Mulberry Cottage Unique B&B Accommodation
& Grannie Rhodes'
Cultural Heritage Show*
23a, Franklin St, Richmond, Tasmania.
email: miriam23@bigpond.net.au *These two businesses have just been awarded one of the TIC, "Top Ten People's Choice" for the Oct/ Dec 2012 period, thanks to those guests who made great comments!!And the roses are still out!
You will find a very special experience of history at this unqiue award winning B&B, created for the history and theatre lover. Yes, the property is for sale but do not let that deter you from booking! Go to news page for exciting news!
"This place is a delight! The rooms were comfortable and the decor was charming and tailored to the rooms theme. The hostess is lovely and provided a fantastic breakfast for us in the main parlour. As part of our stay we were also treated to a solo theatre performance by the hostess, held in the original cottage that occupied the site. As guests of the B&B, our tickets were discounted but I would encourage everyone staying in Richmond to witness this fantastic show. I highly recommend this property and would love to go back ."
Phone or email for specials as your tariff also discounts the 6pm show at Grannie Rhodes'. "Not to be missed." Book and DVD available at Mulberr y Cottage if you miss the show! NB Show closed from 2nd May to 31st May, B&B still open.This venture has won seven awards .
Mulberry Cottage Unique B&B Accommodation in the historic village of Richmond is only 200m walk from Australia's oldest bridge and 15mins to the airport. This charming hosted B&B offers elegant en-suite, traditional hosted, or self-contained accommodation. In a quiet & peaceful setting, well off the street in rambling rustic gardens with lovely valley views you will have a relaxing stay. Constructed in 2002 on the site of the old brickfield it is a great base for visiting Hobart (23km), Southern Tasmania, Port Arthur & the East Coast and MONA. "An extraordinary experience of history" a memorable start or end to your trip round Tasmania. Be pampered - with a glass of wine on the terrace & hearty continental breakfast served in the diningroom or in your suite. Free WIFI available. Relax after your journey & be "Wrapped in history" as you watch the "brilliant" award-winning 45min show at 6pm on site in the heritage listed Grannie Rhodes' Cottage, c1830, which is what makes this B&B unique. Your tariff includes a discount. * www.grannierhodes.com.au or see Grannie Rhodes' page on this site. NB The show is also available to anyone booking not staying at the B&B.
Mulberry Cottage(above) is an extraordinary copy cottage built in 2002, using the Old Hobart Penitentiary convict-cut stone wall, other reclaimed historic materials & early convict bricks made on the site. Comfortable, recently upgraded elegant studios with en-suites & private sitting rooms are in the Garden Wing(2006) containing: the Old English Suite, sleeps two, the French Boudoir, sleeps three. Christmas Cottage is a self-contained cottage in a lovely corner of the garden with a "Gorgeous valley view". Upstairs in the main house, two tiny Attics take four. Attics are only let at the discretion of the owner - please contact first, or for booking children under 10 in any part of the accommodation. If the booking calendar is full you might possibly still be accommodated, please enquire.
Special rates for longer stays or without breakfast. Small groups welcome. Ideal for honeymoon, wedding venue, family reunions or romantic retreat. Great for teenagers. Show recommended by Catriona Rowntree: WOMENS' DAY 9th AUG 2010 and featured in the Age 7th Nov.2010.
Book by email: miriam23@bigpond.net.au or press blue booking button.
Enquiries by phone; (03) 6260 2664 m: 0407 473 015
Australia's oldest bridge
200m walk away.
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