ArtsBeatLA L.
Yelp
First off, the two guys who run this gorgeous B & B in Devonport, in the north of Tasmania, are so warm and welcoming, it's almost like staying at your fave uncles' home. There are cellophane bags of homemade shortbread biscuits when you check in. Nice touch!! Super delicious!
The property is a two-storey old mansion, chock full of antiques, collectibles and beautiful paintings. Our upstairs room was very romantic and spacious, with a four poster king-sized bed and a separate bathroom with shower & mini-bar fridge.
We only stayed for one night and our host told us that he usually directs guests to a restaurant called "Mrs. Jones" but unfortunately it is not open on Mondays... so the next best bet was a pub down by the dock where we could watch the Ferry come in that eve. The place was bustling and the food was off the charts good!! If that was the second-best place in town... then - wow. Slow-cooked lamb shoulder feast was to die for.
Back to the B & B to kick back after dinner. Wrap-around upstairs balcony was the perfect place to hang out and watch a lightning storm while sipping a glass of whiskey.
We headed off to Cradle Mtn the next day for NYE at Peppers (also fantastic!)
Meanwhile, I had realised that I had forgotten to pack a (much-needed) belt for the dress I had been planning to wear that eve... I took a chance and asked our gracious hosts if it might be possible for them to give me a small length of black cord or fabric that I could use as an impromptu belt?
Not a problem! Turns out that one of the guys is apparently fairly talented with a sewing machine. He proceeded to whip me up a BELT -- carefully stitched, hemmed and nicely finished. Within 12 minutes - no exaggeration. I was speechless with gratitude.
I cannot recommend The Grand on Macfie highly enough - for its outstanding hospitality and comfort.
Oh, did I forget to mention the 5-star homemade breakfast that's included with the room rate? Eggs Benedict with perfectly runny yolks and rich, homemade hollandaise sauce -- in fact, pretty well anything your heart desires can be prepared to order. Divine espresso, too.
Definitely a highlight of our memorable trip to Tassie. I'm still dreaming about those shortbread cookies... Thank you, guys!! BIG LOVE xox