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Enchanting Tasmania @ Alice Cottage Launceston

I was extremely delighted to chance upon this lovely Welsh cottage located in Launceston and I knew that I've got to book this cottage for a night. 




Nestled away on a quiet Launceston Street are the heritage cottages, each uniquely and tastefully themed with just a right touch of nostalgic old-world charm. There are various cottages to choose from - The English, Irish, Welsh and Scottish. As suggested by the names, each cottage has its charm and amenities.  

It was hard to locate the cottage at first and the GPS kept leading us in the same street for a few rounds until we spotted a little sign board "Alice Cottage" at a corner drive though lane. The drive though entrance was quite narrow but with the excellent driving skill of my husband, we managed to maneuver our vehicle in and thereafter, slowing driving through a small beautiful rose garden. The roses were in full bloom and the air was thick with the sweet scent of the roses. We've finally arrived at our Welsh Cottage! 

The checked in process was very easy as we only need to retrieve the keys from the lockbox. As I opened the door of the cottage with this ancient key, I squeaked with delight at the sight of this beautifully decorated country style kitchen, with beautiful porcelain plates hanging on the wall and tea-cups neatly tucked in the wooden cabinets. The kitchen had all the modern cooking equipment such as electric kettle, oven, cooking stove and coffee machine etc. 


Next, I walked into the living quarter which has a lovely open fire-place and is beautifully decorated with more porcelain plates, paintings and charming wooden furnishing. I love how cozy the living room is and not to mention, the host was kind enough to provide us with a bottle of port stored inside an exquisite wine bottle.   








The bedroom is next to the living room and it has this beautiful antique bed that made me feel like I've stepped back into the medieval period. I love solid wooden furniture, particularly those made from oak, ash or maple as they are timeless. Anyway, much to my surprise, the bed is super comfy! 



The bathroom is definitely a surprise because it is comparable to a five star hotel. There is a huge jetted  bathtub, a walk in shower with fitted rainforest shower head and a huge vanity area.  The owner also prepared some cheese crackers and two breakfast set, neatly placed inside the fridge. The breakfast was simple and consisted of milk, eggs, juice, ham, toasts, butter and jam. However, it feels nice to have our breakfast in this beautiful cottage kitchen. You can also chill at the cottage mini courtyard and have a cup of coffee. 




Overall, I had a wonderful stay in this beautiful cottage and would highly recommend this place to  those who wanted to experience a different kind of lodging, yet equipped with all the modern amenities. I would love to return again and stay in other themed cottages. 

 




 


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