Rivulet views, open-plan living, and 19th-century history await you in this convict built stone cottage situated on Lisdillon’s historic sheep farm and vineyard.
Settle in for a cosy weekend away; stroll on the private beaches, try your luck fishing, or sip on a glass of our award-winning wine.
It’s the perfect base to explore Tasmania's scenic East Coast, such as Coles Bay and Freycinet National Park (1hr drive) and Maria Island ferry (25 min drive).
Head to @lisdillon_estate for more.
The space
Picture yourself sitting by the woodfire; pinot noir in one hand, book in the other, and sprawling views of the Lisdillon rivulet in front of you. That’s The Shepherd’s Cottage.
Step inside this two-storey, rubble stone cottage built by convicts in the early to mid-1800s. You’ll be greeted with a modern, open-plan kitchen and living room with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the river and beach.
And when the view gets too tempting, you can wander along Lisdillon’s 5km private coastline of three pristine, private beaches with just a few minutes walk.
Master bedroom
Make yourself at home in this spacious room featuring a vaulted ceiling, views of the Lisdillon estate and a king bed waiting for you to jump in.
Open-plan dining & living
Enjoy a selection of board games, books, literature on Lisdillon’s history, while you relax next to the crackling wood fire.
Separate modern kitchen
Everything you need for your morning coffee and tea, or to cook up a storm with local ingredients you can pick up on a drive to Coles Bay.
Modern bathroom
Featuring beach views, a spacious shower, and a range of natural products available for you to use.
Private beach
Lisdillon Estate is one of the few lucky places in the world that has its very own private beach. Lisdillon's property extends to low tide mark so its boundaries grow bigger and smaller every second! Even though it is private and most of the time there won't be another person in sight you will occasionally come across other guests and people who rent shacks on the farm.
Private river
Take a moment to breathe and unwind on a quick stroll to the nearby river.
**POP UP PICNIC AT LISDILLON
We are also very excited to offer to our guests Pop up picnics Tasmania. Enjoy some beautiful local produce while enjoying everything the coast has to offer!
Please contact us to organise this special experience.
Lisdillon Wine
Taste and/or buy a bottle of Lisdillon's award winning Pinot Noir and Sav Blanc. Order prior to your booking so it is waiting in your cottage when you arrive OR order during your stay and have it delivered to your door in 5 minutes.
A fisherman’s haven
Trot down to the seafront of the Lisdillon Estate or rivulet and enjoy all the aquatic life on offer. We ask that all fish caught in the river and estuary are on a strictly catch and release basis (unless you are going to eat them) in order to preserve the environment of the river and estuary. Please only use lures, not bait hooks.
The sea out the front of our property offers bay flathead, salmon, squid, cod, crayfish, and so much more. In the Lisdillon Rivulet, you’ll also find bream, oysters, brown trout, native galaxia and many other creatures.
PLEASE NOTE about Heating and Firewood:
Since there's a heat pump, we don't offer firewood. However, if you want to enjoy a cozy fire, you can buy a bag of wood available in the cottage. We encourage this because it supports "Little Wood," a firewood business run by four kids. You can pay by bank transfer using the details provided on the wall. Each bag includes 15kg of wood, kindling, and firelighters.
PLEASE NOTE about modifying dates:
We will not accept date modifications if it is within 5 days of your arrival date.
Guest access
- Private river with plenty of fish to catch (and release)
- Private beaches (while the 5km coastline is owned by the Lisdillon Estate, you may see a few other guests from time to time)
- If you have a boat you can take it out to sea in front of our property
Other things to note
Water consumption:
We switch between the river and tank water, although both are filtered and safe to drink, some people still prefer to bring their own.
You are welcome to use the kitchen and cooking supplies (we will provide a more detailed list after booking). We advise guests to do their main grocery shopping before they get here as we are located 21km from the nearest town.
You might see a tv in the photos of the property but unfortunately we have issues with the antenna and will require major works in order to fix it. We are unsure when we will be able to fix it so I have removed it from the list of amenities.
Please note: Due to the steep staircase, this house is not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
Registration Details
Exempt: This listing falls under Section 12 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993
