- Accommodation
- Self Contained Cottage in Tasmania
- Waterfront
- 2 minutes from the Port Arthur Historic site
- Pet Friendly
- Near all bushwalks
- Minutes away from Golf Club
- Fishing
- Eco Cruises
- Near Restaurants
- Experience our Local foods and Wines
Contact Information:
Denis,
Raquel & Andre
Fortescue Bay Road,
Port Arthur, Tasmania
Call: 03 6250 3103
Mobile: 0427 362 789
Email us:
hirewithdenis@bordernet.com.au aclassiccottage@yahoo.com.au
How to find us & drive direction
Cancellation Policy
A 50% deposit
of the total booking is required:
Refunds only available when cancellation made 30 days prior date of check
in.
Guests Comments:
22 June 2009
Dearest Denis, Raquel & Andre,
You have a really pretty cottage in a very peaceful & beautiful site. The birds creating a noise in the morning, the ducks having their afternoon tete-a-tetes by the shore, the breezes & winds, the elb & flow of the waves: there's so much activity and life here- a different wind of hustle and bustle that soothes the soul. It's true, you have really paid attention to detail- from the flask in the cupboard to the table and chairs in the garden, to the file with the list of activities, the book exchange, educating your guest about the wildlife around and living is a real-life, living, breathing cottage!! Probably one of the most memorable stays in my life and definitely the best way for us to end our roadtrip in Tasmania. We wish you all the best & What an awesome life you have here! and to whoever is reading this and staying here now, Great Choice! --, Sherim, Prurim, Jerum, Singapore
3 May 2009
What a beautiful place to stay. We only got to stay one night but we had a great time. The kids enjoyed the games and we all enjoyed sitting around the fire for it was a cold night. Thank you so much hopefully we can come back again & stay longer next time. - Loz, Yvon, Becky & Gabby
29 April 2009
Ron & Robyns 40th Wedding Anniversary Today and what a better place to spend it than here, will definitely be back again, Hospitality Excellent. Thank you.
23 April 2009
Love the quaintness of this Little Cottage, The warm fire, the comfy bed, even the mini-golf and fresh eggs. Sorry we slept in ...Have not done so far the last 10 years....heavenly! We shall return, very soon. IAN & Glenice Brownbill- Hoppes Crossing, Vic
16 April 2009
Offered a different approach to accommodation in Tasmania, A brilliant approach to life and lifestyle, NO T.V., You guys have a nice lifestyle and you're very lucky to live where you do. I would definitely recommend this on trip adviser and the view are stunning, Many Thanks- Flier (NSW) & James (UK)
16 march 2009
The Cottage was quiet & peaceful-just what we needed! It was very comforting & rustic- exactly as we imagined it would be. Had a wonderful nights sleep. So cozy &warm. Would certainly recommend to others.- Sue & Glenn, Semaphore South, S.A.
7 March 2009
Thank you- so much for sharing this beautiful cottage with us. Wish we had more time to enjoy the peacefulness. We will take back lots of stories and experiences with us to share with our 6 children and our parents. This has really opened our eyes to how times have changed. Would love to come back with more time to find out about "The secret fishing spot". Thanks again for a wonderful night. Sam & Barry Halls-Geelong Victoria 3216
14th January 09
You have a tranquil and peaceful spot here. It was a very relaxing place to stay- waking up to the sounds of birds and nature is a nice change from cars and trucks! Congratulations on being so eco-friendly-as we don't suffer from the drought as badly as the mainland many accommodations here do not take the time to carefor our environment. Although you were not physically checking up on us. I felt that of we needed anything we could just ask, your notes around the cottage were helpful and the encouragement to enjoy our stay was genuine. Thank you so much Lauren gray (Burnie, Tas) Nicholas Charlton&Jason Mumford (Mt Tambarine,QLD)
10-11 January 09
Thank you Denis for a most comfortable stay. The children always had something to do after our long days of site seeing. They loved the games, books, golf &swing. the trap for the feral cats was most interesting for them. You have a lovely peaceful spot! We have all enjoyed it immensely. Liz, Glenn, Rachael& Tim Countenay .Tennigal, NSW
27- 29 December 08
Thank you for the unique experience. We loved the penguins at night without the need of a guide, thanks to Denis for his touristy information. Mark & Jacqui, Kobi& Kaija. Geraldton WA
22-27 December 08
Dear Denis, Raquel & Andre
We have had a lovely week in the cottage and discovering the Peninsula. It's just a pity week can't stay and enjoy it all longer. We will certainly be telling friends and family in Holland about this place and your warm welcome and hospitality. All best wishes for a succesful 2009! Martin, Anna & Hannes Leiden Zuid-Holland, Nederland.
