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The River House

Boutique accommodation in Dilston, TAS

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Description

The River House offers spacious contemporary and elegant accommodation for the discerning adult traveller. Set in two hectares of mature gardens and Australian bush; The River House is in a wonderful spot, not quite in the city, not quite in the country but rather where they both meet.
Please note this property is unsuitable for children.

Rest...enjoy peaceful surrounds, rambling gardens, beautiful Tamar River views, summer decks, winter warming log fires.
Relax...enjoy sumptuous breakfasts, tranquil guest lounge, gorgeous bathrooms, indulgent spas and double showers.
Regenerate...enjoy complementary truffles and port, Tasmanian gourmet produce, in-ground solar heated pool, tennis court, small gym.

A perfect base for your Tasmanian holiday.

The River House - Facilities and Services

We are able to offer a range of accommodation styles with three rooms, all in house. You are able to choose from deluxe B&B rooms, one self catering studio room and one 1 bedroom apartment with full kitchen, all newly refurbished with queen sized beds and chic ensuites.
Included in the tariff are full provisions to create a gourmet breakfast for the Apartment, whilst guests in the traditional B&B room and the Studio are catered for with a complimentary gourmet continental and cooked breakfast.

For your enjoyment you will find quality bed linen, a pillow menu, bathrobes for use during your stay and rooms serviced daily. All rooms have LCD televisions, DVD players and internet connection.

Private exterior entries and outdoor tables and chairs are available for most rooms, with a large dining table at the BBQ and also on the river view deck for alfresco dining options.

The River House - Local Attractions

The River House is an easy twelve minute country drive on the East Tamar Highway from Launceston CBD. The City offers a varied and enjoyable shopping experience, wonderful dining options, a wide range of beautiful historic buildings, the great Cataract Gorge, Boag's brewery and the Inveresk and Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, to mention just a few reasons for a city visit. Of course it may be that you will spend this travelling time to get to a favorite football game at Aurora Stadium.

Just a few minutes away is a newly refurbished cafe allowing the purchase of general supplies as well as gourmet provisions and meals. Further on at Windermere jetty is St Mathias Church, one of the oldest consecrated churches in Australia to have held continuous religious services. Travelling on towards George Town is the settlement of Hillwood where you will find a strawberry farm, orchards and wineries to slow you down and provide just one more pleasant detour.

Other attractions in the area include:
The numerous fantastic cool climate wineries and cellar doors, many within an enjoyable and picturesque 40 minutes drive.
The interesting and beautiful areas of GeorgeTown and Low Head only 30 minutes away, complete with their own history.
Numerous beaches within an hours drive.
The Bridestow lavender farm at Nabowla
Nearby weekend markets at Inveresk and Evandale
A visit to West Tamar, via the Batman Bridge could include the gold mine at Beaconsfield and the Sea Horse World at Beauty Point amongst many other places of interest.
Three outstanding historical homes within easy reach: Franklin House at Young Town, Entally House at Hadspen and Clarendon House at Nile.
The magnificent parks and gardens of Launceston and the many National Parks of the North and North East.
The Tamar River, with all the connected communities on both sides of the River, easily and spectacularly explored via an award-winning cruise on the Tamar Explorer, boarding at Sea Port, Launceston.

Feature List

  • Barbeque
  • Bedding (Linen)
  • Cooking Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Linen Supplied
  • Local Telephone
  • Microwave
  • Open Fireplace
  • Refrigerator
  • Spa Bath
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • TV Reception
  • Non-smoking
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Iron
  • Stereo
  • Washing Machine
  • Internet
  • Small gym
  • Pillow menu
  • Bath robes
  • Games
  • Guest lounge
  • Heated bathroom floor and towel rail
  • Electric blanket
 

Accommodation Rates

* Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.
17 Jun 2009 - 31 Jul 2010
  • $160 / Night
  • $1030 / Week
  • Extra Adult: $35 / Night
  • Min Stay: 1 nights
  • Max Stay: 59 nights
  • Property Sleeps: 7
  • Number of beds: 4
Price is for deluxe B&B room, other options have different prices - please enquire. Minimum 3 nights Christmas and New Year. Please not that this property is unsuitable for children.

Extras

  • Use of guest laundry per load: $5
  • Provision of cooked breakfast for Apartment:cost per person: $15

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7 Days, 7 Ways to Enjoy your Stay!

 
  •   Relax and enjoy great river views
  •   12 minutes to Launceston's city centre
  •   Rest in our peaceful rambling gardens
  •   Explore the Tamar Valley wine route
  •   Regenerate in our gorgeous bathrooms
  •   Discover the secrets of the North
  •   Enjoy swimming, tennis and BBQs
 
 

Guest Reviews

 
  • "Fantastic property with exceptional amenities, wonderful warm and hospitable hosts with excellent knowledge of the area. Great base to locate yourself if you're in the Launceston / Tamar Valley region. "
    Anonymous, March 2008