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The Racecourse Inn

114 Marlborough Street, 7301 Longford, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 30 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.8
Exceptional
30 reviews

We had an amazing stay at the very elegant Racecourse Inn! Annabelle and Richard gave us a warm welcome and their hospitality made us feel like we were home away from home. Our room was spacious, clean, luxurious and comfortable. We really appreciated the special touches of fresh roses from the garden, the delicious home cooked breakfast with many local produce choices, enjoying wine in the dining room with the cosy fireplace, lunch in the gorgeous garden, daily baked goodies and so much more. Annabelle's willingness to share her knowledge of Northern Tasmania and the local area made our stay full of wonderful moments and lifelong memories!

Jayne Australia

Comfy beds, delicious homemade breakfasts, roaring log fire and wonderful, quiet village setting. A home away from home.

Trevor Australia

everything! thank you for being so nice to us and our one year old

Emily Australia

Very good breakfast including home made jam and fruit from their garden. Secure free wifi.

Robyn Australia

A lovely old house with a great breakfast provided by the host.

Brian Australia

Beautiful, spacious room. Comfortable bed. Lovely biscuits and treats provided. Annabelle was an amazing host.

Mandi South Africa

The property is lovely with lots of historical features combined with cosy welcoming additions. It was very clean and well appointed. The owners went out of their way to make us feel welcome, nothing was too much trouble. Lovely gardens, delightful pets and an amazing breakfast offering, not to mention the cakes and slices freshly baked all add up to make this a very special place to stay.

Karen Australia

Room was lovely and very well equipped with extra touch of garden flowers Delicious cooked breakfast, friendly hosts and pets!! Absolutely would recommend this property.

Cindy Australia

Breakfast was creative, varied, generous and beautifully prepared and presented.

Chris Australia

This is an historic old house with bags of character and a wonderfully welcoming feel to it. The owners are truly lovely people who add to the warm welcome and nothing is too much trouble. The room was spotlessly clean and the breakfast was delicious! We’d have loved to stay longer.

Steven Australia
9.8
Exceptional
30 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “We had an amazing stay at the very elegant Racecourse Inn! Annabelle and Richard gave us a warm welcome and their hospitality made us feel like we were home away from home.”
    Jayne Jayne Australia Australia
  • “Comfy beds, delicious homemade breakfasts, roaring log fire and wonderful, quiet village setting. A home away from home.”
    Trevor Trevor Australia Australia
  • “everything! thank you for being so nice to us and our one year old”
    Emily Emily Australia Australia
  • “Very good breakfast including home made jam and fruit from their garden. Secure free wifi.”
    Robyn Robyn Australia Australia
  • “A lovely old house with a great breakfast provided by the host.”
    Brian Brian Australia Australia
  • “Beautiful, spacious room. Comfortable bed. Lovely biscuits and treats provided. Annabelle was an amazing host.”
    Mandi Mandi South Africa South Africa
  • “The property is lovely with lots of historical features combined with cosy welcoming additions. It was very clean and well appointed.”
    Karen Karen Australia Australia
  • “Room was lovely and very well equipped with extra touch of garden flowers Delicious cooked breakfast, friendly hosts and pets!! Absolutely would recommend this property.”
    Cindy Cindy Australia Australia
  • “Breakfast was creative, varied, generous and beautifully prepared and presented.”
    Chris Chris Australia Australia
  • “This is an historic old house with bags of character and a wonderfully welcoming feel to it. The owners are truly lovely people who add to the warm welcome and nothing is too much trouble.”
    Steven Steven Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff 10
  • Facilities 9.9
  • Cleanliness 9.9
  • Comfort 9.9
  • Value for money 9.8
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi 10
High score for Longford
9.8
Exceptional
30 reviews
Categories:
Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Longford
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Built in 1860, The Racecourse Inn offers Australian colonial country-house accommodations with free WiFi and free onsite parking. This 2-story B&B is surrounded by lovely English-style gardens and offers antique furnishings. The property is 2 minutes' drive from the World Heritage-listed Brickendon Estate, with its historic Farm Village and Woolmers Estate, which includes the beautiful National Rose Garden onsite.

Located in the historic town of Longford, which was settled in 1813, the convict-built Racecourse Inn B&B is 15 minutes' drive from Launceston Airport. It is 20 minutes' drive from the Queen Victoria Museum and Gallery, Cataract Gorge and the James Boag's Brewery.

The upper story offers attic rooms with sloped ceilings and large windows, while downstairs features a spacious heritage suite boasting an open fireplace and a 2-person spa bath. All rooms include bed linen, toiletries and a hairdryer. Children's cots and bedding are available on request.

A full English cooked and a continental breakfast are provided each morning. This features locally-sourced Tasmanian produce and ingredients including poached fruit from the property's garden and orchard and artisan wood-fired bread. There is also a licensed guest lounge.

