Oakchester Cottage on Bruny Island

English woman Antoinette Pignon Powle built the cottage in the 1860s, making it one of Bruny Island's oldest homes. Originally named Oakchester, the house is known to locals as Mr Wisby's Cottage - when Antoinette made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, she asked her neighbour to look after the house. She never returned. The cottage has been restored, inside and out. It has 1 Bedroom, dining room / kitchen, living room and bathroom/laundry/WC, with shower and claw foot bath. This is a quiet, cosy and beautiful clean English style character cottage located in a secluded paddock. If you are looking for a great place to stay for a few quiet relaxing days in a great part of Tasmania then this is the place. It is just perfect for a country getaway for two. The cottage has all the facilities of a city house but in the country. Quality European kitchen appliances, gas hot water, electric heating and underground power are modern facilities that go hand in hand with the ambiance provided by period oak furniture imported from the United Kingdom. As we are offering the entire place, our interaction with our guests is quite partial. We respect their privacy and comfort so we are always happy to be in touch with them by phone or messages. The cottage is located in 10 acres natural bushland resounded by country houses, farms and beautiful landscape. Bruny Island is the perfect destination for those who appreciate outdoor activities amidst the rugged beauty of unspoilt bushland and beaches. Cliffs and sea surfing (Cloudy Bay is approximately 30 mins drive from cottage. Bruny Island is also a popular destination for fishing (cast a line from the rocks or jetty, or launch your tinny from Alonnah or Adventure Bay boat ramps) and swimming (choose from the many surf and sheltered beaches around the island). Due to its natural environment and unique pastures, natural parks and light bushland, the only way to move around is by car or bike. There is no public transport.