Accommodation at Devonport, Tasmania - bed and breakfast accommodation, naturally!
Birchmore of Devonport, 8-10 Oldaker St, Devonport
Birchmore offers traditional heritage bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of Devonport and consists of two elegant two-storey terrace houses built around 1890 for the lighthouse keeper, providing old style comfort and service and
modern facilities. There are 8 ensuite rooms with TV, alarm clock radio, refrigerator, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, DVD player, hairdryer and ironing facilities. There is a laundry service and free off street parking. Birchmore is right next to the Mersey River with a view of Spirit of Tasmania but only a minute's walk from the centre of Devonport, for restaurants, shopping malls, supermarkets, businesses and banks.
For business travellers each suite has a working area and phone, free wireless internet access, and there is a fax machine available and a comfortable room that you can book for meetings and presentations. It is just 5 minutes drive to the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and 10 minutes to the airport. Children welcome.
Accommodation : 8 standard and deluxe rooms
Max guests : 19
Breakfast : Continental and full breakfast, served in the quiet and comfortable conservatory
Tariff : From $170 to $195 per night double, $145-$155 single, $25 extra person
Phone : 03 6423 1336
Email : birch@southcom.com.au
Website : www. birchmoreofdevonport.com.au
Macfie Manor, 44 Macfie St, Devonport
Macfie Manor was built in 1899 and has retained all its former elegance. It now offers heritage traditional B & B accommodation, with a hearty country-style cooked breakfast and all the conveniences you might expect. Rooms are spacious and individual, with ensuite, TV, heating, electric blankets, telephone and tea/coffee facilities.
Situated at the top of the city, Macfie Manor offers views out over Bass Strait and the Mersey River. One block from the city centre for shopping, entertainment and restaurants, in a quiet location with off-street parking. Not suitable for children.
Accommodation : 6 ensuite rooms
Max guests : 12
Breakfast : Country-style cooked breakfast, served in dining room
Tariff : From $115 to $130 per night double, $99 corporate single
Phone : 03 6424 1719, mob 0412 078 206
Email : macfie7@bigpond.com
Website : www.macfiemanor.com.au
About Devonport
Devonport is a major Tasmanian city situated on the banks of the Mersey river on Tasmania's north coast. Home port to the Spirit of Tasmania ferry, this tourist-orientated seaport city welcomes thousands of visitors to Tasmania each year and is 90 minutes drive from Cradle Mountain.
Devonport makes the most of its postcard-perfect coastline, which can be accessed from the riverfront, right in the heart of the city. A popular walking track leads from the city centre, along the Mersey River foreshore parklands, and all the way around to Mersey Bluff Beach.
There are a number of attractions to suit the whole family. The Tasmanian Arboretum displays trees and shrubs from around the world. Kids will love the up-to-the-minute interactive exhibits at the Imaginarium Science Centre. Cruise the calm waters of the the Mersey River. Visit the Regional Art Gallery, local wineries, chocolate factory or a enjoy a game of golf.
Take a step back in time at the Don River Railway, the Maritime Museum, Home Hill and Tiagarra Aboriginal Cultural Centr,e all within a short drive of the city centre.
Those who can't resist a bargain, can visit the Australian Weaving Mills Factory Outlet and purchase sheets, towelling products, etc at a fraction of their retail price.
Eating out, you can savour locally grown produce in the city's many restaurants and cafes - including Italian and Mexican, to name just a couple.
