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About this property

Historic Charm: Shearers' Quarters Rathmore in Rathmore offers a farm stay experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The farm stay features family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and kitchenettes. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, bathrobes, and free toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: A restaurant serves Australian cuisine with halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic garden and mountain views. Activities and Services: Guests can enjoy fishing, canoeing, and cycling. The property offers free bicycles, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and a games room. Free on-site private parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    The ability to see playtpus in the wild has been the highlight of our stay!! Plus the family loved the fireplace
  • Lyn
    Australia Australia
    It Is a rural property with some accommodation set up as though you’re in shearing quarters which is fun (although some people might not like having to socialise in and share the kitchen area). There are farm animals for kids to feed. It is well...
  • Dinmari
    Australia Australia
    The whole farm stay experience was lovely! Being able to see platypuses up close was a highlight. The homemade dinner, being served at a beautiful set table in an old shed was unforgettable! We stayed in room 1 (Platypus room), with a huge, full...
  • John
    Japan Japan
    Location for us was ideal peace and quiet,plenty space and Hercules the Frisian an added bonus.Breakfast with options good choices and you can bring your own as the kitchen has a good range of cooking facilities.
  • Les
    Australia Australia
    the setting of the accommodation was great, staff very friendly and helpful and beds comfortable
  • Jaime
    Australia Australia
    The rooms and bathroom were great, very clean and comfortable. There's a communal kitchen to make full use of in the sheerers quarters. The hosts made sure to communicate fully on how the property runs and checked in with me to make sure I didn't...
  • Jayne
    Australia Australia
    Perfect facilities for our group. Loved the platypus spotting in the tinny. Great dinner delivered.
  • Andy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. The rural setting was great. A good selection for breakfast.
  • Francis
    Australia Australia
    Well firstly we got upgraded to a bigger cottage which was excellent. Peaceful location and very relaxed small farm with a few sheep and a couple of horses. Nestled in a lovely valley with a lake called a rivulet with platypus we managed to...
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    Real farm stay in a fairly isolated location. Great that there was enough room to accommodate a multi-family group.

Managed by Cally Lyons

Company review score: 9.4Based on 63 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

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Shearers' Quarters Rathmore

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 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
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant

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
  • Packed lunches
  • 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.

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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

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