Charles's, (or Charlie's), place is superbly located on the riverfront with glorious views, from all the main rooms, across the Derwent River. Claremont is a great base to visit many of the local attractions. MONA is nearby. But at the end of a peninsula, Charlie's cul-de-sac is very quiet. Cyclists would appreciate the access to the Inter-City cycle way. The suburb is historically interesting as the location of the Cadburys factory, dating from the 1920s. Some of the streets, bearing the names of chocolate products, are lined with houses of various distinctive designs, built by a paternalist company for its employees. A walk around these streets is full of interest. Unfortunately the chocolate factory no longer has tours for the public but the Art-Deco buildings can be appreciated from a distance.
The underfloor heating in the bathroom in Charlie's apartment, was a godsend during our stay, when overnight temperature dropped to 3 C. The kitchen was well equipped for self caterers, with all appliances. The BBQ is huge. All the rooms are a generous size and the beds are very comfortable.