Convict-Built Georgian Coaching Inn Foxhunters Return - Accommodation - Historic - Campbell Town - TAS

Convict-Built Georgian Coaching Inn

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Name: Foxhunters Return
Address: 132 High Street
Suburb: Campbell Town
State: TAS
Postcode: 7210
Phone: 03 6381 1602
Fax: 03 6381 1545
Country: Australia

Website: http://www.foxhunters.com.au
Full Description: Explore the cellars under the main house, used to house the convicts during construction of the Red Bridge.

Discover the original stables, inspect the old water well or take one of the many fascinating walks through Campbell Town, including the banks of the picturesque Elizabeth River, the Red Bridge, the Convict Brick Trail, numerous antique shops, architectural and heritage sights and experience the rich history of Campbell Town and the outlying wonderfully scenic Midlands Countryside.

The construction of the house is of freestone, dressed pieces used for most openings, with the exception that the entire front Regency facade is composed entirely of dressed sandstone, magnificently articulated. The construction was supervised by Hugh Kean using convict labour.
It is said that the bushranger, Martin Cash, was employed to assist the stonemason with the building of the facade before his foray into murder and mayhem began.

Built above the cellars is the main section of the original c1833 Inn. These rooms now form the main dining room, guest lounge, kitchen and Room 4 'The Inn'.
The first and attic floors are for private use and are connected to the ground floor by a hand carved sandstone staircase with cast iron balusters by the master stonemason, Hugh Kean.
The section of staircase from the large landing to the second floor is an engineering marvel. Consisting of six steps and part of the landing this section is manufactured from one single piece of stone, cantilevered to the base steps, a feat worth seeing.

Continuing to the top level, via a steep set of cedar stairs, is the attic rooms. Originally used as staff accommodation the attic has been faithfully restored to contain two bedrooms and an ensuite.

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Listed by: Foxhunters Returns
Phone: 03 6381 1602

Fax: 03 6381 1545
Homepage: http://www.foxhunters.com.au
Info: C1833 Convict built & listed by the National Trust as 'the finest and most substantial hotel building of the late colonial period in Australia'.

Foxhunters Return was designed by Irish master stone mason Hugh Kean. Unique Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Located in Campbell Town Tasmania, on the banks of the Elizabeth River, Foxhunters Return was established as a coaching inn to cater for the ever-increasing trade plying the then Midlands Highway, (now known as the Heritage Highway). Providing four and a half star heritage accommodation of the finest quality for business or pleasure, our beautifully appointed rooms, have individual heating with ensuite facilities. In recent years Foxhunters Return has enjoyed a complete restoration lovingly maintaining the original 1830's buildings including the stables. The four and a half star accommodation provides warm, comfortable lodgings for the most discerning traveller. The Pearson-Smiths purchased the property in January 2005. Sheila and Ken are continuing the fine tradition of a boutique heritage bed and breakfast establishment that the Foxhunters Return already enjoys.

Enjoy a Devonshire Tea served in the heritage dining room or courtyard area of this unique period property. The original courtyard is also perfect for enjoying some fine Tasmanian wines or relax with a glass or two before the open fire in our guest sitting room. Foxhunters Return was originally established as a coaching inn, located halfway between Hobart and Launceston. The beautiful colonial building is now unique heritage bed and breakfast accommodation adjacent to the Red Bridge in Campbell Town, Tasmania. Listed by the National Trust as 'the finest and most substantial hotel building of the late colonial period in Australia'.

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