McCauleys Cottage, Hobart

Ever daydreamed about living in your own classy comfortable country cottage in an historic village, surrounded by a large garden filled with fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers? Your dream becomes reality at McCauley’s Cottage, centrally located in the sheltered, sunny and dryish Derwent valley - ideal as a base for a few days.

Live and breath another life in this rare gentleman’s cottage built in the 1840s. Larger rooms with wide doorways glow with polished blackwood floors, cedar joinery and Baltic-pine panelling. Here practical antique furniture complements the house and light dimmers blend old style and charm with modern comfort. This special accommodation experience offers extra dimensions.

The insulation and the heating system are a special feature; Rumford fireplaces throw fabulous heat without sucking in draughts, a big deep bath stands upon a warm floor. At McCauley’s Cottage your garden is rambling and ‘real’, more focused on food than flowers - month after month roses, salad vegies of many sorts and strawberries, raspberries, mulberries etc. (7 different berries ) to pick and enjoy.

McCauley’s is one unit, quite special for a couple, excellent for two couples or a family, it can comfortably accommodate a group of up to 7 people (plus cot) in 2 1/2 bedrooms. The main bedroom, on the ground floor, has (an antique iron) double bed. Upstairs the large divided attic has a queen size bed plus 3 singles and more living space (with a second TV).