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CLAYFIELD HOMESTEAD - rustic country accommodation

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Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, books
Outdoor dining
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Bishopsbourne, TAS
  • Place, Country Club Tasmania
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Brisbane Street Mall
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Cataract Gorge
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Launceston, TAS (LST)

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About this property

CLAYFIELD HOMESTEAD - rustic country accommodation

Clayfield located in lush country surrounds at Bishopsbourne offers an idyllic rustic farm setting perfect for a quiet country getaway only 20 minutes from Launceston.
The perfect gateway to many local attractions & areas of interest and central to the whole of the north.
The ideal setting for a family holiday touring the local area & further a field or the perfect venue to settle in & enjoy the rustic charm of country life for a couple’s weekend away, ladies weekend or even a company retreat.
**WEDDINGS - We are also a wedding venue and are happy to take wedding bookings but please advise at the time of booking.**

Clayfield Homestead provides rustic country accommodation for up to 16+ people in spacious, sunny surrounds. The house was built in approx 1830 and consists of the original farm homestead with a further extension which was added to the home in the early 1990s. The original homestead consists of a 2 storey home with many original features - timber staircase, timber floors and attic bedrooms. The extension to the original home has added a lovely rustic country kitchen and additional living space, a second bathroom and laundry facilities. The house is set in beautiful large gardens and has beautiful views from every window. Clayfield Homestead is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the serenity for a weekend (or longer!!) of relaxation. The size of the house makes it ideal for several families or large group get-togethers - although we do not encourage parties small quiet gatherings are fine. Clayfield Homestead provides relaxed country living as well as a formal setting perfect for any event. Couples, families and larger groups are all catered for in this beautiful setting.
Privacy and peace & quiet are assured.
The 350sq house offers : * a large open plan kitchen and living room * free WiFi and Netflix * tea and coffee facilities including nespresso coffee machine * separate 2nd lounge/sitting room * formal dining room * 5 very spacious bedrooms - 2 queen rooms downstairs, a queen room upstairs and a Double & 4 single bed attic bedroom; 2 extra common spaces provide 2 single beds and a double sofa bed *4 additional single beds are available on request * rumpus room space upstairs with books and games available for guest use * 2 bathrooms - with the downstairs bathroom featuring a free standing clawfoot bath & views!!
**Fees apply for infants who require a bed.
**Fees apply for use of trundle beds - set up and laundry fees

We are happy to provide basic supplies of tea, coffee, sugar, toilet paper, etc., upon arrival to start your stay with us - please be aware as we are a self-catering rental you may need to purchase extra supplies dependent on your usage. General panty supplies/provisions are not provided.

A range of Breakfast Baskets packed full of fresh local produce are available for purchase.
We also offer a variety of afternoon tea, cheese platters, wines, beers and dinner packages for purchase - see our website for further details.
We are also able to recommend several catering options to provide meals for any event or occasion during your stay at Clayfield Homestead - from gourmet platters & grazing plates through to a fully catered 3 course dinner. We do request at least a weeks notice to assure availability and final pricing is subject to numbers and any special requests - see website for further info.
The house also offers a very large & private garden for guest use with a bbq and outdoor dining available.

The house is extremely well heated offering a heat pump and wood heater in the kitchen/living room, heat pump in the 2nd downstairs bedroom and electric heating available in all other rooms.
**The wood heater is available for use through the months of April to early October**

The house offers 3 undercover car spaces and 3-4 open car spaces - all off street private parking.

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Clayfield Homestead is part of a working farm so for your convenience and safety * please only drive on the designated roadways; * please do not go through shut gates or climb fences; * at times guests may experience livestock, working machinery and farm workers - feel free to observe but please keep clear. There are also several farm dams close to the homestead and although the property is fully enclosed and fenced children should be supervised at all times.
As we are in the country on a farm you are likely to encounter animals, insects and wildlife and farm noises and smells!!

Clayfield Homestead is set in beautiful natural surrounds at Bishopsbourne under the Great Western Tiers and offers beautiful views of lush farm lands and grazing stock and further afield views to the tiers – a picturesque setting in all seasons. Clayfield Homestead is part of a working farm which covers 840 hectares. The farm owned by the Cresswell family is a thriving sheep, cattle and cropping farm currently worked by 3 generations. The property is set in a thriving farming community and is surrounded by many other working farms.

Clayfield Homestead is in close proximity to many local regional centres - Bracknell, Longford, Cressy, Carrick, Westbury & Deloraine all being 10-20min drive away. Launceston is also a mere 20 minute drive away with Devonport a 1 hour drive and Hobart 2 ½ hrs away. Launceston Airport is a 20 min drive away. Clayfield Homestead is 15 mins off the Midlands Hwy (Perth) and the Old Bass Hwy (Carrick) is 12mins away and is 76km from Great Lake and the Central Highlands. Clayfield Homestead is also only 6kms from Quercus Park the home of the annual Agfest Field Days. There are no services in the township of Bishopsbourne

The many neighbouring towns offer all essential services.
Bracknell is the closest township being a 3-4 minute drive away and services include:
The Bracknell Roadhouse - * Grocery store * Post Office * Fuel * Takeaway
The Bracknell Hotel – Bar Restaurant – pub style counter meals Thursday – Sunday Takeaway Wood fired Pizza Thursday - Saturday evenings
Carrick, Cressy, Longford, Westbury are also close by and offer a variety of services – supermarkets, butchers, doctors, restaurants, pubs, bottle shops, atm/eftpos, banks, bakeries, newagents, chemists, service station, mechanic, takeaways, police . Cressy Swimming Pool in summer months.

The City of Launceston is only a 20 minute drive and offers all facilities and essential services.

Local Places of Interest: Liffey Falls Woolmers Estate Brickendon Historic Farm & Convict Village Blenheim Gallery & Garden Hazelbrae Hazelnuts Evandale Market Clarendon House Australian Fly Fish Museum Pearn’s Steam World Tasmanian Copper & Metal Art Gallery Entally House Sharmans Winery Joseph Chromy Winery Yarns Artwork In Silk Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Ashgrove Cheese Factory Mole Creek Caves Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary Devils Gullet Honey Farm - Chudleigh Kimberley Warm Springs Golf Courses at Poatina, Longford, Deloraine CampbellTown - eateries, shopping, antiques Launceston & surrounds: Ben Lomond Cataract Gorge Tamar River Tasmania Zoo Bridestowe Lavender TAMAR Valley Wine Region Hollybank Trees Adventures Centrally located to North West Coast and Hobart.
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be close to Quercus Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 7.6 miles (12.2 km) from Tasmanian Copper & Metal Art Gallery and 8.3 miles (13.4 km) from Summerfield Park
As a guest of CLAYFIELD HOMESTEAD - rustic country accommodation, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Bishopsbourne farm stay is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No parking or driving on the homestead lawns.
Please do not move large furniture items around in the homestead.
Additional cleaning fees will apply for cleaning or other work needed above the standard after your stay. Additional fees for extra guests.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Fees apply for Infants who require a bed

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Let us know if you wish to host an event

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Let us know if you wish to host an event
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number Planning Permit PLN-18-130-01

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