Tubby and Padman Boutique Bed and Breakfast20 Franklin Street
swansea tasmania 7190 |
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Tubby and Padman Boutique Bed and Breakfast
Tubby and Padman Boutique Bed and Breakfast
Tubby and Padman Boutique Bed and Breakfast
Tubby and Padman Boutique Bed and Breakfast
Tubby and Padman Boutique Bed and Breakfast
Tubby and Padman Boutique Bed and Breakfast
Tubby and Padman Boutique Bed and Breakfast
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Winners of the Independent Tourism (iTOT) Award, 2004- 2005.Best 5-10 rooms
Editors Choice Lonely Planet.
Nominees for Peoples Choice Award Tas Tourism 2007
Imagine that Romantic Getaway or Honeymoon in private self contained suite ,luxuriating in a bubbling Spa, or relaxing on the verandah overlooking Great Oyster Bay, the endless treasures of Freycinet Peninsular at your doorstep, the ambience of a colonial built property and everything you could wish for in comforts. Like many of our guests, you may not want to leave - it's just too good! Colonial living is not something we all get to enjoy on a daily basis, but Tubby And Padman's experience will make you wish you could! The rich, warm decor, the smell of the leather Chesterfields, the high ceilings and intricate friezes all oozing the character and romance of earlier times.
An elegantly set breakfast table awaits you generous breakfast provisions ,using tasmanian produce.yum!!
Or if you prefer more modern living, there is a choice of 1 and 2 bedroom fully self catering apartments beautifully decorated in a leisure living style. Perfect for the family stay, they can comfortably accommodate two and four guests at a very reasonable rate.Breakfast provisions in these apartments is full english.
Tubby And Padmans is a Georgian bed and breakfast in the heart of Swansea on Tasmania’s East Coast. The property boasts panoramic views across the Oyster Bay to the Freycinet Peninsula. The name originates from the first owners, George Padman and Mrs Uttiungton- Tubby his mother in law. The family sailed from Britain. The cottage was built circa 1840 as a two-storey department store. It has been well documented that the top storey of the building was removed and placed somewhere in the structure of the Oyster Bay Inn, after being damaged in a storm.
Situation provides a good base on the East coast of Tasmania to visit Launceston Hobart and the Midlands and still enjoy the tranquillity of a historic country town.Tubbies is in walking distance to shops cafes resuarants, 5 mins to beach walks and swimming. 40 klms by car to the Freycinet National Park.
All suites and apartments are self-contained, private and haveCD's TV DVD. Willow has cable TV, all have hairdryers and access to a laundry and clotheslines and a dryer. BBQ facilities are available.
Tubby And Padman is AAA 4 star, accredited by the Tourism Council of Tasmania.
As history proceeds, the house has been owned both privately and for commercial ventures. One of the most well known ventures to the locals of Swansea was its time as a nursing home, ‘The Swansea Cottage Nursing Home. Many of the locals recall time spent with loved ones. in and The Swansea Cottage Nursing Home ceased to operate in the 1980s when the May Shaw Nursing Center was built.
From nursing home, to back packers and then to private ownership. Now proudly owned by Greg and Sue Lodge, Tubby And Padmans lives again as self-contained bed and breakfast suites and apartments.
Local attractions within walking distance are: restaurants and cafes. Surrounding areas offer kayaking, abseiling, hiking, vineyards, scenic plane trips, beach walks and swimming.
Tubby And Padman Boutique Bed And Breakfast FacilitiesHotel Facilities and Features- Business Centre with Internet
- Direct Internet Access
- Golf
- Guest Laundry
- Hotel Car Park
- Tour Desk
Business FacilitiesInternet access office only. Office hours 8.30PM - 6PM
General Information
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Check In Time: 1400hrs
Check Out Time: 1000hrs
Reception Hours : A hosted check in is available between 2 PM -6.00 PM
If arriving after 6.30pm please contact owners to organize a non hosted check in.
Broad band internet available at reception.
If arriving after 6.30pm please contact owners.
After Hours : If arriving after 6.30pm please contact owners.
Currency : AUD
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Getting There : By car - 1 1/2 hours to Hobart & Launceston
By car - 2 1/2 hours to Devonport ferry
In the heart of Swansea
40klms to Freycinet Wineglass Bay.Walking distance beaches and restarants
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Things To DoSwansea is situated on the East Coast of Tasmania 1 ½ hours from Hobart and Launceston. A quiet historic village ideal to relax by the water, walk on the beach, read a book or if you wish go sightseeing.
Tubby’s is within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, galleries museums, and gift shops, a nine-hole golf course.
Local attractions
· Kate’s Berry Farm, spectacular views, ice creams berries in season, berry wines and Devonshire teas.
· The Bark Mill – Tasmanian Wine, wool and wattle bark museum and now Swansea’s Tavern.
