Richmond Barracks

			The Barracks and Lady Esther are nestled among Richmond Heritage properties, our super facilities and great location will delight you. Very reasonable rates Say 5 days and 6′ day is on us.
			Lady Esther Cottage Sleeps 4,  2 single beds upstairs                 1 double down stairs Self contained has kitchen with m/w and sink and living room plus ensuite. TV and video plus all modern accom The Retreat; Sleeps 2 Has double bed Self contained separate sitting room, ensuite al modern accom The Cellar; Sleeps 2 Queen size bed. Ensuite, all modern accom as from end of 2-2004 has courtyard All units are serviced daily Breakfast is in the dining room from 5.00 am to 930 late checkout 1100am Free morning paper with your breakfast. Pets allowed at managers discretion.
	We are only 4 minutes walk from the bridge and no traffic in the morning as we are away from the main road. Off street parking by Charles Street only 1 metre from your unit!
	Richmond Barracks Bed and Breakfast Accommodation 16 Franklin Street, Richmond Ph: (03) 6260 2453 Fax: (03) 6260 2881

A Bit of History

 The Richmond Barracks, known as the Police Barracks in 1833.

 Lieutenant Barrow stated in a memorandum to the District Police Magistrate in August 1829 that there was not accommodation in the gaol for more than twenty five men in the chain gang and it was certainly very objectionable that prisoners awaiting trial should be in the same room.  He was instructed to build barracks and the gaol was to be enlarged.

 The building was begun in 1830 and completed in 1833 to the design of John Lee Archer at a cost of £233.   John Lee Archer, whilst Police Magistrate at Circular Head in 1838, planned the township of Stanley, which has all the charm of a Cornish fishing village.    The military district of Richmond was formed after a shuffle in 1830, before which time Pittwater had been headquarters for the troops.  From that time on the position was reversed and Lieutenant Benjamin Bayly (later of Runnymede at New Town) became the military officer in charge of the district of Richmond, with thirty men under his command.

 The Barracks was finished in December 1833.  All the timber used in its construction came from the sawpits of Port Arthur.  The timber had been cut by twice-convicted convicts held at Port Arthur, which was then coming into prominence.  The stone for the Barracks came from new quarries at ‘Glen Ayr’, which belonged to Mayor Degillern at the time.   It is supposed that Edward Winch, John Lee Archer’s draftsman, helped him considerably in his work, but being a convict he was not recognised for it.

 All units are en suite with a choice of king, queen or twin beds, and are equipped with remote control TV and every modern facility.  You will receive complimentary port and home made cookies on arrival.   A very good stock of Tasmanian wine and beer is available, along with a gas barbeque.

 Off-street parking, which is entered from Charles Street, is available only two metres from your unit.