Summer Tasmania: this time of year, my attention turns to protecting my berries and fruit from marauding birds, rabbits and possums. Not to mention the aphids, bugs, and slugs. My plum has been hit hard by [...]

If you are planning a holiday, November is a good time to come and stay at Glencoe as there are things to do in Deloraine, Sheffield and events happening all around us at Glencoe Guesthouse. If [...]

Hydroelectricity and dams in Tasmania are seemingly everywhere. In the northwest of Tasmania there are several hydro dams, so if you’re interested in the dams then come and stay at Glencoe Country B&B. A 25 min [...]

Accommodation in Sheffield Tasmania - Glencoe Country Guesthouse: An update on last month’s activities. The chickens – my talk with the girls worked and I am being supplied with eggs again. Redmond rooster is a lot [...]

What’s happening at Glencoe, near Sheffield in Tasmania? Well, the chooks are all freeloading saying it’s too cold to lay. Rubbish…they have nice hay-filled laying boxes and a nice chook house to roost in. I may [...]

So, what are the pros and cons of using a travel agent vs going direct? Booking direct often gets you more perks and flexibility, but OTAs do have their benefits. You’re likely already familiar with online [...]

The hotel distribution landscape is already quite complex…but what are the disadvantages of using a travel agent (especially an online one) compared to booking direct? Over the past decade, there has been a lot of transformation [...]

What is a Bed and Breakfast...and what’s the difference between a Bed & Breakfast and an Airbnb rental - in relation to our Sheffield Tasmania accommodation? A traditional Bed and Breakfast (B&B/BnB for short, originally known [...]

Set around the stunning Cradle Coast in Tasmania, there are many good places to eat Devonport and the surrounding areas such as Sheffield. The North West is a popular area for anyone on a food and [...]

Tasmania is full of heritage sites and historic wonders from the past. If you like old steam-driven machinery and steam trains Tasmania, there are many places you can visit close to Glencoe Country B&B. Like much [...]

At Glencoe B&B we offer local beer, wine and cider for sale...many from breweries Tasmania. We like to promote local businesses. If our guests like a product…then it is usually less than an hour’s drive to [...]

Sheffield Tasmania murals is really what Sheffield is famous for. It's our local little town only 8 km from Glencoe Country B&B and is known as a hub for local artists with two galleries. Admire more [...]

Here at Glencoe B&B we love animals! We have a staff member who has been very vocal about having our monthly blog be all about him. I have finally given in. This month, you will get [...]

Things to do in Tasmania in spring are numerous - you really are spoilt for choice. Spring is almost in the air around North West Tasmania and this is particularly evident by the luscious rolling hills, [...]

If you really want the best MTB, BMX and Pumping trails in Australia, you want mountain biking Tasmania. Tassie is Australia’s undisputed mountain-biking capital, with purpose-built tracks through rare landscapes. Around the Sheffield area (just down [...]

It’s officially the start of winter in Tasmania in a week's time on the 1st June. I wonder if anyone has told mother nature that. This morning we had our first frost and at 9am it [...]

Many of our guests at Glencoe Country B&B come for a little rest during their travels around Tasmania, which can often allow you to see much more of the state than day trips from Launceston. However, [...]

We have talked a lot about the animals we have here at Glencoe Country B&B, and specifically about keeping sheep as pets. All our animals have names and are very spoiled. The goats only have to [...]

We have been very busy with guests the past month and we have met some very interesting people at our B&B accommodation Sheffield Tasmania. One of the benefits of running a B&B is getting to know [...]

We have several breeds of animals at Glencoe B&B – our pet friendly accommodation Tasmania – and one I really enjoy are the goats because they are such characters. We have a small herd of Boer [...]

Continuing on from the last few post’s theme of close towns to visit while staying at Glencoe, here are some options for Devonport Tasmania attractions to see. When you want to explore the north west of [...]

When you're looking to visit Deloraine in northern Tasmania, there are so many attractions and places to go and see all within an hour’s drive of Glencoe Country B&B. When you're exploring the north west region [...]

At Glencoe Country B&B, we have a small fold of Australian Highland Cattle. McTavish is our bull and the girls are Charlotte, Chloe and Hilda. We also have a 12-month-old heifer (Gracie) as well as Ted, [...]

It’s autumn, which is such a lovely time of year in northern Tasmania; all of the trees are dropping their leaves and the autumnal colours are beautiful throughout the garden of our Cradle Mountain B&B. Our [...]

Renovations To Glencoe B&B Guest House We replaced the roof of the house on our B and B in Cradle Mountain, as the previous owners used the evaporation method for the leaks. We found 12 buckets [...]