4 Star Accommodation

Near Mount Field National Park, Tasmania

50 Gully Road Fentonbury Tasmania Australia 7140

(Phone 03 6288 1212; International +61 3 6288 1212)   Email: hamletdowns@bigpond.com.au

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News

 

In the Summer of 2011, Hamlet Downs ranked in the

 Top 4 for the People's Choice award in Southern Tasmania

(Tourism Council Tasmania)

Thanks to all our guests who voted

 

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SPECIAL RATES*

For Limited Time

 

These Specials expire 29/4/12 for stays up to and including the night of 30/4/12

 

2 Course Dinner, Bed & Full Breakfasts for $230/night/double

 

 

 

Or

 

Check our accommodation only rates

 

Light & Cooked Breakfasts Available

& Great Dinner Menu

 

 

*Subject to availability.  Separate offers, not usable in conjunction with any other offers or discounts

 

 

Click the "Book Now" button to Book or see our rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accommodation

Beautiful Tasmanian homestead part of which dates back to the mid 1800's, restored to offer guests comfortable and affordable Serviced apartments or Self Contained accommodation. Located on a 36 acre property in the magnificent Derwent Valley, Tasmania. 1 hour drive from Hobart and 10 minutes drive to the fabulous Mount Field National Park.

Travelling between Strahan and Hobart? Stay at Hamlet Downs for a well earned break before proceeding. Don't book for just 1 night - allow at least 2 days to see this fantastic region.

Hamlet Downs has modern private suites each with their own separate entrance, lounge/dining and bathroom areas. We also cater for groups up to 10 persons. For more information on the rooms, see the "About Us"  page.

The property features beautiful gardens and a 1 km walking track around the ponds specially designed to view the wildlife (see also our Bird Watching page). We may also organise tours with a local photographer or bird enthusiast.

We offer the option of accommodation only, Bed and Breakfast or for the discerning traveller, the complete Dinner, Bed and Breakfast package. Dinners range from light meals to our complete a la carte 3 course menu.

Breakfasts range from continental or cooked to full meals with all the trimmings. For guests wanting Self Contained, we can provide full breakfast provisions if required. Dinners may be ordered on the night, and beer & wine are available.

We also offer FREE WiFi access**                    Click icon for more photos and information at our Facebook Page

 

Attractions

We are the perfect place to use as a base to explore our amazing Tyenna region and southern Tasmania. We are only 10 minutes drive from Mt Field National Park which offers a diverse range of attractions, like the world famous Russell Falls, Lake Dobson and the Tarn shelf. Also close by is the South West World Heritage area featuring Lake Pedder. The Styx valley is also near by and is the home of the worlds tallest hardwood trees, the Australian eucalyptus. Many other attractions are in the Tyenna region including the Maydena Adventure Hub and adventure kayaking.

We are just 3 minutes drive from one of Southern Tasmania's premier trout fishing locations, the Tyenna river. Also try Lake Meadowbank on the Derwent River, just 20 minutes from us, for salmon and trout.

For travellers interested in our local history we are close to the towns of Hamilton, New Norfolk and Bothwell with their many historic buildings.

We are only 1 hour drive from Hobart Tasmania's capital. Here you can take a walk around historic Battery Point, the Hobart waterfront area with its many fine restaurants, the Maritime Museum, Cascade Brewery, Botanical Gardens, Cadbury's Chocolate Factory,take a drive to the summit of Mt Wellington for spectacular views and on Saturday mornings, take in Salamanca markets which Hobart is renowned for. Finally don't forget to visit the magnificent new Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), an absolute must.

The Guest Book

* "An amazing view and beautiful surroundings....So much more than we could ever imagine" Julie & Rob, Toronto, Canada.
 
* A little piece of paradise, we could have stayed for a month! The accommodation, surroundings and food were excellent!" Martin & Rachel, Great Gransden, UK.
 
* " Just the most relaxing and beautiful place - thank you for the wonderful food and hospitality." Lexie & Graham, Bribie Island, Queensland.
 
* ..all the comforts of home plus more: the view; the tranquility; the garden; the delicious meals; the peaceful walks; the platypus sightings* and of course your very generous hospitality..  Trenna, WA

* As the platypus are wild you may or may not see them but if you do, you will adore them.

** WiFi subject to reasonable upload/download limit.

 

 

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Contact Information

Hamlet Downs Location Map on the "About Us" page
 
 
Your Hosts: Peter & Sue Ontatzis
 
Hamlet Downs Country Accommodation
50 Gully Road Fentonbury Tasmania Australia 7140
ABN 34301262499
E-mail: hamletdowns@bigpond.com.au
Telephone: International 61 3 62881212
In Australia 03 62881212

 

 

 

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