Coffee and Tea Making Facilities – there are complimentary coffee, teas and milk in your room. In addition there are also similar facilities in the guest conservatory area – please help yourself and let us know if you need more of anything. There are no food preparation facilities for in-house guests. The Franklin Suite does have a kitchenette for guests staying in our self-contained facility.

Complimentary Afternoon Tea – complimentary cakes and/or biscuits, and tea and coffee are served in the guest conservatory for your enjoyment each afternoon; please help yourself to these.

Breakfast is complimentary and includes a continental menu (cereals, fruit, toast and condiments, juice, tea and coffee) . We are more than happy to cater for dietary requests where possible (e.g. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free) – please let us know in advance if you have any of these dietary needs.

Complimentary Toiletries and Amenities – for your convenience we have provided you with quality soaps along with shampoos and conditioners. You will also find a hairdryer in your bathroom cupboard under the sink. There is a blanket on your bed and additional towels can be provided upon request.

Television – There is a television in the guest lounge room in addition to the unit in your room. All televisions receive the standard digital channels and are equipped with an intergrated DVD player. There is also a range of DVDs located in the guest lounge room for your complimentary viewing.

Credit Cards – We accept the following credit cards: Visa, Amex, Diners Club and Master Card. We also accept payment via EFTPOS. Personal cheques will not be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made. We offer a discount to Seniors Card holders.

First Aid – We have a fully equipped first aid kit located in the staff area. In addition to this we have a portable defibrillator mounted on the wall by the front door to the main house.

Internet Café – there is a computer with complimentary Internet access located in the guest conservatory.

Wireless Internet – Wireless broadband Internet access is available in all rooms and the guest areas. To access this service you need a device with a WPA capable wireless network card. The network is called ‘Clovelly WIFI’. Your computer should pick it up automatically. The password/network key is available upon request.

Luggage – For your convenience there is a luggage rack located in your room. Luggage storage is available at reception; please contact us to arrange your storage needs (charges apply).

Car Parking – Clovelly House has ample off street and undercover parking.

Power Supply – The power supply is 220V and 50Hz. If you need an adapter for your appliances please contact us.

Photocopying, facsimile and scanning facilities are available upon request (charges apply).

Laundry – there are laundry facilities located in the main house. Please ask us for assistance.

Licenced – Clovelly House is licenced to sell liquor. We have a selection of Tasmanian wines and beer; there is a beverage list displayed in the guest lounge room and conservatory.

Smoking – Due to health regulations all rooms, inside areas and central outside areas (e.g. outside doors and windows) are strictly non-smoking. If you wish to smoke within the garden grounds we can provide ashtrays upon request.

Tourist Information – We are happy to provide you with information on local/regional tours, sightseeing and restaurants. We have a selection of brochures and we can also book some tours for you.

Salamanca market highlights fine Tasmanian art and craft hand-worked glass, innovative design in Tasmanian timbers, stylish clothing and bold ceramics.

Meet world-renowned crafts people selling their creations.

Looking for antiques, collectibles, books, curios, trash or treasure? Come and pick up a bargain or two.

Saturdays in Hobart focus on the market to start the day or for an afternoon break, Salamanca is the place to be.

For more information please visit http://www.hobartcity.com.au/content/InternetWebsite/Hobart/Hobart_Events/Salamanca_Market.aspx

This free Museum is, no question, a must see.  David Walsh’s private art collection housed 3 levels underground would be just at home in Paris, London or Berlin. Go! Visit!  Or you will regret not experiencing this generous gift of art and culture.

http://mona.net.au/visit/think-feel/mona/museum/

“ For ten thrilling days every two years, Ten Days on the Island, Tasmania’s state-wide biennial multi art-form festival is unleashed across the island. A unique event in Australia, Ten Days is the premier celebration of culture in Tasmania. With almost 250 events in 99 venues in over 50 locations, the 2009 event impacted on the lives of 195,000 Tasmanians and visitors.

Theatre, dance, visual arts, music, film, opera, literature. Indoors and outdoors. Ticketed and free. With artists and performers from island cultures across the globe, coupled with the cream of Tasmanian and Australian artists, the Ten Days programme has something to offer everyone. From Franklin to Flinders Island, Sorell to Smithton, Ten Days is truly a Tasmania-wide celebration.”

Click on the link below for the latest news and updates for 2013 -
http://tendaysontheisland.org/_blog/Latest_News

The Mona Foma Festival is an international standard art, music and cultural festival created by the owner/operators of the Morilla Vineyard. This year’s Mona Foma festival coincides with the opening of the Museum of Old and
New Art located on the grounds of the vineyard.
The program is located at http://mofo.net.au/index.html (you can buy your tickets here too) and a large percentage of the events are free.   Performers include PJ Harvey, Pierre Henry, Ryoji Ikeda, The Dresden Dolls, Phillip Adams Balletlab, Ihos, David Chesworth Emsemble, and Amiina.

“The Australian Wooden Boat Festival has blossomed into one of the top maritime events in the world. The Festival celebrates the strong maritime links Australia has with the sea, its early history and its current expertise in boat building. Staged on Hobart’s historic Sullivan’s Cove waterfront docks, the scene is alive with maritime activity including an enormous collection of wooden boats of all descriptions, a big display of model boats, many permanent and temporary food outlets with an emphasis on fresh Tasmanian seafood, nautical skill demonstrations, live music and theatre, boat handling demonstrations, trade exhibitions, community groups and much more.”

http://www.australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au/

Cygnet Folk Festival 6-8 January 2012

http://www.cygnetfolkfestival.org/

The 67th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will start on 26 December 2011 and will be conducted on the waters of Sydney Harbour, the Tasman Sea, Storm Bay and the Derwent River.

“Over the past 66 years, the Rolex Sydney Hobart has become an icon of Australia’s summer sport, ranking in public interest with such national events as the Melbourne Cup horse race, the Davis Cup tennis and the cricket tests between Australia and England. No regular annual yachting event in the world attracts such huge media coverage than does the start on Sydney Harbour.”
Click the link below to view the official website -

http://rolexsydneyhobart.com/default.asp

“The Falls Music & Arts Festival is held from Dec 29th to Jan 1st each year on a beautiful farm nestled on the Tasmanian east coast near Maria Island and Hell Fire Bluff at Marion Bay.”

Click the link below to view the music line up, ticket sales and other information -

http://www.fallsfestival.com.au/marion-bay