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Featuring a barbecue, Shearers' Quarters Rathmore offers pet-friendly accommodation in Hollow Tree. Free private parking is available on site. Enjoy a cup of tea from your terrace or balcony. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. Breakfast supplies of muesli, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, bread, butter and home-made jams are offered for your self serve breakfast. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including fishing and hiking. The nearest airport is Hobart International Airport, 58 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Hollow Tree
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    Real farm stay in a fairly isolated location. Great that there was enough room to accommodate a multi-family group.
  • Phillip
    Australia Australia
    Facilities are very good and the attention by the host and hostess most entertaining
  • Dieter
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable room. Clean, modern ensuite. Great kitchen.
  • Matthew
    United States United States
    Laid back, comfortable, no fuss accommodation - If that's you then stay here.
  • Kimberley
    Australia Australia
    The location, style of accomodation, history and hosts.
  • Thomoris
    Australia Australia
    Great location! It's the perfect spot for a totally isolated getaway! The rooms were tidy, with heaters and electric blankets for those cold october nights. The animals were also really friendly. We got to make friends with the giant bullock...
  • Janiece
    Australia Australia
    Location and such accommodating hosts they were fantastic. Home cooked meals were delicious. Cottage was lovely.
  • Robert
    Australia Australia
    Quiet rural location, with rustic but comfortable accommodation, with full cooking facilities. Friendly owners and nice touches like marshmallows for the fire pit
  • Solomon
    Australia Australia
    Well presented, the messroom was a great way to converse with the other guest. Well positioned to travel to the Gordon Dam region and tourist activities. The platypuses were on display around dusk. Thank you, Cally
  • Michal
    Israel Israel
    A very special place. Clean and generous hospitality. The woman who runs the place is very interesting, provides essential information and is full of interesting stories about the place. Also, there is a lake with 6 platypus

Managed by Cally Lyons

Company review score: 9.8Based on 58 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

My husband Richard & I enjoy sharing this special property with its special tranquillity & serenity. We grew up in Queensland on the land - Cally on a 7,000 acre sheep property on the western Darling Downs that was very FLAT & Richard with 40,000 chickens. Richard was an Engineering Surveyor. Cally ran a successful catering business, deli & student accommodation in Brisbane & worked in employment, telecommunications & finance.

Property information

We fell in love with the wonderful sandstone homestead convict built around 1828 Rathmore House, cocooned in the tranquil Central Highland hills in the stunning Derwent Valley. Just one hour from Hobart it feels like it is "almost off the edge of the world". Almost derelict outbuildings were revived for our large family of six children & their partners & our six grandchildren to visit. Being so comfortable & exuding country rustic chic, we decided they were too nice not to share. Having been owned by one family for 150 years & never open to the public, we opened in 2017. Rathmore residents currently include 4 ducks - Jemina, Jackie, Jerry & Jelly & 2 calves - Henry & Hercules. You are welcome to help with the feeding.

Neighbourhood information

Guests are welcome to walk around Rathmore's 37 hectares (92acres) Ask about location of boundary fences. Dew Rivulet lake is fenced; please check gates are closed if you have children. Do not allow othem to go there unaccompanied by an adult. On a still day you may see platypus play as well as ducks & swans. Take the "Platypus Punt" on the Dew Rivulet. You are welcome to walk amongst the sheep & lambs & visit the Heritage listed Shearing Shed. You may be lucky to visit while there is sheep shearing or crutching so please check with us on this. Mt Field National Park & the stunning Russell Falls & Horsehoe Falls are a short drive & well worth visiting. Bothwell & Hamilton are interesting historic towns. Hamilton has great Coffee shops including Wild Fennel Cafe, Jackson's Emporium & Glen Clyde House cafe & Gallery . Ratho Farm Bothwell for Golf & Trout Fishing...ask Cally about booking this. Nant Whisky Distillery & Nant Mill tours are available Wed to Sunday 11am, 1.30 & 3pm. Nant has beautiful grounds and a cafe open 10am to 4pm. Prospect Villa Garden in Hamilton is one & a half acres of romantic colour blended gardens, abundantly planted.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shearers' Quarters Rathmore
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Archery
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Shearers' Quarters Rathmore takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note there is limited mobile service available. For more information, please contact Shearers' Quarters Rathmore using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Shearers' Quarters Rathmore in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: DA 2017/07