21 November 2008
Lovely Cottage and just adds to the Ghost Tour on a Misty Night. Cheers, Neil & Alex( Kingston NSW)
12 October 2008
So much more than just a great location. We've been travelling ( and exploring) Tassie on a tight budget. With an advanced booking at such a low price we really weren't expecting alot but were so pleasantly surprised by the originality of this rough diamond. Having stayed in many "sterile" accommodations during our travels, Denis's Cottage has re-awakened our faith in original home style accommodation. So very unique, the name says it all... Jen, Art, mikaela & Bell; Lake Maequrie NSW
29 September 2008
Thoroughly enjoyed our couple of nights here in the cottage- a very quiet & relaxing place. Kids loved the putt putt, seeing hubby loved the OYSTERS & I loved the NO TV & Penguins (great directions Denis) , Madonna & Michael ,Bodie& Kena, Canira(ipswich) QLD.
Our coastline
Fortescue bay beach
a view of Crescent Bay
Take a walk at The Blowhole and enjoy the fresh "fish&chips" from Bev & Phil.
Visit our historic Coal Mines
Ted & Sue Jeffery unexplained picture in their Ghost Tour experience at Port Arthur Historic Site
Enjoy the magnificent view from our Historic
Coal Mines
Have a romantic tea in our cosy living room as you get warm up with our woodfire place
CONGRATULATIONS!
Port Arthur,Hire a Cottage from Denis
is the Australian (National) Winner for
Budget Accommodation in the Inaugural 2007 Take A Break Awards.
Accommodation
Best Australian Budget accommodation.
Look no further for a fantastic price and a clean, well-presented
property. Denis gets consistently good feedback with many guests saying
they’d find this property hard to beat. Take a Break review December
2007.
Quaint, Rustic self contained and fully equipped, the cottage sleeps up to four people. There is a double bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom and a cosy log fire.
Overlooking the historic Long Bay shoreline the cottage is only metres from the Ocean in a peaceful bushland setting. Nearby are state forests and Fortescue Bay National Park, the highest sea cliffs in Australia and the three Capes, Raoul, Pillar and Huay. The cottage is within easy access to pristine beaches, penguin colony and walking tracks and a few minutes from Port Arthur Historic Site, restaurants and shop, the Taranna Devil Park and Federation Chocolate Factory.
When staying at the cottage you can enjoy a feed of fresh Oysters or Mussels just pick them on the rock by the jetty and go fishing for a fresh large Cod just 2 mins. from our property. No Tv.
Plant Nursery & Putt Putt Golf
The entrance to the garden is free and plants are labelled with their bush food usage. The nursery is open 7 days a week. The nursery stock natives and exotics.
The design of the mini-golf is against common sense all the way; tunnels, holes were you expect them the least, balls going through bath, hand basin, canoe, a canon, wenches, frying pans, bridge, craypots, and more a real experience. A table and wood barbecue are available.
Adult are charged same price as kids. (2 hours to complete)
Internet access
Internet access is $3.00 per 15 minutes.
Rates:
From December 01 to 22, 2009 until March 1 , 2010 onward:
$ 89 for 2 , without linen
$ 93 for 2, we provide all linen
From DECEMBER 22, 2009 to March 01, 2010
$ 135 for up to 4 people
Only TELSTRA mobile coverage in Port Arthur
Firstly our appreciation for such an inviting, warm, fire after
our 6 hours trip from the West Coast of Tasmania.
We were blown away by the fact you had thought of so many small details
to welcome us to your cottage and home.
From the Congratulatory bottle of wine, fresh picked garden flowers,
lavender sprigs on the pillows and a view to die for ….we simply
couldn’t ask for more…
But there was….the advice on what to see, directions, and information
packages in the Cottage folder.
Breakfast was a treat with the fresh laid eggs we purchase from Denis
,the Wildlife in the area was great , we were practically greeted
at the door one night by a Wallaby , a little spooky after a Ghost
tour ,but very beautiful ; in our short 3 days stay we saw ,; Wallabies
, possums, echidnas, a huge variety of birds and a potoroo.
Not having a TV was great as it inspired us to fill in our time otherwise
by sightseeing.
Quietly tucked away, your cottage oozes a fantastic ambience, the
sunsets are blissful and we didn’t even mind the little rain
we had.
To get such fresh oysters and have all the cooking facilities made
it nice to have a quiet one indoors.
And your hospitality didn’t stop there. We were warmly greeted
at Port Arthur by Raquel, your wife, who was more then happy to help
us with all our inquiries.
We did however encounter one big difficulty, and that was leaving ….
Warmest regards,
Brett, Daniela (Zeehan TAS).
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Living room overlooking the
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Huon
Pine
Kitchen
Cottage double bedroom
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view in our garden
A catch 5 minutes .from the
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