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Annie's River Retreat-last minute deals, family friendly home, rural/river views

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 575 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Hadspen, TAS
  • Entally Estate
    7 min walk
  • Rutherglen Holiday Village
    3 min walk
  • Hagley Station
    11 min drive
  • Launceston, TAS (LST)
    16 min drive

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About the area

Launceston

With a stay at this cottage in Launceston (Hadspen), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Entally Estate and Tasmanian Copper & Metal Art Gallery. .This family-friendly cottage is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Country Club Tasmania and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Cataract Gorge Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Entally Estate - 7 min walk
  • Country Club Tasmania - 10 min drive
  • Royal Park - 11 min drive
  • Cataract Gorge - 11 min drive
  • Brisbane Street Mall - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Hagley Station - 11 min drive
  • Launceston, TAS (LST) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Launceston's Basin Chairlift - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Seven Monks Cafe & Wares - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Annie's River Retreat-last minute deals, family friendly home, rural/river views

Situated beautifully high up with a view of the South Esk River, and overlooking Meander Valley Road bridge, this detached bright and sunny cottage is located within the beautiful surrounds of Rutherglen Village.

"Annie's" has a beautiful sunny aspect and rural views in a peaceful and quiet setting. With open carport, small garden and lovely big deck overlooking the river, "Annie's" is ready and waiting for you to relax and enjoy!

Located across the road from the historic and picturesque Entally Estate and vineyard, just 12 minutes from Launceston CBD with city bus service.

Enjoy a walk out the back gate and down to the river, abundant with wildlife & birds, even a resident platyplus if you're lucky! On dusk, enjoy feeding our resident wallabies, often with joeys still in their pouch.

Situated close to the picnic areas and walking tracks of Hadspen and Entally House, and nearby local IGA supermarket/takeaways & fuel outlet, post office, newsagent, bottle shop & beauty salon.

A short 8-10 minute drive will take you to:

Quercus Park (home to Agfest Field Days, held in May annually, & numerous events throughout the year)
Country Club Resort and Casino, Prospect
Harley Iron Horse Bar & Grill, Prospect
Richardson's Harley Davidson, Prospect
Prospect Market Place (shopping centre)
Carrick Speedway (5 mins.)
Carrick Hotel (5 mins. to enjoy a well priced, great pub meal - booking recommended)
Prospect Vale Golf Club (at Country Club Tasmania)


A short 10-15 minute drive will take you to:

LAUNCESTON - CBD, Cataract Gorge, AFL at UTas Stadium, Silverdome, City Park, National Automobile Museum,James Boag's Brewery, cafes, restaurants, shops, cinema, activities & entertainment, and the start of the Tamar Valley wine route.

Westbury - main regional town with beautiful buildings and has been voted as having best English village green in Australia.
Whitehouse bakery traditional bakery on the village green at Westbury
Pearns Steam World, Westbury
Westbury Maze
John Temple Gallery, Westbury
Quamby Estate, Westbury (golf course)

Tasmania Zoo, Westwood
Brickendon Colonial Village, Longford
Woolmers Estate, Longford

Other things to do in the surrounding area:

Liffey Falls (40 min drive)
Cradle Mountain (80 min drive)
Hagley,Bracknell, Carrick, Exton, Whitemore, Longford, Perth - towns (all within 5-20 min drive).
Deloraine (30 min drive)
Symmons Plains Raceway (40 min drive)
Great Western Tiers central plateau, Walls of Jerusalem national parks within 70 min drive
Fishing in the central highlands (Great Lake, Arthurs lake) (85 min drive)
Golf at Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm (65 min drive)
Trowunna Wildlife Park (35 min drive)
Mole Creek caves (40 min drive)
Christmas Hills Raspberry farm (Elizabeth Town - 25 min drive)
Ben Lomond snow skiing (65 min drive)
Hollybank Treetops Adventure (25 min drive)
Bridestowe Lavendar Farm (50 min drive)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Annie Gadsby

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 807 sq ft (75 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets considered upon request (outside only)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Portacot & baby bath available on request

