Rocky Hills Retreat
The Experience
Even though Rocky Hills Retreat is just 2 kilometres up a gravelly driveway it feels like a million miles away. Once you pass through the Rocky Hills’ stone gates the 250 acres of dry sclerophyll bush closes around you.
The rhythm of the Retreat starts with the ever changing glorious pre-dawn light, sit out on the morning deck to breathe in its full depth. With breakfast provisions provided, you can enjoy muesli with yogurt, fresh fruit or eggs and bacon if you wish.
If it is cold you could put on the jackets, boots and gloves that are in the laundry and walk up to the art studio. There you will find lots to do – draw, paint, sculpt, knit, read, play. It is endless. Or simply do nothing – just sit.
How you spend your day at the Retreat will no doubt be all about your mood – what takes your fancy, nowhere to be – nothing to do! How rare!
The beautiful Huon Pine bath tub out on the evening deck smells delightful and holds its warmth for a long time (we have not been out in less than an hour and a half). It takes about 30 minutes to fill, so start it early enough so as not to miss the sunset – a glass of sparkling and into the warm bath – it really is heaven. The owls and possums will keep you company.
Rocky Hills Retreat’s bed will be waiting for you – it is lush – layers of comfort surrounding you.
You could always lift the veil of Rocky Hills Retreat and go back to the other world and visit the delights of Swansea and the Freycinet Peninsula however, it seems as though people just never want to leave.
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Check in & out time
Check in time is at 2.00pm.
Check out on departure morning is 10am, so you can have a little bit of a sleep in.
2021 RATES
$500 per night Monday to Thursday. $600 per night Friday, Saturday & Sunday. We request a minimum 2 night stay and 3 night stay long weekends and 4 nights over Easter and Christmas. Please check our booking site for current tariffs because sometimes we have specials.
Terms & Conditions
You can view our full Terms and conditions here.
- One beautiful space sleeps 2 in a luxurious king size bed
- Well equipped kitchen with extensive gourmet breakfast provisions for you to cook and minibar of Tasmanian produce, wine, beer and single malt whiskey
- Dining table and setting for 6, Barbeque and 3 decks
- Custom made Avalon toiletry range crafted with locally sourced Tasmanian Pepper berry and Myrtle essential oils
- Foot spa products, hair dryer, fluffy towels & hot water bottles
- Wood fire and gas heating & hybrid solar power system
- Huon pine bath on the deck – just you, the owls and possums
- Fully equipped Art Studio 300 metres away
- Broadband Wi-Fi, TV and DVD player, DVD’s, books & iPod dock
- Cashmere blankets for on the couch and snuggly robes
- Blundstones, raincoats, hats and gloves & binoculars
- Washing machine and airer
- Seclusion, privacy and discretion at all times
- Rocky Hills Retreat is nestled in 250 acres of Tasmanian bushland. There is no reception office on site, nor is there a restaurant. This is why it is essential to speak with your host the day before you stay. The driveway to Rocky Hills Retreat is 2.5kms up a gravelly road. Please do not bring your Porsche or a fancy low car – a normal sedan car is just fine!
- A maximum of 2 overnight guests are permitted in one king-sized bed (as are babies under the age of 12 months). The retreat is not suitable for children or pets. Should you wish to invite a small number of visitors (up to an extra 4 people) please check first with Rocky Hills Retreat’s Host and if you’re planning on having more than 6 people at Rocky Hills Retreat in total, we charge a function fee in addition to the tariff. Head to our functions page for details.
