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Cygnet Holiday Park

Mary Street, Cygnet TAS 7112
Cygnet Holiday Park offers camping facilities at Cygnet, 66 km south of Hobart. An ideal location to make your base to explore the many attractions of the picturesque Huon Valley, and nearby Bruny Island. The Cygnet area has a number of wineries, potters, wood craftsmen, craft and antique shops and tea rooms and is close to beautiful scenery, mountains, rivers, forests and caves. The Cygnet Holiday Park is situated in a rural setting with 20 excellent camp sites and 14 powered sites. It has a well maintained amenities block, camp kitchen and a creek with platypus running through the property. This picturesque waterfront town hosts a superb annual folk festival in the second week of January. The festival attracts thousands of visitors so you need to book early. Weekly rates are available for the campsites and powered sites.
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Tranquil Point Retreat

51 Chuter Street, Deep Bay TAS 7112
Located in Tasmania's picturesque Huon Valley on the magnificent waters of Deep Bay, Tranquil Point is a one hour drive south of Hobart's International airport. Tranquil Point boasts stunning 270 degree ocean views and fresh, clean air with the glorious backdrop of the Hartz mountains. It is the perfect place to calm your mind, balance your body and re-energise from the stresses of everyday life. The homestead provides seven light filled and comfortable guest rooms accommodating up to 21 guests. Wholesome meals are included as a part of your stay. Tranquil Point focuses on sustainability. It generates its own solar power and utilises rain water throughout the property. Tranquil Point is open to everybody; individuals and couples, private groups, training courses and corporate and leadership groups....
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The Big Blue Retreat

95 Lowes Road, Garden Island Creek TAS 7112
The Big Blue Retreat is a holiday house at Garden Island Sands in the Huon Valley, southern Tasmania. The Retreat sleeps nine people and features three generous sized bedrooms. A separate dining and lounge area with a cozy wood heater is located downstairs with a large family area located upstairs. There is a full kitchen, laundry and bathroom with shower and bath. A second toilet is located upstairs for convenience. The property also boasts undercover parking and a fully fenced yard and a play area for the children. The Big Blue Retreat is the perfect base for exploring Southern Tasmania or to get away to relax and recharge. Southern Tasmania boasts World Heritage Area walks, local art and craft, amazing food and wines – the Cygnet region specializing in organic and biodynamic fare. A number of festivals and exhibitions are held annually. Garden Island Sands is a picturesque quiet hamlet situated in the beautiful Huon Valley, 50 minutes’ drive (60 kilometres/38 miles) south of Hobart.
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Woodbridge Hill Hideaway

369 Woodbridge Hill Road, Woodbridge TAS 7162
Woodbridge Hill Hideaway offers self contained accommodation located in Woodbridge, in Tasmania's south. Woodbridge Hill Hideaway offers well appointed accommodation with views to match. Your environment on the inside is as comfortable as the outside. Cook with great Tasmanian produce in the fully-equipped kitchen or BBQ on the deck. Soak in the double spa which opens onto your private deck, enjoy the separate double shower with granite and art glass walls. Relax with the wood fire, wrapped in your dressing gown on the leather lounge or curl up in the indulgent queen-sized bed. Wake to spectacular sunrises and amazing views over the D'Entrecastreaux Channel and enjoy the complimentary breakfast. Using Tasmanian timbers rescued from old growth forests, local artwork, exquisite glass, and quality fittings throughout. A HD TV,DVD and Wi-Fi access is provided. Designed to be eco-friendly, double-glazed and fully insulated. Woodbridge Hill straddles two of Tasmania's famous food, wine, and produce regions, the famous Huon Valley, and the Channel. Explore or stay close to home in the 112 acres of landscaped gardens and native bush and then relax in the magnificent Woodbridge Hill Pool. Woodbridge is a 44 minute drive (36 kilometre / 22 mile ) south of Hobart.
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The 2C's Bed and Breakfast

