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“The oldest B&B in town, this Queenscliff landmark dates back to 1860. Nine airy, light-filled rooms are individually decorated, with bold art prints, patterned quilts & balconies or bath tubs. Home-cooked breakfasts are a highlight, and Queenscliff's many attractions are right on your doorstep. ”

“The oldest B&B in town, this Queenscliff landmark dates back to 1860. Nine airy, light-filled rooms are individually decorated, with bold art prints, patterned quilts & balconies or bath tubs. Home-cooked breakfasts are a highlight, and Queenscliff's many attractions are right on your doorstep. ”

Recommended For

  • Wine tasting
  • Follow the Bellarine Peninsula's taste trail, visting wineries, breweries & farm shops for tours & tastings
  • Local exploring
  • The oldest B&B in town, this is a top spot for exploring the area's highlights on foot or by bicycle
  • Value chic
  • A reasonably priced B&B with a long history and a friendly team, perfect for relaxed weekends away
  • Historic
  • Built in 1860, this is Queenscliff's oldest operating guesthouse
  • Museums
  • Visit the Queenscliff Historical Museum and the Queenscliff Maritime Museum for an insight into the community's seafaring past
  • Cycling
  • Cycle the Bellarine Rail Trail, stretching for 32.5 kilometres between South Geelong and Queenscliff
  • Wildlife Area
  • Spot seals, dolphins and sometimes whales from the Queenscliff Pier
  • Learning
  • Take a guided tour of the Queenscliff Fort, which was built in 1860
  • Golf
  • Play a round or two at the striking coastal Queenscliff Golf Course
  • Sailing
  • Local markets
  • Great walks
  • Fishing
  • Watersports
  • Surfing
  • Sights nearby
  • Kayaking
  • Birdwatching
  • Owner managed
  • Owner Laurel Hill and her small team are on hand with local recommendations
  • No restaurant
  • Homecooked breakfasts are served in the breakfast room each morning
  • Quiet
  • Less £
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Beach nearby
  • B&B
  • Boutique
  • Child friendly
  • Traditional
  • Contemporary
  • Charming
  • Intimate
  • Romantic

Facilities

  • No restaurant
  • Homecooked breakfasts are served in the breakfast room each morning
  • No pets
  • Laundry
  • Parking
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Walking distance restaurants
  • Internet
  • Meeting Room
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Child friendly
  • Room service
  • Games room
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Wifi

Activities

  • Wine tasting
  • Follow the Bellarine Peninsula's taste trail, visting wineries, breweries & farm shops for tours & tastings
  • Museums
  • Visit the Queenscliff Historical Museum and the Queenscliff Maritime Museum for an insight into the community's seafaring past
  • Cycling
  • Cycle the Bellarine Rail Trail, stretching for 32.5 kilometres between South Geelong and Queenscliff
  • Learning
  • Take a guided tour of the Queenscliff Fort, which was built in 1860
  • Golf
  • Play a round or two at the striking coastal Queenscliff Golf Course
  • Wildlife Area
  • Spot seals, dolphins and sometimes whales from the Queenscliff Pier
  • Sailing
  • Local markets
  • Great walks
  • Fishing
  • Watersports
  • Surfing
  • Sights nearby
  • Kayaking
  • Birdwatching

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Other Reviews

Athelstane House - Hotel Review

"Boasting hearty, no-nonsense breakfasts; a leisurely check-out time; and cosy rooms, this quaint bed & breakfast by the sea will satisfy the needs of any guest searching for a little rest and relaxation."

Originally published by Telegraph Travel

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