FAQs
What are check in and check out times? Can I arrive later in the afternoon?
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Check in times are generally around 2pm - 5pm, if you are arriving later please let us know so we may make sure there is a light offering available to you when you arrive.
Check out is generally around 10am, however please ask us if you need a later check out time, also if you need to fly our earlier in the morning so we can have breakfats provisions ready for you the night before.
Waiting for a later flight? We have a private and comfortable cedar lounge within the house for all our guests to use if you are needing to have some quiet time before you leave.
Are Children allowed?
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The property maintains an intimate, adult oriented atmopshere, children aged 16 and under are not permitted. There are no cots, bextra beds or high chairs available on the property.
Is the hotel pet - friendly?
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Assistance dogs are permitted, we ask that you leave your pets at home.
What is included in the room rate?
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Our inclusions are a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival, breakfast served each day, a complimentary estate wine tasting at Pooley Wines, afternoon tea upon request, a tour of the C1830 convict built Georgian Estate. We do have a room only rate however none of the above inclusions apply for the rack rate.
Do I need to make a reservations in the Restaurant if I stay?
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Not if you are a guest booked in to stay, you will be automatically added to our restaurant booking list. If you would like to just dine in our restaurant Buscombe’s Restaurant, you will need to book a table either by Phoning or on Open Table.
Is the hotel wheelchair accessible?
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Yes, despite it;s age, the hotel offers wheelchair accessible rooms, accessible paroking, and level paths for easy movement of wheelchairs throughout the property.
Are there laundry facilities for longer staying guests?
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The hotel has an onsite laudry for domestic use with a dryer, washing machine and clothesline for your convenience. Hotel staff are very happy to show you how to work everything or do your laundry if you would like. We can arrange dry cleaning services with a few days notice.
How far is the hotel from Hobart?
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Prospect Country House is only 20 minutes from Hobart and 15 minutes from Hobart International Airport. It is agreat central ocation to explore the Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur, Hobart and Surrounds including MONA, The Coal River Valley Wine Region, The East Coast and Bay of Fires.
Is the hotel near Richmond Bridge and the township of Richmond?
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Prospect Country House is within 10 minutes walking distance to the village of Richmond, Richmond Bridge, Richmond Gaol, Richmond Bakery, and all the boutique shops in Richmond. in fact you can see the township from Prospect Country House.
What are the must visit cellar doors for cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Coal River Valley?
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Pooley Wines, Tolpuddle Vineyard, Frogmore Creek. Riversdale Estate
Is there wildlife and nature at the property?
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Prospect Country House is located on a natural creek wetland with native ducks, the Green Rosella, Tasmanian Native Hen AKA ‘The turbo Chook” and the rare Green and Yellow Frog, we also have Eagles, Hawlks Wallaby’s and Possums at night. We are just a 15 Minute drive from Bonorong Wldlife Sanctuary, the best place for a guaranteed Tasmanian Devil encounter. We have the elusive Platypus in the river as well who can be seen playing at dawn and dusk if you are in the right place at the right time.
Are there any markets in the area?
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We have the world class Salamanca Market here in Hobart on Saturday which is easily a half day of food, crafts, great coffee, produce, clothes, gifts, and handmade Tasmanian products. We also have our local Richmond Farmer’s Market on the first Sunday of each month showcasing local artist, and farmer’s produce. We are surrounded by local farmers in a fertile, rich valley where a lot of our produce is grown, nanely, orchards, vineyards, market gardens, flowers, walnuts, figs, we have local cheese and handmade chocolates as well all within a 10 minute drive.