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Beachside Retreat West Inlet
  • Ecocabins and West Inlet beach.
  • Take a helicopter trip.
  • Ecocabin at night
  • Pelican
  • Pelican
  • Pelican
  • Sea Eagle
  • Sea Eagle
  • Sea Eagle
  • Spa Lodge

In harmony with nature... pure magic.

253 Stanley Highway, Stanley, TAS [map...]

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Up to 13 people, 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms

Beachside Retreat offers luxurious, environmentally designed cabins on a waterfront cattle property, overlooking a private sandy beach. Enjoy luxury, contemporary accommodation, beach activities, 4WD tours and helicopter flights direct from the property.

Guest Reviews (2)
"A very memorable experience. Wonderful location, first class accommodation. Would stay there again and definitely recommend to others. "
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Leigh, SA -Jan '09
"The accommodation at Beachside Retreat was fantastic. The bed and pillows were very comfy, the shower wonderful, kitchen had everything you would want in it (if you are cooking). A lot of thought has ..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Angie , VIC -Mar '08
Enquiry response: Good
Independent review - Beautiful Accomodation
Accreditation and awards for 'Beachside Retreat West Inlet':
Stanley Tidy Towns/Sustainable Communities TAS Winner 2002 2009 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay Accredited Tourism Business

Cottage, Holiday house, Farm stays, Self-contained apartment, Cabins, 4WD tour, Chalet


Beachside Retreat West Inlet is situated on West Inlet Farm, a beachfront cattle property, three kilometres from Stanley; a fishing port and historic village, on the north west coast of Tasmania.

Here, guests can stay in a 3 bedroom lodge located in a seaside garden, 35 metres from the beach, or just for couples, unique, award winning ecocabins and luxury nature cabins - one even has its own outdoor spa pool, situated on the sand dunes overlooking the ocean.
All cabins are self catering with fully equipped kitchens and linen is provided; some have airconditioning and dishwashers.

On property activities include swimming, fishing and beach combing in the sheltered inlet, nature walks, wild oyster collecting and farm walks. Identify the shore birds with the assistance of your hosts, field guides and birding scope. Bird watching courses for beginners are available by arrangement.

Your hosts also provide interesting four-wheel drive tours into the Tarkine rain forest and Rocky National Park, by 7 seater Landrover.

A Bell Long-Ranger helicopter operates short scenic flights and longer Tarkine wilderness tours from the private helipad next to the cabins. Make up a party with other guests and enjoy an amazing experience.

For guests who wish to keep in contact with the outside world, Telstra mobile service on the property is excellent and complimentary
WiFi internet coverage, with your own computer, is available.

For disabled facilities please contact your hosts for more information on the fully accessible bathroom, which is adjacent to the laundry.

To ensure privacy and maintain security, only resident guests are invited onto the property.

Your hosts, Chris and Janette, previously from the UK, are committed to making your stay a memorable one and invite you to stay on their beautiful property.

As we are a registered Land for Wildlife property, we do not accept pets. Sorry.
As the property is a destination and not a stopover, bookings of a minimum of two nights are required.

Languages spoken: French(Conversation)

There are many guest reviews of Beachside Retreat West Inlet on the Trip Advisor Travel site at: www.tripadvisor.com.

Beachside Retreat is the Winner of the Tasmanian Tourism Award - Unique Accommodation - for 2004 and 2005.

Winner of the Tasmanian North West Industry and Commerce Award - Tourism - 2005 and runner-up in 2007

Finalist - North West Industry and Commerce Award - Tourism - 2007

North West People's Choice Award 2006

State Finalist Takeabreak 'Beach Accommodation' Award 2009

Local attractions


The Chair Lift to the summit of the Nut.
Historic Highfield House and estate, the former head quarters of the Van Diemens Land Company.
The Stanley Seal Cruise which departs twice a day, 11.00am and 3.00pm from the Fishermen's Dock.
Evening Penguin and Platypus Tours.
The Stanley Sea Aquarium at the dockside.
The Stanley Golf Course on the sand dunes overlooking the ocean. Visitors are most welcome. Clubs are available for hire.
The Stanley Discovery Centre which showcases the history of Stanley and the local area.
Joseph Lyons Cottage, the home of Tasmania's only prime minister.
Craft shops and museums.
Wilderness 4-wheel drive tours into national parks and the Tarkine wilderness.
The Arthur River Cruises, including nature walks and the feeding of the wild sea eagles.
Tarkine Adventures and Dismal Swamp ecotourism venture.
Allandale Gardens and rainforest walk.
Dip Falls viewing platform and rain forest walks.
Waterwheel Creek forestry venture and tea rooms. Nearby Blue Hills Honey Shop and factory, at Mawbanna.
Craftwood supply outlets and gem fossicking at Wildwood Gallery.
Rocky Cape National Park and many forestry drives into the Arthur Pieman Conservation Area.

Property


Beach Activities - Swimming, beachcombing, fishing - own gear required, oyster harvesting and shucking, bird watching including the rare hooded plover and nature walks on the property.

Spy the sea eagles hunting along the shoreline at low tide and wedgetail eagles soaring over the farmlands.

Visit the excavated wetland, undertaken by a Natural Heritage grant. Hear the calls of the rare striped marsh frog and pobblebonk frogs in the springtime.

See the wildlife around your cabin at dusk. Identify the pademelons, ring-tailed possum, eastern-barred bandicoot and more.

Take a farm walk to see the Maine Anjou cattle herd or a 4-wheel drive tour with your hosts.

