Hamlet Downs Country Accommodation Bed and Breakfast Fentonb
General Description
Hamlet Downs near Mt Field National Park, Maydena and the South West
Wilderness area, offers 4 Star serviced apartments or self contained
accommodation and fabulous meals.
If you are travelling between Hobart and Strahan or visa versa, Hamlet
Downs is the perfect stopover to refresh you and your family or friends
before proceeding. Relax, have a great meal using our own produce, enjoy a
walk here or at the Russell Falls in the Mount Field National Park, or have
a relaxing drink at the cafe next to the Tyenna River. Want some adventure,
then we can book a trip to the fabulous lookout on top of the Eagles'
Eyrie as part of the Maydena Adventure Hub activities or have a go on the
Jet Boat on the Derwent River.
The restored farmhouse and adjoining additions offer some of the best
Tasmanian accommodation experiences. Our 4 bedroom facility is nestled on
36 acres at Fentonbury Hamlet, a 60 minute drive from Hobart.
Guest bedrooms have ensuite or private bathrooms. There are no internal
shared facilities and each group enjoys their own private suite with
separate lounge and dining areas for each suite.
Start your day with continental or cooked breakfasts and enjoy dinner
featuring our own seasonal produce. For something completely different, try
our Greek dishes or better still have a Greek Feast with 3 courses of
delicious authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Minimum of 2 persons and 24
hours notice required to prepare these special Greek dishes.
If you are self catering, each unit has a kitchen with cooking facilities
and all the essential cooking utensils, cutlery, crockery and linen.
Hair dryers, tv, cd and video players, electric blankets, tea and coffee
making facilities are all provided.
Our gardens feature overflowing beds of cottage flowers intermingled with
native plants and berry bushes. Walk along our 1.6 kilometre track to our
orchard and a series of water ponds where you may see our wild platypus.
Nocturnal wildlife is abundant with possums, echidnas, wallabies and
bandicoots often seen. Bird watching is a must with over thirty types seen
in summer.
The self contained facility encompasses the Bandicoot, Potaroo and Platypus
rooms.
Local attractions include the Mount Field National Park and Russell Falls,
the Styx Valley and the magnificent South West Wilderness Area.
Attractions
Ten minutes drive from Hamlet Downs is Mt Field National Park with
the world famous Russell Falls. It is a park for all seasons featuring many
short and long walks displaying great diversity as well as winter snow
fields and the amazing Tarn Shelf with its many exhilarating walks.
For the licensed fishermen or for watersports, try the Tyenna river for
trout fishing, canoeing and swimming.
Visit Something Wild wildlife sanctuary and view the local old Oust Houses
where once beer hops were processed.
Attractions within 30 minutes drive include:
Maydena Adventure Hub for fabulous views at the Eagle's Eyrie or 4WD
tours. The Styx valley near Maydena, home of world's largest hardwood
trees. The Florentine Valley features many different attractions like Mt
Tim Shea, the Growling Swallet and Wylds Craig. Lake Meadowbank on the
Derwent River for salmon and trout. The Salmon Ponds at Plenty, an historic
trout hatchery. Glen Clyde House, Hamilton one of Tasmania's premier
craft galleries, licensed cafe and open garden. New Norfolk, the largest
town in the Derwent Valley, offers history, antique shops, services and Jet
Boat rides.
Attractions within 90 minute drive are:
Southwest National Park and Lake Pedder with its views and trout fishing.
Hobart (Tasmania's capital), Historic Richmond (coal river valley &
vineyards), Central lakes district (Lake St Clair National Park) and
Bothwell, home of Australia's 1st golf course, are all within easy
drive from Hamlet Downs.
Try the famous Salamanca markets most Saturdays at the Hobart waterfront.
It is only an hours drive. It features craft and other wonderful items for
sale.
Child Policy
Children are welcomed.
Rates shown are for 2. Extra guest charge is $40 for adults & $25 for
children (4 to 14 years of age inclusive) per night. A cot is $10 per
night, subject to availability.
Transportation
Fentonbury is situated between the towns of Westerway and Ellendale.
Road Directions: A1 from Hobart to Granton, A10 to New Norfolk, B62 & B61
to Westerway, C608 to Fentonbury, 65km from Hobart, 1 hours drive.
We have road signs located at Westerway, the Lyell Highway between the
towns of Ouse and Hamilton and also at Gully Road Fentonbury. We are
situated 500 metres up Gully Road first property on the right.
Address
50 Gully Road
City
City
Fentonbury
Country
Australia
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Hotel Facilities
High-speed Internet, Parking, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Mini Bar,
Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Coffee / Tea Maker, Microwave, Hair Dryer, TV, CD Player, DVD Player, Garden Ratings
Price (approx.)
AUD 130.00
Bookings/reservations:
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