Stanley is a small town in the very north west corner of Tasmania, and is actually the second last town if heading west before you get to the corner of the island. With a population of less than 1000, Stanley may be small in size but offers the discerning visitor many opportunities, not only to enjoy the peace and quiet of this charming seaside town, but to explore the region and learn some of the fascinating history of the town.

Nestled in the very heart of Stanley is Poet’s Cottage a wonderful example of a recently renovated 19th century Georgian cottage that provides luxury accommodation for visitors to Stanley, with a choice of three outstanding rooms and an equally impressive top floor suite, comprised of two further rooms. Poet’s Cottage, a luxury bed and breakfast in Tasmania, delivers the perfect blend of the old and the new; tasteful and considered renovations have maintained the building’s old world charm and historic character and skilfully integrating modern luxurious amenities. This one of the premier boutique bed and breakfast accommodation options, not only in Stanley but the whole of Tasmania.

The Highfield Suite comprises two bedrooms (one king sized, one double), a lounge room, complete with fireplace and views of the nearby Tatlow’s Beach, a private bathroom featuring a wonderful claw foot bath and full use of all of the communal areas at the cottage. The other three excellently appointed rooms featuring period furniture and art, provide options of views of the sea, the quaint gardens around Poet’s or The Nut, a famous geological feature that draws visitors to Stanley from far and wide. With superb en-suite bathrooms, any of these rooms can be considered Ideal for couples looking for luxury accommodation in Tasmania where they can enjoy a tranquil romantic getaway in an environment that stands head and shoulders above much of the alternative accommodation in Stanley and Tasmania.

The communal areas of Poet’s Cottage are open to all guests and includes an expansive kitchen that can serve your choice of full or continental breakfasts (and always has tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit available for guests), a cosy welcoming lounge room where guests are invited to make use of the smart TV, relax in front of the fire and meet the other guests. Also included, is the cellar of this intimate bed and breakfast in Stanley, where tasting of local gin, whiskey or cheese is a popular pastime, and this comfortable part of the building can also be used for functions. The gardens and courtyard provide an alternate location for dining – as and when the weather permits!

Visitors to Poet’s Cottage bed and breakfast in Stanley are perfectly located to enjoy the amenities of the town, whether dining out, taking the short but rewarding hike to the top of The Nut or looking out for penguins on the beaches or whales and dolphins in the sea. You can be sure that time in this lovingly restored and maintained accommodation will only enhance your overall experience in Stanley.