Westbury Gingerbread Cottages
52 William St Westbury Cottages, Westbury, Tasmania 7303 Australia
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The Westbury Gingerbread Cottages are a delightful collection of six heritage-listed cottages dating from the 1850's, centrally-located in the historic village of Westbury in northern Tasmania - within easy reach of Launceston airport and the Devonport ferry terminal. All cottages contain their own, individual history and each one offers the convenience of self-catering, with all the mod-cons you'd expect for your stay. Your cottage is styled with period furnishings, in-keeping with the era that the cottages so perfectly represent. Each cottage is appointed with full-kitchen facilities, including cooktop, microwave and full-size fridge; and each one has its own bathroom and laundry facilities, including washing machine and dryer. A digital television, DVD, CD and radio are standard in all our cottages. Explore the inviting spaces your cottage offers, yet take the time to relax and unwind in front of your gas-log fire.
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52 William St Westbury Cottages, Westbury, Tasmania 7303 Australia
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Second time I have stayed at the cottages. Westbury Cottages offer unique accommodation. A number of cottages are historical. I have stayed in the 2 brm Servants Quarters, and more recently in the one bdrm Gingerbread cottage. The Gingerbread cottage is for couples and is somewhat secluded from the other cottages surrounded by beautiful gardens. It is serene to sit on the back veranda early in the morning and listen to the gentle tweeting of finches amongst the trees. Coffee is provided for the plunger coffee, as well as milk. I loved the large fluffy towels. Bed linen is hotel quality. And I found it very clean. There is one step between kitchen and adjacent bathroom, and the living room and bedroom. If you have to visit the bathroom at night it is suggested to leave the kitchen light on because the step cannot be seen in the dark. If you are taller than 5'10" remember to duck through the bathroom doorway. Westbury is a beautiful town with a fascinating history trail, and gorgeous Town Common to relax in. It is a great location to stay, with no parking worries, and only 25mins from Launceston. An ideal location within easy reach to explore all the tourist sites of the North. The local IGA is open until 8pm if arriving later in the day and wanting to buy supplies for your stay.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from GingerbreadCottages, Owner at Westbury Gingerbread Cottages
Responded 26 Jan 2020
Thank your for your review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us in the beautiful Gingerbread Cottage. We love that each of our cottages are unique, meaning that we can cater for most requirements. We also love the history of our cottages, some of them dating from the 1850's. Indeed, all of Westbury has an interesting history and it is wonderful that so much of it can still be seen. We hope that you will be able to visit us again, perhaps you can try another of our cottages next time!
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We have just stayed at the cottages for three nights. They are in a great location for exploring local areas. We stayed in the Servants Quarters and it was very comfortable with great extras like freshly baked muffins and bread each day. Breakfast supplies were plentiful to say the least. BBQ area was handy as were the washing machine and dryer. The cottages are located on a beautifully quiet historic street.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from GingerbreadCottages, Owner at Westbury Gingerbread Cottages
Responded 15 Jan 2020
Thank you for your review, Leah. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay in the Servant's Quarters and all that it has to offer. It is wonderful that you were able to make use of our BBQ area, which is certainly a lovely spot to relax after a busy day exploring our historic town and region.
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We stayed in the "Gingerbread Cottage" this cluster of old buildings has about 4 cottages all with their own name.
Ours was a farm hands cottage circa 1900 which was brought from a farm in the area. It has been sympathetically extended and modernised so to provide the comforts without losing its charm.
It is very cozy and exudes character with lots of nick knacks, old photos and vintage soap, tea tins and the like in the Aussie farm kitchen.
A plate of cakes awaited us when we arrived which was a nice welcome.
It has a washer and dryer which was handy as we had been travelling a few days.
What a beautiful property.
Ours was a farm hands cottage circa 1900 which was brought from a farm in the area. It has been sympathetically extended and modernised so to provide the comforts without losing its charm.
It is very cozy and exudes character with lots of nick knacks, old photos and vintage soap, tea tins and the like in the Aussie farm kitchen.
A plate of cakes awaited us when we arrived which was a nice welcome.
It has a washer and dryer which was handy as we had been travelling a few days.
What a beautiful property.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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We stayed in the Old Bakehouse for 3 weeks and had a wonderful stay. Amanda is a wonderful host and very generous. If you are looking for a place with quiet roads to cycle on, nearby forest and waterfall walks and really friendly locals, I recommend Westbury, and especially The Gingerbread Cottages
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Beautiful cottages in Westbury. Walking distance to town. A home away from home - everything supplied - love the plate of afternoon / morning tea provided each day. Washing machine & dryer, full size fridge, plenty of crockery. Gas heater, electric blankets. A most welcoming place to stay.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed in the one bedroom Gingerbread Cottage and it was darling. If you want to take a step back in Tassie time, this is the way to do it - but with the modern conveniences of indoor plumbing, microwave and washer/dryer. Do ask Amanda to stock your breakfast - her homemade bread was a real treat....and the goodies that magically appeared each day were just icing on the cake. Westbury is a good hub from which to see this part of Tasmania. Mole Caves were beautiful, Trowunna a must (at 3pm you get to snuggle with a baby wombat) and hikes into the hills easily accessible. Wander down to see the platypus (if you're lucky-I was) in the commons, but make sure you stop by the White House Bakery for an exceptional almond croissant along the way.
