Testimonials / Reviews
2024
Such a beautiful little piece of paradise. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to stay at forth river cottage for 4 nights. Sally was so helpful and welcoming from the day of booking right through to the end of our visit. Everything you need is provided, everything is amazing. Can't say enough nice things.
— Jodie, May 2024
The cottage is beyond good, it’s fabulous. It’s peaceful, beautiful and such a retreat to either recharge or as a base for day trips along the coast or to Cradle Mountain. The bath was sublime and the flowers and herbs freshly picked from the garden added that extra touch. The fridge was stocked with the most amazing produce for breakfasts (even homemade relishes and chutneys). We loved everything and hope to return again soon.
— Melinda, May 2024
Right by the riverside with exceptionally clear water and fantastic food for in the fridge.
— Isaac, April 2024
Blissful nook , comfort on steroids ....if you need anything at all, it's right in front of you, tucked away in a cupboard or draw and to your surprise you'll find more than you need . You could easily spend more time relaxing than you expected to because leaving the room and private yard is almost impossible. You drive through the beautiful front gates into what feels like a secret garden, open the doors to your place like it's the lion, witch and the wardrobe with new adventures to be had and feel totally consumed with the beauty of the space that is luckily yours for that little time you reserved it for. Peace, tranquility, comfort, luxury, full bellies, wildlife, warmth and just plain spoilt is what this little Forth River Cottage gives you and nothing less.
— Narelle, April 2024
Forth River Cottage is a beautiful space/place to stay. Sally has covered all the necessities and more, above and beyond the normal Airbnb experience. So many added items, practical, luxurious and delicious. Beautiful fresh produce in the fridge for breakfast and snacking. The sweetest raspberries I've ever tasted.... added touches such as mixed nuts to nibble with your glass of vino, tasty biscuits to accompany your cuppa (a huge variety of teas and an expression coffee machine), marshmallows to melt in the fire. Lovely candles throughout to light outside and in... an array of bath salts to add to your outdoor hot bathtub experience. toiletry/beauty items in the bathroom cabinets for those things you may have forgotten... Sally has thought of everything... thanks for a beautiful couple of days.
— Donna, April 2024
A magical few days by the river. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay! So many thoughtful touches made our stay really special. Thanks for the recommendation to check out the botanical gardens, we had no luck spotting a platypus before then and we saw about six! Can’t wait to stay again one day. Loved every second!
— Declan, March 2024
Absolutely incredible!!! This was the most beautiful bnb we have ever stayed at!!! Absolutely incredible location and the bath was gorgeous. It was even more amazing than we were expecting from the photos and reviews. Sally and the hosts provided really nice vegan alternatives for us and was very accommodating!!!! We loved meeting Bella, such a sweet girl. Honestly, could not recommend this more!!!! Thank you for such a great time :)
— Barnaby, February 2024
2023
I really enjoyed staying here. It's cozy and well-appointed, and Sally went out of her way to make it feel homey for Christmas with a little Christmas tree, and she also stopped by and shared some vegetables from her garden that I used to cook a nice meal. The bath by the riverside is so relaxing at night with the stars coming out.
— Jason, December 2023
We had the pleasure of staying in the cottage as part of our honeymoon and i'll tell you what, Sally made it the best stay of our Tassie trip! In addition to the beautiful location (right on the river, only a few mins away from Devenport) and the amazing cottage (with just about every amenity you can think of including marshmallows for roasting, bath salts galore and amazing local produce), Sally also went above and beyond to make our stay special with special touches throughout. The whole stay was seamless and i want to say a big thank-you for everything you did! Also worth noting that we found this to be the perfect location for a day trip into cradle mountain for anyone reading this who wants to explore more of Tasmania!
— Kelly, December 2023
It was an absolute pleasure staying at Sally's place. My Mum and I were thoroughly impressed with the cottage including the amazing outdoor deck and bath overlooking the river. It is clear that Sally takes great pride in the cottage and has great attention to detail when it comes to styling and amenities provided. Upon arrival we were met with fresh flowers, fresh bread, and a fridge with all breakfast foods you could ever want. It made the stay so enjoyable to be able to wake up and everything we needed was there. Sally provided a book with recommendations for local restaurants and takeaway options which were very helpful. Such a peaceful stay, I highly recommend! I hope to come back sometime!
— Lauren, November 2023
Forth River Cottage, offers seclusion, privacy and beautiful surrounds, backing onto the ever flowing Forth River. The cottage is immaculately, clean and beautifully presented with an abundance of flowers, fresh fruit and other food items which makes your stay so much more inviting. Every aspect the accommodation is outstanding including the outdoor bath. The breakfast supplies are more than most couples would need. The local pub offers a quaint dining alternative, while the grounds of the cottage and main residence are reminiscent of an English garden. This is one of most impressive Airbnb’s the my wife and l have ever enjoyed. Perfect for a romantic getaway 🌷
— Alan, October 2023