Haddow & Dineen

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. The location is central and close to a number of activities and events. The area is known for amazing bushwalking, kayaking and all types of nature-based activities. The site is close to annual shows and events such as Taste of Huon and the Cygnet Folk Festival, regular local markets, music venues and Farmgate sales, some running each weekend. Try the delicious local fruit, vegetables, seafood and meat. Add some fresh herbs and seasonal produce from the abundant organic garden. Onsite there are kayaks and bikes for campers to use (deposit required). Located in Ranelagh, 2 mins from Huonville, 45 mins from Hobart, 20 mins from Cygnet and 10 mins from Franklin. Your hosts offer a beautiful paddock and yard in the amazing Huon Valley. The site is situated on a small farm with animals and gardens on the edge of residential convenience. Pets are welcome as are campfires in the designated fire pit.

Ranelagh in the Huon Valley is a lush, rural setting – just half an hour from central Hobart – with award-winning wineries and cider houses, invigorating hikes and gentle river cruises, intimate beaches and a thriving food and arts scene. Central to this is Huon Valley House, a contemporary home with a beautiful aspect over the river. Stylish and spacious, with stunning views from every window and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. There’s free high-speed WIFI, Netflix, central heating and cooling. And it’s central to everything the Valley has to offer, an easy drive to southern Tasmania destinations. The open-plan living includes two dining and seating areas, and four bedrooms each within a separate nook. The master includes a spacious ensuite, dressing room and deck overlooking the river. The main bathroom includes a separate bath, and the screenless showers feature rainshower heads. High quality bed and bathroom linen and ethical bathroom products are all included. There are board games, books and puzzles, toys for the kids, even a piano. There’s also a high chair, port-a-cot and nursing pillow. Outside is an acre of lawns and garden, birds and wildlife, plenty of parking space, secure fencing and large decks with views in all directions. It’s the perfect luxurious base to explore the Huon Valley, Hobart and the southern region.

A big old farm shed, lovingly converted into stunningly beautiful, luxurious, and completely self-contained accommodation, in the heart of Tasmania’s picturesque Huon Valley. Designed by Australian architect Sam Perversi-Brooks. Cosy up in front of the central fireplace with a glass of wine and a good book. Relax on the north facing deck, nestled amongst the tall open trees. Stay in bed, lounge or cook up a feast in the spacious surrounds. Bathe in the luxurious, open, light filled bathroom, or shower under the stars. With a wide-open uncluttered space, containing original 100-year-old hardwood flooring and a soaring cathedral ceiling, this bold conversion offers the discerning traveller a sophisticated and idyllic respite from city life.