Hobart Waterfront

Water Front Heritage Accommodation circa 1840 Swansea Tasmania.

A warm welcome awaits you at Tubby and Padman's award winning Boutique B&B situated in Swansea, on Tasmania's pristine East Coast. The property overlooks the Great Oyster Bay, with views to the Freycinet Peninsular. Accommodation comprises of 3 heritage suites and 2 modern apartments. All are self contained and provisions for a continental and/or full cooked breakfast are included.

Imagine that romantic getaway or honeymoon luxuriating in a bubbling spa, or sitting on the verandah of Pepper or Baudin Suite, gazing into the blue waters of Great Oyster Bay, eating fish and chips and sipping on Tasmanian East Coast wines.

Georgian accommodation is not something we all get to enjoy on a daily basis, but at Tubby and Padman's Swansea accommodation, you will wish to stay forever.

The rich warm décor, the smell of leather chesterfields the high ceilings and intricate friezes, all oozing the character and romance of earlier times.

Or if you prefer more modern stylish accommodation, there is are 2 modern self catering apt beautifully decorated featuring artifacts and art works from around the world.

The name Tubby and Padman comes originally from the first owners, George Padman and Mrs Tubby his mother-in-law. The property was built circa 1840 as a two-storey department store. It has been well documented that the top storey of the building was removed and placed somewhere in the structure of the Oyster Bay Inn.

Tubby and Padman's is an ideal place for that Romantic Getaway or Honeymoon. The property overlooks the Great Oyster Bay to Freycinet Peninsula. Luxuriate in a bubbling Spa or idle away the evening feasting on fish and chips, sipping a selection of East Coast wines, watching the sunset reflecting on the Hazards Mountain Range. If you prefer, dine at the many restaurants within walking distance of T&Ps.

The situation provides a good base on the East Coast of Tasmania to access the Freycinet Peninsula - fancy abseiling, sea kayaking, fishing charters or just walking on the beach. Visit Launceston, Hobart or the Midlands. Visit National Parks, and Maria Island. Return to enjoy the tranquillity of a historic country town