Old Colony Inn

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Old Colony Inn in New Norfolk offers comfortable bedrooms with private bathrooms, garden or river views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, kitchenettes, and private check-in and check-out services. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a beautiful garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area, perfect for relaxation. The property also features a picnic area and breakfast in the room, highly appreciated by visitors. Convenient Location: Located 48 km from Hobart Airport, the inn is close to attractions such as Theatre Royal (34 km), MONA (24 km), and Hobart Convention Centre (36 km). Free toiletries, a washing machine, and a dining area enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Availability

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2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mark
Australia Australia
“Lovely colonial accommodation. Welcoming owners. Lovely breakfast.”
Andrea
Australia Australia
“Convenient, host was lovely, breakfast included in cost was great”
Sally
Australia Australia
“Beautifully restored old building. Brand new bathroom with all amenities. Plus fridge and tea and coffee. Delicious breakfast.”
Christine
Australia Australia
“Location was very good. Very old building. Small very good pub close by.Breakfast was excellent”
Angela
Australia Australia
“Had a lovely welcome from David and Penelope's breakfast was outstanding!”
Amanda
Australia Australia
“We loved the friendly hosts and great atmosphere. Delicious breakfast included is always a bonus!”
De'arne
Australia Australia
“The history of the building, town and proximity to tourist attractions and Hobart's CBD. Penelope, the lovely owner and host is a wealth of knowledge and her artistic skills and eye for talent adorn the walls throughout. The room we stayed in was...”
Peter
Australia Australia
“Penelope is an wonderful host, providing a welcoming environment and excellent breakfast. Room was comfortable and only a short walk to the Bush Inn for good pub meals.”
Jenny
Australia Australia
“Comfortable everything we needed and privacy. We were able to relax after a big day driving .”
Kristin
Australia Australia
“We loved how friendly Penelope and David were throughout our stay, breakfast was fantastic, served in front of an open fire. David’s gave us a tip about where to go for dinner and we had a great pub meal just up the road. The art work throughout...”

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.

Managed by Penelope Ann

Company review score: 9.7Based on 516 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Originally an art teacher, Penelope has run restaurants in Victoria and Tasmania before venturing into the Bed and Breakfast business. She combines her love of art and design with her love of good food and coffee. Penelope was previously owner/manager of both Edinborough Gallery B&B and Cleburne Homestead B&B in Hobart.

Property information

The Old Colony Inn is a heritage property dating from the 1830's. Mainly built of stone and brick, it is believed that it was originally a hops store servicing the rural community of early of New Norfolk.

Neighbourhood information

The Old Colony Inn is just two streets from exquisite walks beside the Derwent River and two streets form the centre of historic New Norfolk town centre. Famed for its heritage buildings, antique shops and beautiful landscapes, New Norfolk also offers a variety of great places to eat including the Agrarian Kitchen Eatery, the Black Swan coffee shop, Patchwork Cafe, The Cake Lady cafe and the Quilted Teapot cafe with its hearty open fire.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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