Summary
Welcome to this cosy one-bedroom apartment. The home is sweet and simple, yet boasts fully-appointed spaces, beautiful furnishings, a sun-lit patio and modern comforts to meet all your needs.
Nestled in the heart of South Launceston, you'll have many amenities just a short drive away. A mere 3-minute drive will take you to the vibrant city center, the Launceston General Hospital, and easy access to delightful eateries and attractions.
Space
Welcome to your cosy and charming Launceston accommodation. Upon arrival, you'll have the convenience of undercover parking and additional off-street parking. A few stairs lead to your accommodation where an inviting 2-seater outdoor setting awaits. This is the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee and kickstart your day.
Step inside to discover a beautifully designed open space bathed in natural light. The home features an open-plan layout, seamlessly connecting the living, kitchen and dining areas.
The living room provides a perfect space to unwind. Sink into the comfortable couch for a movie night on the smart TV or lose yourself in a good book from the various reading options.
The kitchen-dining space is equipped with many essentials at your fingertips. The fully equipped kitchen features cookware, essentials and modern appliances. The light-filled dining area accommodates a 4-seater dining table for you to enjoy your meals.
Travel through the hallway to find the bedroom, combined bathroom-laundry and access to the back patio. The bedroom offers a comfortable queen bed adorned with crisp-clean linen for a restful night's sleep. The spacious bathroom features a walk-in shower and essentials, including laundry facilities with a washing machine.
Step outside into your private oasis. The sunlit patio invites you to enjoy the fresh Tasmanian air. A toasty fire-pit is available to keep you warm; please simply bring your own wood to enjoy the experience.
Guest Access
Guests have access to the property at all times via a lockbox.
The Neighborhood
South Launceston is a lovely and diverse suburb, known for its mining cottages built in the early 1900's. Being the first suburb South of the city, South Launceston is only a short walk or drive into Launceston’s city centre. With this hard-to-beat location, South Launceston provides you with access to many eateries, retail shops, amenities and Launceston’s city centre with ease.
Whilst exploring the suburb, we recommend stopping in to Guerrilla drive-through coffee to start your day. Wellington Street runs through the suburbs centre, with popular restaurants, take-aways, hairdressers, beauty salons and boutiques branching off either side. You'll be spoilt for choice for food and drink options, with many food vans serving up delicious goodies each day.
Nearby, you will find the Door of Hope facility housing Launceston's most popular gym, a café, a childcare centre, conference facilities and a church.
Coronation park, containing a sporting oval and small playground, is located in South Launceston. Other local parks include Princes Square, full of historical fountains, and the City Park which is known for its beautiful oak tree gardens, playground for the children, a plant-filled conservatory and cheeky snow monkeys.
Wander down to Launceston’s city centre, where you will find yourself surrounded by many of Launceston's most iconic historical buildings. You will find many tasty cafés and restaurants, an array of shops and boutiques and a vast range of cocktail bars and pubs.
South Launceston provides you with easy access to the Launceston General Hospital, and Charles Street, where you are sure to find many eateries and bars. Other restaurants and bars of note include The Black Cow Bistro, Cataract on Paterson, Café Mondello, Novaro's and cocktail bars Cinco Passione's and Urbane, who serve up arguably the most tasteful cocktails in the city.
The Cataract Gorge is a spectacular natural formation where you can enjoy long and short walks, fresh water swimming basins, the world's longest single-span chairlift, a play area, BBQ’s and vibrant peacocks! An additional, unique way to experience this attraction is via the Tamar Cruise vessel, which cruises through the waters that carve between the rocky formations.
Getting Around
To get the most out of your stay, to be able to explore all that Launceston and its surrounds have to offer, a car is recommended. Additionally, there are many alternative options listed below:
METRO BUS SERVICE: Metro bus service provides transportation throughout Launceston and its surrounding suburbs each day. To access timetables, routes, and prices, please visit the Metro Tasmania Website.
FREE TIGER BUS: The bus travels around the city. There are bus stops located nearby outside Princes Square Park and the Launceston General Hospital. It is easy to spot – painted with the black and brown stripes of a Tasmanian Tiger! For timetables and routes, please see the Metro Tasmania Website (Free Tiger Bus).
INTERCITY BUS SERVICE: Tasmania has you covered with a variety of intercity bus services to make your city-to-city travels a breeze. If you're in the North West region, which includes Burnie, Wynyard, Devonport, and more take a peek at the 'MerseyLink' bus service website for their timetables. If you're heading to or from Launceston and the southern spots like Hobart, make sure to swing by the 'Kinetic' website. Please note that 'Kinetic' has you covered for some routes to and from Devonport as well.
ELECTRIC SCOOTERS: You will find purple electric scooters scattered around Launceston. To access these, please download the App ‘Beam’. Please wear the helmet provided and be safe!
BIKE RENTAL: Roll Cycles at 145 Wellington St, Launceston offer bike rentals with options to suit most riders. Whether you are taking a leisurely stroll around town or taking on our world-famous mountain bike trails, Roll Cycles have you covered.
UBER: Uber is a popular form of transport used by many locals and tourists. To use, simply download the ‘Uber’ app on your phone and book a ride to your destination.
TAXI: Local taxi service can be found on the internet.
AIRPORT SHUTTLE: The airport shuttle service can be found on the internet.
Notes
Please note that although the property is a single-level home, there is a small number of exterior stairs you will have to climb to reach the property.
We have a gardener who will attend this property from time to time. It is unlikely he will attend during your stay, however if he needs to attend the property during your stay, we will notify you.
Please refer to the house policies for additional information and house rules.
