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Red Rooster Host Farm
Garden Vista
bedroom 1
bedroom 2
Kitchette
Bathroom
Old apple tree
Garden
Entry gates to vegie garden
Red Rooster Host Farm is nestled under beautiful Mount Arthur in a secluded, peaceful valley. Magical location in a forest setting. Families love it, and kids under 10 yrs stay free. Comfortable 2 bedroom cottage with country charm. Breakfast incl.
PEACEFUL, COUNTRY FARM STAY 35 MINS NTH/EAST OF LAUNCESTON. NATIONAL WINNER 2009 BEST PLACES TO STAY, FARMSTAY EXPERIENCE.
Wyena, TAS
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Up to 5 people, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 1
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Guest Reviews
(11)
"The property was just breathtakingly beautiful and so natural. Flowers and forest all around. The resident dogs were great, they kept our dog amused. Fresh bread, jam and eggs and chocolates made it f..."
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Karen,
-Nov '11
"Beautiful peaceful location. Our little boy loved playing ball with Ben (the dog) & the fresh bread & home made black-current jam were amazing."
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Malcolm, TAS
-Nov '11
"Peaceful, lovely, quiet. Wonderful for children. Woodfire always ready. Delicious eggs, bread and jam. Mariano&Fina SPAIN"
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Mariano,
-Apr '11
"loved the bath and the comfort of the woodfire"
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Tamsyn, TASMANIA
-Apr '11
"Delicious logan berries to pick"
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Judith, NSW
-Jan '11
"We really enjoyed our stay on the farm! Our dogs were welcomed and we were treated to fresh homemade bread and muffins, together with eggs etc. It offered us a warm welcome. We would love to go back a..."
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Margaret, NSW
-Nov '10
"Our children enjoyed the stay. Home made bread and jam was delightful. Bennie (the dog) kept the children occupied. Access to the organic vegetable garden provided opportunity for freshly cooked mea..."
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Richard, TASMANIA
-Nov '10
"Plenty of safe space for young children to run around and explore and the sheep, chickens, dogs and wallabies seen on our walks made it exciting for 'city' kids. The offer of taking anything in the v..."
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Maree, TASMANIA
-Apr '10
"Just loved it, very comfortable and the extra touches made it feel like home. The best home made bread and fresh tomatoes. Bennie the dog made the best playmate for our boys who played sticks for ho..."
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Colette, TAS
-Mar '09
"Host wonderful, the fire was going when we arrived and the quaint accommodation, was more than adequate. Our boys loved the chickens, especially the rooster and peacock - they weren't sure on the shee..."
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Jaclyn, NSW
-Oct '08
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Enquiry response: Platinum
Accreditation and awards for 'Red Rooster Host Farm':
Family Friendly
Portacot available, Games/videos for children under 5 available,
Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available,
Games room, Fenced/safe outdoor play area
Property is very safe for children to play in park like setting. Children enjoy the space to explore around, and our very friendly, playful dogs that love to play with the ball always amuse everyone !
Cottage, Holiday unit, Bed & Breakfast, Farm stays, Self-contained apartment
Red Rooster Host Farm is a peaceful, tranquil place,set in beautiful park like grounds with majestic century old tree's, the garden has a English feel with thousands of naturalised daffodils, blue bells, and foxgloves blooming in spring and early summer.
Children will enjoy the freedom of the open lawn spaces to play and explore.
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Our friendly, playful dogs Joey & Benny
will keep you busy with a game of fetch, eggs to collect from the chooks daily, and feeding the small flock of black sheep is always a treat.
Red Rooster Host Farm is surrounded by nature, with many quiet areas for a bush walk, even explore the delights of a near by rain forest, complete with giant Tassie tree's & ferns, creek with mountain fresh water.
Guests are welcome to any produce in our organic vegie garden, when in season.
At night the place comes alive with visiting wallabies, & other wildlife critters, feeding on the lawns surrounding your cottage.
The comfortable, self contained cottage, with lots of country charm, is warmed by a cosy combustion fire with plenty of fire wood supplied, kitchenette with cooking facilities, flat screen tv & dvd.s. 2 bedrooms with feather doona's & electric blankets, delightful bathroom with old fashion clawfoot bath,shower over bath, sunroom has nice views of the garden, nice spot to relax with a glass of local wine & goat cheese.
Awake to the sound of birdsong, a delightful way to start your day !
Fresh free range eggs home baked bread & jam, cereals, milk tea & coffee are supplied in tariff.
Hope to see you soon !
Languages spoken: Australian(Basic) English(Conversation)
Brilliant weeks holiday at this fantastic venue. Wonderful food supplied by Michelle & Howard,awesome bread & muffins, everything tasted great.Very comfortable stay here in this wonderful environment we both loved everything about this location. Thankyou for a memorable weeks vacation and looking after us so well.
Eric & Pauline. Belair SA.30/3/07.
"Exquisite" an ambience that will cause us to return one day. The hospitality unquestionable.
Darrell & Robyn Tasmania. 26/6/06.