· Gallery One Nine – gifts, souvenirs, imported Asian wares.
Your can travel south to Spiky Bridge built by the convicts.
Travel to Triabunna catch the ferry to Maria Island and see the penal settlement, birds and sea life.
Traveling north 10kms turn into the Lake Leake road visit waterfalls or have a meal at the Lake Leake Tavern!
Travel to the Heritage Highway to Campbell Town, Ross and Oatlands. See historic sandstone villages, historic buildings and bridges, antique shops, restaurants and cafes.
Travel north of Tubby & Padmans 25 mins to the Coles Bay turnoff on your way visiting numerous walnut farms and wineries. Once at the coles bay turnoff travel 20mins to the Freycinet National Park. Partake of walks into Wineglass Bay, visit the Lodge, take a sea charter and spot the dolphins. Walk into Friendly Beaches or visit Honeymoon Bay. For the more adventurous canoeing, abseiling, sea kayaking, four wheel driving or ride a quad bike on the beach – your Freycinet Escape.
Continue up the coast to Bicheno to view the blow hole or take a dusk tour of the fairy penguins and the list goes on.
Beach walking
Freycinet National Park
Wineries
Walnut farms
Sandstone villages
Nearby Amenities
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Frequently Asked Questions - Tubby and Padman Boutique Bed and Breakfast swansea (au)
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Where is Tubby and Padmans Boutique Bed and Breakfast situated |
Our Swansea accommodation is situated ,in the historic town of Swansea on Tasmania's pristine east coast
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How far is Tubby and Padmans Boutique B&B from the Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay |
Our Swansea accommodation is 40 mins away, driving on a good sealed road
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Is breakfast included in the tariff |
Yes generous full breakfast provisions are provided in all suites and apartments
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How far is Hobart from your swansea accommodation |
1 HR and 40 mins
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How far is your Swansea accommodation from Launceston |
IHR and 40 mins
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Are your the suites and apts self contained at your Swansea accommodation |
Yes all suites and aptments are self contained.Our heritage suites have light cooking facilities and are serviced daily.
Our modern apartments are self catering ,have full kitchens and are serviced every 3 days
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Do you have Spa baths |
Yes 2 suites and 1 modern apartments have double spa baths
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Do you provide laundry facilities at your Swansea accommodation |
Yes we do have a guest laundry
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Are children accommodated at your Swansea accommodation |
Children over 6 are accommodated, and an extra person rate is applicable..6-16 $30 per night .Adults $35.00 per nightper person
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Is your swansea accommodation close to restaurants and shops |
Tubby and Padman Boutique B&B is in the heart of Swansea .most venues are within walking distance .We have restaurants to tempt your taste buds.
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Is there off street parking at your swansea accommodation. |
Yes
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Does your Swansea accommodation have water views |
Yes the property has Panoramic water views .Our 2 suites with water views are Pepper Suite and Padman Suite
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Is the property non smoking |
Yes the property is non smoking
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Is your Swansea accommodation suitable for a romantic getaway or honeymoon |
Tubby and Padmans Boutique B&B is an ideal property for special occassions
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Does your swansea accommodation have in house movie |
Each suite and apartment has a DVD player .TV and a selection of free movies and CD's
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Are there Museums and Galleries near your Swansea accommodation |
We have 2 museums and 2 Galleries
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Is there a golf course close to your swansea accommodation |
Yes we have a 9 hole golf course wiyhin walking distance
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Are there beaches close to Tubby and Padmans Boutique B&B |
We have many beautifull beaches Jubilee beach,Shouten beach,Waterloo beach,Coswell and Nine Mile Beach
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Do you have a bonus offer at your Swansea accommodation |
Yes complimentary port and chocs on arrival
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Are there any sea cruises to Wineglass Bay |
Freycnet sea cruises will take you into wine gass Bay.you can also see it by air
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What can I experience at your Swansea accommodation. |
Beach walking, fine dinning,the Barkmill Museum ,Kate's Berry Farm, Gallery 109, Dos Vagabundos gallery, the bear cottage craft shop history walks , the waterloo Point walk, view the shearwaters at dusk, Relax ,read,smim
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Are there wineries nearby |
We have many world reknown wineries close to our Swansea accommodation .Freycinet ,Cragie Knowe, Springvale Coombend ,
Bishops Rock
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What are the activities at Freycinet |
Sea charters ,air charters,absailing ,twilight and midnight paddles. sea kyaking ,Quadbikes,dining at Freycinet Lodge.
Walking in the National Park, and the friendly beaches,
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Has your Swansea accommodation won any awards |
Yes the iToT award best 5-10 rooms Tas 2004-2005
Editors choice Lonely Planet
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Do you give a reduction for weekly stays |
Yes please contact owners for details
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