Hobart Waterfront

Nestled on the banks of the Tamar River, 12 minutes from Launceston's CBD, The River House is where the country meets the city. We offer you various accommodation options, delicious breakfasts, delightful bedrooms and beautiful bathrooms.

Enjoy a restful stay in our inviting surroundings, with a tranquil guest lounge tempting you inside, while the choices, views and sounds beckon you into the gardens.

Venture out to explore the many and varied attractions of Launceston and the North, returning to your conveniently located and relaxing accommodation to refresh for yet another day. Your hosts, Helen and Carl, will ensure your stay will be enjoyable, relaxing and memorable.

The River House, set in two hectares of garden and bush, was built in 1955 as a family residence with substantial additions made in 1986. The current owners, Helen and Carl, purchased the property in 2003 and moved from Hobart in 2005 to begin the transformation of a tired, neglected residence into the regenerated house it is today. Major interior renovations and refurbishment have been undertaken over the last twelve months, very visible with the new bathrooms, polished floor boards and new window dressings all round, with additional improvements planned for later 2007.

The wonderful established gardens of mature shrubs and trees had been sadly neglected for a number of years. We are injecting new life into this outside environment with redevelopment of some of the old gardens and the planting of new ones; this will be a continuous process, allowing the expansion of already existing exterior delights!

This lovely family home was situated to take advantage of full river views in a very peaceful, quiet and tranquil location. In the evening, the lights on the fast developing western shore provide a twinkling carpet reflected in the Tamar River. We believe it is a wonderful spot, not quite in the city, not quite in the county, but rather where they both meet.

The interior is spacious, stylish and able to offer a range of accommodation styles, all in-house, with queen size beds and very spacious, freshly renovated ensuites which include double showers and/or spa baths.

Full breakfast provisions are supplied for the studio accommodation, whilst guests in the traditional B& B room are catered for with a fully cooked breakfast.