The Montpelier Room
An intimate hideaway nestled on the lower floor with tranquil garden views, The Montpelier Room offers comfort and privacy.
Comfortable queen bed
Marble ensuite bathroom
Kitchenette with mini bar and espresso machine
Mr Smith toiletries and soft, cosy bathrobes
Complimentary Wifi & smart TV
Daily housekeeping service
With the reclamation of the shoreline and the development of New Wharf, now Princes Wharf No1, in the 1830s, Montpelier Retreat became home to a close-knit working class community. Considered the underclass to many, the residents worked on the docks and had large families and little money.
Children could be found playing amongst the alleyways of Salamanca and big community bonfires were often held. The impoverished conditions were a far cry from the homes of Mona Street in Grande Vue’s neighbourhood, but it was not uncommon at the time for properties of the upper echelon of society to be built within easy reach of the working class staffing the home.
Montpelier Retreat is just a short stroll from Grande Vue, taking our guests down to the popular bars, restaurants and galleries of the Salamanca strip. Many of the original buildings continue to line the street, with an archaeological excavation in 2015 unearthing dozens of artefacts from early European settlement, including gun flint, clay pipes and arrowhead bricks. This dig also uncovered a number of Aboriginal artefacts and part of a midden.
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.
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.
