Pooley Wines

Stay somewhere steeped in history and nature in an 1830s Sandstone barn. It has been converted into two separate self-contained cottages. Choose to relax in the peace and quiet of farm life, explore the incredible food and wine of the Coal River Valley, and set out on a beautiful walk on our 650 acres of farm. To relax you might just enjoy snuggling up by the fire with good book and glass of wine after a long soak in the bath.

Prospect Country House is a luxury accommodation and restaurant in the heart of the Coal River Valley wine region, Tasmania - just 20 minutes from Hobart Airport and 25 minutes from Hobart CBD. At the gateway to Tasmania's historic Richmond Village, Prospect provides for the perfect escape and location to base your stay to explore the Coal River, greater Hobart and the world heritage-listed Port Arthur convict site. With just 11 rooms, Prospect House provides personalised service that is genuine and memorable. The hotel and home underwent a full renovation and restoration in 2019, now showcasing ten luxuriously appointed King and Queen rooms, and one private suite. Ask the team for a tour of the 190-year-old home, convict-built cellar, and kitchen gardens. Prospect can accommodate twin bedding as required as well as wheelchair accessible rooms. All room packages are inclusive of an arrival beverage, afternoon tea, continental country breakfast buffet, complimentary WiFi and off property golf and tennis. With various packages you have the option to add more to your stay, including lunch and dinner. The dining room at Prospect House showcases the very best local produce and is open to both staying and non-staying guests for dinner, breakfast and lunch.

At Red Brier you can stay in old world cottage or contemporary villa accommodation in Richmond, Tasmania. Built-in 1839 and originally used as a barn, the restored Red Brier Cottage can accommodate four guests in one double and one queen bedroom. It has a fully-equipped kitchen, large bathroom with a double spa bath and a laundry. The living room has a wood heater and the cottage is situated within large leafy gardens, with convict-built stone walls and a sandstone verandah. Relax in front of the wood fire, or wander around the cottage garden. Alternately, get away from the hustle and bustle of city life in the ultra modern Villa Brier (minimum age 12). It offers a fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms both with ensuites, king-size beds, sound system and smart tv's above the beds. The main bedroom has a large spa and privacy is provided by your own courtyard and barbecue area with rural views. Red Brier is located in the centre of Richmond, a village famous for its Georgian architecture. Discover the convict history of the town, visit Australia's oldest bridge, or browse local shops. Richmond is a 30-minute drive (27 km) from Hobart.