1 Crooked Tree Court, Cygnet TAS 7112
The 2C's Bed and Breakfast offers Cygnet Bay accommodation set in a lovely garden in Tasmania's famous and fertile Huon Valley. There are four separate and private units, two of which are contained within the main structure and share vistas of the Huon River, one a cosy cabin that overlooks the garden, and the other a waterfront cottage. 2C's is a few kilometres from town in a peaceful rural setting where in the season red apples and other fruits hang from the trees in nearby orchards and sheep and cattle graze. The busy, yet bucolic, town of Cygnet, with its cafes, restaurants, three hotels, art galleries and other interesting attractions, is a few minutes drive away. Here in this peaceful setting you will get the best of everything with all the amenities of a home-away-from-home. The accommodation options are all spotlessly clean, self-contained and affordable, and your comfort and complete privacy is assured. If you are seeking a memorable getaway, this is it.
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Arundel Cottage

643 Silver Hill Road (C641), Glaziers Bay TAS 7109
Arundel Cottage offers self-contained accommodation at Glaziers Bay in Tasmania's Huon Valley. The cosy, two-bedroom cottage accommodates up to four people with one queen-size bed and two singles and has garden and rural views. Arundel Cottage is fully-equipped, including barbecue and laundry facilities. A safe swimming beach is a short, easy walk from the cottage, and there is also a boat ramp nearby. Glazier's Bay is five km from the small town of Cygnet which hosts the annual Cygnet Folk Festival. Local activities include sightseeing, picnics, fishing, bushwalking and boating....
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Green Gables B&B

6974 Channel Highway, Cygnet TAS 7112
Green Gables B&B provides luxury apartment accommodation on the waterfront near Cygnet, Southern Tasmania. Experience warm and friendly hospitality when you stay in one of two elegantly furnished, self-contained spacious apartments, providing luxurious comfort in a private setting with veranda and separate entry. The Water View Apartment with its French accents offers a king size bed, fine linen and private veranda with barbecue and outdoor setting overlooking Gardners Bay. The lounge room provides comfort away from home with DVD and CD player, selection of movies, books, magazines and more. It also has a kitchenette with all essential appliances. The double sofa-bed can sleep an additional two people comfortably. Relax in the separate bathroom with double spa bath. The Garden Studio, decorated in Parisian style, has a charm all of its own and kitchenette facilities. Relax on the sunny secluded deck with outdoor setting. Gourmet breakfast provisions are included in the tariff. Green Gables is ideally located to visit nearby attractions such as the Tahune Airwalk, Ida Bay Railway, Bruny Island and Hastings Caves among others. The Huon Valley region has many outstanding boutique wineries for the wine-buff to enjoy. Cygnet is a 40-minute drive (55 km) south of Hobart.
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Cygnet's Secret Garden - Boutique Bed and Breakfast

7 Mary Street, Cygnet TAS 7112
Cygnet's Secret Garden provides luxury accommodation in the Huon Valley, Southern Tasmania, in a large 1920's home surrounded by beautiful gardens for the person that is looking for that bit extra in their accommodation. Walk out of the gate and you step into a village of gourmet food, craft, art, music and seeping in history. Cygnet has most of its wonderful buildings still in use. Arrive in the summer and feel the pleasant breeze in the garden while sipping a long cool drink. In the winter, your room will welcome you with warmth, comfort and a hot chocolate. We have two queen rooms with private ensuite and one large studio room that accommodates up to four people with private bathroom and kitchen facilities. If you are looking for somewhere for a special occasion, we at Cygnet's Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast will look after you. We can keep a secret!
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Telopea

144 Pullens Road, Woodbridge TAS 7162
Telopea at Woodbridge south of Hobart offers you comfortable, self-contained, self-catering holiday accommodation units. Relax in the serenity of five acres of natural bushland and gardens overlooking the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island. Unit One has a queen size bed. Unit Two has two bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, the other with three singles. Telopea's spacious bathrooms are equipped for guests with disabilities. Each unit has a kitchen/living room providing microwave, small stove and electric frypan. A fully equipped laundry is available. Breakfast is provided for the first morning of your stay. Telopea is an ideal base for visiting southern Tasmania's attractions - a five-minute drive from Bruny Island ferry and renowned Peppermint Bay and only a thirty-minute drive to Hobart. It is also convenient to the Huon Valley, Tahune Air Walk and the Far South. Visit the Marine Discovery Centre, Mermaid Café or Grandvewe Cheesery.
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Cherryview Studio Retreat

