The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel

The Fox and Hounds Historic Hotel is a heritage inn in Port Arthur, on Tasmania’s Tasman Peninsula, suited to travellers who want to stay close to the region’s major sights while returning to a quieter setting. The Port Arthur Historic Site is about a five-minute drive away, and Stingaree Bay is within walking distance. The inn also places guests within easy reach of Remarkable Cave, the Tessellated Pavement and the coastal landscape around Cape Raoul.

Accommodation is described as quiet rooms and suites overlooking bushland and the bay. The setting is one of the main reasons to stay: the property sits in a peaceful pocket of Port Arthur, where the surrounding landscape combines eucalyptus bush, salt air and open coastal country. The website also highlights the chance of seeing wallabies around dusk and clear night skies, giving the stay a distinctly rural Tasmanian feel without being far from local attractions.

Inside, the inn has a warm, rustic character, with a real fireplace and a long timber bar. There is also a restaurant and bar for guests looking for a meal or drink on site, although the website does not provide a current menu. The dining room is presented as a place for a quiet meal by the fire, making it a natural option after a day exploring the peninsula rather than a destination built around a detailed food offering.

The Fox and Hounds could suit couples, solo travellers and small groups looking for a base near Port Arthur’s historic and natural attractions. It also works for visitors planning a longer Tasman Peninsula stay, with Crescent Bay, Fortescue and Cape Raoul among the nearby places named by the venue. The overall appeal is straightforward: heritage accommodation, a relaxed common space, access to the Port Arthur Historic Site and a bushland setting near the coast. Guests can book rooms directly through the venue’s website.