Set in Stanley, in a historic building, 1.2 km from Godfreys Beach, Poet's Cottage Stanley is a recently renovated bed and breakfast with free bikes and garden. This beachfront property offers access to darts, free private parking and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. The bed and breakfast provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Stanley, like snorkelling, windsurfing and diving. After a day of cycling, fishing or canoeing, guests can relax in the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is Burnie Wynyard Airport, 60 km from Poet's Cottage Stanley.

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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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
10
High score for Stanley
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  • Marguerite
    Australia Australia
    The hosts were very hospitable and made our stay memorable. We will certainly stay again sometime.
  • Alison
    Australia Australia
    Poets cottage was beautiful , interesting , comfortable full of colour , art and light . Geraldine and Dave made you feel very welcome with a light hearted warmth
  • C
    Cindy
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful Heritage cottage in walking distance to everything. Fabulous hosts Geraldine and David were very generous with their time and knowledge.
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: 10Based on 19 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

Facilities of Poet's Cottage Stanley
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
Fast free WiFi 55 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Electric blankets
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Wellness
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Sun umbrellas
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Poet's Cottage Stanley takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

    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 room.

    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

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash is not accepted Poet's Cottage Stanley accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets 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.

    FAQs about Poet's Cottage Stanley

    • The prices at Poet's Cottage Stanley may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Poet's Cottage Stanley is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Poet's Cottage Stanley offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Walking tours
      • Beach
      • Movie nights
      • Bicycle rental
      • Live music/performance
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Aerobics

    • Poet's Cottage Stanley is 1,000 yards from the centre of Stanley. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Poet's Cottage Stanley include:

      • Family
      • Double