A Captivating Stay at Captain's Cottage, Hobart
For many Australians who love to travel, I’m sure like myself, you’re missing that sense of adventure-enter, Tasmania.
Filled with quaint little towns and cities abuzz, let the island’s scenic roads lead you from one place to the next, discovering historic homes, rugged coastlines, and wide-open spaces along the way.
These next two weeks, I’ll be hitting the Tasmanian road, visiting seven different locations, and staying at seven different homestays, hoping to inspire others to do the same.
Starting with none other than, Captain’s Cottage; a heritage-listed, quaint structure, lovingly restored into a fairytale-like holiday home. This is where we’ll be docking for our first two nights, marking our second visit to this romantic escape.
Walking through the front door, I was reminded of the sweet sense of nostalgia that fills this place. I’m sure if these walls could talk, they’d tell many fascinating tales, though it’s not hard to imagine the origins of the cottage for yourself; with its original bones and period details, along with scattered vintage treasures, all playing together to awaken the imagination.
Delighted to be back, my love for Captains Cottage quickly rekindled, particularly after cosying up in the living room, soaking up the sun in the dining room, and sipping some wine out in the courtyard garden, where white and pink roses were flowering, and the nearby chimneys were puffing.
And here’s a contradiction I’ve come to adore; the cottage has a way of making you feel as though you’re in some secluded hideaway, when in actual fact, you’re in the heart of Hobart.
With two full days up our sleeves, we gladly galavanted our way around the city.
Having already visited MONA during our last visit to Hobart, this time around, we gave it a skip, leaving us with a lot of time to simply walk around some of our favourite streets, unhurried, and unplanned.
This meant that I could fully admire the city’s beautiful architecture; from the significant structures of the Port area, to the pretty pastel homes of Battery Point.
It also led to leisurely strolls at some famous local markets, such as the Salamanca Market, along Salamanca Place, and the Farm Gate Market, along Bathurst Street.
We also put to test some of Hobart’s most recommended eateries, by picking up some freshly baked croissants at Queens Pastry; a mint-green coloured boutique patisserie, to sitting for dinner at Templo; a small restaurant with communal dining and an Italian soul — proven to be a true highlight.
Hobart truly is my kind of city. It has all the lifestyle delights that come with being a metropolis, yet, it doesn’t appear to function in a busy and anxious state.
It’s a trendy, introverted, and quiet achiever type of city, one that steals my heart more and more, with every visit.
