The Dragonfly Experience
The Dragonfly Inn is a boutique self-service accommodation, where the charm of a heritage-listed mansion blends with the freshness of unique styling and modern luxuries. Each of our ten rooms has its own special personality for you to choose from.
Nestled between a bed & breakfast and a hotel, our unique accommodation promises a warm, inviting atmosphere without intrusion, allowing you to enjoy your stay exactly as you wish.
Our dedicated team of managers and housekeepers ensures that every detail is taken care of, our goal is simple: to offer you space, privacy, and a memorable experience.
Nestled between a bed & breakfast and a hotel, our unique accommodation promises a warm, inviting atmosphere without intrusion, allowing you to enjoy your stay exactly as you wish.
Our dedicated team of managers and housekeepers ensures that every detail is taken care of, our goal is simple: to offer you space, privacy, and a memorable experience.
The Dragonfly Journey
The Dragonfly journey began seven years ago in July 2017 when we (Tom and Bec) discovered a run-down traditional B&B for sale, the “Edenholme Grange”. At the time we were both professional accountants, Tom with a passion for unique property investment opportunities and Bec with a flair for interior design.
We took the plunge, leaving our day jobs behind us, and moved into the mansion with our two boys, Huxley (8 at the time) and Nate (6 at the time). We rebranded the old girl to “The Dragonfly Inn” driven by our vision, that has now become our tagline, to create a “heritage accommodation with a fresh new edge”. Yes, the name is inspired by the Gilmore Girls - Bec is a big fan of the show and was inspired by Lorelai's own journey of renovating a historic guest house in need of renewed love and attention.
With a lot of initial blood sweat and tears, we lovingly stripped her back to the beautiful, historic bare bones that she is, and breathed a new life into her, bringing her into the modern era, with our hopes of making her more relevant and relatable to the hospitality market, and ultimately ensuring that she will keep going the distance by being a well maintained and impeccably groomed Lady of Launceston.
We took the plunge, leaving our day jobs behind us, and moved into the mansion with our two boys, Huxley (8 at the time) and Nate (6 at the time). We rebranded the old girl to “The Dragonfly Inn” driven by our vision, that has now become our tagline, to create a “heritage accommodation with a fresh new edge”. Yes, the name is inspired by the Gilmore Girls - Bec is a big fan of the show and was inspired by Lorelai's own journey of renovating a historic guest house in need of renewed love and attention.
With a lot of initial blood sweat and tears, we lovingly stripped her back to the beautiful, historic bare bones that she is, and breathed a new life into her, bringing her into the modern era, with our hopes of making her more relevant and relatable to the hospitality market, and ultimately ensuring that she will keep going the distance by being a well maintained and impeccably groomed Lady of Launceston.
Our Commitment to Tourism Excellence
We aim to provide a unique and unforgettable experience for every guest who stays at The Dragonfly Inn. To us, Tourism Excellence centres around the hallmark pillars of providing an exceptional guest experience, as well as holding a deep respect and responsibility towards our local community, environment, and cultural heritage. Our journey towards excellence is ongoing and our efforts have been recognised at both State and National level.
2024
GOLD, Hosted Accommodation (Qantas Australian Tourism Awards)
GOLD, Hosted Accommodation (Tasmanian Tourism Awards)
2023
GOLD, Hosted Accommodation (Qantas Australian Tourism Awards)
GOLD, Hosted Accommodation (Tasmanian Tourism Awards)
BRONZE, Cultural Tourism (Tasmanian Tourism Awards)
Best of the Best Award (TripAdvisor)
Superhost Award (AirBnB)
2022
SILVER, Hosted Accommodation (Tasmanian Tourism Awards)
Traveller's Choice Award (TripAdvisor)
Superhost Award (AirBnB)
2024
GOLD, Hosted Accommodation (Qantas Australian Tourism Awards)
GOLD, Hosted Accommodation (Tasmanian Tourism Awards)
2023
GOLD, Hosted Accommodation (Qantas Australian Tourism Awards)
GOLD, Hosted Accommodation (Tasmanian Tourism Awards)
BRONZE, Cultural Tourism (Tasmanian Tourism Awards)
Best of the Best Award (TripAdvisor)
Superhost Award (AirBnB)
2022
SILVER, Hosted Accommodation (Tasmanian Tourism Awards)
Traveller's Choice Award (TripAdvisor)
Superhost Award (AirBnB)
Our Commitment to Responsible Tourism
At the heart of Responsible Tourism is a growing need for businesses to operate in an environmentally conscious manner. We are committed to integrating environmentally sustainable practices into our business operations in an effort to ‘tread more lightly’ and create sustainable growth and longevity for the benefit of our business and our community.
As part of this commitment, we actively participate the Tourism Emissions Reduction Program, with the goal of systematically tracking our yearly carbon emissions to track our carbon footprint and identify key areas to focus our efforts, through the development of an action plan.
For more on our ERC and action plans - click or scan the QR below!
As part of this commitment, we actively participate the Tourism Emissions Reduction Program, with the goal of systematically tracking our yearly carbon emissions to track our carbon footprint and identify key areas to focus our efforts, through the development of an action plan.
For more on our ERC and action plans - click or scan the QR below!
Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Accessibility
We are committed to fair treatment and openness, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all our guests. As a Rainbow Accredited business, we proudly support diversity and strive to create a space where everyone feels valued and respected.
While our historic property does present some challenges in terms of physical accessibility, we are dedicated to being transparent during the booking process, by providing detailed information about the property to help our guests determine if it meets their specific needs. We continually work to make improvements where possible and are committed to ensuring that all guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us.
While our historic property does present some challenges in terms of physical accessibility, we are dedicated to being transparent during the booking process, by providing detailed information about the property to help our guests determine if it meets their specific needs. We continually work to make improvements where possible and are committed to ensuring that all guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us.