90 Supplice Road, Verona Sands TAS 7112
Cherryview Studio Retreat is a stylishly appointed self-contained studio at Cygnet, in Tasmania's beautiful Huon Valley. Relax in elegant luxury at the studio located on a whisper quiet 25 acre location and take in the breathtaking views of springtime cherry blossoms, vivid autumn colours, winter snow-capped mountains, and rolling green hills and some amazing sunsets. The studio is of solar passive design, double glazed and fully insulated keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer. Its picture windows provide commanding views over the local cherry orchard and valley, with the picturesque Hartz Mountains forming the backdrop. The king sized bed is complete with luxury bedding and the fully equipped kitchen includes two burner hob, oven and microwave Breakfast provisions are provided to guests at the commencement of their stay together with some little extras such as complimentary real coffee and a selection of teas. Visit Cygnet with its vibrant village ambiance, art galleries, great restaurants, pubs, and cafes. Sample the seasonal fresh produce grown in sweet abundance throughout the area, including cherries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, peaches and apples. Cherry View has the perfect mix of modern day amenity and peace and tranquility without total isolation....
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Eden Orchard and Farmstay

22 Supplice Road, Cygnet TAS 7112
Eden Farmstay at Cygnet in Tasmania's South is more then just self-contained family accommodation. The farm stay has been set up with families in mind, spacious and comfortable. We have three and four bedroom accommodation, Eden and Farmhouse, with comfortable ensemble beds and electric blankets. There's a range of books, toys, games and DVDs in both. In front of the farm stay you'll find a shared, enclosed garden area with playground, bunnies and barbecue. Kites are available, fossils to be found, and Dad hasn't been forgotten with great fishing spots close by and fishing rods are available. Set on a 40-acre farm, 45-minute drive from Hobart and ten-minute drive from local beaches, the perfect place for a rural vacation. There's a range of farm animals including cows, alpacas, goats, pigs, turkeys and chickens. Join your hosts in the late afternoons on their rounds to feed all the animals, most of them will eat out of your hand, even the big cows cannot resist a juicy apple, a great experience for young and old. You'll be within driving distance of several attractions including Tahune Air Walk, Bruny Island, Hastings Cave, Ida Bay Railway, Huon Jet Boat, local wineries and art galleries.
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Niche - Southern Tasmanian Yoga Retreat Centre

206 Abels Bay Road, Cygnet TAS 7112
Niche - Southern Tasmanian Yoga Retreat, located near Cygnet, offers a private waterfront retreat. The property is surrounded by native garden and bushland with breathtaking views of Cygnet Bay. Designed with quality, space and light in mind, the building has a sunny northerly aspect, three bathrooms, sauna and the four large bedrooms comfortably accommodate up to 12 adults. The tranquil atmosphere of Niche is ideal for yoga teachers to hold small retreats, seminars, teacher training or intensives. The building is also perfectly suited to a diverse range of meditative, artistic, literary and creative endeavours. Very comfortable eco-friendly accommodation is available at times between retreats. Niche is unique in Tasmania, offering a simply beautiful space to revitalise in a naturally uplifting location and only a one-hour drive from Hobart. The inspiring yoga space, centre of the building, opens out to the lower deck and tranquil water views, bringing the natural world in. Wide verandas and outdoor areas are ideal for group and personal practice. Delicious vegetarian meals and special dietary requirements are fully catered for. Fruit and vegetables in season are picked fresh from the organic garden. Rates are bed and breakfast. Weekend group retreats are fully catered and variably priced.
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Talune Farm

1106 Woodbridge Hill Road, Gardners Bay TAS 7112
Talune Farm offers self contained cabin accommodation in a peaceful rural setting four kilometres from the small town of Cygnet. The cabins consist of a kitchen/sitting room with all cooking facilities electric heater and television and bathroom with shower over bath. There is a double bedroom and a small bedroom with three bunk beds. All linen is provided. The cabins are situated at the edge of the farm with room for children to play. Ten minutes drive will take you to pristine beaches safe for swimming and exploring rock pools. This is the perfect position for touring the beautiful Huon Valley and D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Magnificent coastlines, rural drives, mountains, caves, forests, natural thermal pool and local crafts are all close by. Discounted rates for longer stays. Pets are welcome, conditions apply....
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Clear Creek Cottage

