“Lavish Victorian-style accommodation, offering both rooms or cottages, on a hilltop area in the idyllic Glebe suburb of Hobart. Surrounded by lush gardens, with breakfast and an honesty-bar available. Just a 15 minute walk into the centre of Hobart making this a tranquil yet convenient stay.”
“Lavish Victorian-style accommodation, offering both rooms or cottages, on a hilltop area in the idyllic Glebe suburb of Hobart. Surrounded by lush gardens, with breakfast and an honesty-bar available. Just a 15 minute walk into the centre of Hobart making this a tranquil yet convenient stay.”
Recommended For
- Learning
- Regular organised tours of the garden including history of the house (and the Crisp family who built it) and the Glebe area
- Local exploring
- Well-placed to see southern Tasmania's most popular attractions and just 15 minutes from Hobart city centre
- Country Escape
- Peace, privacy and spectacular views are combined with a warm family welcome - popular among garden lovers
- Sights nearby
- Discover the World Heritage listed Port Arthur, accessible by sea as well as over land
- Museums
- The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Hobart are worth a visit
- Other Activities
- The dedicated fast ferry is only a short walk away on Hobart’s historic waterfront
- Local markets
- Only 10-15 minutes on foot to city centre’s markets and culinary hotspots
- Cooking classes
- Spanish cooking classes are available in-house
- Trekking
- Romantic Break
- Hideaway
- Great walks
- Cycling
- Families
- Watersports
- Active Holiday
- Historic
- The 19th-century home of Alfred Crisp, a timber merchant (and owner Julian Robert’s great-great-grandfather)
- Views
- The views of the city, mountains and the harbour are panoramic
- Hills & mountains
- Glebe is a serene hideaway suburb situated on a hill
- Self catering to rent
- Apartments & cottages have well-equipped kitchens
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Country House
- No restaurant
- Colonial
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Traditional
- Artworks
- Landmark
- Antiques
- Child friendly
- Retro/Vintage
- Charming
- Luxury
- Intimate
- Romantic
- Owner managed
- Quiet
- Family Suites
Facilities
- Views
- The views of the city, mountains and the harbour are panoramic
- Self catering to rent
- Apartments & cottages have well-equipped kitchens
- Garden
- Landscaped gardens are a delight
- Cots available
- No pets
- Walking distance restaurants
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Laundry
- Library
- Fireplace
- No restaurant
- Sit-out Terrace
- Child friendly
- Sitting Room
- Suites
- Bicycles available
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Wifi
- Safe
- Parking
- Family Suites
- Bar
Activities
- Learning
- Regular organised tours of the garden including history of the house (and the Crisp family who built it) and the Glebe area
- Sights nearby
- Discover the World Heritage listed Port Arthur, accessible by sea as well as over land
- Museums
- The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Hobart are worth a visit
- Other Activities
- The dedicated fast ferry is only a short walk away on Hobart’s historic waterfront
- Local markets
- Only 10-15 minutes on foot to city centre’s markets and culinary hotspots
- Cooking classes
- Spanish cooking classes are available in-house
- Trekking
- Great walks
- Cycling
- Watersports
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The Corinda Collection Hobart, Tasmania
This grand Victorian mansion in Hobart’s historic Glebe area is home to a handful of elegantly furnished bedrooms and a hugely atmospheric drawing room, veranda and conservatory. Peace, privacy and spectacular views combine with a warm family welcome – garden lovers will be especially thrilled.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
