Practically Lakeside B&B (Canberra, Australia): See 40 Reviews and 34 Photos

Address: 14 Turner Place | Yarralumla, Canberra 2600, Australia

Phone Number:

Region: Australia > Australian Capital Territory > Greater Canberra > Canberra

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 7 B&Bs / Inns in Canberra

Price range (per night): RM517 - 574

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Free WIFI Internet. Enjoy superior quality Bed and Breakfast accommodation & privacy in a quiet, tree-lined street in central Canberra. Near tourist attractions, Manuka & Kingston cafes & Parliamentary triangle, this beautiful B&B is located in the historic, lakeside suburb of Yarralumla, it is near the CBD, Turner from the Tate exhibition at the NGA, Weston Park, John James and Canberra Hospitals & popular outdoor cafes. Ideal for those who enjoy serious or gentle exercise, those interested in golfing, ornithology, photography, horticulture or for those who just enjoy a comfortable, tranquil environment. Be "Actively Lakeside" by taking advantage of our close proximity to Lake Burley Griffin to walk, run or cycle to major attractions. Bikes & kayaks are available at no cost. We are close to the marshalling area for marathons/cycling events, AIS Rowing course, inter-school regattas, Hot Air Balloon rides, Canberra Olympic, Manuka and Phillip Pools, tennis courts as well as the Royal Canberra Golf Course and Canberra Yacht Club. The local bus service is ACTION's Gold Line that goes past major tourist attractions in the Parliamentary Triangle on route to the city & Dickson (also noted for its wide selection of eateries). Or just relax in your spacious, north-east facing, ground-floor studio with separate entrances & pretty garden. The room has both ducted & Nobo panel heating, ceiling fan, air conditioner, TV/DVD/radio & desk for computer /work materials. Free WiFi / broadband/cable internet is available. The adjoining dining room has a microwave, toaster, kettle & refrigerator, crockery & cutlery and a wide selection of teas & coffee. Feel pampered on the comfortable king bed amidst the gorgeous bedding, chocolates & fresh flowers. Breakfast in your own private dining room or al fresco while you watch colourful balloons drift by. ... more less

tempsh

Melbourne, Australia

Senior Contributor

38 reviews

13 hotel reviews

Reviews in 21 cities

21 helpful votes

“Bonus Bikes”

Reviewed 29 April 2013

Spacious sunny room, with large bathroom, and all very clean with a tasty breakfast included. We particularly enjoyed the bikes, which were in excellent condition. I particularly appreciated the padded seat for our circumnavigation of Lake Burley Griffin. We ate locally at the Yarralumla Shops, and enjoyed a Thai meal the first night and wonderful pizzas the next at Bentham... More

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review about our B&B. Canberra's cycle paths are probably the best in the country. Our complimentary bikes for the duration of your stay and Practically Lakeside's location right in the centre of Canberra and close to the lake & tourist attractions enabled you to get around without your car and enjoy... More

brian c

Leeton, Australia

1 review

“A Lovely Stay in Canberra”

Reviewed 16 April 2013

Luba and Chris were the perfect hosts. We loved our stay at Practically Lakeside. The accommodation was beautifully presented, comfortable and spacious. Would definitely stay again and recommend.Our accomodation was in a beautiful leafy setting with lovely gardens and surrounds. Our hosts were very informative as to what was on in Canberra and very friendly. We were made to feel... More

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about our B&B. It was a pleasure meeting you all. It was great that you were able to meet up with family and friends and that you had perfect weather during your stay. It's a shame that you needed to return to L for the other wedding.We hope that if... More

Anne G

Adelaide, Australia

Contributor

14 reviews

9 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

10 helpful votes

“A delightful way to visit Canberra”

Reviewed 17 March 2013

Staying at Practically Lakeside made our week's holiday in Canberra especially delightful. The accommodation was comfortable, spacious, attractive and immaculate. Every need was thoughtfully catered to by Chris and Luba who are the perfect hosts, attentive, responsive, helpful and friendly without ever being intrusive. The location is an absolute delight, in leafy tree lined streets, very quiet, only minutes from... More

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It was truly a pleasure meeting you both. We really enjoyed our chats and drinks with you on the outside deck. We hope that you managed to get to the Old Bus Depot Markets and other Canberra delights before your flight. Since your departure, we've had a cold snap overnight but this has been followed by the most spectacular sunny,... More

John L

Maidstone UK

Reviewer

5 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

1 helpful vote

“Very Comfortable Stay”