60 Clear Creek Road, Woodbridge TAS 7162
Clear Creek Cottage offers a contemporary rural self-contained stay in Woodbridge, south of Hobart. It offers views of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and is close to Peppermint Bay. The Cottage is located on a 28 acre property in a secluded farming valley and provides a spacious apartment designed for two with a mix of modern conveniences and stylish furnishings. Downstairs comprises a cosy living/dining area, with a modern kitchen fully equipped for in-house cooking including an espresso coffee machine, wood heater, iPod player and free Wi-Fi. Up the spiral staircase to relax in the spacious attic bedroom with queen size bed, deep "slipper" chairs and LCD digital television with DVD player. Indulge in the bathroom with a traditional deep cast iron bath and shower with antique style brass fittings. A hamper of fresh local breakfast provisions is provided on arrival for you to enjoy at your leisure. Outside the cottage view the property's dam, with resident platypus, friendly pet goats, chooks and the creek with waterfall. Complimentary bicycles are available; it's only a short ride to Woodbridge and the Peppermint Bay Restaurant. The Cottage is located within easy access of Bruny Island and is on the Huon Trail.
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Hartzview Vineyard

70 Dillons Rd, Cygnet TAS 7112
Hartzview Vineyard Homestead is a peaceful, secluded self-contained warm cottage with stunning views in Gardner's Bay, southern Tasmania. Unwind in a hot spa after the days adventures. Enjoy a glass of Hartzview Pinot Noir with a vineyard and cheese platter in front of an inviting log fire. The three bedroom Hartzview Vineyard Homestead accommodates up to six guests. Continental breakfast provisions, including freshly baked bread and locally-made jams, are supplied and dinner can also be provided on request. The property has views across the vineyard and Huon River to the Hartz Mountains in the distance. Guests can visit the Hartzview Wine Centre to enjoy a wine tasting from the quality cool climate table wines and the preservative free fruit ports and liqueurs including the renowned Tasmanian Cassis and spiced apple Liqueur Mead. The cafe boasts great coffee and a large range of specialty desserts in a unique setting overlooking the vineyard. It also has free Wi-Fi. There are a number of bushwalks on the property, with breathtaking views. This hidden gem is an ideal base to tour Bruny Island, Huon Valley or Hobart. The Heritage Picker's hut village takes you on a stroll through history.

Commercial Hotel Cygnet (Bottom Pub)

2 Mary St, Cygnet TAS 7112
Heritage accomodation in the heart of Cygnet, singles $65 per night and doubles $85 per night (including continental breakfast) all year round. Modern cafe open 7 days all day for snacks, meals, coffee and cakes, as well as a family bistro serving lunch and dinner seven days. Main and family bars, drive through bottle shop, cafe balcony, all less than a two minute walk from the Cygnet waterfront and waterside paths. The Cygnet Commercial Hotel is a beautifully presented old fashioned hotel. All of the rooms have tea and coffee making facilities and flat screen TV's. The accomodation is upstairs and the bathroom facilities are shared. This is Cygnet's favorite hotel in all seasons, with the township's best value room rates and dining.

Cygnet Public Golf Course

Guys Road, Cygnet TAS 7112
The Cygnet Public Golf Course is a nine-hole country course in the Huon Valley. The course overlooks Port Cygnet Bay and the township of Cygnet, and is a 50-minute drive south of Hobart (66 km). The Cygnet Public Golf Course offers nine diverse holes and a layout that makes the most of the course?s natural landscape. No two holes here are the same and the natural hazards, including dams and creeks, make for an interesting round of golf. Green fees give you access to the course for the day and club and buggy hire are available?bookings for hire equipment are recommended. Change rooms and refreshments are also available. Holes: nine, Par: 33, Length: 1,760 metres....

