Discover the Willows

Your luxury accommodation escape in the heart of the historic colonial settlement Westbury in northern Tasmania / Lutruwita.
A great place to wind down, run a retreat, a place for reflection/connection, healing, regeneration, recreation.
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, have an early morning swim, late nigh sauna, church bells, experience a different pace.

The 2 storey triple convict brick home includes 6 bedrooms (one downstairs with ensuite), a dining room and sitting room with the most spectacular double cedar doors, a drawing room, a library and office and includes 3 bathrooms with top to bottom luxury tiles, marble benchtops, two bathtubs and a separate sauna, and a large north facing sunroom overlooking the heated outdoor 10 meter swimming pool. The original heritage features include high ceilings downstairs , 9 inch Baltic pine floorboards, cedar skirtings, the expansive central hallway, the unique cedar tongue & groove closure 8 pane windows and casements, original 6 paneled doors and frames, mantle pieces and surrounds and cedar staircase. Situated approx 25 minutes to Launceston.

Built by convicts nearly 200 years ago, the stately Georgian architecture of The Willows and the surrounding heritage listed garden with its towering trees have been carefully restored over six years. Heritage style and modern comforts seamlessly blend to offer timeless appeal and an unforgettable stay. The elegant architecture and beautiful grounds also create an enchanted setting for weddings and celebrations filled with romance, history and unforgettable.

Heritage listed, The Willows retains its original fine architectural features including wide floorboards, high ceilings and cedar joinery and is furnished with unique early Tasmanian colonial antiques, beautiful chandeliers and bespoke pieces crafted by local artisans.

You won’t want to leave!
With a sparkling pool, handcrafted American oak sauna situated just above the lake where you can jump off the jetty and have swims, six acres of beautiful gardens bordered by Quamby Brook and boardwalks across the lake to explore, The Willows is the perfect escape.
The grand two storey building contains five bedrooms and three bathrooms (two with luxurious double ended freestanding baths), a fully equipped kitchen for dining-in, majestic dining room, library, study, sitting rooms, original servants’ quarters and cellar, all surrounded by the beautifully preserved sandstone veranda – one of many perfect spots to soak in the tranquil views of the lake and extensive established garden.

Location
The Willows is nestled in the charming historic northern Tasmanian town of Westbury, just 30 minutes west of Launceston.
Westbury is conveniently located between Devenport (where the Spirit of Tasmania docks) and Launceston, and provides an ideal base to explore northern Tasmania.

Weddings and special celebrations
With its magnificent ancient trees, lake and extensive established gardens surrounding the historic residence’s classic Georgian facade, The Willows is one of the most uniquely beautiful wedding and celebration venues in Tasmania.

Across the road is the iconic Westbury Village Green and old part of the town including Lucy Boots cafe and wine bar, the local pub that has excellent meals and much more.