Colonial Cottages of Ross

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Colonial Cottages of Ross

12 Church Street
Ross TAS 7209
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Fax: +61 (0)3 6331 1895
Hosts: Tim & Sue Johnson

Self Contained Cottages

Take a journey into a romantic past, stay in an ex convict's barracks, perhaps an old Sunday Schools or a sandstone Georgian cottage. Enjoy a nice red while sitting in the English garden on an old stone seat or park bench. There are plenty of songbirds to help you unwind. Sip your complimentary port by the fire. Soak up the romance of the exposed stone walls , perhaps have a bubble bath at Captain Samuels cottage. Admire the hand painted frieze adorning high walls at Church Mouse cottage. Snuggle by the warm glow from sandstone fireplaces. Our cottages have their own unique vista of the historic village. Church Mouse cottage has rural views from the French windows to the horses, sheep and church spire. At Captain Samuels cottage the views towards your own river frontage with mountains in the distance will inspire you to catch an elusive trout. Oh, did we mention the view from Hudson Cottages' bedroom of historic buildings....and the donkey?

NOTE: You may read of references to Apple Dumpling Cottage elsewhere on the web or in our brochure. It is no longer available for guests to stay in. Arthur and Anne our dear friends love it so much that we can't get them out of it. If you are unhappy about them hogging this lovely cottage I can give you Arthur's email and you can tell him what you think :-) (only kidding RT, we love having you enjoy your cottage so much)

Latest News 2008

Ross Has been awarded Tasmania's Tidiest town and won the Australia's Top Heritage and cultural award for 2007-2008

Colonial Cottages of Ross reception is located at 12 Church St Ross which is the main street of the village. Look out for the sign on the post outside the reception.

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Church Mouse Cottage Accommodation c.1840
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Church Mouse bedroom

Church Mouse Cottage is one of the oldest surviving Sunday Schools buildings in Australia. Enjoy the warmth of the large wood fire, Relax inside with its high walls adorned with hand painted friezes, delight in in the lovely views out the French windows to the sheep, horses, picket fence and church spire. This roomy one bedroom cottage has a totally wood lined ensuite and kitchen benches made from the original Sunday school stage. Try playing a tune on the original Sunday School organ, write a letter on the antique cedar desk or just sit back and soak up the atmosphere of Church Mouse Cottage. Guests often speak of the peace and tranquillity they experience at this accommodation. This wonderful historic Sunday School building is just a few doors from the Historic main street (Church Street) of Ross yet it sits in the middle of a large patch of land that is the home of a couple of very old Elm trees and an old water well. Guests often see grazing sheep in the paddock outside using the Sunday School building as shelter for their newly born lambs.

Facilities in brief

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One bedroom with ensuite
Queen size 4 poster bed
Very comfortable combustion wood heater. See the fire, control the heat in safety
Level ground
convenient step-in shower
fully self contained
washing machine
breakfast provisions if requested when booking (small fee applies)
Centrally located in the village
Iron, Microwave, DVD, large TV, CD
NO Telephone.
Good signal for at least Telstra and Optus Mobiles

Hudson Cottage accommodation c.1850

Succumb to the serene ambience of your convict built sandstone cottage. Lounge back in each others arms savouring your complimentary port, soak up the the romantic atmosphere of the sandstone walls that surround you. Adjourn to the queen bedroom with its feature sandstone fireplace and antique Huon pine chest of draws. Hudson Cottage is sure to appeal to the romantic in all of us. This very special cottage holds guests spellbound by its charm. Facilities include queen bed in one bedroom, two single beds in the other. Like all the cottages in our collection, the kitchen is fully equipped, stove, fridge, microwave etc. For those returning from past visits will notice the sandstone bathroom has been newly renovated in December 2006. For those that wish to enjoy the close location to the historic Church Street of Ross, this cottage is ideal as it is a "stones throw" from Church St.

Facilities in brief:

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Two bedroom (1x Queen room 1X twin room with single beds)
Very comfortable combustion wood heater. See the fire, control the heat in safety
Level ground
convenient step-in shower
fully self contained
washing machine
breakfast provisions if requested when booking (small fee applies)
Centrally located in the village
Iron, Microwave, DVD, large TV, CD
NO Telephone.
Good signal for at least Telstra and Optus Mobiles (Broken signal in parts of the house due to the stone walls)

The Bathroom at Hudson Cottage has now been renovated The sandstone walls have been restored. Floors and all fittings renewed. The shower is now easy to step into....hmmm.....we are very happy with the results. If you have stayed with us before the renovation you will find the bathroom much more comfortable.

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Captain Samuel's Cottage Accommodation c.1830

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Early in the 1800�s a wealthy merchant seaman Captain Samuel Horton decided to hang up his sexton and settle in Ross. He became well known for many achievements, one being having a magnificent Methodist college built on his land and having it named after himself, Horton College. He also bought a lovely stone cottage in the main street of Ross. The government had finished using it as a low-security convict barracks. This building, located on the banks of the Macquarie River later became famous as �Captain Samuel�s Cottage� where tourists stay instead of convicts. The cottage has had an interesting history, as well as being a convict barracks, the cottage has been a grindstone shop, butchery, antique shop and private home. Built Circa 1830, it represents one of the oldest buildings in Australia. This cottage has now been restored for visitors from around the world to enjoy its ambiance. Bring your friends and spread out in the spacious Captain Samuels Cottage with two large living rooms, three bedrooms, including two large double rooms. From your living room window enjoy the views towards the river and mountains. Take a short walk through our land to the riverfront, the setting may inspire you to catch an elusive trout, or feed the local ducks.

Because of its size we don't usually let it out to groups under 4 people unless the other cottages are already full.

Facilities in brief:

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Three bedroom (2x double rooms 1X twin room with single beds)
One of the double rooms also has a single bed
Very comfortable combustion wood heater in the living room. See the fire, control the heat in safety.
Level ground
Shower over bath
fully self contained
washing machine
breakfast provisions if requested when booking (small fee applies)
Centrally located in the village
Iron, Microwave, DVD, large TV, CD
Large enclosed back yard
Private access to the river
Formal Lounge room with open fire
Large Kitchen/living room
NO Telephone.
Has signal for at least Telstra and Optus Mobiles (Broken signal in parts of the house due to the stone walls)

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