• Entire apartment
  • 1884 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Situated in Franklin, in a historic building, 45 km from Hobart Convention And Entertainment Centre, Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River is an apartment with a garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 46 km from Theatre Royal. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Franklin, like walking tours. Kingborough Sports Centre is 33 km from Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River, while University of Tasmania is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hobart Airport, 63 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Franklin
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  • Gabrielle
    Australia Australia
    This home is amazing and the photos do not do it justice as this has to be seen to be fully appreciated. The character was everywhere and we felt incredibly lucky to have the pleasure of staying here. The fresh bread (real) milk and extra touches...
  • Maureen
    Australia Australia
    Awesome relaxing atmosphere. Everything you need is catered for. Great location to attractions in the area. Ĥighly recommend Abbey on Main.
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    There was plenty of room to move around and the attention to detail was evident everywhere. The conversion of an old building into a modern facility without impacting the character of the building was impressive. The communication and service was...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Gavin

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score

Gavin
The Abbey on Main offers visitors to the Huon Valley a luxury self contained accommodation experience and is conveniently located in the centre of Franklin. This heritage listed property provides accommodation for up to four guests and has an open plan living space with separate lounge, formal dining, reading areas, a fully appointed kitchen with laundry and private outdoor gardens. Abbey on Main overlooks the beautiful Huon River and is a short walk from local restaurants and cafes.
I relocated to beautiful Tasmania in March 2017, but have previously hosted short term accommodation businesses in Queensland for more than seven years. I was attracted to the lifestyle in Tasmania and the wonderful produce available in the Huon Valley region. Your hosts - Gavin and Peter are generally available on site to assist with local information, transport timetables and other details of 'What's On' in the Huon Valley
Only 35 minutes from Hobart, The Abbey on Main is centrally located in the small historic town of Franklin overlooking the beautiful Huon River. In 2016 Franklin celebrated its 180th anniversary and is now a popular tourist village, as well as a must see destination for self-drive visitors. Local Attractions and Activities include: • The Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin; • Huon River Cruises; • Hastings Cave and Thermal Springs; • The Tahune Air-walk; • Ida Bay Historic Railway; • Hartz Mountains National Park; • Frank's Cider Bar and Cafe; • Osteria's@ Petty Sessions - Italian restaurant; • Cinnamon & Cherry Cafe; • The Old Bank restaurant at Geeveston; • Visit our local orchards and berry farms; or, • Try our local produce at nearby restaurants
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Bowling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 13 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 13 and older are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration

FAQs about Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River

  • The prices at Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Walking tours

  • Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River is 150 yards from the centre of Franklin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River on this page.

  • Abbey on Main - Unique heritage listed property overlooking the Huon River can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.