Title: Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's ## Photo gallery for Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's ![Outdoor dining - Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's (Launceston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90841500/90841448/4b6a1566.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's (Launceston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90841500/90841448/239784bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's (Launceston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90841500/90841448/30e99521.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's (Launceston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90841500/90841448/efcd4005.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's (Launceston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90841500/90841448/60eca5a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of Launceston, this 1880's cottage is a peaceful retreat. Enjoy being within walking distance to Charles Street cafes and restaurants, Princes Square and Ducane brewery while staying close to the hospital. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer £207 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally located gem. This 1880's cottage has been beautifully renovated for you to stay and explore Launceston. It's location puts you within walking distance of some of Launceston's most iconic places; the cafe's and restaurants of Charles Street, the picturesque Princes Square and the new metropolitan brewery of Ducane. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number a12457 ## About the area Launceston CBD, a neighbourhood in Launceston, is home to this holiday home. Launceston Aquatic Centre and City Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Brisbane Street Mall and Quadrant Mall. Penny Royal Adventures and Launceston Tramway Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Launceston travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Launceston.dx553248635003664474) [View more Holiday homes in Launceston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Launceston-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635003664474-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.44161,147.14262&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Cd%7C%7BFkxaa%5B%3FU%3FU%40S%3FS%40S%40U%3FUBS%40Q%40U%40UBUBQBSBUBQBUBQDUDQBUDQDSDSDQFQDQFQDUFMHQFSFQFQHOFQHMFSHOHOJOHOHMHOJOHMJKJOJOJKJKJMJMJKLKJKLKLGJMLGLKLILGLILILGLINELGLELINELENELENCNELANENCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLDN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNHLDLFLDNHLFLHLHLFLHJJLFLLLFJJLJJJJJJLLLJJJJHNJNJJJLHNJNHLHNHNHNHNHNFPHPFNHPFPFRFLFPFPDTFPDPFPDRDRBPDTDPBTDPBTBPBTBRBP%40T%40TBT%40P%40R%40T%40T%3FR%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAP%3FTARATATANCTATATCPCTCRCPCTEPCTEPETCPETEPGPEPGPETGPGPGNGPGPIPGNIPGRILINIPILININKLINKNKJKLINKJKJMLKLKJKJMJKJMHMJMFKLMFMHMFMHMFOHMDMHMBOHMDODMDODMBODOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMIMCMIOEMIMGMIMGMIMGMMMGKKMIMKKKMKKKKMKMKKKKKOKMKKIOKOIMIOIOKMIQIOGQIOGQIOGQGQGQIQGOEUGQEQGQEQEQEUEQCUEQEUCQCUCQCSCUCQCUAUAUAOCU%3FUASAU%3FQAU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NNkgJMIs1silm5w8C7CLhYGhDlY=) Launceston, TAS ### What's nearby - ![Brisbane Street Mall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190730/25c9a564-1d4c-4217-8ce3-c79481a913dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Brisbane Street Mall 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![City Park featuring fall colors and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125279/55ec3556-81c7-4be4-ba31-4af28484ce39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) City Park 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Royal Park showing a park and fall colors as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125281/e6aa37a4-bd38-4d2d-8b4c-d30a79ff7656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Royal Park 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Princess Theatre 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - 1842 Gallery 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - East Tamar Junction Station 7 min drive - Launceston, TAS (LST) 12 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 11 min walk - Bread & Butter 8 min walk - Tinka Coffee Brewers 7 min walk - Aroma's Cafe 3 min walk - Mood Foods 8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's? ### What time is check-in at Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's? ### What time is check-out at Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's? ### Where is Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Central Launceston Getaway: 5 mins from Charles St. Cafe's Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare B. 18 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Loved this cosy and comfortable home away from home. ##### Clare B. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. 30 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect neighborhood Nice little house with a good kitchen. Good location and on a small quiet side street. ##### Susan H. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bruce d. 11 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Fantastic old cottage full of character in a perfect Launceston location ##### bruce d. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GRAEME W. 9 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Our stay at 1James St was made all the more enjoyable by the location, the facilities and the prompt communication with the owner. The facility has all the amenities needed. ##### GRAEME W. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron C. 3 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend stay at 1 James St Launceston The property is ideal up to 2 couples ie 2 bedrooms. Two seperate areas for chilling inside as a good sized kitchen. The bathroom is large and very functional. Being there over the hot wave the air con was more than sufficient to cool the house.The location is very quiet, however close to cafes, supermarket, pubs and restaurants. Everything within close walking distance. Cannot fault the property and look forward to rebooking when next in Launy. A home away from home.Communication with the host was simple and very responsive. ##### Ron C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roslyn W. 8 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The accommodation had everything you needed, it was clean, comfortable and very close to shops and cafes. ##### Roslyn W. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui M. 29 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### quaint & close to everything Lovely historic charm and very easy check-in ##### Jacqui M. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron B. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute home on a quiet street All the coveniences, easy access to restaurants. Would stay again ##### Ron B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. 4 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great and convenient neighborhood. Nice house. Perfect for our needs. ##### Susan H. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan C. 27 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little beauty in the best part of Launceston Picturesque little gem is close to the vibey end of Charles Street. Walking distance to city centre. ##### Susan C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon C. 26 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Launceston Super house, great area and parking available close by. ##### Simon C. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simone C. 2 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Wonderful bookend to our NE Tasmanian hiking adventure, this charming, well appointed property was perfectly located: a 5 -10 minute walk to coffee and great restaurants and a 15 minute walk to Cataract Gorge. Great for a couple, small group of friends or family. Would definitely stay here again when I next visit Launceston. ##### Simone C. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irene R. 20 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet & comfortable. Beautifully appointed, stylishly renovated cottage with all the conveniences of home. Lots of living room with personal touches. A great location, close to shops, cafes & restaurants. Thank you Ben! ##### Irene R. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon 13 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Simon Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha S. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Samantha S. 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