Title: Charming Cottage Nestled in A Prime Location - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Cottage Nestled in A Prime Location Vacation home in Launceston with fireplace and washer and dryer ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78360000/78354100/78354063/43e2c0c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78360000/78354100/78354063/20a0b35e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78360000/78354100/78354063/3b36ee55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78360000/78354100/78354063/5e9fda4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78360000/78354100/78354063/fade4c19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of this federation cottage, nestled on the outskirts of Launceston's city. Take a seat on the lovely seating and admire the amazing views of the city from this beautiful home, complete with gorgeous interiors, high ceilings and stunning stained glass windows. Enjoy a BBQ in your fully secured backyard garden or explore nearby local destinations just 10 minutes away. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Cottage Nestled in A Prime Location Summary: Step in to this charming, federation cottage nestled on the outskirts of Launceston's city. With a focus on creating a wonderful experience, you'll find everything you need in this gorgeous home. From complete amenities, gorgeous interiors and nearby local destinations, you'll surely never run out of things to do and enjoy. The city centre is only a 10 minute walk where you will have access to many delicious eateries, recreational areas, and retail outlets! Space: As you enter through the picket gate, underneath the vine-covered arbour, you will instantly be mesmerised by the charm and beauty of this 20th century, heritage cottage. There are two steps that lead onto the front porch where you will find yourself surrounded by beautiful gardens and original features and structures. Take a seat on the lovely seating, where you can sit and admire the amazing views of the city for hours on end. The front door showcases a stunning, stained glass door that ties into the house beautifully. As you step inside to the hallway, you will be greeted by high ceilings, and gorgeous décor. The home retains much of its original charm, whilst sympathetically integrating modern features, amenities and contemporary designs within, ensuring that you have everything you require for a comfortable stay. Turn left, and make your way into the queen bedroom. This space is simply stunning, and filled with beautiful designs and lovely furnishings. The space includes two built-in wardrobes, providing ample storage space for you to store your belongings, additional heating and cooling options, and a comfortable queen-sized bed with crisp clean linen provided to ensure that you receive a perfect nights rest. A stand out in this room, is the now decorative fireplace adding a heritage charm. On the opposite side of the hallway lies the king bedroom. This room features all of those aspects mentioned in the previous room, with the additions of a spacious king-sized bed, and a cosy one-seater lounge to sit on, and enjoy a good book. There is also an antique style mirror situated above the fireplace for your convenience. Continue through the hallway, where you will reach the gorgeous, open lounge-dining area. Feast your eyes on the stunning, neutral colour pallet and lovely finishing touches that are featured throughout the space. The lounge room couldn't be more inviting, with comfortable linen couches that you could sink into for hours, a smart TV to watch all of your favourite shows, and stunning local artwork and reading material to dive into. The dining area is seamlessly integrated into this space, providing a lovely 4-seater dining suite, perfect for a home cooked meal. Stunning French doors open up into the space into the beautiful backyard garden, allowing the fresh Tasmanian air to flow into through the home in the warmer months. The backyard is fully secured, with a high side gate that is latched at the top, ensuring that you are kept safe and sound. The timber patio features outdoor seating, and a Weber BBQ providing you with all of the necessities for a nice, afternoon BBQ. Step up on to the grassed area where you can admire the greenery and birdlife from a closer perspective. The backyard is also accessed through the glass door that leads into the bathroom. The kitchen is located off the dining room, which is fully appointed, with many modern appliances and features included to cater to all your cooking needs! The home thoughtfully supplies tea, sugar and instant coffee to enjoy throughout your stay. The Nespresso pod machine allows for that extra kick-start to the day, if you so choose to use this. Continue through to the bathroom, which features a stunning claw foot bath for you to soak in after a long day of travelling, a spacious shower, and a European design laundry which includes a washing machine and dryer for your use. This space is delightful, with ample storage space for all your personal belongings, lovely decor, and beautiful stained glass windows that let light pour through into the room. With it's various features and amenities, and perfect location, you are sure to adore your stay in this cosy cottage. The Neighborhood: Launceston is a beautiful city blending both city and country charms, with heritage streetscapes, a slice of urban wilderness and gourmet food and drink available at every turn. We aren’t just biassed, many agree, with Launceston named Australia’s best town to visit in 2022! Nestled amongst these iconic buildings, you will find many delicious cafés and restaurants, an array of shops and boutiques, a vast range of cocktail bars and pubs and many amenities and recreational spaces. Launceston has many things to see and do including the vibrant Harvest Market every Saturday morning, the Princess Theatre, hosting local, interstate, and international