We stayed here for 2 nights in February. What an historic gem! From the outset, Carloyn could not have been friendlier or more helpful. She had emailed detailed directions with stops and coffee spots along the way from both Hobart and Launceston - how helpful is that?
Our room was the FO Henry one. There was the original large wardrobe that had come out from England and had stayed in the one spot in the house since it was built. The room had a good sized ensuite with toiletries, lovely comfy 4 poster bed, small fridge and wifi for $5 for your whole stay. The gardens are just lovely and it is fun to go upstairs to the small history room and to the tower at the top of the house.
Upon our arrival there were little cakes to have with afternoon tea and we were given more little cakes to see us on our way to Hobart,
Breakfast was from 7.30 and consisted of cereals, yoghurt and milk and a tasty warm dried fruit compote. Fresh and tea and coffee were available as well as toast and warmed croissant. The tables are set with lovely china and jams in little dishes and butter curls not packets! There was certainly enough to get you going for your busy day of touring.
The whole house is full of lovely old furniture and heavy drapes. You really get a feel for what the house must have been like when it was first built.
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Esplanade, Strahan, Tasmania 7468, Australia
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Perth, Australia
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“Just lovely!”
Room Tip: The FO Henry is grand and masculine and away from the guest entrance.
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Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
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Mike Fry, Owner at Ormiston House, responded to this review
4 March 2012
Hello again and thank you for your kind words. The house was just the beginning of the great story and attracted our attention. Pleased that you enjoyed it also.
A number of guests mention the butter curls as it is so easy to hook on your knife and take to your plate and it softens more quickly.
Thanks again for taking the time to write.
cheers
Carolyn
A number of guests mention the butter curls as it is so easy to hook on your knife and take to your plate and it softens more quickly.
Thanks again for taking the time to write.
cheers
Carolyn
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Sydney, Australia
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“Classic style”
The building is lovely to look at both inside and out. Not quite as well equipped as it could be in some respects but very friendly. Overall a charming place to spend a night. Strahan itself is somewhat overrated although historically significant it is mainly a collection of nice eating and souvenir shopping places.
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Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
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4 March 2012
I'm so pleased to think that Ormiston is lovely to look at as that was our immediate response when we first saw it, even in its state of collapse.
Then we heard the story of the Henry's and became even more engrossed.
Thank you for taking the time to write and we appreciate your words.
Take care
Carolyn
Then we heard the story of the Henry's and became even more engrossed.
Thank you for taking the time to write and we appreciate your words.
Take care
Carolyn
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Perth Australia
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“Very happy with stay”
Got to say that we really enjoyed our recent stay and had a great nights sleep.
The owners could not do enough and even supplied a "Top Tip" guide for places to stop at and visit on our return trip to Hobart.
Their great service is a credit and we would stay again.
The breakfast is continental but hey we can live with that.
If you want 5star modern , contempory then this place may not be for you.
If you like federation then this place is a must stay.
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Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
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Mike Fry, Owner at Ormiston House, responded to this review
4 March 2012
A great nights sleep is wonderful recommendation and so thank you for those words.
Pleased my driving tips helped you along the highway to Hobart. A holiday is about exploring and discovering and pleased that I could help.
Yes, Federation is what our pretty house, and if only the walls could talk!
cheers for now
Carolyn
Pleased my driving tips helped you along the highway to Hobart. A holiday is about exploring and discovering and pleased that I could help.
Yes, Federation is what our pretty house, and if only the walls could talk!
cheers for now
Carolyn
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Warwickshire, England
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“Good but pricey”
We found the rooms and furnishings a little on the gloomy side but in keeping with the building. However, everything worked OK but we did miss a fridge in the room. The hosts are excellent, very helpful and friendly. A plus side is the bar which advertises "pub prices" - we found them to be slightly lower and the measures (wine) more generous. The continental breakfast is supposed to be "substantial" but is just average. Compared to other places we stayed in Tasmania it's expensive but maybe that's just Strahan ?
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Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
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4 March 2012
Hello again and thank you for taking the time to put pen to paper, or rather fingers to the keyboard.
We do find that the bar is a room frequently visited and happy to see that you also enjoyed our generous pouring.
The house has certainly weathered many years of amazing changes in Strahan. I guess this is what makes the amazing stories.
Take care and best wishes
Carolyn
We do find that the bar is a room frequently visited and happy to see that you also enjoyed our generous pouring.
The house has certainly weathered many years of amazing changes in Strahan. I guess this is what makes the amazing stories.
Take care and best wishes
Carolyn
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“Good hostess and welcome, but tired accommodation”
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Appreciated the heritage aspect of Ormiston, however did miss some 'mod-cons', and felt that our room (fixtures and fittings) would benefit from additional cleaning. Continental breakfast extremely basic. Not up to other accommodation experienced during our tour of Tasmania.
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Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
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Mike Fry, Owner at Ormiston House, responded to this review
4 March 2012
Thank you for taking the time to write.
Retoring a building of significance for us, was also about re-creating the ambiance, finding and sharing the stories that, in this case, led to the growth of Strahan.
We understand that it isn't for everyone, so therefore thank you for your appreciation of the heritage that you see we have tried to preserve.
I have taken your comments seriously and personally have been from ceiling to floor throughout the entire building.
Older buildings are precious with their antique timberwork and stainglass, but are a greater challenge to keep looking pristine than more modern buildings, but be assured that I am on the job.
kind regards and thank you
Carolyn
Retoring a building of significance for us, was also about re-creating the ambiance, finding and sharing the stories that, in this case, led to the growth of Strahan.
We understand that it isn't for everyone, so therefore thank you for your appreciation of the heritage that you see we have tried to preserve.
I have taken your comments seriously and personally have been from ceiling to floor throughout the entire building.
Older buildings are precious with their antique timberwork and stainglass, but are a greater challenge to keep looking pristine than more modern buildings, but be assured that I am on the job.
kind regards and thank you
Carolyn
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC
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