This property offers unusual architectural features and is ideal for those interested in history and period design.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

The Racecourse Inn has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 15, 2015

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Most popular amenities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Breakfast

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Longford
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jayne
    AustraliaAustralia
    “We had an amazing stay at the very elegant Racecourse Inn! Annabelle and Richard gave us a warm welcome and their hospitality made us feel like we were home away from home. Our room was spacious, clean, luxurious and comfortable. We really...”
  • Trevor
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Comfy beds, delicious homemade breakfasts, roaring log fire and wonderful, quiet village setting. A home away from home.”
  • Emily
    AustraliaAustralia
    “everything! thank you for being so nice to us and our one year old”
  • Robyn
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Very good breakfast including home made jam and fruit from their garden. Secure free wifi.”
  • Brian
    AustraliaAustralia
    “A lovely old house with a great breakfast provided by the host.”
  • Mandi
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Beautiful, spacious room. Comfortable bed. Lovely biscuits and treats provided. Annabelle was an amazing host.”
  • Karen
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The property is lovely with lots of historical features combined with cosy welcoming additions. It was very clean and well appointed. The owners went out of their way to make us feel welcome, nothing was too much trouble. Lovely gardens,...”
  • Cindy
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Room was lovely and very well equipped with extra touch of garden flowers Delicious cooked breakfast, friendly hosts and pets!! Absolutely would recommend this property.”
  • Chris
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Breakfast was creative, varied, generous and beautifully prepared and presented.”
  • Steven
    AustraliaAustralia
    “This is an historic old house with bags of character and a wonderfully welcoming feel to it. The owners are truly lovely people who add to the warm welcome and nothing is too much trouble. The room was spotlessly clean and the breakfast was...”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
  • Hello, my daughter and I were looking at staying at the racecourse inn, in the Queen suite, are we able to have to sofa bed made up for my daughter?
    Hello, thank you for your message. The sofa bed is made up with bedding, with spare blankets and pillows in a chest of drawers in the room.
    Answered on 25 October 2021
  • Hi there, I'm looking to stay in Longford on Saturday night 25/07 as I'll be driving at Symmons Plains on Sunday. Do you have off street parking that..
    Dear Andrew, thank you for your enquiry; unfortunately we are closed at the moment for repairs. Regards, Annabelle
    Answered on 21 July 2020
  • hi, if my flight arrives at 9:35pm, will a late check in be available? thanks.
    Hello, yes, we can provide a late check-in. We are approximately 15 minutes from Launceston Airport. If your flight is delayed, we would appreciate ..
    Answered on 13 November 2019
  • What type if sofa bed us it comfortable ? As booking would be for a myself and 90 yr old mum.
    Hello, both of the sofa beds (in the Queen Suite and the upstairs Queen room) have sprung mattresses, and are quite comfortable for children and avera..
    Answered on 5 January 2020
  • Is there a walk in shower in the superior king room? Thanks
    Hello, the shower in the downstairs Superior King room is over the bath, with a step up. The downstairs Queen has a walk-in shower. Regards, Annabelle
    Answered on 23 July 2020

Hosted by Annabelle Sandes

10
Host Review Score
Annabelle Sandes
The Racecourse Inn, originally "The Northern Hotel", was purpose built as a coaching inn in 1860 by Ticket-of-Leave convict William Dean. Constructed of convict made bricks, the inn has two spacious rooms downstairs rooms and one guest room upstairs. The current dining room was originally a ballroom, and features a unique barrel vaulted ceiling, one of only three of its type in Tasmania. Furnished with Australian colonial antiques, the house is still welcoming weary travellers nearly 160 years after it was built.
We love beautifully cooked fresh Tasmanian produce, good wines, photography and exploring the wonderful surroundings of the northern midlands. You'll also find us in the local auction houses searching for antique treasures for this gorgeous house. Richard is a farrier by trade, and after cooking our guests a delicious breakfast, travels northern Tasmania shoeing horses. Annabelle is an artist and photographer, and paints oil portraits of animals, and watercolours of Tasmanian wildlife and flora in her spare time. We enjoy showing guests around our lovely cottage garden, and introducing guests to our animals - our chooks Hester and Parsnip, Pippin, the Tasmanian Smithfield collie, and Delphine, our gorgeous little cat.
Longford was first settled in 1813, part of the Norfolk Plains, a rich agricultural region. As one of the oldest towns in Tasmania, Longford has many Georgian and early Victorian buildings which contribute to a delightful townscape, with two World Heritage properties - Woolmers Estate (also home to the National Rose Garden), and Brickendon Farm Estate - only minutes from the town centre. Well known for its beautiful gardens and English style hedges, Longford is at the confluence of the Macquarie and South Esk Rivers, and also offers some of the best fly fishing in Australia. We are also only a short drive from the beautiful Tamar Valley Wine Route, and an easy day trip from the stunning beaches on the east coast, and Cradle Mountain.
Language spoken: English
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Amenities of The Racecourse Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Racecourse Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos American Express Cash is not accepted The Racecourse Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note that the car park entry is via Bulwer Street. Please turn in from Marlborough Street and drive through the first gap in the hedge.

Please note the owner resides at the property and has pets.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Please inform The Racecourse Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Racecourse Inn

  • Room options at The Racecourse Inn include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The Racecourse Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Yes, The Racecourse Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Racecourse Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Racecourse Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Racecourse Inn is 0.9 miles from the center of Longford.