Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages & Mini Ponies

Location: 253 Swamp Road, Franklin, au

Star Rating: 9.6 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Outdoor furniture
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke alarms
• Free wired internet
• Playground on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking

Rooms Available

• Exclusive Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite (Strawbale)

  1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

  861-sq-foot individually decorated room with a furnished patio

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area

  Relax - Fireplace

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - Premium channels and DVD player

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave

  Sleep - Select Comfort bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and a pillow menu

  Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, bathtub or shower (jetted bathtub available in some rooms)

  Practical - Washer/dryer, single sofa bed, and sofa bed; rollaway beds (free) available on request

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request) and heating

  Need to Know - No housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Free Local calls
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Yard
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillow menu
  • Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • No housekeeping
  • Change of towels (on request)

• Two-Bedroom Villa

  This villa has a spa bath and a fully equipped kitchen.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Private bathroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Terrace
  • Cots

Guest Reviews

• Simone (10/5): Breathtaking amd relaxing - Absolutely everything! The location was magical, peaceful and full of beautiful wildlife. The cottage is such a credit to Heidi and Herbert, we loved the fire, the welcome breakfast, the cosy comfy lounge where we saw so much wildlife out of the windows . We each had a bedroom and bathroom! There wasn’t anything that wasn’t carefully thought of. The home made produce shop was amazing, delicious thanks to Heidi. My mum and I were due to go on holiday 10 years ago together but life had other plans,my dad became unwell and passed away during this time so we finally had a holiday together and I can not think of a more perfect place. Tasmania and Whispering Spirit Strawbale Cottage you have a piece of my heart. Will definitely be back. Nothing not to like!
• Hannah (10/5): Great farm stay - Lots of space for the kids to run around and enjoy and very peaceful Nothing
• Anne-francis (10/5): A comfortable and cosy cottage, with friendly hosts and an expected, generous breakfast supplied. -
• Grace (9/5): Lovely, comfy stay in a beautiful location, so serene, we loved it 😊 - A wonderful stay, we were very comfy, lovely hosts, we very much enjoyed it, thank you 😊
• Leigh (10/5): Absolutely beautiful. Will come again ;) - Beautiful cottage with everything you need and more . delicious home made bread and treats .
• Peter (10/5): A great getaway from city life. Very comfortable cottage -all amenities, wifi, wildlife. - Friendly informative host and lovely natural and private location on a farm. nothing
• Elizabeth (10/5): Very relaxing - Excellent loved everything There was nothing we didn’t like
• Kylie (10/5): Loved it all - Amazing No TV in main bedroom
• Jacqueline (8/5): -
• Kathryn (10/5): We had a fabulous stay and can't wait to return. - The house was gorgeous - did not want to leave, the location was stunning and breakfast provisions were generous. I loved Heidi's farm shop. Her ice-creams and slices were delicious. There was nothing I did not like.
• Ian (10/5): -
• Noy (10/5): - We had a wonderful stay at this cottage. The kitchen and facilities are fantastic - really well equipped and comfortable, with everything we needed and more. The cottage is surrounded by beautiful nature, which made it so peaceful and relaxing. The cute animals around the property were an extra delight and made the place feel even more special.
• Rachel (10/5): Paradise. - Loved Absolutely everything. Quite relaxing and peaceful. Animal's eating in plain view. Fire place was so warm and inviting. Great supply of wood. Spa was a bonus. Large space to support our 4 adults and child. Super clean accommodation. Washing machine and dryer. Full kitchen facilities. Still close enough to local town for all amenities. Chooks ponies and local produce store on properity. Lovely owners. I'll be back again 100%. Wish I had booked for more than 2 nights. I could have spend a week or definately longer here. Nothing to comment about what I didn't like. I loved the place.
• Krzysztof Pabich (10/5): The easiest and the only 10 star I ever gave any holiday property. - The house was located on a beautiful farm with an on-site fresh produce store.
• Tony (10/5): Great little house with everything you need for a relaxing stay.The produce store was terrific as well for home made goo - Everything.So warm and cozy. Beautiful wood accents everywhere. Nothing
• Ahmad (10/5): -
• Karen (10/5): - The quiet location, loved the ponies , the owners were lovely , had a great time
• Petronella (10/5): Exceptional accommodation - Amazing accommodation and lovely proprietor.
