Tubby and Padman Boutique Bed and Breakfast

20 Franklin Street Swansea Tasmania 7190 Australia

PH: (03) 6257 8901   /  

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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.

Facilities

Business Facilities

Internet access office only. Office hours 8.30PM - 6PM

	Check In : 1400hrs Check Out : 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.
	Car Parking : Ample off street parking.
	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

Swansea 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

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1. 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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2. 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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3. Is breakfast included in the tariff

Yes generous full breakfast provisions are provided in all suites and apartments

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4. How far is Hobart from your swansea accommodation

1 HR and 40 mins

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5. How far is your Swansea accommodation from Launceston

IHR and 40 mins

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6. 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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7. Do you have Spa baths

Yes 2 suites and 1 modern apartments have double spa baths

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8. Do you provide laundry facilities at your Swansea accommodation

Yes we do have a guest laundry

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9. 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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10. 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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11. Is there off street parking at your swansea accommodation.

Yes

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12. 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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13. Is the property non smoking

Yes the property is non smoking

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14. 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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15. 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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16. Are there Museums and Galleries near your Swansea accommodation

We have 2 museums and 2 Galleries

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17. 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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18. 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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19. Do you have a bonus offer at your Swansea accommodation

Yes complimentary port and chocs on arrival

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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. Do you give a reduction for weekly stays

Yes please contact owners for details

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Booking Policy

A valid credit card is required at the time of booking to secure the booking.
Person making the booking must be 18 years old or over.

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Deposit Policy

25% of total booking cost will be charged to the credit card at the time of booking.

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Cancellation Policy

Our cancellation policy is 1 week proir 50% of total booking.Less than 24 hours 100% of total booking.
An administration charge of AU $20.00 applies to all cancellations.

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No Show Policy

If no cancellation has been made and you fail to show up at the property, we will charged at one night room charge for number of rooms booked plus a administration fee of AU$20.00.

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Child Policy

Children accommodated in Willow apt only .Babes in a cot free. cot hire $10.00 all other children sleeping in a bed $30.00 per each child,per night.Adults $35.00 per extra guest per night

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Other Policy

Extra person policy in our apartments.Our tariff is for 2 guests ,extra guests 18 and over $35.00 per night. Children $30.00.No children under 14 .Child age 14-18
A double means 2 persons in a double or queen bed.
A twin 2 persons in 2 beds .
A triple 3 persons in 3 beds,
or 2 persons in a queen or double bed and the other guest in a separate bed.
Please note,if you book a double and use extra beds their will be a surcharge.Please advise bed requirements when booking

Tubby and Padman Boutique Bed and Breakfast