Geraldine Cottage
Geraldine COTTAGEÂ CIRCA 1839Â |
| Geraldine Cottage, circa 1839, is a Georgian style convict brick cottage typical of its era. Two bedrooms and two sitting rooms provide the yesterday feel for the family of two couples travelling together. The cottage has a beautiful garden to relax in and a play area for the enjoyment of the children. During the 1890’s the cottage became known as the “Heaven and Hell†Dame School where Mrs. Fitzsimmons taught the Catholic children in one room and the Protestant children in another room. Located in a quiet street just 300metres from the historic convict built Richmond Bridge and easy walking distance of Richmond Village and Australia’s oldest Roman Catholic Church – St. Johns Geraldine is only 20minutes from the city of Hobart and 15 minutes from the airport. Ideally suited as a central stepping out point for the Southern Wine route, Convict Trail, Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur. |
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| General Facilities:  • 2 Bedrooms  • Cot available on request  • Full cooking facilities  • microwave, dishwasher  • Tea and coffee  • Washing machine &     clothes dryer  • Electric blankets  • Cosy wood fire  • 2 sitting rooms  • Bath & shower  • TV, Radio/CD/cassette  • Hearty breakfast provisions  • Complimentary port and chocolates  • Pets allowed (Restricted)  • Smoking restrictions Children:  • Children most welcome |
Accommodation:  • 1 colonial cottage (total capacity: 4 persons)  • RACT rating 4 star    Facts:  • 27km north-east of Hobart  • 20 minutes from Hobart and the airport  Postal Address and contact details:  • PO Box 173 Richmond 7025 Tasmania  • Telephone: (03) 6260 2397  • Mobile: 0419 542 048  • Fax: (03) 62602536  • Email: jmwilt@southcom.com.au  • Website: www.view.com.au/geraldine Prices per night:  • Single $120  • Double $130 – $150  • Cot $15  • Extra adult $25 – $30  • Extra child $18 – $25 (1-14 years)  • Master Card and Visa welcome |
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Richmond history:
Richmond information:
Historic Richmond
Richmond Bridge (1823). Originally named Bigge’s Bridge, Richmond Bridge is Australia’s oldest bridge still in use. It was built by convicts from sandstone quarried at Butchers Hill and hauled by hand carts to the bridge site. The cutwaters were added in 1884. The bridge is said to be haunted by several ghosts, including Grover, a cruel flagellator.