Must-see hotels in The Southeast

  • Peninsula Experience

    The Southeast

    Atop a private peninsula, beyond some steely gates and a long wiggly driveway, this stately old farmhouse now exudes 21st-century luxury. Asian-chic…

  • Jetty House

    The Southeast

    This family-run guesthouse near the wharf is a rustic, verandah-encircled homestead, built in 1876 for the local sawmill boss. Rates include full cooked…

  • The Shackeau

    The Southeast

    Any more waterfront and this lovely shack would be a houseboat. Almost the last in a long row of quirky little beach shacks, it's a cream-coloured…

  • Peppermint Ridge Retreat

    The Southeast

    Two amazing handmade straw-bale-and-stone studios, complete with composting toilets, recycled timbers, spa baths, lofty ceilings and brilliant D…

  • Huon Valley Caravan Park

    The Southeast

    At the junction of the Huon and Mountain Rivers is this lush, grassy patch on a working farm. There are no cabins, but there's a fabulous camp kitchen…

  • Woodbridge Hill Hideaway

    The Southeast

    These flash self-contained cabins pitch themselves towards the 'seduction and indulgence' sector (a little too heavily, perhaps). But they really are…

  • Huon Bush Retreats

    The Southeast

    This private habitat reserve sits deep in the forest on the flanks of not-so-miserable Mt Misery. There are five modern, self-contained, one- and two…

  • Fox Hole

    The Southeast

    Encircled by wandering chickens, this compact grey-painted weatherboard cottage is just a few streets from the Woodbridge water, with a couple of comfy…

  • House on the Hill B&B

    The Southeast

    There are two double suites and one larger suite sleeping four, all with bathroom, at this attractive timber house, high on the hillside just across the…

  • Southern Forest

    The Southeast

    Up the hill opposite the pub is this hospitable self-contained cottage, sleeping six bods in two bedrooms. Surrounded by bushland brimming with native…

  • Driftwood Holiday Cottages

    The Southeast

    These simple, self-contained studio units huddle by a quiet stretch of the beach road. Sit on your veranda, sip something chilly and watch Port Esperance…

  • Cambridge House

    The Southeast

    This photogenic 1870s B&B – cottagey but not kitsch – offers three bedrooms upstairs with shared facilities (good for families), and two downstairs en…

  • Fisherman's Wife

    The Southeast

    Any closer to the water and this little old roadside cottage would be a boat. Encircled by lush lawns, it's a classic deep-south holiday shack with a wood…

  • Cygnet's Secret Garden

    The Southeast

    Dating from 1913, this lovely Federation-style weatherboard house sits at the bottom of the main street (across from the pub – handy) and has four B&B…

  • Herons Rise Vineyard

    The Southeast

    Just north of town, Herons Rise has two upmarket self-contained cottages set among pinot noir vines. Both have log fires and lots of Tasmanian timbers (no…

  • Ashdowns of Dover

    The Southeast

    Forget about the white cliffs; Ashdowns of Dover is a far more welcoming prospect. The en suite rooms in this 1950 timber house come with Asian and…

  • Cherryview

    The Southeast

    Backed by a tall stand of eucalypts on 10 quiet hectares, this self-contained studio is a beauty. It's a simple, stylish affair, overlooking a valley with…

  • Telopea

    The Southeast

    A solid base for exploring the southeast, Telopea is a modest rural property with two wheelchair-accessible, self-contained, old-school brick units on…

  • Kermandie Hotel

    The Southeast

    Having a real crack at keeping itself contemporary, the highwayside Kermandie Hotel (1932) at Port Huon, just 3km north of Geeveston, has 11 tastefully…

  • Donalea B&B

    The Southeast

    A trad, upstanding B&B with welcoming hosts, river views, a petal-filled garden and twittering birds – all rather English, really. Donalea has two bright…

  • Southport Hotel & Caravan Park

    The Southeast

    This sprawling, faux-colonial pub, general store, petrol station and caravan park is Southport's cultural and commercial core. The weary can bunk down for…

  • Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages

    The Southeast

    We’re not convinced a spirit can actually whisper, but we get what these guys are trying to say. The homey self-contained cottage and fantastic two…

  • Riverside

    The Southeast

    An impressive place to stay at Glaziers Bay is Riverside, a luxe contemporary abode (perfect for two couples) with Huon views from wide verandahs. Fresh…

  • Smuggler’s Rest

    The Southeast

    Externally this stuccoed place channels downtown Santa Fe. Inside are tidy self-contained studios and two-bedroom family apartments. The owners have bikes…

  • Far South Wilderness Lodge

    The Southeast

    On the Esperance River, 5km south of Dover, Far South is a self-contained lodge in a bush setting, sleeping up to 10 (two doubles upstairs, six singles…

  • Hartzview Vineyard

    The Southeast

    This hilltop vineyard has a fully equipped three-bedroom house (just a bit chintzy) behind the cellar door, with an open fire and room for seven…

  • The Bears Went Over the Mountain

    The Southeast

    Right in the middle of town, burgundy Bears has a handful of recently renovated en-suite rooms, with polished floorboards, lofty ceilings, leadlight…

  • Cottage on Main

    The Southeast

    Two-bedroom Cottage on Main is indeed on the main street, right in the middle of Franklin and sleeping up to six. Simple, affordable and with an almost…

  • Dover Beachside Tourist Park

    The Southeast

    Opposite a stretch of shallow, sandy shore and a kids' playground, this decent southern set-up features grassy expanses, trim cream-coloured cabins and a…

  • Commercial Hotel

    The Southeast

    Upstairs at the rambling 1884 Commercial Hotel (aka 'the bottom pub') are seven decent pub rooms, quite recently dolled up and with little TVs, fridges…

  • Cygnet Hotel

    The Southeast

    A handsome, red-brick heritage pub (the 'top pub') on the upper slopes of Cygnet’s main drag. Rooms are heritage chic and pubby, and downstairs in the bar…

  • Cygnet Caravan Park

    The Southeast

    A bog-basic campground across the road from the Cygnet Hotel, with a handful of hardstand areas. It's essentially just a grassy paddock by the town creek:…