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Rocky Hills Retreat offers boutique accommodation in Rocky Hills, near Swansea on Tasmania's East Coast. Rocky Hills Retreat is a contemporary intimate retreat for two people, set high on a hill South of Swansea overlooking the beautiful Great Oyster Bay and Maria Island. The retreat, designed by award-winning Australian architect Craig Rosevear, is surrounded by 250 acres of Tasmanian bush. It comprises a single open space featuring a luxurious king size bed, a well-equipped kitchen, modern bathroom, laundry facilities and living area with wood fire and gas heating. A custom built Huon pine bath sits outside on the deck. Delightful breakfast provisions are provided and a fully-stocked mini bar means you don't have to leave the property. There are gourmet meals available from Wurthaus Kitchen. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own provisions or eat at some of the well-known local restaurants like the amazing Waterloo Inn. Rocky Hills Retreat is a 90 minute drive north of Hobart and around the same time south-east of Launceston. Nearby is Freycinet National Park, fantastic local vineyards, oyster farms to visit or the best strawberries, jams and ice-cream at Kate's Berry Farm.

Luxury modernist beach house retreat on Tasmania's beautiful East Coast. Deluxe, multi-award winning headland retreat overlooking Great Oyster Bay towards Maria Island, just a stones throw from Swansea. Enjoy the delightful breakfast provisions and plan your day or don’t plan your day – just let it evolve. You can simply sit and read the interesting books from the Avalon collection, swim at the secluded beach at the bottom of the path, go fishing, walking, swimming, collect shells or head to Swansea or Freycinet to enjoy the splendour of the east coast. Light the fire, pour a glass of selected Tasmanian wine and watch the moon rise over the Freycinet Peninsula. You can watch some TV or just snuggle up on Avalon lichen inspired orange couch. Sleep in the Stuart Houghton custom made Tasmanian oak beds, dream the evening away and awaken to the glorious pre-dawn light. Surrendering yourself to the Avalon rhythm is a unique experience. We are the proud winners of many Tasmanian Tourism Awards 'Best Self Contained Accommodation' and Tasmanian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame."

Thalia Haven is set on a private 130-acre peninsula surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of Great Oyster Bay. Five kilometres of secluded coastline include your own exclusive golden-sand beach. Accommodation is in four stone cottages clustered around olive-tree courtyards on the ocean's edge. The residence is a showcase of self-reliance: your water, electricity, and warmth are drawn from Thalia's land, breezes, and sunshine. Rustic, indeed, yet with the comforts you need to relax, enjoy, and explore. Awake to the sound of the sea, as the rising sun's rays play on the Hazards of Freycinet. Rock-hop and wander on your beach. Prepare a gourmet extravaganza in your professionally equipped kitchen. Relax by a roaring fire or under the stars in the outdoor bath. Thalia's four buildings have beds for ten people. Your group will find ample room to cook, eat, and play together. There are cosy open fireplaces in the dining and living rooms. The arrangement of bedrooms offers space to be together - or apart. And you are ideally located to take advantage of all the East Coast offers: 80 km from Hobart airport, with Wineglass Bay, Bicheno, Maria Island, and the East Coast wineries, all day trips from Thalia.