Crabtree House

In addition to central heating, top-quality bedding, free wireless internet, a television with a DVD player, a stereo, radio and collection of CDs, an iron, an ironing board, a hair dryer and both kitchen and dining facilities, there is also a barbecue set which guests are free to make use of on the large deck area with seating for six in The Loft, or on the veranda at The Heritage Apartment.

Both of the places you can stay at are exceptionally high standard. Heritage is for adults only and, in addition to having electric blankets on the bed, includes a lovely real fire you can warm yourself up in front of. Kitchen facilities include a convection microwave, a hotplate, a fridge and an electric frying pan. Whichever you go for, there are breakfast provisions such as local apple juice, coffee, tea and fresh bread, plus you have some port and chocolates. If you would like a good cooked breakfast with bacon and eggs, this is available for a surcharge.

Under ten minutes from Crabtree House there are restaurants and some of the Huon Valley’s wineries. The neighbouring mountain is known as Sleeping Beauty and guests will confirm that, once you see it, you’ll realise why. Also nearby are the Huon Apple and Heritage Museum, Hidden Falls (about twenty minutes by car), and the whole place is just three quarters of an hour from HBA Hobart International Airport.