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Werndee

Werndee
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Wren cottage
Wren cottage
Wren cottage
Wren cottage

Peace and quiet in your choice of retro or heritage,one bedroom cottages in the grounds of historic Werndee-a magnificent Federation mansion set in beautiful gardens-including a citrus grove!

Hobart, TAS [Location map...]

Up to 5 people
Minimum nights: 2

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From $100 to $150 couple per night

Guest Reviews (11)

"The property was comfortable, well equipped and ideal for a couple wanting to be self sufficient. The host was helpful but not over-bearing, friendly but not gushy, contacted us prior to the stay (by..."

- Olive, TAS -Nov '11

"Thanks to Robyn. Very welcoming & informative about the area. Home away from home. Modern & comfy, everything you need for a short or long stay. Great location."

- Kirran, WA -Oct '11

"Very comfortable accommodation. We really appreciated the food cupboard, it made life very easy. Excellent handy location, helpful friendly hosts. Very pleased overall."

- Susan, SOUTH AUSTRALIA -Oct '11

"Werndee was well located and a peaceful haven. A beautifully presented heritage home and we were delighted to have a personal tour. We had both cottages booked for our family and everyone had all the ..."

- Colleen, QLD -Sep '11

"Close to Hobart, and to North Hobart which is an excellent venue for dining -close to public transport although into Hobart an invigorating and itneresting walk - private, quiet, and terific hosts."

- James, VIC -Nov '09

" Wren Cottage was comfortable and well appointed. Tasteful and careful planning made this heritage building a very pleasant spot and with easy access to public transport into Hobart. Owners welcoming ..."

- Helen, NSW -Oct '08

"Exactly as advertised. Friendly owners, clean and uncluttered accommodations. Shower was a little unusual, but wouldn't hesitate to recommend Werndee to anyone. We left the dogs bowl and spoon behi..."

- Wolf, TAS -Oct '08

"Excellent accommodation, lovely views from unit, warm and friendly welcome, good local information. Well recommended."

- Wyn, WA -Apr '08

"Location of accn was excellent for people wanting to use Hobart as a base. Great access to restaurnats and the city sights. Host was very attentive to our needs and we felt very welcome and comfortabl..."

- Peter, ACT -Feb '08

"The accommodation was excellent - in a lovely location, right next door to what must be one of the loveliest old houses in Hobart. Our hosts were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Highly recom..."

- Barbara, ROXBURGHSHIRE -Nov '07

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Accreditation and awards for 'Werndee':

Cottage, Holiday unit, Holiday apartment, Self-contained apartment, Serviced apartment

tay in one of our well-appointed sunny cottages in a quiet private location away from busy traffic but only minutes walk from the bustling cosmopolitan restaurant strip of North Hobart-enjoy Hobart's best food choices and night-life and Australia's longest running State Cinema.Hobart's waterfront and Salamanca Place are only a 30 minute flat stroll or 5 minute drive away.
We offer the choice of "a little bit retro" 60's cottage,The Caretaker's cottage with separate bedroom with a queen bed,fully equipped kitchen,separate laundry and large sunny living area and covered carport:
Or Wren cottage, a heritage baltic-lined cottage with wheelchair
access and facilities,king-sized bed,modern bathroom and small kitchenette with microwave oven,electric pans, and fridge. There are shared laundry facilities and a large sunny atrium to relax in adjacent to the cottage.Wren is our pet-friendly room and has a small exterior enclosure in addition to the atrium.Small pets only,and these may be brought inside.
Guests in both cottages might enjoy sitting in our large gazebo in the garden,surrounded by citrus trees
and roses.
Self-catering breakfasts with home-grown fruit and jams from our prolific garden.

"Wonderful home-away-from-home"
"You've thought of everything we could possibly need,even hot-water bottles for aching legs and feet!"
"So quiet and peaceful we could have slept all day!"
"Wonderful gardens and fabulous heritage house"

Locality

Short walk to cosmopolitan North Hobart.
Minutes away from Hobart's waterfront by car or nearby frequent buses.
Perfect base for touring the beautiful south of the island.

Property

Magnificent federation mansion set in large gardens with a citrus grove.
Built in 1903 for the first premier of Tasmania following Federation,Werndee later became a hostel for up to 100 boys,a school of hospitality and conference centre.
The house has been lovingly restored and features magnificent Australian timbers. Guests are invited to tour the house.

Holiday experiences

Accessible, Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428, Art & Craft, Close to Public Transport, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Heritage Trail, Museums and Galleries, Pet friendly

Facilities

24 hour reception, Air conditioning, Bath, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, DVD, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, No smoking, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Accessible

Fully wheelchair accessible to Australian standard AS 1428, Shower has shower bars and a moveable shower head, Chairs are permitted in the shower, Door frames are wider to suit wheelchairs, Unimpeded wheelchair access from car parking to the property, The toilet is fitted with railings/grip bars, Toilet is big enough to fit a wheelchair

Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428

Fully wheelchair accessible to Australian standard AS 1428, Shower has shower bars, chair, moveable shower head, Door frames are wider to suit wheelchairs, Unimpeded wheelchair access from car parking to the property, The toilet is fitted with railings/grip bars and large enough to fit full size wheelchair., Access available for large vehicle to load/unload accessibility equipment.

Art & Craft

Art and Craft experiences located nearby.

five minute drive to Salamanca Place with many working craftsmen and women , and wonderful art and craft galleries.

Close to Public Transport

Public transport within 5 minute walk, Bus service.

5 minute walk to frequent daily bus service.

Gay & Lesbian friendly

All guests welcome

Heritage Trail

Property is itself a heritage building, Heritage buildings nearby.

Magnificent Federation mansion built for the Premier of Tasmania in 1903. Our cottages are in the grounds of Werndee and tours of the house are welcome.

Museums and Galleries

Museums and/or galleries located nearby

Pet friendly

Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Pets are permitted inside, Secure, fully fenced running area, Food and water bowls provided, Other domesticated animals reside at the property.

We have a covered enclosed area and an outside fenced run available for small dogs with Wren cottage. They may also be allowed inside Wren cottage. We may accept well behaved cats and 2 small dogs are also acceptable. Wren cottage is too small for large dogs unless they are restricted to the covered enclosed area adjacent to Wren cottage.

Werndee

Hobart, TAS, Australia

Rooms and rates

$100 to $150 per night per double.Extra person $20 per night.
Special weekly rates $600-770

Caretaker's cottage (sleeps 3)

Base rate

$125.00/night.

$125.00/weekend-night.

$660.00/week.

2 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 3 people

summer rate

21/12/2011 - 31/03/2012

$150.00/night.

$150.00/weekend-night.

$800.00/week.

2 nights min.

$20.00 /person /night over 3 people

Wren cottage (sleeps 2)

Base rate

$110.00/night.

$110.00/weekend-night.

$600.00/week.

summer rate

21/12/2011 - 31/03/2012

$140.00/night.

$140.00/weekend-night.

$660.00/week.

2 nights min.

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Werndee will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 12.7 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that Werndee may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

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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