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Original 1823 Bridge Cottage/Sergeants Cottage

Cottage in Hobart with kitchen and patio

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Sargeant's Cottage, a charming historic retreat in Richmond, offers a cozy stay with wood heater and romantic Queen size room overlooking the rose garden. Relax by the fire and enjoy port and chocolates after exploring nearby attractions like Richmond Bridge.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 27 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
The current price is NZ$306
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Original 1823 Bridge Cottage/Sergeants Cottage

LOOKING FOR ROMANCE, HISTORY AND CHARM THIS COTTAGE HAS IT ALL

YOUR OWN PRIVATE COTTAGE - COMFY & COSY & YOURS TO ENJOY
OVERLOOKS THE HISTORIC RICHMOND BRIDGE

ONE OF THE FIRST COTTAGES BUILT IN THE AREA BRIDGE COTTAGE SARGEANTS COTTAGE WAS BUILT IN 1823 BEFORE GOVERNOR SORELL PRONOUNCED THE TOWN OF RICHMOND.

THE SARGEANT WHO OVERSAW THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HISTORIC RICHMOND BRIDGE WAS HOUSED IN THIS COTTAGE.

ON ENTERING THE COTTAGE THE PEACE OF YESTERYEAR ENFOLDS YOU AS YOU STEP BACK IN TIME.

LOCATED METRES FROM THE HISTORIC RICHMOND BRIDGE AND A SHORT STROLL TO RICHMONDS ATTRACTIONS.

RELAX BY THE WOOD HEATER AND ENJOY COMPLEMENTARY PORT AND CHOCOLATES AFTER A DAY EXPLORING OUR FRIENDLY VILLAGE FULL OF HISTORY.

IDEAL FOR A ROMANTIC WEEKEND AWAY
AN IDEAL BASE TO TOUR HOBART AND SURROUNDS, HISTORIC RICHMOND AND SURROUNDING VINEYARDS.

ACCOMMODATION CONSISTS OF
ROMANTIC QUEEN SIZE ROOM (COMFORTABLE QUEEN SIZE BED)

SITTING ROOM WITH WOOD HEATER

BEDROOM AND SITTING ROOM BOTH OVERLOOK OUR ROSE GARDEN AND RICHMOND BRIDGE

COUNTRY STYLE KITCHEN (FULLY EQUIPPED)

SECOND LIVING AREA WITH FRENCH DOORS OPENING ONTO A COURTYARD

LAUNDRY WITH WASHING MACHINE AND DRYER

WELCOME - COME AND EXPLORE OUR FRIENDLY VILLAGE.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 75 square feet

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Exterior
Bridge Cottage
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 16 reviews
The price is NZ$343
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Bridge Cottage

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number DA D-1995-232

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Original 1823 Bridge Sergeants
Original 1823 Bridge Cottage/sergeants Cottage Hobart
Original 1823 Bridge Cottage/sergeants Cottage Cottage
Original 1823 Bridge Cottage/sergeants Cottage Cottage Hobart
190966

About the area

Map
Richmond TAS, TAS

What's nearby

  • Richmond Bridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Old Richmond Courthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St John's Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Richmond Arms Hotel - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Hobart Town Model Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 24 min drive
  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wicked Cheese Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sweets & Treats - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Richmond Antiques - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coal River Farm - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ashmore on Bridge Street - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Original 1823 Bridge Cottage/Sergeants Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Original 1823 Bridge Cottage/Sergeants Cottage?

As of 23 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original 1823 Bridge Cottage/Sergeants Cottage on 5 Jan 2026 start from NZ$306.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Original 1823 Bridge Cottage/Sergeants Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Original 1823 Bridge Cottage/Sergeants Cottage located?

Located in Richmond, this golf cottage is steps away from Richmond Bridge and Old Richmond Courthouse. Richmond Arms Hotel and Old Post Office are also within 5 minutes.

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Original 1823 Bridge Cottage/Sergeants Cottage Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unique property with a lot of charm and effort to make you comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing to stay in a 200 year old property with all its charms! Quirky and original feel to the place. Central to town and host gave us great tips on where to eat. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin B.

Liked: Location

Historic

Old,historic but needs TLC and updated ceramic heaters and sofa.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025