Entally Estate

Additionally, there is a huge, forty-inch television, a comfortable sofa, a desk, a chair, a bar fridge and a kettle at your disposal. There is heating, and everything at the lodge is wheelchair accessible. A no-smoking policy is in force in and within ten metres of the rooms, and the owners pride themselves on being family-friendly.

Wireless internet and parking are free (the car park is huge with space even for motorhomes and buses), and during your stay you are welcome to make use of the tennis courts and the children’s playground. Entally Estate also has a bistro that serves lunch, a breakfast cafe and a bar. Breakfast is included in the price of the room. The place is popular with those planning weddings and other functions.

For the keen hikers among you, the Tasmanian Walking Company are based on-site, and every day there is a bus from the lodge which departs for the North Tasmanian walking routes. Alternatively, you could explore Entally House, home to the oldest chapel, stables, carriage house and conservatory in Australia. The building and its outhouses are set in impressive surroundings similar to Tasmania’s parks and contain gardens and a vineyard.

With Launceston LST Airport little more than fifteen minutes’ drive from the estate, this is a good base for day trips to such attractions as Cataract Gorge, Penny Royal Adventures and many more.