Shearers' Quarters Rathmore

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.6

Property highlights

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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 Services: Guests can enjoy fishing, canoeing, and cycling. The property offers free bicycles, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and a games room. Free on-site private parking is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

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.”
Graham
Australia Australia
“This is a different experience which we really liked. Rathmore is run by a very dynamic and interesting woman who gave us the history and a tour of the grand old house and the refurbished out buildings she uses for functions including...”
Brenda
New Zealand New Zealand
“Cally the owner was great. Not only did she make us very welcome but she also introduced us to Hercules the bull, Pom Pom and Marmaduke the sheep plus three horses. The location is stunning, seems remote yet is very handy to some beautiful...”
Sheila
United States United States
“It couldn’t have been more perfect. The chance to interact with the farm animals as well as see the resident echidna & platypus was amazing”
Trang
Australia Australia
“We love everything about our stay. Cally and Richard are such an amazing, welcoming and fantastic host with awesome cooking skill. We enjoyed wandering around the property and spending time with Hercules, Emma, Tim Tam and Glen (Rathmore's lovely...”
James
Australia Australia
“The location and setting an excellent farm stay environment. Facilities were well thought out and provided everything required for a fantastic stay. The hosts couldn't do enough to make our stay enjoyable and memorable. Watching the platypus...”
Mary
Australia Australia
“What a beautiful property in a great location with a comfortable country style accommodation.”
Susan
Australia Australia
“We stayed in the Shearer’s quarters, we had a communal kitchen and met some other lovely people from WA. We ordered eweba eats (lamb ragu) from the host for dinner, it was amazing. We also spotted the resident platypus. I would definitely stay...”
James
Australia Australia
“A beauty property. Hosts went out of their way to please and make our holiday memorable. Meals that were cooked and provided by the hosts were exceptional.”
Angela
Australia Australia
“The ability to see playtpus in the wild has been the highlight of our stay!! Plus the family loved the fireplace”

Managed by Cally Lyons

Company review score: 9.6Based on 66 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

House rules

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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.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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