Charter helicopter flights of the coastline, off-shore islands and the historic Woolnorth property are available from the property helipad. Longer flights into the Tasmanian wilderness and South Arthur Conservation areas (the Tarkine) are available on request.

Sample Tasmanian wines available for purchase in your cabin. Admire the fabulous sunsets from your deck and fall asleep to the sounds of the waves. This is what a relaxing break is all about. Enjoy.

Associations


Tasmanian Tourism Industry Council

Holiday experiences


4WD Tours, Accessible, Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428, Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Close to Public Transport, Cruising, Eco-friendly, Executive rental, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Luxury, Massage, Museums and Galleries, Romantic getaway, Valentines Day, Waterfront, Whale Watching, Winter Holiday

Facilities


Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Bath, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Business Centre, CD Player, Continental breakfast provisions available, Courtesy vehicle, DVD, Ensuite, Fans, Faxing Facilities, Heated Spa (not spa bath), Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Massage, Masseur, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Safety Deposit Box, Spa Bath, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Tour desk, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Accessible


Fully wheelchair accessible to Australian standard AS 1428, Shower has shower bars and a moveable shower head, Chairs are permitted in the shower, Door frames are wider to suit wheelchairs, Unimpeded wheelchair access from car parking to the property, The toilet is fitted with railings/grip bars, Toilet is big enough to fit a wheelchair.

There is a fully accessible bathroom built to Australian standards on the property. It is a stand alone facility and can be used by guests staying in the 3 B/R spa lodge or an ecocabin. The Ecocabins have a ramped access, are level, without stairs and have a wheelin shower. There is not a hand-held shower head and only a small rail in the shower. A toilet chair with side rails and a shower chair are available for use. The 3 B/R spa lodge is level and spacious. The shower is not wheelchair friendly. The separate toilet can have a toilet chair with rails placed over it. Both double beds are accessible by a chair from one side and bed raisers are available to place under the castors. There is an adjoining deck accessed by a portable ramp and a birdwatching deck 30 metres away which is ramped. The special needs bathroom is in the amenity block, next to the laundry and can be used at any time. There is usually only one wheelchair guest staying at a time.

Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428


Fully wheelchair accessible to Australian standard AS 1428, Shower has shower bars, chair, moveable shower head, Door frames are wider to suit wheelchairs, Unimpeded wheelchair access from car parking to the property, The toilet is fitted with railings/grip bars and large enough to fit full size wheelchair..

There is a fully accessible bathroom built to Australian standards on the property. It is a stand alone facility and can be used by guests staying in the 3 B/R spa lodge or an ecocabin. The Ecocabins have a ramped access, are level, without stairs and have a wheelin shower. There is not a hand-held shower head and only a small rail in the shower. A toilet chair with side rails and a shower chair are available for use. The 3 B/R spa lodge is level and spacious. The shower is not wheelchair friendly. The separate toilet can have a toilet chair with rails placed over it. Both double beds are accessible by a chair from one side and bed raisers are available to place under the castors. There is an adjoining deck accessed by a portable ramp and a birdwatching deck 30 metres away which is ramped. The special needs bathroom is in the amenity block, next to the laundry and can be used at any time. There is usually only one wheelchair guest staying at a time.

Rooms and rates

The two studio ecocabins, Sandpiper and Oystercatcher, each sleep one couple in a Queen size bed with ensuite bathroom. There is an adjoining lounge/dining and kitchen area. Infants and children are not accepted.

The 3 Bedroom Spa Lodge has one double bedroom and one queen bedroom with an adjoining single bedroom. A lounge/dining area adjoins the full-size kitchen. There is one bathroom with a double corner spa, separate shower and vanity. The toilet is separate. The accommodation sleeps up to 5 guests, including children. Cots are not provided. The two luxury Nature Cabins, Pelican and Sea Eagle, each have one bedroom with a queen size bed, a large bathroom with shower and toilet, and combined lounge/dining area and full size kitchen. No children or infants are accepted.

All accommodation includes bedding, linen and outside decks. Tasmanian wines are available to purchase.
Best deal guarantee applies to this property.
BONUS - EXCLUSIVE TO TAKEABREAK BOOKINGS - Adult guests staying 7 nights or more each receive a complimentary, luxury bathrobe.

THIS PROPERTY DOES NOT USE THE TAKEABREAK CALENDER.

Eco cabin per night - for a couple only - self catering
01-02-10 to 30-04-10 $188
01-05-10 to 30-09-10 $178
01-10-10 to 31-11-10 $188
01-12-10 to 31-01-11 $198

Spa Lodge per night - for up to 5 guests - self catering
01-02-10 to 30-04-10 $298
01-05-10 to 30-09-10 $278
01-10-10 to 31-11-10 $298
01-12-10 to 31-01-11 $318

Luxury Studio Nature Cabin (Pelican) per night - for a couple only - self catering
01-02-10 to 30-04-10 $278
01-05-10 to 30-09-10 $248
01-10-10 to 31-11-10 $278
01-12-10 to 31-01-11 $298

Luxury Nature Cabin with spa pool (Sea Eagle) per night - for a couple only - self catering.
01-02-10 to 30-05-10 $328
01-06-10 to 30-09-10 $298 (Spa pool closed over winter)
01-10-10 to 31-11-10 $328
01-12-10 to 31-01-11 $348

1 B/R Nature Cabin with spa pool(sleeps 2):

1 B/R Studio Ecocabin(sleeps 2):

1 B/R Studio Nature Cabin(sleeps 2):

3 B/R Spa Lodge(sleeps 5):

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