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Ivy Cottage is believed to have been constructed around 1838, by James Hamilton who was a storekeeper and wine merchant in Campbell Town and was originally called “Dry Cottageâ€. It was purchased by Dr Adam Turnbull in 1871 for 325 pounds and remained in the Turnbull family until the late 1940’s.
Dr Turnbull was born at “Bacclough Place†in Edinburgh in 1803. He obtained his medical degree and then married Margaret, who was the daughter of the Post Master General of Scotland, on October 12th 1824. They travelled to “Van Diemans Land†on the City of Edinburgh arriving in Hobart Town on April 13th, 1825.
He was soon chosen to be the private secretary to Governor Arthur and he acted in a similar capacity to Governor Sir John Franklin, with whom he enjoyed a warm lifelong relationship. Dr Turnbull performed great service to Tasmania. His work was meticulous and for many years despatches to the Imperial Government were written by him. He had, however, outspoken views on the transportation of convicts to “Van Diemans Land†and it was those views which led to his dismissal from Government and the loss of his pension after 20 years service.
Providing garden views, Ivy on Glenelg in Campbell Town offers accommodations, a garden, and barbecue facilities. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The bed and breakfast also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests.
Accommodation is equipped with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower, bathrobes, and slippers. A dishwasher, an oven, and microwave are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with bed linen and towels.
Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.
Symmons Plains Raceway is 23 miles from Ivy on Glenelg. Launceston Airport is 32 miles away.
