices in $AUD

Availability

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