• Cherie (10/5): - Comfortable, peaceful, private, clean, location. Lovely owners.
• Ricky (10/5): - Very peaceful place to relax. Kids have plenty of things to do and see in nature. There's plenty of frozen and fresh food in Produce shop. Delicious Soups, Pasta, Home made Ice creams and much more. Nothing at all
• Vaughan (9/5): Superb - Building, location, ambience, friendly host environment, facilities, great wood heater Could have more games and cards options Could have instructions for smart TV and spa
• Chad (10/5): Straw house country stay perfection 👌 - Beautiful character cottage with epic fireplace in nice farm setting. One of the electric blankets didnt work in king bed.
• Haynes (8/5): Very good - Private but close to local town and activities Smoke detector that went off every night. Tree fellers arrived on our last 2 days. They burnt off felled limbs and branches on both sides of the cottage creating smoke around us.
• Jean-francois (10/5): Exceptional -
• Cheryl (9/5): 1 - Heidi our host was very accommodating and welcoming. Lovely home made produce to purchase. Beautiful appointed cottage. Very quiet and scenic surroundings.
• Rebecca (10/5): Peaceful - It was private and cosy and peaceful
• Christian (8/5): Very good - Total privacy and quiet, didnt have to close the blinds at night, off the road to not hear the traffic, just the birds and the wind in the trees ,peaceful ,just what i needed to have a relaxing trip away.very comfortable bed,exceeded expectations,well priced for the 4 days i stayed there. Nothing i didnt like.
• Lisa (10/5): Exceptional - Hosts Heidi and Herbert were lovely people. Amazing farmstead, quiet and peaceful location. Kids loved the animals and abundant wildlife wandering around the property.
• Steven (9/5): Superb -
• Paul (8/5): Great value for money. - It was quiet. Heidi was a great host and it was great value for money particularly as breakfast was included. We loved the ability to purchase a delicious dessert from the produce store. Nothing.
• Harvinder (10/5): 5 star experience for nature lovers and those who need a break. - Amazing little cottage with modern facilities. Nature is at the doorstep with a diversity of birds and pademellons. Host is very friendly. A super host. Highly recommended. Na
• Chanel (10/5): It was beautiful and peaceful place to stay for a honeymoon. - A beautiful secluded house on a working farm. They sell delicious homegrown/made produce on farm. Loved meeting all the animals, especially the mini ponies! There was a mix up with our online booking due to a power glitch, and it got lost! But luckily it hadn’t been double booked and we were able to stay without a hitch after arriving. The hosts were a lovely older couple.
• Scott (8/5): A gorgeous farm stay not far from hobart - Love the location, and the hospitality of the host Bed in the master room is uncomfortable. Breakfast provisions were reduced from last time we stayed :(
• Nicolas (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ruth (10/5): Great stay in a lovely location. - Very comfortable and wood heater kept us lovely and cozy.
• Karen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Margaret (10/5): Just loved loved loved staying there. - This place is the best place to stay. The owners are very friendly and the little shop has so many lovely products , all home made and natural ingredients. You can wander around the property and see the chooks, goats and my very favourite is the mini horses they are so cute. The cottages are so cosy with wood fires. Absolutely nothing.
• Allan (10/5): One of the best short stays ever - Everything exceeded our expectations catering for 3 adults and 2 children <6
• Donald (10/5): Excellent I will be staying definitely staying again - Exceptional it met ,all our needs The bed was a little bit hard
• Elizabeth (10/5): Exceptional -
• Matthew (10/5): Brilliant, it was a privilege to share their special space. - Heidi and Herbert were absolutely fantastic hosts. They were kind, caring and have thought of everything. Their property is such a special place and to have this option as accommodation we are truly lucky. We had their soups and bread for dinner and their apple crumble and ice cream that we purchased at their farm store. It was delicious and a real treat. If we didn’t have to go back to work and could have stayed longer!
• Greg (10/5): Heidi and Herbert went out of their way to make our stay at this wonderful retreat a fantastic experience - Very cosy, fantastic surroundings. Great hosts Shower over bath (spa) in main bedroom but no big deal
• Sharman (10/5): Beautiful location, kind hosts, amazing food, cozy wood fire and enormous spa - Beautiful location, kind hosts, amazing food, cozy wood fire and enormous spa
• Robert (8/5): Very good -
• Rachelle (9/5): Superb -
• Elizabeth (9/5): Lovely, comfortable strawbale home, in a farm setting. - Lovely location with wildlife and farm animals. Great fireplace and farm fresh eggs and homemade bread. Very comfortable accommodation. Farm shop was an added bonus.
