Richmond is Australia’s finest Georgian village with its original courthouse, public buildings and churches – and the oldest bridge and jail in the country. Mrs Currie’s House is one of Richmond’s treasured early colonial buildings.
The rear section of the building, originally called the Prince of Wales Inn, a public house built in 1820 is one of the oldest rammed earth dwellings in Australia. The double storey, Georgian style house was added in the 1850s and for over 80 years, was the home of Mrs Alma Currie.
The lounge and dining rooms have warm, polished floorboards with open log fires. The four bedrooms, two on the ground floor and two upstairs, each have ensuite or private bathrooms. They are attractively furnished with some lovely antique pieces. The atmosphere is welcoming and homely.
A hearty breakfast was served in the breakfast room and this gives a chance to compare experiences with other guests. We only stayed one night but we discovered that many people base themselves here for several days and visit Hobart, Port Arthur and the east coast on day visits. That seems like a good idea.
Visitors are welcome to use the kitchen during their stay for coffee, cold drinks and fruit. Evening meals are not normally served but it is only one hundred metres to the centre of the village and a choice of dinner venues.