Amenities

Five star accommodation, with full complimentary gourmet breakfast
on the banks of the Forth River in North West Tasmania.
Forth River Cottage is located 10 minutes drive from Devonport
and 1 hour from Cradle Mountain.

 
 

Ideal for one or two adults, the cottage is private, peaceful and designed for the most discerning traveller. All your comforts are catered for - luxury bed linen (choose from a range of pillows), bath robes and slippers, bath sheets and Tasmanian bathroom products along with conveniences such as a washing machine, free wi-fi and widescreen satellite television with sound bar.

Leave your worries behind as you take in the flowing river, the sunsets and green pastures. You won’t want to leave!

 
“Sally was amazing. She was very accommodating with our dietary requirements and went above and beyond with her breakfast varieties! The place is styled impeccably and situated on beautifully maintained land close to devenport but still far from the city’s hustle and bustle. The views you get from the bath are amazing as well. We loved our stay and will definitely come back when we’re next in the area.”
— Tayla, May 2023
 

Enjoy our complimentary breakfast

This includes fresh eggs from our chickens, locally produced bacon, tomatoes and mushrooms and a selection of Tasmanian fruits, yogurts and grains along with condiments from our well stocked pantry. Our home made relishes and jams complement the Tasmanian sourced condiments. We will gladly cater for all dietary requirements upon request. Enjoy a brew of quality T2 tea or an espresso from our coffee machine, or a local juice while you watch the platypus frolic in the river.

 
 
 
 
 

Stargaze as you lay in
the clawfoot bath
on the deck
above the river

Or sit beside the roaring fire pit,
perfect for enjoying a mulled wine
or hot chocolate and roasting marshmallows.

 
 

The patio overlooking the river has a comfy lounge, Weber BBQ and a range of outdoor games such as Finska, croquet and platoque. The deck on the river bank has a built in fire pit with ready split wood and kindling.

 
 

More Detail: Amenities at Forth River Cottage

 

The grounds and environment

Located in the heart of the Forth Valley, this south African designed property is set in 2 acres of landscaped gardens filled with rhododendrons, camelias, magnolias, deciduous trees, rose gardens, rolling green lawns, with a further 3 acres of post and rail fenced paddocks with ponies and sheep.

Enjoy views of the constantly changing Forth River as it flows past your window and rear French doors.

The property is also bounded by native bush providing a cacophony of soothing sounds provided by a variety of local fauna. Enjoy an early morning or dusk walk with the bettongs, echidnas, potoroos and wallabies or look out for the local platypus who shows off in the river in front of the cottage.

Breakfast

We provide a wide range of complimentary breakfast produce, catering for different dietary requirements. This includes:

  • Eggs from our free range chickens

  • Tasmanian bacon

  • Homegrown or locally sourced tomatoes

  • Mushrooms

  • Fresh herbs from our garden

  • Sourdough or grain bread from a local speciality bakery

  • Fresh Tasmanian produced juice and milk

  • Seasonal berries

  • A variety of Tasmanian yogurts

  • A range of Tasmanian made breakfast cereals including gluten free options

  • Homemade jams and relishes

  • Locally produced honey

  • Locally made olive oil, Tasmanian grown fresh garlic and shallots.

  • A range of Tasmanian made condiments such as Tasmanian whiskey sauce, raspberry vinegar, tomato sauce, hollandaise sauce, mustard, fruit pastes, smoked salt and a pepper grinder.

  • A large fruit bowl with seasonal produce

We love to share seasonal vegetables from our organic vegetable garden!

The Cottage

We aim to provide a premium experience for our guests and so we have taken care to create a unique space that is beautifully curated while still providing a homely feel with a mix of art, books, antique furniture and quality product and produce and plenty of little details.

Relax in our restored clawfoot bath on our deck perched on the bank of the Forth River. Enjoy nature’s symphony in flow (or stream your own music through our portable speaker) as you sample some of our handmade naturally perfumed bath salts and bath milk or locally made bubble bath and bath bombs.

Take in the clear night skies while toasting marshmallows and drinking mulled wine around our fire pit. All wood is supplied and included in your stay.

While away the afternoon with some of our outdoor games including croquet, finska, platoque or try some of our indoor board games.

We would like you to use the kitchen area as you would at home so we have provided a comprehensive set up for you to cook up the delicious produce we provide.

Kitchen items include:

  • Espresso coffee machine and a plunger with fresh pre-ground coffee from Infuse Coffee Roasters.

  • Coffee grinder and fresh coffee beans from Infuse Coffee Roasters.

  • English Bone China tea pot and tea set to enjoy a range of black and herbal teas from Tasmanian tea producers The Tea Equation and The Art of Tea.

  • Kettle, toaster, induction cooktop and electric oven, microwave, blender.

  • Quality pots and pans and crockery.

  • Platters, baking trays and dishes and kitchen utensils.

  • A pantry of filled with Tasmanian sourced condiments and staple products such as spices, flours, sugar, 55 inch smart TV, sound bar, streaming services including Netflix, Disney Plus, Stan, Prime and Boase Sound System.

Other amenities

  • A mini elcletic library of books including books about Tasmanian whiskey, architecture, sites and walks.

  • A generously sized walk in shower with rain shower head.

  • A Weber BBQ on the verandah.

  • Outdoor lounge and dining tables (both on the verandah and on the deck).

  • Luxuriate in soft pure cotton Sheridan sheets and bathsheets. Snuggle into goose feather and down quilts with a range of different pillows to choose from. Enjoy quality soft bathrobes and complimentary slippers. Electric blankets.

  • Curl up on the couch with a woolen throw and a glass of our complimentary port.

  • Enjoy beautiful Tasmanian toiletries from Salamanca Skin Care and Milie Organics.

  • Fresh seasonal flowers throughout the cottage.

  • Washing machine and complementary laundry powder, clothes horse and outdoor line.

  • Picnic basket, items and blanket.

  • Reverse cycle heating and cooling system.