Old Colony Inn

Location: 21 Montagu Street, New Norfolk, au

Star Rating: 8.9 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• Face masks for guests available
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Vegetarian menu options available

Rooms Available

• Standard Room (Courtney Suite)

  1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - DVD player

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Washer/dryer

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • No housekeeping

• Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (William Rees Suite)

  1 Queen Bed

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - DVD player

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Washer/dryer

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • No housekeeping

• Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hampton Suite)

  1 Queen Bed

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - DVD player

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Washer/dryer

  Comfort - Heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided
  • No housekeeping

• Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The kitchenette is equipped with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Queen Suite

  The suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which comes with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This suite has a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Queen Suite

  This suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In the kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This suite features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Bungalow with Garden View

  Boasting a private entrance, this bungalow features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The well-fitted kitchenette features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This bungalow has a washing machine, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Robin (7/5): -
• Cristina (6/5): -
• Mei Kee Alison (10/5): - Like the colonial feel of the building. It is walking distance to town centre with a huge woolworths, a number of eateries. Penelope is a great host and very friendly.
• Jonathan (10/5): -
• Katrina (10/5): Beautiful place to stay, a highlight of our holiday! - Warm and personal greeting by the host, beautiful historic property with lots of charm. The home cooked breakfast was amazing and our host Penelope provided some amazing recommendations on places to eat, things to visit and where to get the best coffee in town. Thank you for having us. Loved everything!
• Tracy (9/5): Old Colony Inn is great value for money, Penelope is an awesome host and serves a delicious breakfast. Great value for m - Great location, a charming old Inn but the room facilities were excellent. Breakfast was delicious, great value for money.
• Karina (8/5): -
• Alexander (10/5): Recommend this place for travelers. - Very friendly owners. Close to the centre. Perfect breakfast.
• Cathryn (6/5): Definitely a different type of stay - Penelope is lovely and friendly. Just remember the accommodation is old, but that’s the whole vibe.
• Lyn (7/5): - Heritage of the building. Friendly host. We were unable to advise an arrival time and even though the host was not there when we did arrive, a phone call and clear instructions saw us into our room in a timely fashion. Bedroom we stayed in was somewhat tired. Downstairs restoration had been done. Perhaps upstairs rooms are next on the list. I didn't think to ask out of curiosity.
• Malar Fraser (9/5): wonderful - great perfect
• Russell (10/5): Very comfortable old worldly - Lovely hosts Excellent breakfast 150+ year old charming property so not modern with steep narrow stairs
• David (9/5): - The charm of the old buildings and our wonderful host The room had a microwave and kettle but no toaster
• Paul (10/5): -
• Wanda (8/5): - Nice to have breakfast provided when so many don't.
• Greg (9/5): Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a heritage stay. - Very nice breakfast prepared by the host. Beautiful colonial building with art on the walls. Comfortable, warm room. Easy access in and out. Can't thing of anything.
• Mark (9/5): Warm friendly and comfortable. - A very homey atmosphere reminiscent of an English country B&B. Interesting historic property, characterful room, excellent homemade Breakfast, and a warm host. An easy walk to The Bush Inn. Recommended.
• WILLIAM (8/5): -
• Powell (9/5): -
• Jan (9/5): -
• Martin (10/5): Haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt! - - Man konnte gratis an der Straße vor der Unterkunft parken. - Man kann ganz in der Nähe schön am Derwent River spazieren gehen. - Das Betreiber-Paar war seeehr freundlich. - Ein leckeres, selbstgemachtes Frühstück war inkludiert. - Das Haus, der Garten und das Zimmer waren sehr hübsch und charmant. - Es gab kein W-LAN.
• Stanley (7/5): - Breakfast was excellent!
