Ballerina Room at Tara House B & B

Tara House Bairnsdale is a gracious Victorian home built in 1890 close to the Gippsland Lakes and Alpine High Country. The Ballerina Room is a themed decorated private room with Queen bed for two people, own bathroom, shared dining room and lounge. The Ballerina room at Tara House, Bairnsdale is furnished with a comfortable made-up Queen size bed with new posture-pedic mattress, many ballet pictures and ornaments collected by the owner, a former professional ballerina who danced in both Australia and the United States of America with many ballet and dance companies. Please ask about the history of the items in the room for some fascinating insights into the world of dance and ballet. The ensuite bathroom has a toilet and shower cubicle. All bed linen and towels are supplied and the room has both a ceiling fan and electric panel heater. Breakfast is self-serve in the Dining Room from 8am - 9am with cereals, bread (for toast), stewed fruits, jams, tea and coffee provided. Complimentary Port and chocolates are available in the Dining Room in the evenings. The Lounge is available for Guest use up to 12 midnight, with a Television, Upright wooden piano and table space. A free WiFi Internet password is available on request. If guests would like to use the kitchen to cook their own meals please ask. The gardens and verandahs at Tara House are available for guest enjoyment. If you would like to have breakfast on the verandah please make a request. Beautiful grounds, quiet location, 3 mins drive to the Bairnsdale CBD, 5 minute walk to the Mitchell River. Easy driving access to Paynesville, Metung and Lakes Entrance, en route to the Great Alpine Road Resorts, Mallacoota and Merimbula. Tara House has 3 guest bedrooms (of which the Ballerina Room is one) as well as a shared Dining and Lounge room for guests. The kitchen is available for guests to cook on request. Likewise the laundry for washing and an ironing board can be made available. In normal circumstances guests will not have access to the staff quarters, kitchen or laundry. Please note that the staff quarters are adjacent to the guest quarters at Tara House so guests and staff need to be respectful of sound transference and any noise from televisions, computers, radios, musical instruments and other devices between the hours of 12 midnight and 8am. Guests will be met and provided with an orientation of Tara House on arrival. Suggestions can be made by staff in relation to local attractions and places of interest, as well as restaurants, cafes and hotels available to provide meals and dining experiences in Bairnsdale, Paynesville and Metung. Tara House in Bairnsdale is located in a very quiet neighbourhood. Day Street has a central median strip so it is recommended to either turn at the northern get-through, or turn into Day street from Ross Street. Bairnsdale is East Gippsland's gateway to the Alps, Lakes, Ocean, Rivers and National Parks and the commercial hub with shops, restaurants, train station, the library, Forge Theatre and Arts Hub, swimming pools (indoor and outdoor) all in close proximity of Tara House. Magical East Gippsland has so much to see and do. It is ideal for walking, cycling, taking the car and enjoying the numerous sites, villages and natural attractions. There are train and bus services from the Bairnsdale Train station. A must is to go into the Bairnsdale Visitor Information Centre but our suggestions are: Visit Paynesville and then take the ferry to Raymond Island to see the Koalas or take a boat cruise around the lakes Visit Nyermilang Historic Homestead Take a relaxing walk along the Mitchell River Walking Tracks or visit Picnic Point Meander through the village of Metung See a theatre performance at the Forge Theatre and Arts Hub (Website hidden by Airbnb) At Tara House check in can be arrange at any time after 4pm but not after 10pm. Please advise your anticipated arrival time so that staff can be organised to meet you. Check out is 10am. Cancellation policy applies - no refunds during peak periods unless we can re book. We require 7 days notice of cancellation at any other time. Please note: the owner of Tara House will need to leave the property on week days by about 9am to go to work so some vehicular activity may be present in the driveway at this time. Staff vehicles may enter or depart the property at all times. Guests may park their vehicles in the Guest parking area inside the grounds of Tara House, accessible by the driveway gate (padlock has same key as the front door). Please re-lock the Gate padlock when entering or leaving the property. A Key safe is provided close to the guest parking entrance (Code will be provided if no staff present on arrival). Please return all keys to the Key Safe on departure and depart via the personnel gate at the front of the property.