Red Rooster Host Farm

PEACEFUL FARM STAY IN A SELF CONTAINED 2 BEDROOM GUEST COTTAGE IN WYENA NORTHERN TASMANIA. A comfortable, spacious two bedroom guest cottage is warm and inviting with country charm delights. A homely country abode, relax and enjoy the sounds of nature in this unique setting. The farm is tucked away under Mount Arthur, in a peaceful, secluded valley. Simply perfect for relaxing. Fully equipped for self catering & tastefully furnished. Wool carpet & slate tiles through out. Breakfast provisions supplied. All linen & towels supplied. Two bedrooms sleeps up to 5 comfortably. Bedroom one with a queen bed, bedside lamps, clock / radio and double antique mirrored wardrobe. The second adjoining bedroom, with a sliding door between the bedrooms, queen size bed, lamp, 1 single bed, dressing table. Access door to outside from the second bedroom. Beds fitted with warm quilts, wool blankets, and electric heated blankets. The kitchenette with a full size fridge / freezer, microwave oven, induction cooker hotplate, electric fry pan, is well equipped with everything required to prepare your own meals. Purified rain water is supplied for drinking, fresh rainwater supplied to cottage. Small bench top oven. Warmed by the convenience of a reverse cycle split system air conditioner. Flat screen television with Fox tel entertainment channels / DVD player & good selection of movies. Free internet available. ( Limited ) Books, games, magazines and comfortable sofa's. Portable Gas BBQ, outside table & chairs. Breakfast provisions supplied in cost of tariff. Fresh free range farm eggs, bread & jam, cereals, milk, fruit, tea / coffee. The entry / sun room area with views to the garden is a pleasant spot to relax with a glass of local wine. Guest bathroom is bright and delightful, with antique fittings a claw foot bathtub, large shower head over the bath. Hair dryer, body wash, shampoo supplied, heater. Laundry facilities available, line dry only. LOCATION DETAILS Red Rooster Host Farm is nestled under Mount Arthur in Wyena, situated in the beautiful north / east region of Tasmania. The small village town of Lilydale is 20 km from our farm with good services available, including a local supermarket, service station petrol / diesel available, takeaway food shop & eat in cafe, Chemist & Doctor surgery, Hotel serving meals & bottle shop with local wines available.. The city of Launceston is an 43 km, approx 35 minute easy drive from the farm. Launceston airport is 1 hour drive. Red Rooster Host Farm is a unique, Tasmanian hobby farm set in park like grounds, surrounded by forest trees. Suitable for families or a couple looking for a quiet getaway. A quiet alternative overnight stay if on route to the East Coast region. Set on 16 secluded acres at Wyena a picturesque valley in a quiet forest location. Abundant native wildlife and enjoyable forest walks. The farm property is situated at the end of a quiet country road, a drive of 5 km off the main road. Road is suitable for all cars with very easy access. The farm setting is surrounded by eucalyptus forest, offering an ambiance of tranquility. A perfect place for a quiet, relaxing bush walk with many good walking tracks to explore the surrounding forest, with only the sounds of nature. Many birds and native wildlife. A magical rain forest awaits you, only a 20 minute walk into the valley from the farm, it is a delight for the photographer. A peaceful country retreat for a relaxing short getaway or stay on longer and soak in the calm. The location is a perfect base if you wish to explore daily, the major tourist attractions this region of the North / East has to offer. Including the very popular Derby Bike Trails. Derby is a small township, offering world class mountain bike trails. Tamar Valley Wine Route; more than thirty cellar doors to visit. Bridestowe Lavender Farm is a must see tourist attraction only 8 km drive from our farm. We offer affordable rates through out the year. Picturesque park -like grounds, with rustic charm. Many interesting, century old trees. Daffodils galore in springtime, sweeping lawn area with plenty of space for your children and pets to play & explore the grounds within a safe well fenced area. Friendly farm animals, are always popular with our guests. Benny a friendly, gentle dog is loved by all & enjoys playing. Children can meet & greet our animals each morning, and are always welcome to help with their feeding. Cute bunnies, chickens, Mr PC the "show off " peacock, & small flock of pet black sheep, Molly a rescue, retired race horse. At night enjoy the call of Owls, take a night walk around the grounds by touch light to see many Tasmanian wildlife critters in their natural environment. A seasonal vegetable garden, all the produce is grown with organic principles our guests are welcome to pick fresh from the garden. We are Pet Friendly & your house trained dog is welcome to sleep inside the cottage. Not permitted on beds or furniture. Due to the wildlife and our free range birds we request your pets are kept under control at all times. There is no lock up area to leave your dog during the day, therefore ask you take your pet with you on day trips. Please supply your pets own bed and food & water bowls. Cot with linen, pillow and quilt , and a highchair is available on request. DIRECTIONS, HOW TO FIND US We advise when driving from Lilydale direction. Take the Golconda road B 81 to the turn off onto Burns Road, this is 5 km from Lebrina PO on the right hand side ( large blue sign post at turn off ) 15 km from Lilydale. Continue on Burns Road for a further 5 km to Red Rooster Host farm gate. Continue up driveway, parking area is in front of the main house. We advised not to take the GPS directions via North Lilydale Road, this route can be confusing, as the GPS will drop out before your at the destination. Please contact me with your planned time of arrival if you will be arriving later in the evening. Check in time after 2 pm. I suggest if arriving later in the evening to bring your food supplies for the evening meal. This will save you needing to drive further again on the day, shops in Lilydale my be closed if later in the day.