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Date of stay: March 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from GingerbreadCottages, Owner at Westbury Gingerbread Cottages
Responded 16 Mar 2014
Thanks so much for your kind review. Indeed, Westbury is a great place to use as your hub and visit so much in Northern Tasmania. We like to put a pin in the map at Westbury, and draw a 45min driving circle around us. The amount of things to see and do within this circle is AMAZING - from walks in Tasmania's World Heritage Area, to wineries in the Tamar valley, river cruises, wildlife parks, farms/shops for local cheeses, Belgian chocolates, berries, salmon - PLUS bakeries (including the lovely, wood-fired, heritage-listed White House bakery - only a 2min walk out your back door!!), museums, art galleries, local crafts - and the list just goes on !! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay in Gingerbread Cottage. It's certainly a special cottage, with so much history. Much care and attention has gone into ensuring the 1880's remains captured, yet not miss out on the "mod-cons". So, thank you - and congratulations on the platypus spotting! They're quite rare to see in the wild - but if you get the timing right, you never know your luck. Safe travels.
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We stayed for 3 nights at the Old Bakehouse with our 5 and 4 year old. The house is big and beautiful, the beds very comfortable. The lady is really very nice and makes you feel at home. Breakfast is great and the daily baked afternoon tea is a real treat. We definitely recommend!
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from GingerbreadCottages, Owner at Westbury Gingerbread Cottages
Responded 2 Jan 2019
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Amanda loves baking special, home-made goods for all our guests - complimentary for all. Breakfast provisions are a truly wonderful affair; with fresh, home-baked bread; a selection of spreads, including home-made jams; bacon, eggs, tomatoes, cereal, juice, milk.........more than you would need for a truly scrumptious breaky. Have a great time touring Northern Tasmania.............Danny
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My family of 4 stayed in The Apple Tree Cottage for 4 nights and it was fantastic. The house had large, wonderfully furnished rooms and each day we had a baked treat delivered to our house. This cottage had everything we needed as well as extras such as washing machine, dryer, Wi-Fi, outdoor BBQ, etc. Our bath towels were replaced with clean ones after 2 days and our rubbish bin emptied every day. Would 100% recommend staying here at these cute cottages.
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Date of stay: January 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from GingerbreadCottages, Owner at Westbury Gingerbread Cottages
Responded 16 Feb 2015
Dear Lisa and Mike, Thanks so much for your kind review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on our cottages and service. It means a lot to us. We are so glad you enjoyed the furnishings in Apple Tree Cottage. It's such an adorable place that we did spend some time recently buying all new furniture - yet keeping-in with the heritage atmosphere of this lovely, fully-renovated cottage. So - thank you. Amanda is really chuffed you enjoyed her baking. Did you know she won over 12 awards for her cooking at last year's Westbury show? It truly is a passion of hers. Thank you again for your kind comments, and we do hope to welcome you again to The Westbury Gingerbread Cottages when next you travel in Northern Tasmania. All the very best and safe travels..........Danny
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We really enjoyed our weekend in Apple Tree Cottage. It is just beautiful! A cute little cottage with absolutely everything you need for the weekend. The cottage is so clean and very well maintained. We really loved sitting in front of the fireplace! This accommodation is truly great value for money - lovely bedrooms, full kitchen, fridge, bathroom and laundry facilities. The kitchen is really well stocked with everything you need and a nice selection of teas and coffee is provided too. Extra little details such as the beautiful afternoon tea snacks of home-baked cookies, cake and gingerbread men were such a treat. Even the gardens and back verandah are really well cared for and just so lovely and quiet for relaxation. Highly recommended and we will definitely return!
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Date of stay: June 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from GingerbreadCottages, Owner at Westbury Gingerbread Cottages
Responded 29 Jun 2014
Thanks so much for your kind review Deb. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We do try very hard to give all the extra little details to allow each of our guests to relax and "chill" while they're here. Amanda is thrilled you enjoyed her baking - and Danny is very proud of his gardens and is working very hard (yes - even in Winter) to have all the apple trees ready for a fantastic fruiting season. Thanks again for taking the time to stay with us, and review our cottages. We look forward to welcoming you when you next return. Safe Travels.
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We stayed three nights in The Corner Cottage. It is very comfortable and surprisingly quiet. The hosts provided ample continental breakfast provisions which were topped up each day. The Corner Cottage has two nice bedrooms and we picked the one closer to the kitchen and bathroom. The lounge is huge and has nice comfortable chairs. Westbury is a nice quiet village and close to Longford, another historic village in Tasmania.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: The Corner Cottage is nice and quiet.
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Response from GingerbreadCottages, Owner at Westbury Gingerbread Cottages
Responded 27 May 2019
Thank you Stuart for taking the time to review our gorgeous cottages. The Corner Cottage is HUGE. The living room is essentially 2 living rooms put together, so the adults can enjoy the gas log fire and admire the pressed metal ceiling, while the kids can watch their favourite, free, in-house DVD on the large screen TV. Some people never want to leave! :) Safe travels.............Danny
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Thank you so much. We absolutely love sharing our "little slice of heaven" with our guests.
Safe travels........Danny
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PRICE RANGE
₹9,700 - ₹10,778 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Frequently Asked Questions about Westbury Gingerbread Cottages
Which popular attractions are close to Westbury Gingerbread Cottages?
Nearby attractions include Pearn's Steam World (0.9 km), Hazelbrae Hazelnuts (6.4 km), and John Temple Gallery (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Westbury Gingerbread Cottages?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and self serve laundry.
Which room amenities are available at Westbury Gingerbread Cottages?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Westbury Gingerbread Cottages?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Westbury Gingerbread Cottages?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Westbury Gingerbread Cottages?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Green Door Cafe-Restaurant-Apothecary, Western Tiers Distillery, and Hazelbrae Hazelnuts.
Is Westbury Gingerbread Cottages located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.06 km away from the centre of Westbury.
Are any cleaning services offered at Westbury Gingerbread Cottages?
Yes, self serve laundry and a washing machine are offered to guests.