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The Racecourse Inn

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast before relaxing on the garden patio, while the library offers inspiration for planning local adventures.

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The Racecourse Inn welcomes visitors with cooked-to-order breakfast and a lobby fireplace. Near Brickendon Estate, guests can relax on the sunny terrace or browse the library. Free WiFi is available, and travelers appreciate the convenient location.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Superior Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Downstairs Standard) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Downstairs Standard)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Suite, Non Smoking (Upstairs Queen Suite) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Traditional Suite, Non Smoking (Upstairs Queen Suite)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Longford, The Racecourse Inn is in the historical district. Brickendon Estate and Woolmers Estate are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cataract Gorge and Liffey Falls. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Symmons Plains Raceway. Visit our Longford travel guide
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114 Marlborough Street, Longford, TAS, 7301

What's nearby

  • Summerfield Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christ Church Longford
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Longford Town Hall
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Longford Library
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Brickendon Estate
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Western Junction Station
    12 min drive
  • Launceston, TAS (LST)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Feast Café
    7 min drive
  • Queens Head Inn
    7 min drive
  • JJ’s Bakery Cafe
    1 min drive
  • Curry Legends
    16 min walk
  • Sticky Beaks
    20 min walk

About this property

The Racecourse Inn

Upscale bed & breakfast near Brickendon Estate
Located close to Woolmers Estate, The Racecourse Inn provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Refrigerators, highchairs, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1838
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 21 2025 to May 20 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Racecourse Inn Longford
Racecourse Inn
Racecourse Longford
The Racecourse Inn Longford, Tasmania
The Racecourse Inn Longford
The Racecourse Inn Bed & breakfast
The Racecourse Inn Bed & breakfast Longford

Frequently asked questions

Is The Racecourse Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Racecourse Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Racecourse Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Racecourse Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Brickendon Estate and within 9 mi (15 km) of Woolmers Estate and Entally Estate. Franklin House and Symmons Plains Raceway are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Racecourse Inn Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Great stay, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Well presented, authentic and comfortable accommodation. It had all the little touches including hot muffins on a cold day, quality linen beautifully presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Lovely place and owners. A pleasure to visit. Will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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The property is superb, the owners are gorgeous people you feel like part of the family. I was staying in one night and a delicious home cooked roast was offered. You don’t get that from many places. A delicious cooked breakfast every morning, the best Bircher muesli I’ve ever had. Love the place I have made it my stay place whenever I’m in Tasmania.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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The hosts made us feel welcome and they went out of their way to make us feel at home, recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Great place! Very good hospitality, beautiful house!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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Great spot

Amazing every thing, welcome, local info and that feel at home feeling. Breakfast was great, Great home made jams, stewed fruit. Freshly cooked muffins delivered to the room and a complimentary port to finish the day. A great two days. Thanks Annabelle
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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A beautiful relaxing old world Inn. My room was amazing, beautifully appointed antique furniture and nic naks . Very comfortable bed with quality bedding. Lovely place to stay. The garden was a haven to sit and read or just take in the ambience. Breakfast was delicious with home grown ingredients. Loved every minute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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We enjoyed everything about this hotel, in particular, the exceptional hospitality of the hosts. Our room was quiet, exceptionally clean and comfortable, and lacked for nothing. Each day we were served a tasty breakfast in a stunning dining room with a roaring fire, and nothing was too much trouble for our hosts. We were made to feel more like family than guests. I would heartily recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

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Fantasic heritage experience

Fantastic heritage property so close to Launceston. Friendly hosts and home cooked breakfast was a standout. Will be back for sure!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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It’s a great accommodation and I have never been to such kind of hotel before and it was a great experience for me
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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A gem

This place is amazing - great hosts, fantastic breakfast (the best I think we've ever had), lovely rooms and a good quiet location. The breakfast room is worth a visit - vaulted ceiling, large fireplace, comfortable couches... We'll definitely be back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Excellent hotel, highly recommended

Annabel was the best host we had during our trip in Tasmania The hotel was charming with a delightful breakfast and garden Strongly recommend staying at The Racecourse Inn if you visit the Launceston area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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Highly recommended!

Loved staying at the Racecourse Inn, couldn’t have chosen a better place. The hosts were so lovely making us feel right at home. Awesome breaky with cold & hot selections. Lovely veggie garden in the back yard along with 2 well fed sheep & chickens. The room was well appointed with a good shower. However the free wifi was a little slow but don’t let that put you off. Highly recommended!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rukshan

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Perfect.!!

