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Waterview Gardens bed and breakfast sits in beautiful gardens with stunning views over North West Bay to Bruny Island; a 20-minute drive south of Hobart. The first-storey rooms offer guests the chance to relax in a cosy casual setting and to explore the peaceful and tranquil gardens with views across the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Waterview Gardens sits on 2.5 hectares (six acres) of land, and guests are invited to wander the garden and walkways and watch the reflections of changing cloud patterns over the water. The rooms are well appointed with luxury bed linen, and modern ensuite bathrooms with floor heating, and have tea and coffee facilities, reverse cycle air conditioning, LED LCD televisions and free Wi-Fi. Waterview Gardens has views to North Bruny Island and is a gateway to the Huon Valley Trail and Bruny Island itself. Waterview Gardens is also well situated for access to wineries, restaurants and all local attractions.

Cedar Cottages Blackmans Bay is a welcoming place to get away from it all and enjoy the beauty of Southern Tasmania. Located in the gorgeous seaside village of Blackmans Bay and only 15 minutes south of Hobart CBD. Cedar Cottage, a spacious single bathroom four-bedroom house, comfortably accommodates up to 8 people. The Country Cottage, a comfortable four bedroom two bathroom house, accommodates up to 10 people. The Country Suite, a modern three bedrooms one bathroom house, accommodates up to 8 people. The Cinnamon Cottage, a modern two bedrooms one bathroom house, accommodates up to 4 people. Cedar Loft, a studio apartment, sleeps, two adults and two children. Only a five-minute drive to Kingborough Sports Centre. In total, we can accommodate groups of up to 30. All cottages are fully furnished and self-contained, including linen and we, provide all of the items that you need to self-cater. Both locations have BBQ's provided. Blackmans Bay is a central base for exploring many great Tasmanian attractions, including The Antarctic Division Headquarters, The Huon Trail, Tahune Air Walk, Hastings Caves, Port Arthur, MONA Museum of Old and New Art and of course all the sites of Hobart.

Relax and enjoy a superbly furnished three-bedroom apartment above Blackman’s Bay beach, less than 20 minutes south of Hobart’s CBD. With two queen beds, two singles and a fold-out bed, the apartment can accommodate up to eight guests. A separate porta cot and high chair are also available. There are two bathrooms, one with a freestanding bath and a double shower. The two living areas both have large flat-screen TVs and DVD players. Full kitchen and laundry facilities are available. Enjoy water views from the upstairs deck, or have a BBQ downstairs while the kids play in the private backyard. A great place for the family to relax with just a short walk to the quiet Blackmans Bay beach, and an excellent location to see all the sights of Hobart and Southern Tasmania.