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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."

Dragonfly Lodge is a luxury award winning holiday home on the East Coast of Tasmania. Located 20 km south of Swansea in Rocky Hills, the Lodge offers views over the Great Oyster Bay towards the Freycinet Peninsula. The Lodge consists of three luxury bedrooms, all with king beds which can be split into six singles. All bedrooms have ensuites with heated floors. Breakfast and pantry provisions are supplied as well as a fully-equipped Miele kitchen. There is a laundry with a Miele washing machine and dryer, and a separate outdoor barbecue area. The living and dining areas come with antique Chinese and Mongolian furniture, a double-sided open fireplace, air conditioning, 65 inch television, music player as well as a library with books Other extras include an electronic piano, and free internet. Dragonfly Lodge is an experience of luxury and comfort while also offering quiet seclusion, relaxation, fine wine and food, and a base to explore the beautiful East Coast and surrounds. There are excellent restaurants, great wineries, and fantastic walks all within close proximity or just sit back and enjoy the views to the world renowned Freycinet Peninsula.