Gaol House Cottages

We last visited Bicheno 46 years ago and on our return visit we decided to stat at the Gaol House Cottages. We booked the 'Stables' which was the perfect size for a couple. The cottage was well equipped with a full kitchenette with a good selection of coffees and teas. Milk was provided. The cottages are within walking distance to most facilities in Bicheno along with cafe's and restaurants. We dined at the Lobster Shack which is a busy little establishment on the boat harbour. No reservations, just show up and hope for a seat or wait until one becomes available. There is a local pub and a Servicemans Club to have a meal and a refreshing ale. Bicheno is a beautiful place to spend a few days, a short drive down to Swansea is worthwhile and a drive out to Coles Bay and Wineglass bay is a memorable one. The weather was great and it was pleasing to sea sea lions (or maybe large seals) and penguins lazing of the rocks in the boat harbour.

We were enthralled by the Gaol House and learning about all the history of Bicheno. It was a very comfortable place to stay, with a wonderful open fireplace in the lounge room. The master bed was extremely comfortable and we slept wonderfully til the sounds of the primary school across the road picked up. The original touches of the building were wonders to us, however we’d flag that for people over 6ft tall, you’ll need to be aware of stooping to get through the jail cell doorways! The kitchenette is more minimally stocked with amenities, but with the knockout lobster restaurant right nearby, it would be a shame to not go out for dinner anyway! There was a lovely touch of fresh milk & a complimentary bottle of rosé for us in the fridge to welcome us. Really enjoyed our stay here and already talking about our plans to come back and visit for longer. Thank you, team!