The Mabel Hookey Room
Located on the top floor of Grande Vue, The Mabel Hookey Room is bathed in natural light and has a luxurious spa ensuite. The original fireplace and queen size French antique bed makes for a cosy and inviting retreat.
French antique queen–size bed
Ensuite spa bathroom
Kitchenette with mini bar and espresso machine
Mr Smith toiletries and soft, cosy bathrobes
Complimentary Wifi & smart TV
Ironing and guest laundry facilities
Daily housekeeping service
Artist, poet and amateur photographer, Mabel Hookey was the first woman journalist in Tasmania. She was born in 1871 at Clarence, in Tasmania and attended the Ladies Grammar School in Hobart. Her mother’s paintings of bush flowers and her sketches of the landscape were an inspiration to Hookey and ignited her love for art. An avid painter, she joined the Art Society of Tasmania in 1893, where she eventually held the position of Vice President. She was also a member of the Royal Society of Tasmania.
Commended for her oil and watercolour paintings, as well as for her drawings, she exhibited across Tasmania, Sydney and Europe, participating in the Old Salon in Paris in 1928 and the British Empire Exhibition in Wemlbledy in 1924.
After a life well-lived, travelling extensively across Tasmania, Sydney, Queensland and the Pacific Islands, and further afield to North Africa, Palestine, England, France, China and Japan, Mabel Hookey spent some of her later years at Grande Vue, when it was known as St Martin’s Rest Home.
For your comfort
Each room is built with a well-appointed kitchenette with mini bar is perfect for preparing a light meal or tea or coffee with coffee pods provided by local boutique coffee roaster, Villino.
Soft and cosy bathrobes, Smart TV, complimentary Wifi, ironing facilities, and individually controlled central heating enhance your stay.
As your home away from home, we invite all Grande Vue guests to enjoy our well-stocked complimentary breakfast larder and daily baked treats in our communal kitchen and dining room overlooking the water and nearby sailing clubs.
A daily cleaning service is included in your stay, welcoming you home to a refreshed and relaxing space after a day of exploring all that Southern Tasmania has to offer.
Designed with luxury and comfort in mind, all of our rooms feature a plush king or queen-sized bed manufactured in Tasmania by AH Beard and opulent marble ensuite bathroom stocked with premium toiletries from Mr Smith.
Soak up the common areas of Grande Vue
Our historic mansion is yours to explore and make enjoy at Grande Vue. With three lounge areas, two communal dining spaces, a fully equipped kitchen, and beautifully landscaped gardens with water and mountain views, Grande Vue is an exceptional venue for private celebrations, weddings and elopements, and corporate incentive travel.
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We provide our guests with premium toiletries from Mr. Smith. Our commitment lies in using products that nurture your body and are crafted in Australia.
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Meander and mingle
We invite you to explore the mansion at your leisure to rest alone or gather together. We have a communial kitchen, dining room, lounges and outdoor patio and garden spaces you are welcome to enjoy.
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Complimentary local produce
Indulge in a complimentary, well-stocked breakfast larder and freshly baked treats each day.
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Fresh daily cleans
To make your stay truly relaxing and comfortable, a daily cleaning service is included.