Old Colony Inn

21 Montagu Street, 7140 New Norfolk, Australia
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Old Colony Inn

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Scored 9
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
469 reviews

Old Colony Inn in New Norfolk provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace. Featuring river and garden views, this bed and breakfast also includes free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the bed and breakfast. All units are equipped with a patio, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, DVD player, a well-equipped kitchenette, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a fridge, and kitchenware are also available, as well as a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Theatre Royal is 21 miles from Old Colony Inn, while Hobart Convention and Entertainment Centre is 23 miles from the property. Hobart Airport is 30 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • 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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Branigan
    Australia Australia
    “Lovely old building with gorgeous gardens in a prime location in town. Penelope is a great host & her breakfasts were exceptional!”
  • Vicki
    Australia Australia
    “Penelope was a great host, very interesting chatting with her while we had a delicious breakfast. Room was very comphy, electric blankets were on, loved the stay.”
  • Dewar
    Australia Australia
    “Bed was really comfy. Breakfast was exceptional. Penelope the host was really lovely.”
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    Jill
    Australia Australia
    “Penelope made us feel very welcome and her breakfasts were amazing.”
  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    “Delicious ‘home cooked’ breakfast … best scrambled eggs I’ve had in years! Attentive host. Beautiful historic building filled with fabulous artwork. Close to recently renovated hotel with a great menu for dinner.”
  • Clare
    Australia Australia
    “Loved the history of the building , the lovely town of New Norfolk and expecially loved Penelope’s breakfasts and personal attention to detail”
  • C
    Christina
    Australia Australia
    “Breakfast was excellent and the location was perfect.”
  • Emma
    Australia Australia
    “Very warm and comfortable rooms with everything you need in a BnB. Breakfast in the morning was great with toast, cereal and beautiful scrambled eggs. The courtyard would be lovely on a warm day. Walking distance to The Bush Inn, a great pub for...”
  • Jenny
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful heritage features, lovely clean room with antique touches. Highlight was definitely Penelope’s home made breakfast. Absolutely delicious. Highly recommended a stay here ❤️”
  • Deborah
    Australia Australia
    “Penélope was a very friendly hostess and we enjoyed learning about her new business and art. The rooms were homely and very comfy. Perfect. Very tasty breakfast, especially the stewed fruit and scrambled eggs. Easy access and privacy.”

Managed by Penelope Ann

Company review score: 9.7Based on 465 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Old Colony Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Old Colony Inn

  • Old Colony Inn is 1,800 feet from the center of New Norfolk. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Old Colony Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing

  • The prices at Old Colony Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Old Colony Inn include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Bungalow

  • Check-in at Old Colony Inn is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.