performances, the Star Theatre for a cosy, cinematic experience, and many pubs and venues that host amazing live, musical talents. Often referred to as the 'Lygon’ Street of Launceston, you will find some of Launceston’s most popular eateries and amenities on the illustrious Charles Street. George St is also known as ‘Eat Street’ with a range of restaurants, bars, gin houses and cafes to cater for most tastes. The Cataract Gorge is a spectacular natural formation where you can enjoy long and short walks, fresh water swimming basins, the world's longest single-span chairlift and vibrant peacocks! An additional, unique way to experience this attraction is via the Tamar Cruise vessel, which cruises through the waters that carve between the rocky formations. The City Park which is known for its beautiful oak tree gardens, playground for the children, a plant-filled conservatory and cheeky snow monkeys. Nearby, you will find Penny Royal World. This attraction provides you and the family with a fabulous day out, with boat rides, rock climbing, rope courses, and more found here. For the adults, Penny Royal also provides a beautiful atmosphere where you can enjoy a wine or coffee. An additional area to note is the Seaport Precinct. Here you will find some of Launceston’s most beloved restaurants and bars scattered along the edges of the Tamar River. Restaurants to note are Mud Restaurant and Bar, the Levee Food Co. and Spice. Across the bridge you will find the Riverbend Park for all day play entertainment, the Boathouse Café and Silo Hotel. There are many, many more experiences and places to see. If you are after any specific recommendations, please ask us, we would love to share our knowledge and experiences with you. Getting Around: To get the most out of your stay, to be able to explore all that Launceston and its surrounds have to offer, a car is recommended. Additionally, there are many alternative options listed below: METRO BUS SERVICE: Metro bus service provides transportation throughout Launceston and its surrounding suburbs each day. To access timetables, routes, and prices, please visit the Metro Tasmania Website. FREE TIGER BUS: The bus travels around the city. There are bus stops located nearby outside Princes Square Park and the Launceston General Hospital. It is easy to spot – painted with the black and brown stripes of a Tasmanian Tiger! For timetables and routes, please see the Metro Tasmania Website (Free Tiger Bus). INTERCITY BUS SERVICE: Tasmania has you covered with a variety of intercity bus services to make your city-to-city travels a breeze. If you're in the North West region, which includes Burnie, Wynyard, Devonport, and more take a peek at the 'MerseyLink' bus service website for their timetables. If you're heading to or from Launceston and the southern spots like Hobart, make sure to swing by the 'Kinetic' website. Please note that 'Kinetic' has you covered for some routes to and from Devonport as well. ELECTRIC SCOOTERS: You will find purple electric scooters scattered around Launceston. To access these, please download the App ‘Beam’. Please wear the helmet provided and be safe! BIKE RENTAL: Roll Cycles at 145 Wellington St, Launceston offer bike rentals with options to suit most riders. Whether you are taking a leisurely stroll around town or taking on our world-famous mountain bike trails, Roll Cycles have you covered. UBER: Uber is a popular form of transport used by many locals and tourists. To use, simply download the ‘Uber’ app on your phone and book a ride to your destination. TAXI: Local taxi service can be found on the internet. AIRPORT SHUTTLE: The airport shuttle service can be found on the internet. Notes: Please note that there are two steps at the entry, and the street itself is on a very steep slope. Please note the heritage fireplaces are only for ornamental purposes and no fires are available for use in the home. There is a reverse cycle heat pump / air conditioning unit as well as individual heaters and fans in each bedroom. Please refer to the house policies for further house rules and information. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Climate control - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88520000/88513300/88513248/e26ab670.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage on King. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number DA0682/2020 ### Property is also known as moxxi-property-BALFOUR-32-LAUNCESTON ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.44315%2C147.14409&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2uiZ849ZFkqTWWpsrYblZ2u966g=) Launceston, TAS #### What's nearby - Princess Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Brisbane Street Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - City Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - University of Tasmania Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Cataract Gorge - 4 min drive - 2.3 km #### Getting around - East Tamar Junction Station - 4 min drive - Launceston, TAS (LST) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mood Foods - ‬9 min walk - ‪Saint John Craft Beer Bar - ‬8 min walk - ‪Sushi Plus - ‬5 min walk - ‪Bread & Butter - ‬8 min walk - ‪Kōsaten 交差点 - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Cottage Nestled in A Prime Location pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Charming Cottage Nestled in A Prime Location? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Cottage Nestled in A Prime Location? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Cottage Nestled in A Prime Location located? > Located in Launceston CBD, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Calvary St Vincent's Hospital, Princes Square, and Launceston General Hospital. Quadrant Mall and Brisbane Street Mall are also within 15 minutes. East Tamar Junction Station is 29 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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