Ashdowns of Dover Bed and Breakfast

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Inducted into the Tasmanian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame in 2021 and awarded Bronze in the 2021 and Gold in the 2019 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in the Hosted accommodation category; Ashdowns is a 4.5-star hosted Bed & Breakfast situated in the centre of Dover, a pretty fishing village on Port Esperance Bay in Tasmania’s Huon Valley.

Offering three en-suite guest rooms with king, queen or twin beds, television, DVD player, tea and coffee making facilities, mini-bar and heating.

The house has been modernised in consideration of less able travellers and is wheelchair friendly without any steps. Guests with electric vehicles can re-charge at no cost.

Relax in the guest lounge overlooking the splendid view of Reeves Hill and the meandering sheep and curious chickens or warm yourself by the outdoor fire pit and contemplate the wonder of the night sky.

Breakfast is cooked to order along with continental breakfast goodies and is included in the tariff with many ingredients sourced locally or grown or produced on the property. Specific dietary requirements such as vegetarian or vegan preference or lactose or gluten intolerances are catered for.

Whether you choose to see the many sights on offer in Tasmania’s Far South or just relax and enjoy our facilities and gardens, we trust your stay will be worth leaving home for.

Ashdowns of Dover Bed & Breakfast
  • EcoStar Accreditation
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Barbeque
  • Carpark
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Open Fireplace
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Free Wifi
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • Birdwatching
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
  • Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
  • Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
  • Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
  • Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
  • Have grab rails in the bathroom
  • Provide seating in common areas including reception area
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have a doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
  • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
  • Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
  • Have a wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location
  • Have step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length)
  • Have a lever handle on the door (easier to use)
  • Have grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable)
  • Provide grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet
  • Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
05/12/2025

Dover

Ashdowns of Dover Bed & Breakfast
6957 Huon Highway
Dover, Tasmania

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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

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September 8th
06:45 pm

3:56 pm – 5:41 pm

06:26 pm
09 Sep, 06:00 am
September 9th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
10 Sep, 06:00 am
September 10th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
11 Sep, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

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Est. Departure Time

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September 8th
06:45 pm

4:05 pm – 5:50 pm

06:35 pm
09 Sep, 06:00 am
September 9th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
10 Sep, 06:00 am
September 10th
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
11 Sep, 06:00 am