A great place, everything was just fine. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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Delightful find just outside Launceston

This is a real gem. An historic building in farming Tasmania but only 15 mins or so from central Launceston. On the outskirts of Longford, it was quiet at night. Good bed, the room had everything we needed with many thoughtful touches. With double glazing and aircon, the occasional traffic on the main road was not an issue at all even to me, a light sleeper. Breakfast was really excellent too - set us up for the whole day ahead. The Inn has been very sensitively restored by the Hosts with a real artistic eye. How lovely to have such fresh locally sourced food, fresh cut flowers from the garden, and excellent advice for eating in the evening. We wish we had booked more thank one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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Great time...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff Spark

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Friendly staff lovely old building

This lovely old building in situated amongst a beautiful english garden. We were welcomed at the front door by three little birds whose mother had decided to build a nest right next to the front door. It is a lovely place to stay if you happen to stop in Longford in your travels. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the building has a country / homely feel to it. The rooms are bright and airy, ideally suited to a summertime stay. Breakfast was plentiful and cooked to order. Great way to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary + Charles

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Hospitality Plus

Wonderful stay in a wonderful B&B. Worth every cent. Most hospitable hosts, friendly, helpful, informative, welcoming , faultless. Great service. Only place to stay in the town of Longford. Great breakfasts, with great local produce and providence. Will be back there again. A reason why Tasmania is such a great destination. Good proximity to Launceston and north east and the north west coast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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A heritage itself, but refreshed and comfortable

Longford itself is a heritage town adorned with colonial style houses, with Racecourse being one of them. The building style, the design and furniture retain all that classical touch, so an Jane Austen fan like me would literally fall in love with the place, but the hosts have freshended up the place to make it clean and comfortable to stay in for everyone. Not lacking in any modern comforts, not to mention the Port wine, cookies and jelly beans that were a part of the wonderful hospitality. Not to forget the garden, 2 baby lambs, and the chicken that are adorable. An absolute recommendation if you are visiting Woomer’s Estate & Brickendon farm, or even if you are just stopping over for a night when driving across from the east coast to Cradle Mountain like us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rukshan

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Perfect Place to stay. Very friendly staff and beautiful gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

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Fantastic BnB

From checkin to departure we could not fault the Racecourse Inn. Annabelle and Richard were the perfect hosts. All beautifull fresh produce from the garden for breakfast in abundance. 10 out of 10 !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keira

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Home away from home

My partner and I stayed at the Racecourse Inn for a week. Both Richard and Annabelle were absolutely wonderful hosts and made us feel right a home from the very first day. The room was lovely and cosy, with little comforts such as a complimentary port, cookies and little water bottles, fantastic for the cool autumn weather in Longford. The property is steeped in history and immaculately restored and maintained. Being only minutes from two world heritage sites makes it a fantastic base to explore the north of Tasmania, whilst still being able to return to a lovely comfortable country atmosphere. I could not recommend the Racecourse Inn more if I tried, it is absolutely a wonderful place to stay for long or short periods of time, due to the fantastic hosts and excellent accommodation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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Beautiful historic Inn with amazing hosts

We stayed here as a last minute choice the night before heading out to the airport which is not far away. We had the Queen room upstairs. It was so lovely and comfortable. The bed was comfy and the room immaculately clean. Breakfast is ordered the night before and you get a lovely home cooked brekkie, very well presented by Annabel, the inn keep. The inn is full of history and interesting things and Annabel's beautiful art. It's close to the airport and several good places to eat. The gardens are delightful! The dining room had comfy seating, a roaring fire and a rare barrel ceiling. The details have been attended to properly in this place. You could just imagine the stagecoaches coming through in years gone by. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Tassie.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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Warm welcome!

I chose the Racecourse because of its location--close to the Launceston Airport and to the major routes that would take me and my teenager to the National Parks where we were planning to hike on a short vacation to see Tasmania's natural wonders. But the Inn itself became one of the highlights of our trip. It is a beautiful old building surrounded by lovely gardens. The hosts were so friendly and welcoming and very helpful with our plans for day trips. The breakfasts were amazing; most of the items served had been sourced locally, including strawberries picked the afternoon before. Annabelle is an artist and we had a nice chat about colonial and contemporary art in Australia--anyone with a creative bent would be particularly welcome here.