Country Cup Marquee - Longford Cup Day

This charming former coaching inn, built-in in 1860, is now a luxury bed and breakfast in the historic village of Longford, Northern Tasmania. Only fifteen minutes from Launceston airport, The Racecourse Inn is an ideal base for touring Northern Tasmania and the Tamar Valley Wine Route. The tastefully restored Inn exudes a historic ambiance, with climbing roses covering the convict-made bricks, and five spacious en-suite rooms. All guest rooms feature double glazing, with reverse-cycle air conditioning in the three upstairs rooms. The downstairs Standard Queen and Deluxe Spa rooms both feature 12-foot ceilings. Your tariff includes a fully cooked Tasmanian gourmet breakfast featuring fresh produce from our orchard and kitchen garden. This fully licenced inn offers a cosy dining room with a wood fire and features one of only four barrel-vaulted ceilings in Tasmania. The Racecourse Inn is a five-minute drive from UNESCO World Heritage-listed Woolmers Estate and Brickendon Farm, and the stunning National Rose Garden at Woolmers. Stroll Longford's wide streets and admire the fine colonial architecture, visit antique and collectibles stores or fly fish for trout.

Stay at Brickendon Estate, Australia's only privately owned World Heritage-listed convict site, and experience life on a working farm that has been continuously operated for over 200 years. A collection of self-contained historic and farm cottages offers guests a choice between traditional colonial accommodation and relaxed countryside stays. The Coachman's, Gardener's and Old Farm cottages sit within established gardens and feature original character details alongside modern comforts, including open fires, deep baths and heated bathroom floors. Pumpkin, Sweetcorn and Pea in a Pod are farm cottages set among open paddocks, built from recycled materials and designed for a more casual farm stay experience, with wood heaters keeping them warm through Tasmania's cooler months. All cottages are fully self-contained with kitchen facilities, quality linen, electric heating and electric blankets. Hearty continental breakfast provisions are included. A stay at Brickendon is more than accommodation. Guests can explore the 1820s convict-built farm village, wander heritage gardens, join daily animal feeding, and walk the river track to neighbouring Woolmers Estate. Located 20 minutes from Launceston and 15 minutes from Launceston Airport, Brickendon is dog-friendly, with selected cottages welcoming pets by arrangement.

Bellamona is a quaint Georgian cottage with two bedrooms, ideal for a wonderful holiday. It is the perfect place for couples to stay but also family friendly with room for the kids to play in the yard. 'Bellamona' features decorative, original Georgian fireplaces in both bedrooms and lounge, and electric heating/cooling in the living room. The lounge is a perfect place to watch television or read a good book after a day of exploring the many wonderful and exciting places Tasmania has to offer. Comfortable lounge chairs, flatscreen TV with Chromecast and a selection of books will help you relax and while away the hours. The bedrooms have comfortable beds fitted with cosy quilts and electric blankets for the cooler nights. All towels, pillows and linen are provided. The kitchen is self-contained and has a table and chairs, microwave, full size fridge, oven and everything needed for cooking meals. Tea, coffee, cocoa, milk and sugar are provided. The bathroom is large and has a toilet, walk in shower and vanity with shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and hair dryer. There is also a washing machine (powder provided), clothes airier, outside clothesline, ironing board and iron. 'Bellamona' is set amongst mature organic plum and apple trees – the plums are ready for picking in summer and the apples in autumn.