Quality Inn Prospect House
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Property Information:
1384 Richmond Rd, Richmond
The Quality Inn Prospect House is a magnificent example of grand colonial architecture. Built in 1930 for James Kestell Buscombe, this heritage-boutique accommodation offers the very finest of 21st century service without compromising its precious 1830's old-world atmosphere.
The classic Georgian House sits off the road on the approach to historic Richmond, a unique Georgian village which boasts the oldest Roman Catholic Church and the oldest bridge in Australia. It also has the Old Richmond Gaol (older than Port Arthur itself), a maze, the Old Hobart Town model village, antique and craft stores, wineries and wonderful early 1800's architecture.
The ground floor of the main house contains the three dining rooms that comprise Abby’s restaurant.
The hotel’s reception is located in the original kitchen, which is essentially untouched, with a huge wood-fired stove and the original bread-oven all adding to the 19th century ambience.
Upstairs is an inviting guest lounge with books, magazines and board games, guest internet and email facility, a boardroom and one guestroom.
Upstairs in the main house were originally four large bedrooms.
Now there is only one guest bedroom (The Kestell room), which has its own bathroom (with a claw-foot bath). The other “bedrooms” are now used as a guests’ lounge with books, magazines, Internet and complimentary port and a Boardroom that provides conference facilities for up to 14 delegates.
The old barns and haylofts in the east and north wings of the courtyard have been sympathetically converted to 10 ensuite apartments. Each tastefully decorated with antiques, creating that “old world” atmosphere yet still providing all the modern conveniences expected by today’s discerning traveler.
The servants’ quarters and coach-house, in the west wing of the courtyard, now provide accommodation for up to seven people in a three-bedroom self-contained facility (The Cottage), that also boasts a kitchenette and spa-bath. It has open fireplaces and is air-conditioned.
Hotel Services and Amenities:- Babysitting Service *
- Bus Parking
- Cocktail Lounge *
- Computer w/ Internet *
- Guest Use Copy Machine *
- Guest Use Fax Machine *
- Guest Laundry *
* Indicates services/amenities that may require an additional cost.
Accommodation Information:
Services/Amenities in All Rooms:- AT&T Long Distance *
- Free Coffee
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Room Service *
- In-Room Hot Tub
* Indicates services/amenities that may require an additional cost.
Location Information:
This Richmond hotel is perfectly located close to numerous area attractions, including the Old Hobart Town Model Village, Richmond Bridge and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. The University of Tasmania and the Hobart International Airport are just minutes from the hotel.
| Local Area Attractions | |
| Antiques and Crafts | 0.6m / 1.0km E |
| Hobart City | 16.2m / 26.0km W |
| Local Wineries | 0.6m / 1.0km N |
| Museum | 0.6m / 1.0km W |
| Old Hobart Model Village | 0.6m / 1.0km E |
| Old Richmomd Gaol | 1.2m / 2.0km E |
| Port Authur Historical Site | 55.9m / 90.0km E |
| Richmond Bridge | 1.2m / 2.0km E |
| Richmond Georgian Village | 0.6m / 1.0km E |
| Richmond Maze | 0.6m / 1.0km E |
| Seven Mile Beach | 9.3m / 15.0km SE |
| Sorell Berry Farm | 7.5m / 12.0km E |
| Zoo Doo Animal Park | 3.7m / 6.0km NW |
| Airports | |
| Hobart Airport | 15.0km NW |
| Transportation | |
| Local Bus-Weekday Only | 1.0km N |
| Local Taxi Service | 0.0km N |
| Bus Depot | 26.0km W |
