Platypus Park Country Retreat

Farm Setting
Lavender cottage and garden
Forester bathroom
"Gorgeous" the friendly cat
Brid unit
Dine in the Garden Gazebo
Relax in the outdoor heated spa in summer
You're not far from the beaches
Admire the Sunsets
Wattle Spa Cottage
Pipers/Brid/Forester units
Pipers Family Unit

Play seaside - stay countryside

20 Ada Street, Bridport, TAS [map...]

Up to 25 people, 12 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms

Recommended by Lonely Planet! At the end of the day take a break at Platypus Park Country Retreat! Clean,comfortable rooms and units, friendly and helpful hosts, fantastic - It's just on the edge of seaside town, Bridport. Relax in your country cottage.

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Guest Reviews (10)

"Platypus Park is very good accommodation in an excellent setting. It represents good value for money and the service provided by Gina, both before our trip and for the duration of our stay was very g..."

- Barry, ACT -Mar '10

"The cottage was very clean with modern furniture and kitchen equipment which was just lovely. The spa bath was just awesome! The owners were very friendly and left us to our privacy."

- Amanda, WA -Feb '08

"pleasant"

- Tony, VIC -Jan '08

"We were very disappointed in our accommodation at Platypus Country Retreat for the price. I was under the assumption that we had booked separate, private accommdation, but in fact we got a large room..."

- Andrew, VICTORIA -Jan '08

"We loved it but definitely needed more time their to fully enjoy what the town and accomodation had too offer. Although on our budget we wouldn't have been able to afford more nights."

- Heather, NSW -Jan '08

"We had a lovely stay at Platypus Park. Spacious accomodation, great surroundings. Friendly host."

- Denise, VIC -Dec '07

"It was set in gorgeous surroundings- peaceful and central. Absolutely excellent accommodation. We will definitely be going back, this year."

- Cheryl, TAS -Jun '07

"Very relaxing location. Units were spacicous, clean and comfortable. Owners were pleasant and friendly. Would certainly like to return."

- Ian, QLD -Mar '07

"Excellent. Cottage was perfect for a relaxing weekend. Peaceful and beautiful."

- Fiona, TASMANIA -Mar '07

"Quiet cabin and close to town. Very relaxing even with kids."

- Shane, TAS -Jan '07

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Independent review Feb 08 - Holiday Inspirations

Accreditation and awards for 'Platypus Park Country Retreat':

2009 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay

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Cottage, Holiday house, Holiday unit, Holiday apartment, Bed & Breakfast, Farm stays, Self-contained apartment, Serviced apartment

While staying at Platypus Park Country Retreat, everything is supplied we
offer you a choice of 7 different units and rooms.
Guests comment:
We have arrived back home from a most wonderful fortnight travelling around Tasmania. I really wanted to write to you and thank you for your wonderful hospitality - but more than that to let you know my family and I think you have the best accommodation in Tassie. We stayed in 10 different locations and none of them even came close to Platypus Country Retreat - all accommodation was ranked 4 - 4.5 stars. We think yours is 10 stars. The rooms were welcoming, clean, fresh and such a welcome rest after a day exploring and travelling (I especially loved the beautiful clean bathroom and spa). The kids loved being able to explore your paddocks and were delighted by your chooks, ducks and lovely cat. Thanks once again - and when (not if) we are back in Tassie we will definitely look you up again.
Cheers Karen

"Stop searching you've found the best. We drove into Bridport looked all around at the options and decided to try the one we first saw as we came into town. Wish we had done that half an hour ago! This is the best accommodation Bridport has to offer. So peaceful and quiet, excellent value for money, family friendly but would be great to come without the children, the people were friendly and welcoming. We were wondering how far up the gravel road we would have to go but were surprised that it was really only a couple of minutes back into the town centre."
Ms Pettit Western Australia.

Your very own double spa cottage or family unit awaits on a 40 acre property, just two minutes from the superb beaches, shops, and restaurants of Briport. Relax and unwind on the sunny verandahs, take a stroll down to the dams or Brid river where you might spot a platypus.
This is Bridport's only eco certified accommodation book you stay today!

If you need immediate confirmation we suggest you check availability and book on our secure booking system.

Thank you for having us and allowing our wedding in your garden. It was perfect. Local Tasmanian

We want to tell you how much we enjoyed our stay. We loved meeting the two of you and having drinks together. Your farm is wonderful, we hope to come back soon. If you ever get to Montana or even close by - drop us a line! Thanks again for the fish and veggies we loved it!
Rose and Blu. Montana USA March 2009.

Locality

Staying at Platypus Park Country Retreat allows you to explore the whole North East of Tasmania.

Get on the Trail of the Tin Dragon; including the Mt William National Park, where you'll see the native forester kangaroo.

Stroll along the beaches at the Bay of Fires, walk the track to St Columba falls and Ralph's Falls, stop off at historic Derby for some unique shopping and explore the chinese history at Branxholm, visit the Blue Lakes, and Scottsdale's Forest Eco centre.

