Taras Richmond Farmstay
Enjoy a stay with a difference on an eco-friendly working farm, with a choice of accommodation to suit everyone from an individual or couple to a family of five.
Wellington Studio sleeps two, Sugarloaf Apartment, which is wheelchair-accessible, sleeps five, and the two are interconnected so that they can function as an eight-person, three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment. Alternatively there are the Cottages, each of which has two bedrooms, and can sleep five in a queen bed and three singles.
Standard amenities at Taras Richmond Farmstay include a shower, cooking facilities which include all manner of pots, pans, crockery and cutlery, a cooktop, a microwave oven, a fridge, a washing machine, and access to a furnished patio area complete with barbecue equipment. There is also a television, a DVD player and a selection of DVDs for children and adults, as well as free wireless internet.
There are lovely views of the orchard or the garden from your accommodation, and at different times of year there are a variety of farm-based activities you can get involved in if you wish. For a fee you can feed some of the animals, or you can help gather the fruit or eggs.
Taras Richmond Farmstay is close to Richmond, with a number of historic buildings, including the oldest bridge in Australia still to be in continuous use, the Convict Gaol, a bakery, several cafes, and numerous arts and crafts shops. About twenty-five minutes’ drive can take you to Hobart, and Launceston is two hours away. Alternatively, you can stay with the alpacas, sheep, chickens, rabbits, ducks, the farm’s horse or see if you can catch a glimpse of the resident platypus coming out to play.
Located in Richmond, this farm stay is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Richmond Bridge and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Sorell Fruit Farm. Mona Ferry Terminal is 18.2 mi (29.2 km) away.
This smoke-free farm stay features laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and free breakfast.
Housekeeping is not available.
Agritourism Amenities
General
- Picnic area
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Terrace
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Luggage storage
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Laundry facilities
- Free breakfast
- Free self parking
- Number of floors - 1
- Free WiFi
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Smoke-free property
- Garden
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- LED TV
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Microwave
- Towels provided
- Cookware, dishware and utensils
- Linens provided
- Private bathroom
- No housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Washing machine
- Iron/ironing board
- Number of bathrooms: 1
- Wireless internet access
- TV size (measurement) inch
- Shower only
- Local maps
- Electric kettle
- Television
- Laundry detergent
Agritourism Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-in time ends at 6 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out
Check-out time is 10 AM
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Pets
- No pets or service animals allowed