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

188529

Annie's River Retreat-last minute deals, family friendly home, rural/river views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 131 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt right at home!
Annie and Russ made us feel like we belonged in the neighborhood They are right next door and were committed to our comfort. The river flowing by was a plus and while we didn’t get to see any platypus Russ worked his magic and had all the little Roos show up
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian n., Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage with extras
Spacious cottage, very comfortable with a pleasant river view. An easy drive into Launceston. Annie provides a load of extra condiments which were appreciated & enjoyed. Annie & Ross were helpful with their tourism advice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tassie Getaway
Annie's Retreat is a gorgeous 2 bedroom cottage with all the amenities needed. Annie and Ross are a lovely couple who takes great care in providing a clean, tidy and presentable property. It is in a lovely location with easy access to tourist locations in the surrounding towns. We highly recommend Annie's Retreat to anyone who is visiting the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annies cottage Hadspen
These hosts are at the top of their game regarding friendliness,communication and making you feel at home.The cottage is quaint and cosy.Every need is catered for just provide your own food essentials.Cookware and utensils and condiments provided.Very cleanand beautiful surrounds will be happy to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday cottage
Fantastic accommodation. Hosts couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Amenities were great. Lots of unexpected extras. Highly recommend this for anyone. Will look forward to staying here again. Thank you Annie and Ross. Well done
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was exactly what we needed
Cozzy, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location
Wonderful outlook, friendly owners, clean, cosy and everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden tra quilty
Fantastic, relaxing and peaceful. Annie and Ross are very engaging.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous
A gorgeous cottage, so clean and perfect. Lovely verandah to sit and watch the world go by overlooking the river. Lovely hosts are most welcoming and friendly. Very comfortable and cosy. So good we decided to end our last two days holiday there as well a couple of weeks later.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annie’s cottage
Beautiful place we love it the view from the property. The owners were amazing and friendly I recommend 100 percent amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shu U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, comfortable home with great views.
We love Annie’s home. Very beautiful, clean and comfortable. Annie and Ross had provided everything (and more) that we needed. They let us check in very early and had the room all warmed up when we arrived at the door before 9:30am. They were always very helpful. Thanks Annie and Ross for being such a great host,
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing hospitality
Accommodation was great, house was stocked up on all essentials. Hosts were very accommodating, beds were comfy. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location from which to explore northern Tasmania!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jarrod b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would highly recommend
From the moment we booked, Annie and Ross were amazing hosts. They were in contact with us prior to our stay and during, to make sure everything was ok, if there was anything we needed etc. The cottage is beautiful, clean, warm and cosy, with a stunning view just to add to the stay. There is nothing negative to say about the cottage or hosts, we couldn't recommend this any higher. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Annie's Cottage was our favourite accommodation during our week long stay in Tasmania. Everything you need is provided in the Cottage. The beds were very comfy, the pantry was well stocked and Ross even had the house warmed for us before our arrival. The beautiful short private walk to the river allowed us to see a range of wildlife. Both Ross and Annie were very helpful with local knowledge and so friendly. I will definitely be recommending Annie's Cottage to any of my friends visiting Tasmania.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 nights
Annie & Ross were very helpful and friendly, happy to provide local travel tips. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G., Vernon BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazingly wonderful hosts and home
We love staying in our small home away from home. It was a pleasure to be hosted by Annie and Ross. They are kind, caring, helpful and thoughtful. Everything you might ever need is in this home. It is centrally located to fly fishing which is our passion.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannes E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice House with garden
We were two adults from Germany. We had a good time here. The house offered everything you need and was perfectly clean. Also it was like described. At the river just outside the backdoor we saw plenty wildlife. Would come back here. Annie and Ross where also very helpful and gave us very good recommendations for the area. Thanks for the nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful surprise in store. Comfortable and so clean
Annie's is situated on the South Esk River in Hadspen, and overlooks the river from the sitting room, main bedroom and verandah. Annie and Ross provided everything we needed for our stay, including little extras like cereal, condiments and sunscreen, which we forgot to bring. There are some lovely walks by the river in the area, and the hosts were very happy to provide as much information about the area as we wanted. We would highly recommend it. It is only 15 minutes form Launceston and was a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful, comfortable, clean. It was a great place to rest and relax. Hosts were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Launceston
Out of the city on a quiet river view spot. Easy access to main roads to go sight seeing for the day. Pleasant area to relax after a full day of sightseeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
We stayed at Annie's place on our first trip to Tasmania. Right from the start Annie and Ross were fantastic communicators and answered all our questions as well as sharing with us a map of how to get to the place that actually made sense! They were very friendly, helpful and respectful and my wife and I loved our stay there very much. The place was neat and tidy, very comfortable with magnificent views. We cannot rate Annies place highly enough
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A., Kingston Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly hosts
Annie and Roscoe made us feel very welcome – part of the family. The cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed. Thanks, Annie and Roscoe!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Tidy and clean. Great hosts
Property was perfect. Nice and tidy and had everything we needed. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023