Shearers' Quarters Rathmore

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

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 Location: Guests can enjoy fishing, canoeing, and cycling. Located 56 mi from Hobart Airport, the property offers free on-site private parking and a tour desk. Highly rated by guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Theresa
Australia Australia
“Fantastic amenities with lots of little touches like washing powder for the machine, marshmallows for the hot chocolate, a range of kitchen utensils and heating options available.”
Julie
Australia Australia
“Rathmore is a wonderful /authentic rural experience! We stayed in the shearers quarters with warm comfy beds,spacious bathroom and a well equipped kitchen .Highlights included meeting the owners to feel valued as guests and learn about the...”
Jessica
Australia Australia
“it was clean and very comfortable, the property owner went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed and also, advised us to bring food and where the best places to purchase supplies as not located close to town. The horse and pony...”
Julie
Australia Australia
“Beautiful, quiet, relaxing location and accommodation. Lots of opportunities for me to do some sketching and explore. Hosts were friendly and welcoming. I'd love to visit again. Perfect place for an art retreat”
Perry
Australia Australia
“The hostess Cally bent over backwards in every way to make sure we were comfortable. The location was peaceful and relaxing but within easy distance of Mt Field. Platypi in the property's pond were an unexpected bonus: they were not shy and we had...”
Lucia
Slovakia Slovakia
“We had a lovely time in Shearers' Quaters Rathmore and even saw a platypus! The host was really nice and helpful and the surroundings awesome.”
Alice
Australia Australia
“Breakfast provisions were awesome the cabin was warm and cozy beautiful location Loved it Hosts were very helpful and friendly”
Raewyn
New Zealand New Zealand
“Authentic Australian country farming experience. Wonderful hospitality shown by hosts Richard and Cally. Especially the delicious dinner experience.”
Brian
Australia Australia
“Amazing farm stay experience. Lots of animals to interact with. This place is perfect for that escape from the city life and allows you to sit back and enjoy some quality time away from it all. We stayed in the Shearers' quarters and the messroom...”
Huang
Australia Australia
“We are two adults traveling with a 14M old baby, and Cally kindly upgraded us to a private room so we could stay more comfortably. The building has preserved its original charm while still being very clean. The farm is huge, and our child could...”

Managed by Cally Lyons

Company review score: 9.6Based on 70 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Australian
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Shearers' Quarters Rathmore

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Shearers' Quarters Rathmore takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

License number: DA 2017/07

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