Penghana Bed and Breakfast

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free Wifi

10

About this property

Historic Setting: Penghana Bed and Breakfast in Queenstown offers a unique experience within a historic building. The property is highly rated for its breakfast, host, and cultural activities. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature garden or city views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, streaming services, and work desks. Additional facilities include a fitness room, lounge, and outdoor seating areas. Dining Experience: Guests enjoy a continental or full English/Irish breakfast with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, and fruits, highly praised by visitors. Local Attractions: Located 103 mi from Burnie Wynyard Airport, the property is close to walking tours and offers scenic views of the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

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Karen
United States United States
“Tour of home. Steve offered to drive us to restaurant for dinner & return, as we had no GPS available. He was also helpful with planning our stay.”
Judy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a stunning National Trust home. Grand and beautifully situated overlooking Queenstown. And our hosts Steve and Karen were warm, welcoming and so generous with tours and sharing the history of this lovely historical home. Our apartment...”
Alloway
Australia Australia
“Wonderful historical house with large comfortable rooms and guest lounges. Nice, quiet location with great view. The included breakfast is delicious, very filling and served beautifully. Nice, quiet location with great view. Friendly, helpful...”
Daniel
United States United States
“Phenomenal building with so much character and history. Karen and Steve were brilliant hosts!”
Johannes
Germany Germany
“Beautiful historic hotel overlooking Queenstown. Warm owners who spent considerable time welcoming us; always approachable for advice and good conversation. Yummy breakfast.”
Stefanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast, all homemade and local produce.”
Jane
Australia Australia
“Very interesting history of the house & grounds-the view from our front bedroom window was amazing.”
Jeannette
Australia Australia
“The decor was spot on for a heritage house. Hosts were amazing. Steve is a great chef. Fresh baked bread and cooked breakfast brilliant”
Phill
Australia Australia
“Lovely property with great views overlooking Queenstown. Reading about the history of Penghana was very interesting. Karen and Stephen know all there is to know about the property plus they were so friendly, they made us very welcome and...”
Christine
New Zealand New Zealand
“We loved EVERYTHING about Penghana. It turned out to be one of the very best highlights of our trip. It is such a beautiful house. Full of history, beautiful decor, amazing hosts and such comfort. Steve and Karen are the very best as is their B&B.”

Managed by Stephen Berndt and Karen Nixon

Company review score: 9.7Based on 86 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Your hosts purchased Penghana B&B business in December 2015. Under their stewardship they have brought new life to the house updating many facilities and decor as well as adding creature comforts and many extra touches for their guests. When you stay at Penghana you will enjoy silver service, homemade fruitcake, local plunger coffee and you'll find hosts who will not just leave a key for you, but on arrival give you a true welcome, show you around the house and the facilities available during your stay.. Whether its a dinner reservation, assistance with booking a tour experience, laundry to be done, a little local knowledge on what to see/do on the next leg of your trip, you'll find the team at Penghana obliging.

Property info

Penghana is a Heritage listed property built in 1898. Originally owned by the Mt Lyell Mining and Railway Company it was home to 11 General Managers until the late 1996, when its ownership was transferred to National Trust Tasmania and the house was established as a Bed & Breakfast business. The house has a rich history and is a fine example of yesteryear grandeur including ornate fireplaces, lead light entrance, magnificent blackwood staircase, attic and spacious rooms. Current business owners have been onsite hosts since 2015. Today Penghana B&B is well known for spoiling guests and offering a memorable B&B experience with silver service.

Neighborhood info

Queenstown originally a copper mining town, has a significant past history. One needs to be prepared to look beyond the surface to appreciate all it has to offer. Although there are rich reserves of copper still to be mined Queenstown has established itself as a Tourism Destination with award winning tourism experiences such as the Wilderness Railway, King River Rafting, Mountain Biking and wildnerness/heritage tours from the comfort of an air conditioned 4 wheel drive to places not accessible to the general public. Queenstown is a great destination for just exploring nature or enjoying the growing arts community. Only 45 minutes away, you have Strahan and easy access to Gordon River Cruises. If you love walks, hiking, nature and amazing scenery Queenstown is a 'must do' stay for 2 nights. You can visit Zeehan, Corrina and even Cradle Mountain for a short trip from your Queenstown base. Queenstown's museum will keep you busy for several hours in some 30 rooms. Restaurant options whilst limited, are diverse.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Penghana Bed and Breakfast

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Penghana Bed and Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

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