Poet's Cottage Stanley

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

About this property

Beachfront Location: Poet's Cottage Stanley in Stanley offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy the lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, kitchen facilities, and modern amenities. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are provided, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Guests appreciate the quality and selection. Local Attractions: Godfreys Beach is a 13-minute walk away, while Burnie Wynyard Airport is 60 km from the property. Activities such as fishing, walking tours, and cycling are nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Caroline
Australia Australia
“Loved everything! Geraldine and David were warm and gracious. As we had the whole cottage to ourselves they gave us the seaside bedroom which was beautiful. It had an electric fireplace in the room which was warming as it was cold outside. ...”
Karen
Australia Australia
“We loved absolutely everything about this property. Our hosts Geraldine and Dave were fabulous. Nothing was a problem. A beautiful cooked breakfast, served in the fabulous kitchen space. Warm and cosy, an easy walk to town and the Nut! They gave...”
Robert
Australia Australia
“The location is outstanding, right next to the seafood restaurant and great views of the docks and countryside over the little harbour. Very beautiful interior with amazing period furniture, great pieces of work through the house. The kitchen was...”
Martin
Australia Australia
“Amazingly restored home with three ensuite bedrooms and a lounge and dining area/kitchen which we shared with other guests the one night but had the whole house to ourselves the second. Very comfy and great hosts, former Capetonians Geraldine and...”
Stephen
Australia Australia
“Great location, lovely owners who were friendly and informative. Excellent breakfast”
Vicki
Australia Australia
“The location was fantastic and the history behind the place was incredible”
Gary
Australia Australia
“The property was exceptional. It was like stepping back in time. So beautifully appointed but with a family coziness that made you feel at home.The gardens were gorgeous with carefully placed garden furniture to invite you outdoors to enjoy. Poets...”
Ian
Australia Australia
“5 star breakfast cooked a la carte.Easy walk to everything.”
Melanie
Australia Australia
“Everything about Poet’s Cottage was perfect . Comfortable in every aspect, spotlessly clean , beautifully furnished and lovely , friendly hosts . Breakfast was delicious too . The house is in a great position with a lovely aspect .”
Vanessa
Australia Australia
“Friendly hosts, delicious food, amazing kitchen, beautiful location, interesting history and little penguins!”

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 David and Geraldine Coy

Company review score: 9.9Based on 44 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We love to entertain and provide our guests with a warm, comfortable and hospitable experience. We are knowledgeable about the history of both the property and the town.

Property information

Accommodation in a completely refurbished home of historical significance within the historical town of Stanley, Tasmania. This property has been furnished in keeping with its original era, complete with modern ensuite bathrooms and fireplaces in every room.

Neighbourhood information

Stanley is a village with all the amenities to make a visit here a great experience. From the spectacular environs of The Nut, the beautiful beaches and glorious sunsets, this is a destination must for any visitor to Tasmania. We have won the Top Tourism Town several times in recent years, and we are proud to have so many beautiful places to visit both within the town and on its outskirts in Circular Head, including the Tarkine forests and Arthur River regions. We even have our own colonies of Fairy Penguins!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Poet's Cottage Stanley takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
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 option.
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

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.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Poet's Cottage Stanley 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.