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Bridge Cottage 47a and 47b Bridge Street Circa 1823 National Trust Listed RACT Rating

Cosy, intimate and
romantic Georgian cottages

overlooking Australia’s oldest bridge

Built in 1823 for the Sergeant who supervised the building of the Richmoond bridge, the cottage incorporated the town armoury and overlooks the bridge and original village green. The cottage has been tastefully restored and is now presented as conjoined one bedroom cottages – "The Armoury" & "The Sergeant’s Quarters". Both have lounge with open fire, kitchen/dining, sitting room, bathroom & laundry facilities. Bridge Cottages’ intimate and invitingly cosy rooms are perfect for the ideal romantic weekend. After a refreshing bath, relax in front of the open fire, sipping your complimentary port, while viewing Australia’s oldest bridge from the very rooms that housed its builders.

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Village Promotions 1999

Last Updated May 30, 2020

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