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HAMLET DOWNS

Country Accommodation

Fentonbury, Tasmania

AAA Rated 4 Stars * * * *

1 hour from Hobart and 10 minutes to Mount Field National Park

Relax and Enjoy a Stay in a Quiet Rural Setting - It's a Paradise

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The Property

Circa 1862 Tasmanian farmhouse beautifully restored offering guests, comfortable and affordable Bed and Breakfast or Self Contained accommodation options on a 36 acre property located in the magnificent Derwent Valley Southern Tasmania.

Hamlet Downs is a small cosy establishment with only 4 bedrooms. There are no internal shared facilities and each group enjoys their own private suite with separate lounge and dining areas for each suite. The main area can accommodate up to 6 persons and the King room, up to 3 persons.

The property features lovely gardens and a 1.6 km walking track along our creek and around our dams specially designed to view platypus and birds in the wild (over 30 types in summer). Staying at Hamlet Downs Country Accommodation you are guaranteed to leave totally refreshed and rested after experiencing our peaceful idyllic surroundings.

Why not enjoy a free spotlight tour of the property at night when you may see the stars as they should be seen and to enjoy the nocturnal wildlife. We can also provide personalized tours of our wonderful area and using our 4 wheel drive vehicle, take you to spots not normally accessed by visitors.*

We offer the option of Room only, Bed and Breakfast or for the discerning traveller, the complete dinner, bed and breakfast package. Breakfasts range from continental or cooked to full meals with all the trimmings. For guests wanting Self Contained, we can provide full breakfast provisions if required.

We are also an accredited business under the National Tourism Accreditation Program with the Tourism Council Tasmania.

Attractions

We are the perfect place to use as a base to explore our amazing Tyenna region and southern Tasmania. Only 10 minutes from Mt Field National Park which offers an extremely diverse range of attractions, like the world famous Russell Falls, Lake Dobson and the Tarn shelf. Also close by is the South West World Heritage area featuring Lake Pedder. The Styx valley is also near by and is the home of the worlds tallest hardwood trees the Australian eucalyptus. Many other attractions are in the Tyenna region of Southern Tasmania. See the "Our Area" page for other attractions nearby.

We are just 3 minutes from one of Southern Tasmania's premier trout fishing locations, the Tyenna river renowned for the size and quality of the fish caught. Excellent lake fishing can be had at Lake Meadowbank the last dam on the Derwent River. Lake Meadowbank boasts salmon and trout, making it one of Southern Tasmania's best freshwater fishing locations, just 20 minutes from us.

For travellers interested in our local history we are close to the towns of Hamilton, New Norfolk and Bothwell with their many historic buildings including Glen Clyde House. New Norfolk is the largest town in the Derwent Valley commonly known as Southern Tasmania's Country Capital. We are only 1 hour drive from Hobart Tasmania's capital. Here you can take a walk around historic Battery Point, the Hobart waterfront area with its many fine restaurants, the Maritime Museum, Cascade Brewery, Botanical Gardens, Cadbury's Chocolate Factory,take a drive to the summit of Mt Wellington for spectacular views and on Saturday mornings take in Salamanca markets which Hobart is renowned for.

See the "Our Area" page for other attractions nearby.

If you are looking for a special place to stay in the Derwent Valley Southern Tasmania then Hamlet Downs is your place to experience safe affordable Bed and Breakfast or Self Contained accommodation, wonderful Tasmanian hospitality and seasonal produce. Please take the time to explore our site and contact us if you would like any further information, free advice or assistance in planning your Tasmanian accommodation needs.