Coming Soon – 2024
Stay in our light-filled, two-bedroom heritage cottage with expansive new extension, as seen on Grand Designs Australia. Located in Australia’s largest sandstone colonial village, just 50 minutes from Hobart airport, in the heart of country Tasmania.
The space
The perfect high-end getaway for couples, solo travellers, or friends, you’ll love all the special details from the late 1830’s convict-carved sandstone walls, Georgian cottage windows, vaulted ceiling with 200-year-old exposed beams, and luxurious contemporary bathtub and fireplace.
Two bedrooms with King-size beds await you with deliciously cosy linen and French Consul linen cushions crafted from French flax by Irish artisans. You’ll love our French beds and the quiet simplicity of our antique provincial furniture.
From the bedrooms, walk through the 1830’s original doorway into two beautifully appointed and comfortable lounge settings – sink into our cloud-like lounge in front of the fire or enjoy your morning tea in our linen Chesterfields gazing out to the garden.
The large open plan room also includes a gorgeous country kitchen and island bench for preparing meals or enjoying a wine. The kitchen is well appointed with an oven, cooktop, fridge/freezer, microwave, pots, pans, kettle, toaster, pod coffee machine and cooking utensils. Basic pantry items such as olive oil, salt and pepper, tea and quality coffee are also provided.
Enjoy your breakfast or a meal at the farmhouse table with classic Bentwood chairs or sit by the window at our expansive window seat and simply relax.
Through the custom French doors, designed with a nod to Paris, you’ll love the outdoor sandstone dining table with wrought iron chairs, enveloped by a historic sandstone wall with French sconces.
To the side of the kitchen is a gorgeous mudroom entrance for your boots and coats with handy access to off-street parking. Here you’ll also find a deliciously large bathroom with walk-in shower and a bathtub big enough for two. You’ll love the mix of colonial and antique French details. There are also two toilets, one in a separate powder room which features a recreated historic wallpaper found in the original cottage. There’s a fully equipped laundry with washing machine, dryer, ironing board/iron and washing powder. Aged brass tapware and an antique French laundry spout complete the look.
If you visit in spring you’ll love the pretty flowering Crabapple trees, or in summer the white rose garden by the picket fence. In winter weather, cosy up by the real wood burning fire or enjoy the central heating while watching a film on the smart TV with free wifi access.
Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll send you our stylish guide to Tasmania. From your central location of Oatlands, it’s a 30-minute or one-or-two-hour drive to so many beautiful locations to enjoy the outdoors, good food, and shopping. Or stay tucked up in Oatlands and visit our High Street boutiques and cafes, the award-winning wine and cheese bar, and whiskey distillery and restaurant.
Guest Notes
* You’ll have the entire property to yourself.
* This historic cottage is designed and decorated for adults (18 years+) with a maximum capacity for 4 guests (two King beds).
* To preserve the delicate décor and heritage of this property unfortunately babies, children under 18 years, and pets are not permitted.
Guest Access
* There is one step at every entrance made from sandstone. Being a heritage-listed property we are unable to change this.
* The cottage grounds include gravel and sandstone paving as well as a grassed yard.
* Outdoor parking available for two cars onsite.
Food & Drink
* Local Tasmanian wine, cheese, whiskey and gin are available for purchase at the Imbibers, Whiskey Distillery, Bunch or bottle shop – just a two-minute drive from the cottage or a pleasant 10-minute walk via Lake Dulverton to the High Street.
* There is a well-stocked local IGA located a two-minute drive from the cottage for you to purchase your milk, bread or any provisions if you’d love to cook meals, open 8am-7pm, 7 days a week (please check public holidays). Stock up, as once you’ve checked in to Petit Chateau, you’ll never want to leave!
Want to be notified when we open? Register your interest by emailing karen@frenchconsul.co and you’ll be added to the launch list.
