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I have picked these establishments because they have struck me for one reason or another. I explain why they appeal to me below.

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Launceston

Waratah on York
12 York Street, Launceston
Telephone: +61-3-6331-2081
Facsimile: +61-3-6331-9200
Email: res@waratahonyork.com.au

Rating: 4.5 star

Price: From around AUD $119 for the room for the night

This accommodation in Launceston got my attention because:

• the building is a restored Victorian mansion which was built around 1862
• there are views of the city and the Tamar River
• there is complimentary port
• a 5 minute walk gets you to the city centre
• it has won a number of Tasmanian Tourism awards

Alice's Cottages and Spa Hideaways
121 Balfour St, Launceston
Tel: +61-3-6334-2231
Fax: +61-3-6334-2696

Rating: 4 star

Price: From around AUD $130 for the room for the night

This accommodation got my attention because:

• it is great for a romantic getaway, being an adults-only retreat
• guests get complimentary port and chocolates
• cottages have four-poster beds, log fires and spas
• cottages are self-contained
• magical Cataract Gorge is just a stroll away

City Park Grand Hotel
22 Tamar Street, Launceston
Tel: +61-3-6331-7633
Fax: +61-3-6334-1579

Rating: 4 star

Price: From around AUD $130 for the room for the night

This accommodation got my attention because:

• it is heritage-listed
• it is a luxury boutique hotel
• the museums are just a short stroll away
• it is right in Launcestion CBD
• it has won several awards

Edenholme Grange and Settlers Cottage
14 St Andrews Street, Launceston
Tel: +61-3-6334-6666
Fax: +61-3-6334-3106
Mobile: +61-419-894-269
Email: sales@edenholme.com

Rating: 4 star

Price: From around AUD $170 for the room for the night

Book the Edenholme Grange

This accommodation got my attention because: the building is a restored Victorian mansion it is furnished with antiques it has pretty gardens which include a rose walk and a water feature it has views of the city it is near magical Cataract Gorge

Accommodation at Werona Heritage B&B
33 Trevallyn Road, Trevallyn
Tel: +61-3-6334-2272
Fax: +61-3-6334-2277
Email: info@werona.com

Rating: 4.5 star

Price: From around AUD $130 for the room for the night

This accommodation got my attention because:

• it is a National Trust and Heritage listed home built around 1908
• rates include breakfast
• there is complimentary port and chocolates
• there are city, river and mountain views
• it has won many awards

Balmoral on York
19 York Street, Launceston
Tel: +61-3-6331-8000
Fax: +61-3-6334-1870

Rating: 4 star

Price: From around AUD $112 for the room for the night

Book Balmoral on York

This accommodation got my attention because:

• it is an award-winning hotel
• there is a restaurant on-site with an award-winning chef
• guests get free Cinema Movie Channels (Movielink) and free Austar Satellite TV (movies and sports - includes Sky Racing)
• it is a Best Western hotel so you can expect a certain standard of accommodation
• it has a central location

Longford

Brickendon Historic Farm & Gardens
236 Wellington Street, Longford
Tel: +61-3-6391-1383
Fax: +61-3-6391-2073
Email: accommodation@brickendon.com.au

Rating: 3 star

Price: From around AUD $156 for the room for the night

This accommodation got my attention because:

• it is World Heritage nominated
• it is fully self-contained
• guests get to stay in one of Tasmania's most significant historic sites
• there is complimentary entry to the Colonial Farm village attraction and Heritage Gardens
• the historic township of Longford is close by

Mole Creek

Mole Creek Guest House
100 Pioneer Dr, Mole Creek
Tel: +61-3-6363-1399
Fax: +61-3-6363-1420

Rating: 4 star

Price: From around AUD $120 for the room for the night

This accommodation got my attention because:

• I still remember the fabulous dinner we had in the Laurel Berry restaurant
• after dinner I spotted a platypus in the creek after just a few minutes
• a 5 minute drive gets you to the Trowunna Wildlife Park (where you can see Tasmanian devils)
• a 10 minute drive gets you to the Mole Creek caves

Please note that the above is not the only accommodation in Launceston and the north. I just wanted to provide a page that could at least be a starting point for you in your search for accommodation in Launceston and the north of Tasmania.

Note: The above photos have been taken from the respective hotel websites (unless otherwise stated).