Platypus Park is only 5 minutes to Barnbougle Dunes golf course rated in the top 100 in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Award wining wineries like Janz,Dalrymple, Delamere and Pipers Brook are just 15 minutes away too.

Enjoy fresh seafood from the village of Bridport and wander the beaches.

Choose fresh produce from the organic garden.

Just a perfect location to rejuvenate the soul and mind.

Property

Our Eco tourism Australia certified accommodation property is also a 40 acre farm which runs cattle. You will find a chook or two and a few ducks to feed, a cat to pat and a little dog to chat.

The bird life abounds and wildlife is prolific.

Fresh organic vegetables available from the raised bed gardens. FREE trout fishing from our dams (in season). We are a member of the Land for Wildlife project.

Just 1 hour from Launceston, 2 hours to Devonport and 15 minutes to Scottsdale.

Associations

Bed and Breakfast and Boutique Accommodation of Tasmania.
Independant Tourism Operators of Tasmania.
Dorset Tourism.
Bed& Breakfat and Farmstay Australia

Holiday experiences

4WD Tours, Accessible, Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428, Adult retreat, Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Eco-friendly, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Great view, Honeymoon, Massage, Motor Bike Friendly, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Valentines Day, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Bath, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, CD Player, Children's Playground, Continental Breakfast Available, Continental breakfast provisions available, Cooked Breakfast Available, DVD, Ensuite, Faxing Facilities, Games room, Internet access, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, Massage, Masseur, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Spa Bath, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Tour desk, Undercover or off street parking, VCR

Accessible

Fully wheelchair accessible to Australian standard AS 1428, Step or lip exists to the entry door, Shower has shower bars and a moveable shower head, Chairs are permitted in the shower, Unimpeded wheelchair access from car parking to the property.

Lavender ensuite room has a free form bathroom with rails around the toilet, shower and low switches, mirror, wheel under bathroom sink, we provide a shower stool. The floors are polished boards withour carpets, the heater control in low, the Tv is remote control. We do not provide a bedlift.

Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428

Fully wheelchair accessible to Australian standard AS 1428, Shower has shower bars, chair, moveable shower head, Unimpeded wheelchair access from car parking to the property.

Lavender ensuite room has a free form bathroom with rails around the toilet, shower and low switches, mirror, wheel under bathroom sink, we provide a shower stool. The floors are polished boards withour carpets, the heater control in low, the Tv is remote control. We do not provide a bedlift.

Rooms and rates

1.Weekly rates from $630 for 1 bedroom unit. Brid.

2.Two bedroom fully self catering family unit 4 people $210 per night. Pipers and Forester.

3.Lavender cottage and ensuite (2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms one with double spa) $270 per night up to 5 people.

Wattle spa ensuite - $120 for two people.

Wattle cottage three bedrooms,spa fully self catering up to six people $290 per night.

Brid (sleeps 2 - 1 Queen bed, suitable for one couple)

Base rate

$120.00/night.

$120.00/weekend-night.

$700.00/week.

120.00/weekend.

Lavender ensuite (sleeps 3 - One queen bed and one single bed in one room.)

Base rate

$100.00/night.

$100.00/weekend-night.

$630.00/week.

100.00/weekend.

$25.00 /person /night over 2 people

Lavender Spa cottage (sleeps 2 - One queen bed in separate bedroom. ie not in the living room.)

Base rate

$170.00/night.

$170.00/weekend-night.

$980.00/week.

170.00/weekend.

Pipers or Forester (sleeps 6 - Pipers: One queen bed, two single beds in two separate bedrooms. Double sofa bed in the living room Forester: One queen bedroom, two single beds in 2nd bedroom, double sofa bed in living room.)

Base rate

$160.00/night.

$160.00/weekend-night.

$960.00/week.

160.00/weekend.

$25.00 /person25.00 /child /night over 2 people

Wattle Spa Cottage (sleeps 6 - Two queen bed rooms, one twin single room. Two bedrooms are up stairs.)

Base rate

$175.00/night.

$175.00/weekend-night.

$1325.00/week.

175.00/weekend.

$25.00 /person25.00 /child /night over 2 people

Wattle spa ensuite (sleeps 4 - One queen bed. One double bed.)

Base rate

$120.00/night.

$120.00/weekend-night.

$630.00/week.

120.00/weekend.

$25.00 /person25.00 /child /night over 2 people

All prices in $AUD

Deals

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Weekend family special:
Pipers two bedroom unit ,2 adults and 2 children $190 per night, 2 night minimum stay.

Special: Double Spa cottage with full country breakfast hamper $185,includes free fishing on the property, for two.

Specials not valid long weekends or Easter
Valid to: 30 Apr 10

Last minute deals

A 15% discount is currently available for stays that commence within the next 14 days.
Minimum stay 2 nights in our 2br apartments
Not valid with any other discounts or special offers. Not valid Easter.

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