Vineyard Stay - 15 mins to city, 7 mins to airport

Summary: Coal Valley Guest House is a stunningly located, unique home in the midst of a working 5 hectare vineyard in the Coal River Valley. It's located only 15 minutes drive from the heart of Hobart, at the start of the wonderful Coal River Valley wine route. The location is an ideal base to explore the area, is surrounded by bushland, a golf course and the estates grape vines in a perfect tranquil setting. The airport is only 7 minutes drive away and some great dining is nearby The Space: If you are looking for a special experience of living in the midst of a working vineyard, you have found the perfect spot! Our fully self-contained Guest House is a large, rustic and unique pole frame and weatherboard construction home with polished floorboards and the most amazing views over the Coal River Valley and our 5 hectare vineyard. Spacious and filled with light, the Guest House can accommodate up to 8 guests over two levels. All linen and towels are provided. The upper (entrance) level features a large open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, a toilet and an additional lounge area. The fully equipped kitchen caters for your large group or family with ample space for all in this uniquely styled house. There is a TV available in the lounge area, free WIFI and a set of games for your entertainment. Heat pumps and panel heaters are distributed throughout the house to ensure comfort during the cold season. A rustic wooden staircase leads to the lower level which contains two bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. Bedroom 1 contains a queen bed and two single beds and bedroom 2 contains one queen bed. On this level there also is a communal laundry with a washing machine and a dryer that is shared with the restaurant on the property. The master bedroom is down another flight of stairs and is privately located away from the main living areas of the house and contains a queen bed, a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. Ample free parking space is available in front of the House. Guest Access: Guests have full use of the house during their stay The Neighborhood: Coal Valley Guest House is located a 5 minute drive from Hobarts suburb Cambridge and a 15 minute drive from the historic township of Richmond. Our Coal Valley Vineyard cellar door restaurant is just a stone’s throw away for you to enjoy. It is a relaxed, informal place where locals and visitors gather to enjoy food, wine, the company of others and the sweeping views of the Coal River Valley. It is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm for wine tastings & sales. The restaurant hours and menu are currently under review as we closed during Covid due to border restrictions in to Tasmania. Getting Around: There is no public transport available to and from the property so a vehicle is essential for exploring the surroundings. The following sights / points of interest are nearby or reachable in a day trip: Wicked Cheese - 10 mins Richmond - Historic township - 14 mins Seven Mile Beach - 14 mins Zoo Doo Fun Park - 17 mins Salamanca Market - 18 mins Battery Point - 20 mins Wrest Point Casino - 22 mins Cascade Brewery Tour - 23 mins Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary - 24 mins MONA Museum - 29 mins Mount Wellington - 46 mins Port Arthur - 1 hr 15 mins Mount Field National Park - 1 hr 34 mins Tahune Airwalk - 1 hrs 40 mins Hastings Caves and Thermal Pool - 1 hrs 47 mins Bruny Island - 2 hrs Grocery & other shopping opportunities: Acton market - 7 mins Tasmania & Beyond - 13 mins Midway Point Store and Take Away - 13 mins IGA Everyday Richmond - 13 mins Richmond Village Store - 13 mins Woolworths Shoreline Howrah - 13 mins Howrah Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Market - 15 mins Eastlands Shopping Centre (Woolworths, KMart, BigW etc.) For those who love Golf, the Richmond Golf Club is just 5 mins away on a neighboring property. Other Things to Note: Please be aware that our Guest House is located in a rural area in a working vineyard so you experience the day to day operations of a vineyard, quieter in Winter, and busy during Spring and Summer with operating farm equipment. Guests with young children need to be mindful of the fact that supervision is required at all times in all areas. Guests are requested to only use the house and open space immediately adjoining the house. Please do not walk through the rows of vines as there can be many hazards. The cellar door and it's outdoor area are not available for use after trading hours. If you require a porta cot this is available on request at the time of booking Interaction with Guests: Guests check themselves in and out by using the key lockbox. A code will be provided a day before check-in. We are locals so are available if needed