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“The oldest B&B in town, this Queenscliff landmark dates back to 1860. Nine airy, light-filled rooms are individually decorated, with bold art prints, patterned quilts & balconies or bath tubs. Home-cooked breakfasts are a highlight, and Queenscliff's many attractions are right on your doorstep. ”

Recommended for

  • Wine tasting

    • Follow the Bellarine Peninsula's taste trail, visting wineries, breweries & farm shops for tours & tastings
  • Local exploring

    • The oldest B&B in town, this is a top spot for exploring the area's highlights on foot or by bicycle
  • Value chic

    • A reasonably priced B&B with a long history and a friendly team, perfect for relaxed weekends away
  • Historic

    • Built in 1860, this is Queenscliff's oldest operating guesthouse
  • Museums

    • Visit the Queenscliff Historical Museum and the Queenscliff Maritime Museum for an insight into the community's seafaring past
  • Cycling

    • Cycle the Bellarine Rail Trail, stretching for 32.5 kilometres between South Geelong and Queenscliff
  • Wildlife Area

    • Spot seals, dolphins and sometimes whales from the Queenscliff Pier
  • Learning

    • Take a guided tour of the Queenscliff Fort, which was built in 1860
  • Golf

    • Play a round or two at the striking coastal Queenscliff Golf Course
  • Sailing

  • Local markets

  • Great walks

  • Fishing

  • Watersports

  • Surfing

  • Sights nearby

  • Kayaking

  • Birdwatching

  • Owner managed

    • Owner Laurel Hill and her small team are on hand with local recommendations
  • No restaurant

    • Homecooked breakfasts are served in the breakfast room each morning
  • Quiet

  • Less £

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Beach nearby

  • B&B

  • Boutique

  • Child friendly

  • Traditional

  • Contemporary

  • Charming

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

Facilities

  • No restaurant

    Homecooked breakfasts are served in the breakfast room each morning
  • No pets

  • Laundry

  • Parking

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Internet

  • Meeting Room

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Air conditioning

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Room service

  • Games room

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Wine tasting

    • Follow the Bellarine Peninsula's taste trail, visting wineries, breweries & farm shops for tours & tastings
  • Museums

    • Visit the Queenscliff Historical Museum and the Queenscliff Maritime Museum for an insight into the community's seafaring past
  • Cycling

    • Cycle the Bellarine Rail Trail, stretching for 32.5 kilometres between South Geelong and Queenscliff
  • Learning

    • Take a guided tour of the Queenscliff Fort, which was built in 1860
  • Golf

    • Play a round or two at the striking coastal Queenscliff Golf Course
  • Wildlife Area

    • Spot seals, dolphins and sometimes whales from the Queenscliff Pier
  • Sailing

  • Local markets

  • Great walks

  • Fishing

  • Watersports

  • Surfing

  • Sights nearby

  • Kayaking

  • Birdwatching

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Originally published by Telegraph Travel

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