• Jan (9/5): -
• lu (10/5): -
• Glenn (8/5): -
• Anna (9/5): We loved our one night there. - The location, the host, the breakfast.
• David (9/5): Gorgeous B&B in an old inn from 1835. - An old inn from 1835 with just three rooms in the original barn. Friendly and welcoming hosts, Penelope and David, prepared a delicious breakfast. A lovely place to stay.
• Paolo (10/5): -
• Virginia (8/5): -
• Dianne (10/5): - Very comfortable accommodation full of character and charm. Geraldine was very welcoming.
• Sharon (7/5): Quaint and close to the Bush Inn. Breakfast was a nice added touch - The age of the property Not applicable
• Leonie (10/5): -
• Chris (8/5): -
• Christine (10/5): A lovely spot to stay for a couple of days. - Lovely heritage listed building. Room was tastefully furnished and comfortable. Excellent breakfast provided. Host was friendly and helpful.
• Paul (9/5): We will recommend to friends and acquaintances - Breakfast was amazing and so much variety. So lovely having a cooked breakfast. Loved the history of the place and its charm We enjoyed our stay
• Rob (10/5): - Clean, comfortable and Penelope was a perfect host.
• KERRY (9/5): -
• Nuntaporn Williams (10/5): - Breakfast is very beautiful. The bedroom is very clean and comfortable (our bedroom has 2 beds.) The owner is very nice and friendly. N/A
• Kathryn (10/5): Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - Penelope was very welcoming and we were served a wonderful healthy and filling breakfast N/A
• Janine (10/5): -
• Kristy (6/5): -
• Michael (9/5): -
• SUE (10/5): A wonderful experience in an historic inn. - Host, Penny, provided home cooked breakfast each morning in this beautiful circa 1835 inn. A very special experience from a very welcoming host. No complaints.
• Brenda (10/5): -
• Scott (10/5): -
• JOHN (10/5): Just a wonderful place and our host Penelope was so lovely, as was breakfast. - Just a beautiful old building. Tricky bringing suitcases inside.
• Sorcha (8/5): Cosy B&B with incredible breakfast. Good location , highly recommend -
• Robert (10/5): You will love it! - The location was FANTASTIC! Very convenient with an amazing pub not even 5 minute walk up the road that had great food. Our host Penny was just a gem, most helpful and very amiable. The almost 200 year old accommodation was so full of charm and character and Penny has done an amazing job of renovating and decorating. The facilities were modern and attractive. Breakfast was included, unexpected and delicious with fresh preserves and amazing scrambled eggs with fetta on toast. Penny you are a Hostess with the Mostess. Thank you so much. That Penny (our host) was not my Aunty.
• Lonergan (8/5): - Great location and delicious breakfast.
• David (10/5): Do yourself a favour and stay at the Colony Inn. - Breakfast was delicious and our hosts Penelope and David were amazing. Short walk to the town centre and Derwent River. Nothing.
• Mick (10/5): - A nice garden
• Travel Snoop (9/5): Delightful - Lovely hosts; clean, comfortable and spacious room. Delicious breakfast! Shower was small.
• Kerry (10/5): Highly recommend the old colony inn !!! Just lovely!!! - Everything was fabulous!!!! Venue walking distance to town centre. Very comfortable bed and room. Wonderful view from window. Exceptional breakfast every morning!!! Penelope was a wonderful host who obviously puts a lot of effort into providing optimal stay for the guests. Nothing!!!
• Patrick (9/5): A lovely small hotel / Guest House in a lovely small town. All you can ask for. - Breakfast was extremely nice. Nothing.
• Howard (10/5): Quality at the Old Colony Inn - Friendly owner, quaint building and surrounds,, comfortable facilities, smart decore and tasty breakfast. A lovely package so close to town.
• Craig (10/5): Fantastic stay and welcoming owners in a beautiful 1830 period inn. - Beautiful historic property and excellent stay. Nothing.
• Timothy (10/5): Above expectations - The breakfast was amazing, the hosts were great with a fantastic knowledge of the region and suggestions for dinner. Would definitely stay there again
• Shane (9/5): Great - Convenient 👌
• David (9/5): -
• John (8/5): - Staff were lovely Room very hot and stuffy
• Florence (8/5): - Penelope and family (including dogs) are very experienced and great hosts! Breakfast is superb!
• Joshua (9/5): - Aardige host, fijne cottage, heerlijk ontbijt! Plek was beter dan de foto's.
• Elisabeth (9/5): I would highly recommend this place - Penelope was a very good host . She made a great cooked breakfast .
• Jenny (10/5): - The breakfast was delicious and more than we expected. Penelope is a great cook and very attentive to our needs. Great location especially for us as we were visiting family in the area.
• Melinda (10/5): Excellent - Gorgeous building, roomy, comfortable, great breakfast and host. .
• Jan (10/5): -
• Wendy (8/5): Gorgeous Colonial Inn - Our host was very friendly & the breakfast was so yummy. It was close to town. We would stay here again.
