Gaol House Cottages

Our favourite stay in Tasmania. No penguins were able to be sighted. Our family stayed in the school house. The salus toiletries, laundry facilities and bbq, and beautiful furnishings were a highlight. Great location close to coastal walk, beach and town were great. Can’t recommend highly enough.

We last visited Bicheno 46 years ago and on our return visit we decided to stat at the Gaol House Cottages. We booked the 'Stables' which was the perfect size for a couple. The cottage was well equipped with a full kitchenette with a good selection of coffees and teas. Milk was provided. The cottages are within walking distance to most facilities in Bicheno along with cafe's and restaurants. We dined at the Lobster Shack which is a busy little establishment on the boat harbour. No reservations, just show up and hope for a seat or wait until one becomes available. There is a local pub and a Servicemans Club to have a meal and a refreshing ale. Bicheno is a beautiful place to spend a few days, a short drive down to Swansea is worthwhile and a drive out to Coles Bay and Wineglass bay is a memorable one. The weather was great and it was pleasing to sea sea lions (or maybe large seals) and penguins lazing of the rocks in the boat harbour.