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Sitting between Hobart and Launceston, the Midlands region is a treasure trove of beautifully preserved colonial architecture, offering travellers a unique opportunity to stay in historic properties that have stood the test of time. From grand estates to charming cottages, these accommodations provide a comfortable stay and immerse guests in the stories of Tasmania’s past.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a distinctive place to stay, the heritage accommodation in Tasmania’s Midlands promises an unforgettable experience. Explore our top picks and find your perfect historical retreat in this captivating region.
There is more to this region than meets the eye and to fully appreciate the history and charm, it is best to take your time. Enjoy a stopover and an overnight stay in one of many heritage stays that grace the midlands and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Heritage Highway.
Located in the town of Oatlands, Raffah House is a charming sandstone home that was once a bustling maternity hospital in the early 1900s. Today, it has been given a sympathetic renovation, maintaining its heritage feel while adding all the creature comforts. Complimentary gin and tonic on arrival, seasonal vegetable garden and French linen – you’ll be so relaxed you might just add a few extra nights to the stay.
Location: Oatlands, Tasmania
World Heritage Listed Woolmers Estate in Longford is one of Australia’s most important examples of 19th-century rural settlements in Australia.
The estate includes family houses, worker’s cottages, a former chapel, a blacksmith’s shop, and many more outbuildings.
Visitors can stay in the historic cottages, which have been updated to include modern conveniences while keeping with the authentic feel of the 1840s.
This unique self-contained colonial accommodation overlooks the meandering Macquarie River in Tasmania, with the stunning surrounding mountains as the backdrop.
Location: Longford, Tasmania
For a historic stay in the Southern Midlands, look no further than the Bowhill Grange.
This National Trust-listed collection of colonial farm buildings set in idyllic pastures is the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Two refurbished, fully self-contained cottages are available to book, all within an hour’s drive from Launceston and Hobart.
Location: Oatlands, Tasmania
Light-filled, two-bedroom heritage cottage with expansive new extension, as seen on Grand Designs Australia 2024.
It is located in Australia’s largest sandstone colonial village, Oatlands, just 50 minutes from Hobart airport, in the heart of Tasmania.
Petit Chateau Oatlands is the perfect high-end getaway for couples, solo travellers, or friends – you’ll love all the special details inside this stylish 1830s convict-built stone cottage.
Location: Oatlands, Tasmania
Brickendon is one of Tasmania’s oldest farming properties and was settled in 1824. Along with neighbouring Woolmers Estate, Brickendon is listed as a World Heritage Site and features three convict-built cottages for guests to enjoy.
The Coachman’s Cottage, Old Farm Cottage, and Gardeners Cottage were all built by convict labour and have been restored to offer an authentic colonial experience. Three farm cottages, constructed using traditional building techniques, also offer a warm and inviting stay.
Location: Longford, Tasmania
Cressy House Estate Farm Stay (1827) is a family farm that offers a fully private self-contained home within a home (part of the original homestead).
Cressy House is situated in beautiful natural surroundings five kilometres south of the historic town of Longford, 20 minutes from Launceston and 15 minutes from Launceston Airport.
Location: Longford, Tasmania
Shepherds Story has been restored from the sandstone rubble left from the original cottage, retaining the old where possible.
Lime plaster walls and exposed timber beams, combined with natural organic bedding, linen, and finishings, provide a warm, luxurious, natural feel.
Location: Ross, Tasmania
Harland Rise Chapel, a meticulously renovated heritage-listed structure from the 1830s, seamlessly blends historical charm with contemporary comforts.
Set amidst the tranquillity of a working farm in the White Hills region, it’s a mere five-minute drive from the historic town of Evandale in Northern Tasmania.
Location: Evandale, Tasmania
Built in 1860 by an entrepreneurial ex-convict as a coaching inn, The Racecourse Inn offers stylish bed and breakfast accommodation with warm country hospitality in historic Longford.
The Georgian Inn features five luxury ensuite guest rooms, each beautifully styled with antiques, and offers a home-style country breakfast daily.
Location: Longford, Tasmania
Leighton House is a luxury farm stay set on 300 acres of spectacular farmland in Northern Tasmania.
The beautifully restored 1840s homestead features luxury amenities, including a wellness deck featuring a hot tub and sauna, an entertainer kitchen with top-of-the-range appliances, a pizza oven and BBQ, a traditional study with a record player, pool room, two indoor fireplaces, fire pit, river access, contemporary Australian art and antiques and a selection of games and puzzles.
Location: Evandale, Tasmania
Ivy on Glenelg (c.1838) provides bed and breakfast and self-contained accommodation at Campbell Town, Tasmania.
Ivy on Glenelg offers three tastefully furnished accommodation options, each with its own entrance.
Location: Campbell Town, Tasmania
We acknowledge the Tasmanian Aboriginal people and their enduring custodianship of lutruwita / Tasmania. We honour 40,000 years of uninterrupted care, protection and belonging to these islands, before the invasion and colonisation of European settlement. As a destination that welcomes visitors to these lands, we acknowledge our responsibility to represent to our visitors, Tasmania’s deep and complex history, fully, respectfully and truthfully.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal people who continue to care for this country today. We pay our respects to their elders, past and present. We honour their stories, songs, art, and culture, and their aspirations for the future of their people and these lands. We respectfully ask that tourism be a part of that future.
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