Reviewed 15 March 2013

Luba & Chris were most welcoming and helpful. Spacious comfortable room, nicely decorated, with all facilities. Very central for all sights in Canberra but situated in a quiet leafy cul de sac. Excellent breakfast! Canberra is a very interesting modern City well planned with pleasant gardens, lakeside walks good museums and buildings to see. We would certainly recommend 'Practically Lakeside'... More

Thank you for your lovely review. The weather in Canberra is simply perfect at the moment and should you return to these parts in future, we recommend autumn as one of the best times to visit our capital. We went for a blissful paddle on the lake this morning. We're not sure whether you are back in the UK or... More

Maggie27art

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

“Practically Lakeside is definitely fabulous”

Reviewed 12 March 2013

Large picture windows look out onto a pretty private garden which is a great place to relax. The room is spacious, the bed extremely comfortable and the small details of fresh flowers, bathrobes, chocies and a bedtime tipple of port make this B&B 5 star. Our first trip to Canberra was full of places to see, all done by Chris... More

Wow what can we say! Thank you for taking the time to write such a complimentary review about Practically Lakeside B&B. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time in Canberra and made the most of the best that Canberra has to offer such as the cycle paths around the lake and city, the excellent restaurants and of course our... More

Patann82

Senior Reviewer

9 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

4 helpful votes

“Spacious in beatiful garden with great service”

Reviewed 3 March 2013

Chris and Luba are very succesful in running this B&B. Attention to detail stands out and the service is what you expect and more. We stayed for a couple of nights and we had fresh flowers, chocolates, port wine. Breakfast comes with a selection of fruits, breads, marmelades, eggs, etc. The room is very ample and spotless.Wifi has a good... More

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for including the photograph of the cockatoo. You would enjoy seeing the king parrots that are starting to visit the garden in larger numbers as the seedpods on the street trees are a good source of food for them. A family of "cat-birds" have also taken up residence and... More

Marion O

Sydney, Australia

“Peaceful quite home away from home.”

Reviewed 26 February 2013

Our time at Lakeside was lovely. Luba and Chris are great people with a lot of knowledge of the area. Our room was clean and the bed was amazing. The breakfasts were tasty and thanks for the fruit every morning that was a lovely touch. The walking tracks are great with kangaroo's nearby. Close to the city took us no... More

Thank you for the lovely reviews both in our guest book and on this site. We really enjoyed meeting you both and are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Canberra. We hope you received the recipe for the Lakeside Muesli and that K. has already made up a batch!. Spring and autumn are usually beautiful times to visit Canberra... More

Royboy64

Durban, South Africa

4 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Peaceful "home" away from home”

Reviewed 28 January 2013

Situated in a quiet upmarket Canberra residential suburb this B&B provided the ideal base from which to explore Canberra by car. Luba and Chris's local knowledge assisted greatly in arranging our itinerary for our 2 day stay in the Capital City. The B&B is situated close to all the major attractions, museums and the city centre is a plus. Their... More

It was indeed a pleasure meeting you both and exchanging information about local attractions, flora & fauna and South Africa during our informal chats. We really appreciated your inquisitive minds and the tenderness you showed towards HB and the pets in the street. We enjoyed R’s good humour about "renting-a-kangaroo" and G’s fascination with our wonderful birdlife. Thank you for... More

Ozzietraveller1

8 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

“Nice and relaxing environment”

Reviewed 17 December 2012

We really enjoyed the stay. For me a good test of how good is a place is to go back to the website after you have stayed there and see how much you agree with the descriptions provided and pictures presented. For Practically Lakeside, I would have to say that in our experience everything is spot on as advertised. The... More

Thank you for taking the time to review our B&B. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and were able to relax after a somewhat hectic year. Advertising can often be misleading and we're pleased that our descriptions matched your expectations. We really enjoyed meeting you and hope that if you do return, you’ll have the time and... More

Vish L

Singapore, Singapore

Reviews in 5 cities

“Thank you”

Reviewed 1 December 2012

Many thanks to Chris and Luba for their hospitality. A beautiful city, lovely bed and breakfast , tastefully appointed accomodation, spacious room and ensuite, beautiful garden with a fish pond and a sumptuous good quality breakfast with good coffee. Free Wifi was good. From a conventional standpoint, the b&b is not in the heart of the city, but is well... More

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It was indeed a pleasure meeting you all. The children are absolutely delightful and it was wonderful meeting people who appreciate the fresh air & natural environment surrounding our B&B. We think that we have the best of both worlds living so close to the city (5 minutes by car) & major tourist attractions but being so close to the... More

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