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Historic Hamilton

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Name: The Old Schoolhouse
Address: Lyell Highway
Suburb: Hamilton
State: TAS
Postcode: 7104
Phone: 03 6286 3292
Fax: 03 6286 3369
Country: Australia

Website: http://www.hamiltonschoolhouse.com
Full Description: There is plenty to see and experience in this part of Tasmania, one of Australia best kept secrets. Cheryll & Chris McIntosh welcome you to their heritage listed site which consists of; The Old School House building which was built by convict labour in 1858 for then a princely sum of 700 Pounds. Half of this was raised by the forward thinking Hamilton locals. The front part of the building was one large class room which could accommodate up 80 children. The Head master lived up stairs with his family. The School House was closed down as a school in 1932 and “modernised” for the head teachers Family, the stone porches located on both sides of the main building, where the girls and boys had entered the class room where removed. The students where relocated into a new weather board class room next to the main building. This building remained as a class room until the early 1960’s where it was closed down and converted into a library for the Hamilton area. The School library was converted into cottage accommodation in 2002. Rose cottage which is attached to the main school building was built in 1972 from sandstone blocks salvaged from the Old Hamilton brewery built in the early 1800’s.

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Listed by: The Old Schoolhouse
Phone: 03 6286 3292

Fax: 03 6286 3369
Homepage: http://www.hamiltonschoolhouse.com
Info: Located in the historic township of Hamilton in the Upper Derwent Valley, one hour from Hobart along the Lyell Highway and about three hours drive from Strahan which most people find slow and tiring, which makes the self contained cottages so appealing as a stop over. Hamilton makes an ideal base for relaxed touring so you can explore the unspoilt beauty of the Upper Derwent Valley. From Hamilton you can branch out to the stark summit of Mount Wellington with its spectacular views 90 minutes drive to Mount Field National Park some 30 minutes away. A further 30 minutes takes you into the spectacular Styx Valley.

Experience old fashioned Cornish hospitality in these quaint cottages where memories of log fires, candlelit dinners (by arrangement) and hearty country breakfasts will stay long after your holiday is over. Included in the tariff is a comprehensive English style breakfast This will fuel you up ready for a full day exploring the beauties of the Derwent Valley. Laundry facilities are also available for our guests. Both cottages are fully self contained and are equipped with TV , hair dryer, log or gas fires, iron & ironing boards, microwave, electric frying pan etc

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