Bridge View Retreat

Bridge View Retreat has equipment for doing the laundry, from the actual washing to ironing the finishing touches, a flat-screen television with digital channels in the living area, free wireless internet, a library and, as no true cottage is complete without one, a true, rustic, double-sided fireplace to relax in front of. There is a double-glazed skylight, so the open-plan living area receives plenty of natural light. If you don’t feel like stoking up the fire, a heat pump provides both heating and air-conditioning so you are comfortable whatever time of year you visit.

The smoke-free, pet-free cottage is on the banks of the river itself, with a newly built viewing area from which you can get that perfect photograph of the famous bridge which no one anywhere else in the town can. The garden and terrace make an ideal place for a barbecue, and there is grilling equipment included. The ultimate outdoor bath experience is a unique feature here, so definitely ask about all-inclusive packages that feature luxury bath robes, and a view of the night sky unlike anything else in Richmond. Bridge View Retreat is an entirely fenced property and self parking is free, although there is a surcharge if you are bringing something as large as an RV or a truck.

You have the services of the front desk during working hours, which even has a news stand, so you know who to ask if there is luggage you need stored, or assistance with booking tickets and tours. Speaking of which, there is a lot to see in the Richmond area besides the bridge. You are a short distance from Frogmore Creek and about twenty minutes from Hobart.