Local Attractions
Historic village of Lilydale,
Lilydale Falls,
Lilydale Antiques,
Leaning Church Vineyard Serves Lunch & Dinner.
Yondover Goat Cheese Farm & Cafe.
Pipers River Wineries.
Lalla Apple Shed Gallery (Artist Shelly Mcleod)
Bridestowe Lavender Farm,
Mount Arthur,
Bridport (beaches,fresh seafood, fishing and famous golf course, (Barnbougle Dunes)
Hollybank Forest Tree top Adventure. Wyena Mountain Bike Track, close to our farm.
Property
Please come in Burns road direction only. NOT via North Lilydale road,as directed by GPS when approaching from Lilydale direction, this road is suitable for 4WD only. Farm is 1 hour drive from Launceston airport.
Associations
Tourism Council Tasmania
Holiday experiences
Adult retreat, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Eco-friendly, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Honeymoon, One Night Bookings Welcome, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Winter Holiday
Facilities
24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Baby Cot, Bath, Bath towels provided, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, Camping, Continental breakfast provisions available, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, Cooking facilities, DVD, Fans (ceiling/standard), Fireplace, Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Highchair, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Tour desk, Undercover or off street parking, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Washing machine
Adult retreat
Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions.
We only have one accommodation cottage on the property, therefore your privacy at all times is asured during your stay with us. No other guests, to break your peace !
Birdwatching
Bird-watching available on-site, Bird-watching available nearby, Information provided on local bird population and sightings.
Property is surrounded with forest, therefore birds are plentiful. Some rare birds can been seen at times, example wedgetail eagle, black cockatoo, white goshawke.
Bushwalking & wilderness
Our farm is set on 16acres which is surrounded by thousands of acres of forest, with many good tracks for walking, or mountain biking. There is also a specially built mountain bike track close to our property.
Eco-friendly
Recycling facilities available.
Our farm is totally organic, no chemicals, used on the property, recycling, composting, is in place
Family Friendly
Portacot available, Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Games room, Fenced/safe outdoor play area.
Property is very safe for children to play in park like setting. Children enjoy the space to explore around, and our very friendly, playful dogs that love to play with the ball always amuse everyone !
Farmland Experiences
Farm animals live on the property, Sheep, Chickens, Dogs, Other farm animals, Guests able to interact with the farm animals.
Kids love to collect the eggs daily from the quaint, old chook house, the black sheep are always popular too. Joey & Benny our two very playful, friendly dogs will keep you very busy with the ball. PC is a beautiful peacock, he enjoys coming around to the guests cottage door each morning.
Gay & Lesbian friendly
All guests welcome
Pet friendly
Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted, Pets are permitted inside, Other domesticated animals reside at the property.
Pets are welcome inside the cottage, there is a sunroom/entry area where your pet
can sleep, bring their own bedding.Dogs are allowed in the cottage, except on the beds or sofa. There is plenty of room for dogs to run on the lawns. We do have 2 dogs, 1 female whippet x & male border collie x. Personal responsibility of your pets will be required, due to the free range chooks & peacock & wildlife. We request that your animals are taken with you on day trips.
Romantic getaway
Accommodation just for two, Wood fire, Private living and recreation areas, Bathrobes available for guest use.
Honeymooner's have stayed with us & enjoy the quiet, tranquil environment, with many magical walks into nearby rain forest, or relax under our large, beautiful shady tree's. The cottage has a lovely old clawfoot bath tub, & a romantic log fire, wood is supplied each day.Queen size bed, with feather quilts & quality linen.
Winter Holiday
Log fire.
Enjoy the crisp mountain air ! views in the valley during winter are wonderful with misty, low clouds hanging on the top of the tall forest tree's........sit around a warm camp fire, sipping your favourite warming drink & roasting marshmellows, or prepare yourself a tasty old fashion stew in the camp oven ! Retire to your warm cottage, with log fire, logs cut & stacked for you everyday.
Red Rooster Host Farm
Wyena, TAS, Australia
Rooms and rates
Offpeak season 1st June to 31st August $120.00 dbl per night EAA $30 per night, Children under 10years STAY FREE, $20 per night over 10yrs-15yrs. Weekly rate 7 nights $819.00 based on 2 adults
Peak season 1st September to 1st June$130.00 dbl per night,EAA $30.00 per night, Children under 10 years STAY FREE, over 10yrs- 15yrs $20 per night, Weekly rate 7 nights $819.00.
All tariffs include breakfast provisions, free range eggs, home made bread & jam, tea & coffee.
Red Rooster Host Farm (sleeps 5)
Base rate
$130.00/night 1.
$130.00/night 2.
$130.00/night 3.
$130.00/night 4.
$130.00/night 5.
$130.00/night 6.
$39.00/night 7+.
$30.00 /person20.00 /child /night over 2 people
All prices in $AUD
Deals
SPECIAL OFFER STAY 7 NIGHTS @ $819.00 BASED ON 2 ADULTS
Valid to: 31 May 12
Availability
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Red Rooster Host Farm will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 6 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 6.8 hours)
Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that Red Rooster Host Farm may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.
The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.
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