Unique Cottage Rental in a Peaceful Rural Setting in Huonville, Tasmania

Vacation Rental in Huonville, Tasmania

2 guests • 2 beds

4.1
6 reviews

This unique cottage rental is located in Huonville, Tasmania, and can accommodate two guests for a peaceful getaway to the Huon Valley. Originally a shed used for sorting and packing apples for the orchard that once stood on its property, the cottage has been thoughtfully renovated in a manner that combines modern amenities with historic charm, blending old, new, and repurposed elements into a harmonious whole.

The open-plan cottage has one bedroom area and one full bathroom. The bedroom area is set in a raised alcove and is furnished with a queen-size bed. Accessed through a rustic sliding door and tiled in a bold shade of red, the bathroom features a freestanding bathtub and a walk-in shower. High-quality linens and towels are provided.

In the living area, guests will find a sofa, a flat-screen television, a wood-burning stove, and shelves full of books and CDs, all of which are surrounded by 100-year-old hardwood flooring, a six-meter cathedral ceiling, and original artwork. The dining area boasts a handmade wooden table that can seat up to 10 guests. The fully-equipped kitchen comes with appliances such as an oven, a stove, a dishwasher, and a refrigerator.

Other amenities include a washer and dryer. A wall full of glass doors provides picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and provides access to the cottage's north-facing deck.

Inside the fully-insulated, double-glazed cottage, guests will enjoy amenities such as a wood-burning heater, a washer and dryer, a well-appointed kitchen, and a handmade dining table, all of which are set beneath a six-meter cathedral ceiling and surrounded by original artworks. Outside, guests will find a north-facing deck.

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Features and services

Beds

  • 1 Queen-size bed

  • single-bed

    1 Child's bed

Most popular features

  • Private Kitchen

  • Bathtub

  • Heating

  • Microwave

  • Fireplace

  • Fridge

  • Wildlife watching

  • stove

    Stove

  • Bathroom

  • Parking

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • Wine tasting

  • Supermarket

  • Yoga

  • Meditation

  • Boating/Sailing

  • Biking

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Where you will stay

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Huonville, Tasmania

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Scenic views
Nestled among majestic eucalyptus trees and surrounded by a peaceful landscape of open farmland and thickly forested hills and mountains, this cottage is located in Huonville, Tasmania, where it is situated in a rural setting just 200 meters from the Huon River. Following the river to the south, guests will find the Egg Islands Conservation Area, which is a BirdLife International-designated Important Bird Area, providing habitats, refuges, and stopover grounds to Tasmanian native hens, yellow wattlebirds, swift parrots, and the endangered Australasian bittern.

Other nearby natural areas include the Sherwood Hill Conservation Area, Fletchers Hill West Forest Reserve, and the Judbury Conservation Area. Downtown Huonville is just a kilometer away, and the villages of Ranelagh, Franklin, and Cygnet are five, 10, and 15 minutes away respectively. In and around these villages, guests will find a variety of wineries, food producers, bakeries, cafes, restaurants, and farmers markets, while the surrounding countryside is renowned for its apple, cherry, and berry orchards.

The cottage is just 40 minutes from Hobart, where guests will find attractions such as Mount Wellington, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Salamanca Market, and the Museum of Old and New Art. The city also hosts the nearest international airport.
Activities near Huonville
  • Biking

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • Boating/Sailing

  • Wine tasting

  • Meditation

  • Yoga

  • Wildlife watching

Guests interested in hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife viewing will find a variety of nearby natural areas to explore, such as the Sherwood Hill Conservation Area, Fletchers Hill West Forest Reserve, and the Judbury Conservation Area. Guests can also rent a rowboat in the nearby town of Franklin to row down the Huon River and observe the many birds that inhabit and visit the Egg Islands Conservation Area. Further afield, guests can also visit Cockle Creek National Park, Hartz Mountains National Park, and Wellington Park.

In and around the villages of Huonville, Ranelagh, Franklin, and Cygnet, guests can enjoy wine tasting, dining, and trying out local produce at a variety of wineries, bakeries, cafes, restaurants, and farmers markets such as Fat Pig Farm, Home Hill Winery and Restaurant, and Westend Pumphouse Cafe. Taking a day trip to Hobart, guests can also visit attractions such as Mount Wellington, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, the Museum of Old and New Art, and Salamanca Market.
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Property reviews

4.1 overall rating
Overall experience
4.1
Cleanliness
4.1
Activities
4.1
Nature surroundings
4.1
Uniqueness
4.1
Comfort
4.1
6 Reviews

Things to know

Arrival and departure

  • Check-in: 03:00 PM

  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

House rules

  • No infants allowed
    Under 2 years old

  • No children allowed
    2-12 years old

  • No pets allowed

  • No smoking

  • No parties

  • No events

Cancellation policy

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Strictly no smoking and no pets.
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