Ambience on Huon Bed and Breakfast

1134 Cygnet Coast Road, Cygnet TAS 7112
Ambience on Huon Bed & Breakfast offers fully hosted B & B luxury accommodation with 3 guest rooms all with king size beds. Enjoy a full cooked continental and cooked breakfast fresh from our garden and local producers. Set on 6 acres in a tranquil rural setting just 50 minutes south of Hobart. Overlooking the beautiful Huon River and with views of the Hartz Mountains. Be captivated by the beauty while relaxing on the verandah or curl up with a book in front of the fire. Close to many local attractions including Huon Trail, wineries, Tahune Airwalk, Bruny Island and the quaint township of Cygnet. Cyndie & Peter look forward to sharing "Ambience on Huon" with you....
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Art of Richard Stanley, Studio and Gallery, The

7562 Channel Highway, Cygnet TAS 7112
The Art of Richard Stanley, Studio and Gallery are located in Cygnet, Southern Tasmania. The Art Gallery resides in one of the first general stores in Cygnet, circa. 1905. A vast open space with high ceilings gives room for large canvases and drawings, artworks and glass jewellery. Meet Richard Stanley, resident artist and talk about his work. Listen to ambient music as you peruse his paintings and limited edition prints. The Gallery is located in a beautiful rural setting with mountain and river views. Richard offers a unique experience to art and craft lovers. All work is Tasmanian produced with the majority being made on the premises by Richard himself. Works include original oil and pastel paintings, limited edition framed and unframed prints, cards and bookmarks. Artworks are based on landscapes in Tasmania with emphasis on the South. Richard also produces dichroic glass jewellery in pendant, hanging earring, stud earring and brooch form which sells in his gallery. Richard is also a stained glass artist having done many commissions throughout Australia. You can see his work in the front entry doors of his gallery. Cygnet is a 49-minute drive (55 km) south of Hobart....

Hartshorn Distillery

59 Devlyns Rd, Birchs Bay TAS 7162
The world's first Sheep Whey Distillery. Hartshorn Distillery is a new Tasmanian micro distillery making boutique batches of Vodka and Gin from our own sheep whey. We are the first in the world to create this unique product. We are proud to be the smallest distillery in Australia making small ten-bottle batches using a 50 litre glass column still. Each bottle and label is hand painted by head distiller Ryan, so you can display it proudly amongst your collection. Ryan and his family run Grandvewe Cheeses in Birchs Bay, located deep in Tasmania's south. When making cheese, the whey is often discarded and put to little use. Ryan has spent the last two years discovering how to turn the complex sugars held within the whey protein and convert them into a basic sugars to then ferment into alcohol and eventually distil. The resulting distillate has a delicately sweet bouquet and extremely smooth finish, thanks to the dairy influence and complex filtering methods....

Ida Bay Railway & Cafe (Tour)

328 Lune River Road, Ida Bay TAS 7109
Step aboard our historic WWII Diesel locomotive, enjoy an unforgettable 2 hour journey alongside the water's edge, through bush planes and enjoy a history talk from your tour guide at the historic cemetery. Once you arrive at 'Deep-hole' you will be able to walk around a pristine white beach or even take a walk to the Southport Lagoon (1H 30M return - Bookings essential). This Heritage listed railway is one of the last operating bush tramways in Australia! Our cafe is the last place in Tasmania to get a great feed! We have a diverse menu including Home-made Burgers, Fish & Chips, Freshly ground Coffee and even some Tasmania Valhalla Ice cream. Our staff are passionate about the local area and are focused on showing you the hidden gems. We stock all the local brochures and information maps. We can cater for groups large and small. Call us today to arrange a custom dining menu, even an exclusive train ride can be arranged!...

Woodbridge

Woodbridge, Woodbridge TAS 7162
Woodbridge is one of the prettiest towns on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and is a lovely place to stay while exploring the Huon Valley and Bruny Island. This semi-rural area of rolling hills and winding roads is home to small farms and craft makers. The area produces apples and stone fruit while the Channel is well known for its Atlantic salmon farms. Woodbridge is also home to the Peppermint Bay Restaurant complex. The restaurant offers transportation in style aboard the luxury, high-speed catamaran, Peppermint Bay II. The fully guided cruise departs from the Hobart waterfront, travelling along 40 km of coastline to the restaurant's waterside destination. Nearby is Grandvewe Farm Sheep Cheesery where you can sample 15 different cheeses and enjoy a glass of wine while watching the process of cheese making and maturing. From September to March you can also see sheep milking demonstrations, if your timing's right (4.30 pm). Also nearby is Hartzview Vineyard with its chapel-like tasting room and beautiful views across the Huon River to the Hartz mountains. The ferry across to Bruny Island, departing from Kettering, is just a few kilometres north. Woodbridge is a 35-min drive (35 km) south of Hobart. ...

