Gateforth Cottages

  • View from all the cottages
  • Waratah Cottage
  • Waratah lounge/Dining
  • Blue Gum Cottage
  • Blue Gum Lounge/Dining
These cottages have everything, all they need is you. Very Private, super views, quiet, undercover parking Spa Cottages.
Stanley, TAS [Location map...]
Up to 8 people, 4 bedrooms
Availability and Pricing
Arriving
For  night.
Adults
Children
Estimated price:
     
From $125 to $136 couple per night
"Everything was wonderful - the cottage, the fire, the view - we really enjoyed our days there. Pam, Qld. April 2010"
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Pam, QLD -Apr '10

"Charming cottage, spotlessly clean and with everything you need. Great value for a 2 bedroom cottage. Fantasic view of farmland and right to the ocean, with a sitting area to enjoy it."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Morgan, TAS -Jan '10

"A gorgeous place with breathtaking views, clean quaint little cottages, privacy and even a spa! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Carol, TAS -Oct '09

"the accommodation was very good. Nothing to complain about. Beautiful views. "
   Guest rating: 5/5 - David, VICTORIA -May '08

"We really enjoyed Gateforth Cottages - peaceful, well maintained and everything you could want in the kitchen. We loved sitting on the verandah watching the sun go down."
   Guest rating: 4/5 - Louise, NSW -Oct '06

Accreditation and awards for 'Gateforth Cottages':
Stanley Tidy Towns/Sustainable Communities TAS Winner 2002
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Cottage, Bed & Breakfast, Farm stays, Self-contained apartment, Spa


The cottages are set on a 212 acre stock/cropping farm, located about 10 minutes from Stanley on the eastern side.

The cottages all have a super view over farmland, the sea to Stanley and the Nut.

The cottages are very private, (you can't see from one cottage to the other) and all have under cover parking.

Guests are welcome to walk the farm lanes, interact with our pet heifer, Madonna or check out the platypus in the dam. The nearest beach is less than 5 minute drive.

Guests have access to laundry (cold wash, washing machine is free to use, drier costs 2 x $1 coins) .

The Spa cottages have fully equipped kitchens, heat pump and wood heater, 1 queen room and one twin room.

The view can be enjoyed from Master bedroom, lounge and dinning area of all the cottages.

Locality


The Stanley/Circular Head area has a lot to offer. Here is a list of just some of the things to do:

If you like bush and natural places, you could spend most of a day at each the following places.

• Rocky Cape National Park (admission fees may apply)

• Stanley (Highfield House (admission fees apply), The Nut (free to walk), beaches to roam (East Inlet is safe to fish and play on).

• Self drive tour, via Smithton to Dismal Swamp Maze and visitors centre on to Marrawah and check out Green Point Beach, after that go to
West Point Beach and have a look at the Aboriginal paintings (if they aren’t closed to the public), drive on to Arthur River, cross the bridge and follow the sign for the edge of the world, enjoy the view of the Arthur River meeting the ocean. Drive gravel road (which is good) from Marrawah to Montagu and check out the view of Mount Cameron on your way to Woolnorth wind farm (free unless you want to go into farm compound), and drive back to Smithton.

• Dismal Swamp (admission fees apply) has 110 m slide.

• Cruise the Arthur River (fees apply) go down stream, see white eagle, walk the natural bush with guide and have a barbeque lunch (all included in fee)

• Mawbanna/Dip Falls, coming back across Black River to Mengha and drive to Milk Shakes Reserve (admission fees may apply) and enjoy the walks. Coming back, go to Edith Creek and check out Allendale Gardens (admission fees apply) these gardens are privately owned and are wonderful (4x4 may be needed for to cross black river).

• Stay at Gateforth Cottages, relax and enjoy the view, listen to some music, watch a video, read or walk the farm lanes, check out the panoramic views and watch the changing moods of the Nut.

Fishing off Stanley Warf, Peggs Beach East Inlet Beach and Black River.

Holiday experiences


4WD Tours, Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Honeymoon, Luxury, Motor Bike Friendly, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Winter Holiday

Facilities


Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, Bath, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, CD Player, Children's Playground, Continental breakfast provisions available, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, Highchair, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, No smoking, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Spa Bath, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR

Rooms and rates


Availability

Gateforth Cottages will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 48 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 33.5 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  Gateforth Cottages 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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