CHALETS RICHMOND

Mellow handmade bricks glowing in the soft light, Laurel Cottage has apparently changed little since it was built in 1830. Step through the front door into the peace of another age. The furniture is colonial and theres a comforting wood fire. But clever restorers have been at work - theres now also electric heating, TV and radio and all the other comforts of modern life. Stroll round the leafy lanes in this historic village. Admire the Georgian cottages, the churches and the lovely old stone bridge. Feed the ducks on the river. Explore the galleries and the antique shops, the tea rooms and restaurants. Pick out a place for a quiet dinner. Return to the privacy and comfort of your country cottage and enjoy the twilight in your flowery garden.

Every Man and His Dog Vineyard is a small boutique vineyard located in the Coal River Valley on the gourmet food and wine trail. The guest accommodation at the vineyard, while part of the main house, is completely separate and has its own private entrance. It features a bedroom suite, with bathroom, lounge room, breakfast room. The bedroom has a queen-sized bed, with comfort top mattress, crisp bed linen, hotel pillows, electric blanket and toiletries. We also provide a substantial continental breakfast, featuring homemade jams and conserves. Guests are welcome to roam the vineyard freely, and there is space available to park your car. We are looking forward to welcoming you as our guests! Your accommodation is self-contained and separate from our home so you can enjoy complete privacy if you wish. However we are readily available and happy to assist in whatever way we can to ensure your stay is enjoyable....

A heritage listed 3 bedroom cottage in the heart of Richmond, positioned directly next to Richmond Bridge. With a large self contained kitchen, with french doors leading to an outside deck. Cosy fireplace heats the entire cottage. Main bedroom has queen size luxuriously comfortable bed, second bedroom has double size bed, third bedroom has 2 single beds. A separate dining room leads to large lounge room with huge skylight. Views to Richmond Bridge and St Johns church are from kitchen and deck, being even more spectacular at night when both are lit up. With private onsite parking and enclosed large yard, this property suits couples, groups and families....

Zoodoo Zoo is a uniquely hands-on wildlife park located in Richmond, near Hobart Airport. Visitors are able to get up-close and personal with such a huge variety of friendly animals. Visitors can hand-feed the roaming kangaroos and wallabies in the large Australian native park. In this area there are also Tasmanian devils, quolls, gliders and many other native Australian animals. Zoodoo has an indoor animal nursery featuring the young animals of the park and free rides for the children. The Safari bus takes visitors on a tour of the property. Tours are run by the friendly staff and even friendlier range of animals from around the world. Tours run all day and is an experience that is often a highlight for most visitors. Zoodoo has Tasmania's largest range of exotic animals including a variety of monkey species, tigers, lions and many many more. Lion feeding and keeper's tours run daily at 11am and 2pm. There is a coffee shop, barbecue and picnic facilities onsite. Admission to the park includes full access to all activities and attractions with no time limit....

Saddlers Court is a fine art gallery in Richmond, south-east Tasmania. Richmond is an historic Georgian Village, a 30-minute drive north-east of Hobart (27 km) and a 20-minute drive from the Hobart airport. Established since 1968, Saddlers Court showcases high quality Tasmanian paintings and craft. The gallery displays a range of work including ceramics, wood, glass, jewellery and metal, original paintings and prints. Work by more than 100 Tasmanian artists and craftspeople is shown here. The Gallery displays work by artists including painter and printmaker Tom Samek, painter and musician George Callaghan, sculptor and decorative blacksmith Bruce Pringle and renowned glass artist Richard Clements, among many others. See more at our website or you can browse Saddlers Court's gallery spaces, warmed by a log fire and soft music. The gallery is located in the centre of Richmond Village, close to restaurants and cafes and a two-minute walk from the historic Richmond Gaol....

Every Man & His Dog vineyard, winery with cellar door and bed and breakfast in Tasmania's beautiful Coal River Valley is just a stone's throw from the historic town of Richmond. We produce cool climate Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Unwooded Chardonnay and specialised exotic varieties. Amongst the oldest vineyards in the Coal Valley we are possibly the smallest commercial operating in Tasmania. Owner run and operated we aim to produce excellent wine and experiences for visitors to enjoy and remember....

Richmond is a picture-perfect town that tells the story of an early Australian village and is the ideal place to learn about Tasmania's rich colonial heritage. The town has more than 50 Georgian buildings, many now offering high-quality accommodation. Richmond is home to Australia's oldest bridge, built by convict labour between 1823 and 1825, and Richmond Gaol, Australia's oldest gaol, built in 1825. It's also home to Australia's oldest remaining Catholic Church, St Johns, built in 1836. To get the most out of Richmond, try wandering its streets. The town has attracted artists and crafts people for generations and you'll find their work in the town's galleries and cafes. You can also visit nearby ZooDoo Wildlife Park (do the free bus tour for a real surprise), test your sense of direction at Richmond Maze and Tea Rooms, walk around a model of the original 1820s Hobart Town at the Hobart Town Historical Village or simply sit by the river and enjoy a picnic while feeding the ducks. If travelling from Hobart to the East Coast or Tasman Peninsula, consider visiting Richmond on the way. Richmond is a 30-min drive (24 km) from Hobart. ...

Old Hobart Town is Australia's only and Tasmania's original historical model village which accurately replicates in miniature the life and history of Hobart in 1820. Situated in the main street of Richmond (Tasmania's finest Georgian village), this attraction has been built from original plans (over three years) and set out in streets. As visitors walk the streets of old Hobart, the informative signage really captures interest and makes for a unique and fascinating tour. There are photos of today's scenes in Hobart within the model making comparisons easy, and there is a game for the children to play - it keeps adults amused as well. In all this incredible piece of art consists of over sixty replica model buildings, five to six hundred period figurines, convicts, gentlemen and even ladies of the night, over one hundred native myrtle bonsai trees and covers approximately two tennis courts. It encapsulates Sullivan's Cove, Hunter Island, the Hobart Rivulet and main city centre. Translations are available in Chinese, Japanese, French and German. Toilets are wheelchair friendly as is access on site. We also have a fully stocked souvenir shop with cheaper pricing....

Baileys Lane is just a five minutes' drive from Whitemark, Flinders Island's main centre, its off the Lady Barron Road and down a short lane. Set in a large grassed area, this north facing property reflects its 1950's origins. Decorated with an eclectic mix of contemporary art, and 1950's retro, and with sculptural works in the grounds, the property is set for a relaxing break. There are three bedrooms all with king or queen size beds with separate toilet shower and full bathroom including bath and second toilet. There is a separate lounge and large kitchen, living, dining area. It's full of light and space with lots of atmosphere, you can enjoy the morning sun and the sound of the magpies. There is a gas cooker, heaps of bench space, and the romance of a slow combustion stove. The house is fully equipped with all the usual things to make a holiday a great experience including a good coffee machine! A great place to entertain or just sit outside and take in the views of Mt Strzelecki. Baileys Lane also offers guests an edible garden, with herbs and salad mix, and seasonal fruits like apricots and mulberries. Free WiFi available....