Grandvewe Sheep Cheesery

59 Devlyns Road, Birchs Bay TAS 7162
Grandvewe Sheep Farm Cheesery sits in the lush Huon Valley south of Peppermint Bay. Discover Tasmania's only Sheep Milk Cheesery, where you can meet the sheep, taste up to 15 different cheeses and enjoy a wine while viewing the whole process of cheese making and maturing. From September to March you can see sheep milking demonstrations daily from 4.30pm. Children are welcome to feed and pat the lambs throughout summer. While visiting, why not check out the caf? restaurant, where you can enjoy various seasonal dishes and platters - incorporating our famous cheeses and farm grown smallgoods - on the deck overlooking the spectacular D'Entrecasteaux Channel. The Cheesery also offers wonderful homemade gourmet delights to take home and enjoy with your cheese....

Cygnet Folk Festival

25 Mary Street, Cygnet TAS 7112
From the 6th - 8th of January 2017 the vibrant country town of Cygnet will again play host to the annual Cygnet Folk Festival - Tasmania's leading celebration of folk and world music, dance, poetry, performance art, food and culture! In its 35th year, this iconic Festival is very highly regarded by musicians and festivalgoers from all over Australia and overseas, and competition to come to Cygnet is at an all time high among performers. The incredible talent of local, interstate and international artists is celebrated over the January weekend and we are proud that so many amazing performers and festivalgoers take part in what the Festival has to offer each year. Set in the picturesque Huon Valley countryside, the Festival has the advantage of being only an hour's drive away from cosmopolitan state capital Hobart and attracts thousands of visitors every year. A rich cultural community event, the Festival provides entertainment to a wide audience of Festival attendees, making people smile, providing a springboard for young musicians, opportunities for local businesses to showcase the region's superb home grown produce and artisan skills, and the flowering of new friendships....
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Frenchman's River - The Writer's House

130 Winns Road, Cygnet TAS 7112
An enchanting getaway with lovely views, the Writers House at Frenchman's River, Cygnet was once an apple-picker's cottage. Imaginatively re-imaged by designer Andrew Blaxland, this interesting building was where novelist Posie Graeme-Evans wrote two novels, The Island House & The Dressmaker; now it's a delightful self-catering retreat in a cottage garden with long views of Cygnet Bay and the surrounding 200 acre farm. Double-glazing makes changing seasons a joy as does the open fire (supplied by wood from our own forest) while ceiling fans, French doors and bi-fold windows and a vast north-facing terrace means summer is bliss. A romantic bedroom, eclectic furniture, chefs kitchen (well-stocked fridge and pantry) plus local cheese, complimentary bottle of wine and a basket of breakfast provisions mean you may never want to go outside. If you do, the whole farm is yours to explore and, at sunset or dawn, you might glimpse the platypus in the dam. And at night, you might meet the locals - wallabies, potoroos, spotted quolls - or surprise the Tasmanian devil who lives under the old apple barn. Frenchman's River - beauty, serenity and luxury. Come and stay....
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Frenchman's River - The Helmsman's House

130 Winns Road, Cygnet TAS 7112
Set in its own range of hills overlooking Cygnet Bay, Frenchman's River allows discerning travellers to escape to a world of beauty, serenity and high-end luxury. Surrounded by 200 acres of rolling fields and forest yet walking distance to friendly, vibrant Cygnet, delicious local produce and stylish interiors might tempt you to stay inside all day, to cook, read and dream as you enjoy local seasonal fare (berries, apricots and cherries in summer; apples in autumn and mushrooms too - plus fabulous local spuds and garlic, dug in summer to eat in winter). But if you decide to explore this exquisite region, the lovely Huon Valley, pretty roads wind beside the river past wineries, cheeseries and farm-gate sales. Or you can take the ferry to Bruny Island (20 minutes from Frenchman's River); or maybe drive south to enchanting Franklin - home to the Wooden Boat Centre - on your way to Tahune AirWalk where you walk through the tops of forest giants and see Huon Pine growing beside the river it was named for. And, if you're lucky, the Southern Lights ablaze over the bay will welcome you home to your house in the hills above the bay....