Henry’s on Balfour, Launceston Featured

HISTORIC BEAUTY | UNESCO CITY of GASTRONOMY | LOCALE

“A beautifully appointed home in the centre of Launceston. A really thoughtfully curated space with beautiful furnishing. We couldn’t get over the quality of the linen – huge luxurious towels and the beds were so warm and cosy. With three bathrooms and a separate living/diving room, there was plenty of space for everyone! Highly recommend Annabelle’s place for a beautiful stay in Launceston!”

Maddy, October, 2024.

DISCOVER THE WOW AT HENRY’S ON BALFOUR, LAUNCESTON:

free parking

free wifi

luxe linens

luxe toiletries

10mins from eateries

underfloor heating

welcome bottle

welcome honey pot

THE EXPERIENCE:

As you stroll along Balfour Street admiring the Georgian, Victorian, and Federation architecture, you’ll love discovering Henry’s on Balfour, Launceston. An elegant C1881 terrace amongst the historic streetscape of Launceston and it’s all yours for a memorable Tasmanian holiday.

Enjoy history filled spaces:

Evolving from philanthropist Henry Reed’s late-nineteenth-century suite of 3 terraces known formerly as Dunorlan Cottages, Henry’s on Balfour, Launceston has been thoughtfully transformed. Oozing charm and luxury, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms brim with luxury linens, towels, and amenities. There’s a wonderful full bathtub to soak in too. Bedroom configurations are King (with en-suite), Queen and twin beds (which can be re-configured with notice). A laundry and dryer complete the conveniences for your stay.

Quiet moments can be sought in one of 2 sitting rooms or scribble diary notes in your study nook. A fully self-contained kitchen will have you bringing back delightful Tassie produce and food market finds. Here, you can muster breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks. Your generous and diligent Host often has a welcome surprise waiting for you as well as a squeaky clean and welcoming sight for your eyes. A fenced, private courtyard and garden help catch Vitamin D days, idly reading or a having a cuppa and chat about your day.

This exquisitely styled and modernised Victorian terrace is a grand base for exploring this part of Launceston on foot.

Charles Street, Launceston. What’s this about?

Alternatively, within a short stroll is the infamous Charles Street. Baristas are already steaming up early morning coffees along with a string of cuisine streaming from the many surrounding eateries. After all, Launceston’s internationally recognised as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. As you sip that early morning heart starter, you’ll enjoy a touch of everything, parks, stunning trees over-hanging the footpath, new and old buildings, shopping and more just minutes from your door. It’s an easy walking distance of the city’s central business district (CBD) and places of historical significance.

Henry’s on Balfour, a year round destination:

The spacious, light filled spaces of Henry’s on Balfour Launceston makes for feeling supremely comfortable no matter the weather. Feel warmth in winter with under floor heating in kitchen/living room and breezy bright in summer, autumn and spring. This is a grand place for up to 6 adventurous souls: explore, discover, indulge, revel. You’ll be genuinely surprised how much ”Launnie” has to keep to anchored there for days on end. And, you’ll leave Launceston feeling nourished.

Photography: Olivia Claire

Things to do around Henry’s on Balfour, Launceston:

For everything from a delightful day of  quaffing Tamar Valley Wines to fine dining & unearthing local art works, see our Things to do around & North Tasmania , or Things to do around Launceston & North East Tasmania.

Looking for roadtrip in the region? 

Check out our Roadtrip the Bass Highway, Tasmania