• Kai (10/5): - Penelope was an excellent host! She has a wealth of knowledge and shared many recommendations for local visits, including nearby walks. The inn is a lovely drive out of Hobart. Breakfast made fresh each morning was also exceptional. Would come back again in a heartbeat!
• Romy (9/5): Haus mit Geschichte - Nette, historisch interessierte Gastgeber. Das Frühstück war hervorragend. Das Haus wird liebevoll gemanaged und man merkt, dass es ein Herzensprojekt ist. Es ist halt ein altes Haus und viel Arbeit alles in Schuss zu halten, daher gab es die ein oder andere Ecke die nicht so sauber war.
• Ray (7/5): Excellent location and value for money - Its location to the river and reasonably priced. The breakfast was excellent It’s quirkiness
• Kenneth (9/5): Renovated colonial property, with paintings and artefacts, street parking, excellent breakfast - Excellent, hearty cooked breakfast.
• Suellen (10/5): -
• Dallas (6/5): Room was comfortable and breakfast was very good. - Breakfast was included and was very good. Ceral, fruit and yoghurt. Toast. Scrambled eggs on sourdough. The building is very old and rooms very basic. Not modern. Beds old style and basic.
• Greer (5/5): Just needs a tidy up - Beautiful little cabin but. It very clean It needed clean sheets and a good vacuum, plus there was something running around in the ceiling
• Goetz (10/5): -
• Monique (10/5): - Penelope and her Husband were great hosts. The breakfast was great.
• rohan (10/5): -
• Leppard-Quinn (9/5): -
• Valerie (8/5): Easy stopover from east coast, heading to the west coast - Quaint colonial period accommodation. Included hearty breakfast breakfast (not a continental bnreaakfast) for fast exit - no hunting for bekkie. Owner very pleasant and friendly. Nothing to complain about, acknowledging it is an older style
• Anna (8/5): - An historic property with quirky features. Antique furniture. An excellent breakfast. Bathroom and some decor aging.
• Rosemarie (9/5): Great hospitality from our hostess - Colonial heritage style Nothing
• Stephanie (10/5): Fabulous, we highly recommend the Inn as the place to stay when visiting New Norfolk - Charming accomodation in a traditional Inn, quiet, comfortable, calm environment to spend the night. Awesome breakfast served in the dining room. Penny and David are fabulous hosts who were happy to share their local knowledge with us. And did I mention that breakfast! Zero
• jennifer (10/5): Quirky and homely, very comfortable and enjoyable - Penelope was such a lovely host. The place was charming and the breakfast was beyond amazing Nothing really
• Qing (9/5): - clean and practical for a Mom and son, with 2 beds in one room . Comfortable bed also. Facility is old but practical anyway. Breakfast is prepared by host and nice , though if adding in some meat will be perfect😊
• Natalie (8/5): -
• Angelo Lopez (8/5): - Historic and stylish, great host who prepared delicious breakfast. Close to town, river and views. Could not get television reception.
• John (7/5): - Interesting, quirky old inn. Very nice owners and excellent breakfast. Furnishings and facilities pretty basic but adequate. Room rather small due to the limitations of a heritage property
• Alison (8/5): - Penelope & John were lovely, the Inn was very quirky.
• claude (9/5): -
• Peter (7/5): -
• John (8/5): - Excellent breakfast.
• michelle (10/5): - The history and the old world charm. Pauline was a lovely host.
• Gwenda (10/5): A pleasant diversion - The best breakfast. The room well appointed, cosy and attractive
• David (8/5): - The OldColony Inn has lots of charm and was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was a delight and Penelope a lovely hostess. The building while very old has heaps of charm. We wish the room had more light
• Alex (10/5): Fantastic stop over on trip exploring Tasmania. - The building and rooms and friendly owners who made you feel welcome. Breakfast was amazing.
• Mark (9/5): -
• Alison (9/5): - Enjoyed our stay in the 1835 Old Colony Inn. Penelope was there to meet us and show us around the building. The bed was very comfortable and the room was cosy. Penelope served us a delightful breakfast. Would stay here again if in New Norfolk.
• Kristine (10/5): Love love love it. - This accommodation is charming. Penelope has thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. The room was warm, the bed comfortable, fluffy towels and breakfast was delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
• Juergen (10/5): - The host Penelope was exceptionally friendly and gave many helpful hints. Breakfast was done and served with love and was very good. Clean comfortable room,spacious and with the charme of an era gone by. We loved it all. Everything was perfect.
• Liz (8/5): - Love owner, liked separate entry and size of room. Good facilities in room.

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