Vines to Paddock: A farm, food and wine experience

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Black Cottage Farm is situated on a tranquil 13.5 acres of beautiful green pasture used for hay. Offering a powered site near the main residence and many unpowered sites in the paddock which requires guests to be fully self-contained. Lilydale is dairy and cattle country with several vineyards nearby including Jansz, Clover Hill and Pipers Brook to name a few. The property is centrally located near the town of Lilydale and other key attractions of the region. Experiences range from hiking at Mount Arthur to visiting the local Lilydale Falls and the mountain bike range at Derby is just an hour away. The city of Launceston is only 20 minutes away. Visitors may be lucky enough to spot an edge-tail eagle that call Mount Arthur their home. The area is known for its abundance of wildlife!

Dusk2Dawn Accommodation provides quiet and secure motel-style budget accommodation in the heart of the rural village of Lilydale. There are five self-contained rooms and each room has a queen bed (some rooms also have a single or bunk), en-suite bathroom, stove, fridge, microwave, breakfast table, satellite TV, shared laundry and BBQ facilities. Corporate and weekly rates are available upon request. In Lilydale, you will find all the services you would expect is a small country town, including Tavern, bar, bottleshop, pharmacy, doctor, supermarket, fuel station and takeaway. There is also a hairdresser, natural therapist and masseuse, Lilydale Arts & Craft and Lawn Bowls Club. Lilydale local swimming pool. Other nearby attractions include; Hollybank Forest, mountain bike riding trails Treetops Adventures, Bridestowe Lavender Farm, Barnboulge and Lost Farm Golf courses, Blue Derby mountain bike trails, Tamar Valley Wine Route, North-East Tourism Trail, Tin Dragon Trail, Low Head Pilot Station, Lighthouse and Penguin Tour, Hillwood Berry Farm and walking trails. Lilydale is conveniently located approximately 25 minutes from Launceston.

The Cob Barn is an enchanting forest retreat set on the northern slopes of Mt Arthur high above the village of Lilydale in north east Tasmania. Nestled on the edge of a pond with a rainforest backdrop, and adjacent to our peony farm, this secluded setting is an ideal place to unwind. There is a small rowboat on the pond for your enjoyment or relax around the fire pit at night under a starry heaven. The Cob Barn can accommodate two people but is not suitable for children. The building is a unique hand-shaped structure made from cob, a mixture of clay, sand and straw with interior lime rendered walls. Inside The Cob Barn, you can enjoy the warmth of a delightful wood fire and can relax with a selection of DVDs, books, games and music. The kitchen is well equipped for meal preparation, with hot plates, an oven and an espresso coffee machine. There is an easy walking track through the temperate rainforest behind The Cob Barn where you can wander beneath giant manferns, Blackwoods, Sassafras, Mountain Ash, Dogwood and Musk. The Cob Barn is just 45 minutes drive from Launceston airport. We are located 6 km from Lilydale.