Joe Lyons Cottage

Poet's Cottage is a beautifully restored heritage-listed Georgian home in the township of Stanley. Having been authentically and sensitively renovated, this grand lady offers luxurious Bed and Breakfast accommodation in one of Tasmania's most beautiful regions. Positioned beneath the iconic Nut of Stanley and perfectly located for easy access to the village, beaches, restaurants and bars, wildlife experiences and beautiful walks. Stanley is the gateway to the stunningly beautiful Tarkine region and the Edge of the World, all within easy drives. Each of our five ensuite rooms sleeps two people and all have been authentically styled to the period. Each has its own Fireplace and Television. Our shared spaces include a fully equipped modern Kitchen, an elegant Lounge room, and a Cellar beneath the house which can be used as a conference/games room facility. Outside spaces include a French Courtyard and garden settings.

Nestled beneath the imposing Stanley Nut, with a captivating view of the bay, Ship Inn Stanley is a charming boutique hotel in North West Tasmania. Located at the heart of the village, it's a short walk to restaurants, beaches, and attractions, making it the ideal base for exploring Tasmania's rugged north-west coast and the Tarkine. This multi-award-winning Tasmanian storytelling inn boasts seven luxurious suites and two apartments, each with its own captivating tale to tell. Built in 1849 this heritage-listed Hotel effortlessly combines modern luxury with history to create a stylishly inviting atmosphere. Ship Inn Stanley offers a stunning communal guest lounge in the original Billiard Hall, an expansive acre of landscaped gardens, a gym, a yoga studio, and a guest laundry. Off-street parking is abundant, and delectable continental breakfast provisions are provided to your suite each day. The suites are serviced daily, and their opulent linens, velvets, and vintage décor create a sense of understated luxury. The inn's walls harbor a rich history, entwined with stories of merchant sailors, local shipwrecks, colonial English gentry, and agricultural battles. Ship Inn Stanley invites you to be part of this ongoing narrative, to make it a chapter in your own story. Come and experience not just a hotel, but a place where history and luxury meet, creating an unforgettable guest experience in the heart of Stanley.

The Ark Stanley, a multi-award winning Bed and Breakfast, offers water's edge accommodation in Stanley, in northwest Tasmania. Cooked and continental breakfast is included with all reservations. With uninterrupted bay views and ten metres from the water's edge, you will never be far from an activity, a magnificent view or savouring the perfect meal in town. The Ark Stanley has been tastefully restored and decorated, with a choice of five Queen Suites with private ensuites, French-inspired wrought iron and timber furniture, luxurious bedding and fine quality linen and towels. With Tasmanian oak and figured myrtle floors, and pressed metal ceilings, timeless meets modern. Enjoy luxurious double showers with heated pebble floors, private balconies, free WiFi, widescreen televisions and reverse cycle heating/cooling. Take in sweeping views across Sawyers Bay and upward to the impressive towering Nut State Reserve, the plug of an extinct volcano standing some 150 metres high. The Ark Stanley guest house has created a comfortable smoke-free environment with a range of services aimed at making your stay memorable. Awake refreshed to the magnificent views and the tranquil sound of water lapping at the foreshore. Stanley is a one hour drive (77 kilometres) northwest of Burnie.