Wow, this place is amazing!
So basically the layout consists of five differently themed cottages, refurbished "shambles" dating back a century or two that have managed to maintain enough old school charm to make them magical while being comfortable and convenient, just blocks from central Launceston.
I stayed in the Scottish Cottage, it was incredible! It was like stepping back into a simpler more wholesome time. A nip of port on arrival to sip while wandering around the place exploring the new digs was the cherry on top. From a set of antique gold clubs in the corner of the living room, the old fly fishing rod hanging by the entrance, the stray hat, just sitting above the fridge to set the mood and onto the ancient radio that actually works, the attention to detail was amazing!
It was the claw footed bath that really got me over the line when booking however. To finally live out a quaint childhood fantasy, and in such a setting, was as omething else. Laying back in that deep bath on a cold autumn's evening, basking in the low-light orange glow of the bathroom lamps, exploring the beautiful restorative work the owners had done, paying tribute to a time gone by was nothing short of a perfect end to an amazing trip to Tasmania.
So to wake up the next morning to a basket full of breakfast goods that could, with no exaggeration, sustain one through the entirety of an active day, was just wonderful. Sitting in the cottage, by the kitchen window downing bacon, eggs, fruit, yoghurt, museli and toast while wistfully gazing out the window, contemplating whether to get out and tackle the days activities or just lay back on the couch and read a book by the warm glow of the fire and soak up the charm of this cottage was actually a difficult decision.
If you're one that enjoys a taste of tradition, culture, history or even just something quirky and eccentric... do not miss Alice's Cottages.