The House
Upon arrival, the portico-ed entrance opens into an expansive
marble floored hallway from which
extends a library stocked with
the aforementioned Louisa
Anne Meredith illustrate books on early Tasmania,
a drawing room for the taking of tea and a
morning
room where the sun
shines by day and the log fires crackle by night.
Opening from the hall is the centre piece of the hotel, the
conservatory,
that adjoins the country kitchen and extends onto a marble paved
terrace, beyond which is a 35 sq metre reflecting infinity pond,
a mountain view pavilion and, towering in the background, the ever
changing beauty of Mt Wellington.
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Entry Lobby and Hallway
Marble floors in the entrance hall move to original timber
floors overlaid with Persian rugs.
A giraffe print covered canapé sits opposite a giant
oil by Sara Willett under the mirrored chandelier. A Khmer
statue graces the middle hall. And in the third hall hangs
works by cubist artist Sauvage, as stairs sweep to the floors
above, illuminated by a huge crystal chandelier.
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The Library
Rich browns, tans, blacks, golds. At either end bookcases
flank fireplaces. The room is rich mahogany tables, bucket
chairs, black and silver chandeliers. Ideal for study, meetings,
reading, contemplation. History is embedded in the 1840 quilt
hanging and the historical books on early Tasmanian history
in the cabinets.
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Drawing Room
A rose themed reception area. Large windows overlook the
circular drive with crab apple and rose garden views. The
ruby red drapes give the room its richness reflected in the
Japanese lacquer antiques, the Louis XV bureau plat and
the deep comfortable fireside chairs.
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Morning Room
Sunshine yellow painted walls, gold silk drapes around French
windows leading onto paved patios and green lawns. By night
the fire crackles, by day the sun shines into a room perfect
for relaxation, conversation, listening to music. Georgian
antiques and glorious artworks abound.
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Pavilion
A glass roofed pavilion with wood burning fireplace. Ideal
for gazing at the mountain, contemplating the reflections
on the pool or taking in the grandeur of the garden.
Bliss.
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Conservatory
Marble floors. Tables for two and four. Sweeping glass ceiling,
Centre, a large olive tree surrounded by orange bushes. At
one end a large fireplace for
those stay in winter evenings. Over
looking the outdoor infinity pond reflecting the mountain
and the magical
Murano
glass illuminated
sculptures.
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Kitchen
Country style kitchen with an antique 10
seater dining table, two matching
sideboards from where one will be able to partake of a home
cooked breakfast of local goodies. Or at night have
it set for your private dinner party catered for by our
resident chef.
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