Brickendon Colonial Farm Village - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Country Club Tasmania - 19 min drive - 22.4 km
Cataract Gorge - 22 min drive - 27.2 km
Getting around
Western Junction Station - 12 min drive
Launceston, TAS (LST) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Rustic Bakehouse - 7 min drive
Banjo's Bakery Cafe - 2 min drive
Sticky Beaks Pizza - 20 min walk
Saltire Cafe - 8 min drive
The Happy Chef - 18 min walk
About this property
The Racecourse Inn
Upscale bed & breakfast near Brickendon Estate
Located close to Woolmers Estate, The Racecourse Inn provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Luggage storage, barbecues and smoke-free property
Coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Free toiletries and hairdryers
TVs with DVD players
Fridges, highchairs and coffee/tea makers
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9 AM
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Library
Family friendly
Children's games
DVD player
Highchair
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Racecourse Inn Longford
Racecourse Inn
Racecourse Longford
The Racecourse Inn Longford, Tasmania
The Racecourse Inn Longford
The Racecourse Inn Bed & breakfast
The Racecourse Inn Bed & breakfast Longford
Frequently asked questions
Is The Racecourse Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Racecourse Inn?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Racecourse Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM.
What time is check-out at The Racecourse Inn?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is The Racecourse Inn located?
Situated in the historical district, this bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Brickendon Estate, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Woolmers Estate and Entally Estate. Franklin House and Symmons Plains Raceway are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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The Racecourse Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 May 2021
Great stay, highly recommended
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 Apr 2021
Well presented, authentic and comfortable accommodation. It had all the little touches including hot muffins on a cold day, quality linen beautifully presented.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 Jan 2020
Lovely place and owners. A pleasure to visit. Will visit again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
24 Oct 2019
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 Jun 2019
The property is superb, the owners are gorgeous people you feel like part of the family. I was staying in one night and a delicious home cooked roast was offered. You don’t get that from many places. A delicious cooked breakfast every morning, the best Bircher muesli I’ve ever had.
Love the place I have made it my stay place whenever I’m in Tasmania.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 May 2019
The hosts made us feel welcome and they went out of their way to make us feel at home, recommend this place to anyone
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Mar 2019
Great place! Very good hospitality, beautiful house!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Chris
4 Mar 2019
Great spot
Amazing every thing, welcome, local info and that feel at home feeling. Breakfast was great, Great home made jams, stewed fruit. Freshly cooked muffins delivered to the room and a complimentary port to finish the day. A great two days. Thanks Annabelle
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
9 Jan 2019
A beautiful relaxing old world Inn. My room was amazing, beautifully appointed antique furniture and nic naks . Very comfortable bed with quality bedding. Lovely place to stay.
The garden was a haven to sit and read or just take in the ambience.
Breakfast was delicious with home grown ingredients.
Loved every minute.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
24 Dec 2018
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Steve, Melbourne
30 Oct 2018
We enjoyed everything about this hotel, in particular, the exceptional hospitality of the hosts. Our room was quiet, exceptionally clean and comfortable, and lacked for nothing. Each day we were served a tasty breakfast in a stunning dining room with a roaring fire, and nothing was too much trouble for our hosts. We were made to feel more like family than guests. I would heartily recommend this hotel to anyone.
Steve
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Daryl
1 May 2018
Fantasic heritage experience
Fantastic heritage property so close to Launceston. Friendly hosts and home cooked breakfast was a standout. Will be back for sure!!
Daryl
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 Apr 2018
It’s a great accommodation and I have never been to such kind of hotel before and it was a great experience for me
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Ann, Hobart
24 Apr 2018
A gem
This place is amazing - great hosts, fantastic breakfast (the best I think we've ever had), lovely rooms and a good quiet location. The breakfast room is worth a visit - vaulted ceiling, large fireplace, comfortable couches... We'll definitely be back.
Ann
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Apr 2018
Excellent hotel, highly recommended
Annabel was the best host we had during our trip in Tasmania
The hotel was charming with a delightful breakfast and garden
Strongly recommend staying at The Racecourse Inn if you visit the Launceston area
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn
26 Mar 2018
Highly recommended!
Loved staying at the Racecourse Inn, couldn’t have chosen a better place. The hosts were so lovely making us feel right at home. Awesome breaky with cold & hot selections. Lovely veggie garden in the back yard along with 2 well fed sheep & chickens. The room was well appointed with a good shower. However the free wifi was a little slow but don’t let that put you off. Highly recommended!
Carolyn
10/10 Excellent
CHRISTOPHER
20 Mar 2018
CHRISTOPHER
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Rukshan, VIC
17 Mar 2018
Perfect.!!
A great place, everything was just fine. Highly recommended.
Rukshan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Andrew, London
13 Mar 2018
Delightful find just outside Launceston
This is a real gem. An historic building in farming Tasmania but only 15 mins or so from central Launceston. On the outskirts of Longford, it was quiet at night. Good bed, the room had everything we needed with many thoughtful touches. With double glazing and aircon, the occasional traffic on the main road was not an issue at all even to me, a light sleeper. Breakfast was really excellent too - set us up for the whole day ahead. The Inn has been very sensitively restored by the Hosts with a real artistic eye. How lovely to have such fresh locally sourced food, fresh cut flowers from the garden, and excellent advice for eating in the evening. We wish we had booked more thank one night.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
15 Feb 2018
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Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
Geoff Spark, Perth WA Australia
7 Jan 2018
Friendly staff lovely old building
This lovely old building in situated amongst a beautiful english garden. We were welcomed at the front door by three little birds whose mother had decided to build a nest right next to the front door.
It is a lovely place to stay if you happen to stop in Longford in your travels. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the building has a country / homely feel to it. The rooms are bright and airy, ideally suited to a summertime stay.
Breakfast was plentiful and cooked to order. Great way to start the day.
Geoff Spark
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mary + Charles, Hobart, Tas
31 Dec 2017
Hospitality Plus
Wonderful stay in a wonderful B&B. Worth every cent. Most hospitable hosts, friendly, helpful, informative, welcoming , faultless. Great service. Only place to stay in the town of Longford. Great breakfasts, with great local produce and providence. Will be back there again. A reason why Tasmania is such a great destination. Good proximity to Launceston and north east and the north west coast.
Mary + Charles
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jessica, Hong Kong
24 Nov 2017
A heritage itself, but refreshed and comfortable
Longford itself is a heritage town adorned with colonial style houses, with Racecourse being one of them. The building style, the design and furniture retain all that classical touch, so an Jane Austen fan like me would literally fall in love with the place, but the hosts have freshended up the place to make it clean and comfortable to stay in for everyone. Not lacking in any modern comforts, not to mention the Port wine, cookies and jelly beans that were a part of the wonderful hospitality. Not to forget the garden, 2 baby lambs, and the chicken that are adorable.
An absolute recommendation if you are visiting Woomer’s Estate & Brickendon farm, or even if you are just stopping over for a night when driving across from the east coast to Cradle Mountain like us.
Jessica
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Rukshan, VIC
24 Oct 2017
Perfect Place to stay. Very friendly staff and beautiful gardens.
Rukshan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Suzie, Sydney
24 Sept 2017
Fantastic BnB
From checkin to departure we could not fault the Racecourse Inn. Annabelle and Richard were the perfect hosts. All beautifull fresh produce from the garden for breakfast in abundance. 10 out of 10 !