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The Racecourse Inn
114 Marlborough Street, 7301 Longford, Australia – Excellent location - show map
Built in 1860, The Racecourse Inn offers Australian colonial country-house accommodation with free WiFi and free onsite parking. This 2-story B&B is surrounded by lovely English-style gardens and offers antique furnishings. The property is 2 minutes' drive from the World Heritage-listed Brickendon Estate, with its historic Farm Village and Woolmers Estate, which includes the beautiful National Rose Garden onsite. Situated in the historic town of Longford, which was settled in 1813, the convict-built Racecourse Inn B&B is 15 minutes' drive from Launceston Airport. It is 20 minutes' drive from the Queen Victoria Museum and Gallery, Cataract Gorge and the James Boag's Brewery. The upper story offers attic rooms with sloped ceilings and large windows, while downstairs features a spacious heritage suite boasting an open fireplace and a 2-person spa bath. All rooms include bed linen, toiletries and a hairdryer. Children's cots and bedding are available on request. A full English cooked and a continental breakfast are provided each morning. This features locally-sourced Tasmanian produce and ingredients including poached fruit from the property's garden and orchard and artisan wood-fired bread. There is also a licensed guest lounge. This property offers unusual architectural features and is ideal for those interested in history and period design.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
Property practices
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Basann
Australia“Loved The Racecourse Inn, Annabel & Richard were very welcoming and friendly providing lots of information about their home and suggestions for places in the area to visit. Exceptionally comfortable and spotlessly clean, and they served...”
Jayne Australia“We had an amazing stay at the very elegant Racecourse Inn! Annabelle and Richard gave us a warm welcome and their hospitality made us feel like we were home away from home. Our room was spacious, clean, luxurious and comfortable. We really...”
Trevor Australia“Comfy beds, delicious homemade breakfasts, roaring log fire and wonderful, quiet village setting. A home away from home.”
Hosted by Annabelle Sandes
Property surroundings
Facilities of The Racecourse InnGreat facilities! Review score, 9.9
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- SkiingOff-site
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- DVD player
- Radio
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Packed lunches
- Express check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Electric blankets
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age 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
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash is not accepted
The Racecourse Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the car park entry is via Bulwer Street. Please turn in from Marlborough Street and drive through the first gap in the hedge.
Please note the owner resides at the property and has pets.
Please inform The Racecourse Inn 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.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
