About Poet's Cottage
Poet’s Cottage is the right choice for visitors who are searching for a combination of charm, comfort, peace and convenience to explore a delightful part of the Tasmanian Heritage town of Stanley and surrounds.
Poet’s Cottage is the right choice for visitors who are searching for a combination of charm, comfort, peace and convenience to explore a delightful part of the Tasmanian Heritage town of Stanley and surrounds.
There have been several names for this Heritage Listed property.
The legend continues with the romance of its original intention, that was, to build a residence for the illegitimate son of King George IV. Apparently, on viewing the house, he decided it was too small and moved on to Launceston where he established residence. There is a likely connection to King George IV, through one of the later owners, the Smith family , who established the first private school in the house in the mid 1800’s. The outside “dunny” can also still be found in the top garden of the property and is also heritage listed.
The current owners inherited Poet’s Cottage from Geraldine’s mother, Pauline Heugh who purchased the property in 2000. Extensive renovations have taken place over the past two years which have sensitively restored this home to its original elegance, maintaining all the original features which we hope you will enjoy.
David and Geraldine also built their own home at the back of the property, so that whilst they are near at hand for their guests, they are not imposing on their privacy during their stay at Poet’s Cottage.
The legend continues with the romance of its original intention, that was, to build a residence for the illegitimate son of King George IV.