Ashton Gate

Launceston


One for time-travelling travellers, this B&B fully embraces its Victorian heritage, with high ceilings and en-suite rooms decorated in frilly period style. There are also two self-contained cottages in the old servants’ quarters (sleep two or three, two- or three-night minimum). A hefty cooked breakfast will set you up for the day (best consumed on the deck if it's sunny).


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