• Lynn (10/5): Perfect romantic retreat for couples or families - What an amazing place to stay with lots of little extra touches that made it perfect. The owners provided unlimited wood for the fire, lots of toilet rolls and towels, extra pillows and blankets, washing powder (there is a washer and dryer) and basic provisions when we arrived such as eggs, butter and their own beautiful homemade bread. There was also some cooking oil and herbs available. Every night we sat and watched the wallabies and birds in the garden as the sun the went down. The spa bath is great for relaxing and there was plenty of hot water too. The cottage itself is magical and perfect for romantic stays or families. The bedrooms are just far enough apart for privacy and having 2 bathrooms would work well for groups sharing too. There is also great wifi and a TV for those with teens who would flatline if they didn't have access (that was us). It's a fairly short drive to the town and there is a variety of coffee shops selling Melbourne standard coffee and a Woolies for the weekly shop. The owners also have an on-site shop selling produce and the BEST homemade cakes. We loved our week at Whispering Spirit and did not want to leave. Thank you to the owners for making the place so special. Nothing :-)
• Zin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ransley (9/5): awesome and we will visit again - nice location spacious and loved the spa great as is
• Angela (9/5): Superb -
• Rob (8/5): Recommended - Whole large house to ourselves. Comfortable. Lots of cute animals. Will happily book again on next visit. Internet was very slow. Master bedroom shower was inside the spa and challenging to climb into - it would be impossible for anyone with any kind of mobility issue. There was a more standard shower off the kid's room though. Tank water only, had to buy bottled.
• Julie (7/5): Good - Lovely house in a lovely location. Quiet and tranquil with an abundance of wildlife. All amenities were provided. The beds were quite hard and the second bedroom had a very musty smell that became quite overpowering during the night.
• Helen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Christine (10/5): Exceptional - Such a cosy places to stay everything was excellent would highly recommend it Had to use bottled water
• Sarah (10/5): Fantastic farm stay perfect for the family. - Very private and plenty of room in and out of the cottage to move and play. Canoes were a hit with the kids as were the ponies and animals (especially the little foals!!) Hosts were amazing and have a wonderful selection of farm made produce to buy on site. Nothing. Was absolutely perfect for our purpose.
• Gregory (10/5): Nice cottage in a lovely setting, - Very well equipped cottage in a lovely garden setting. Stepping into the spa bath for a shower was a little difficult but a step was provided to make it a bit easier.
• Robyn (8/5): First two nights of our holiday and I was immediately relaxed and comfortable in this lovely getaway -
• Wayne (10/5): Exceptional - Great fire. Warm and cosy. Great self catering kitchen and provisions. Nothing
• Julie (10/5): Great stay - This is a lovely place to stay. Peaceful and relaxing. Heidi and her husband are lovely and very accommodating. The animals were great to interact with (the goats are super friendly). The produce and little farm store were also a delight.
• Bernd (10/5): Exceptional - Magical place. We loved everything and would like to come back
• Michelle (10/5): A true reflection of life in the Huon Valley! Absolutely superb!! - The cottage was spectacular and setting so beautiful!! So close to main Huonville, but felt rural and secluded. The farm animals was an added highlight. Heidi was lovely and we purchased some of her cooking from the little onsite store - very delicious rhubarb and cranberry slice!! Would highly recommend this accommodation :) Absolutely nothing! Everything was super good - no negatives to say.
• Don (10/5): Fantastic property - Breakfast was fantastic
• Benjamin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Alana (9/5): Unique property in a beautiful setting - Really unique property. We were in the cottage at the back of the property and you felt like you were miles from anywhere. Very quiet with the opportunity to see lots of wildlife just wandering past. There was nothing about the property that we didnt like
• Trekker (10/5): Must stay for a visit to the Huon - This cottage is unique and wonderfully constructed and decorated, located in its own section on the farm with forest and mountain views and wildlife, and must be seen to be appreciated. Host Heidi had the fire going ready for our arrival. Breakfast was farm produce and included homemade bread. We really enjoyed our time here and would stay again.
• Doug (10/5): Very cosy and welcoming in a peaceful country setting - Everything. Lovely cosy fire (going when we arrived and easy to keep going the whole time we stayed), lovely clean strawbale house (very cosy and homely), wildlife, provisions provided, friendly host, availability of lovely homemade produce. We could easily have just whiled away a week without leaving the property. Nothing.
• Doris (9/5): Superb -
• Edward (8/5): An opportunity to unwind in a cosy, rustic little cottage surrounded by plants & trees & farm animals further af - spacious, unique, rustic straw bale home with great kitchen & generous cook your own breakfast supplies, comfortable bed, & wood burning heater in lounge. Shower over spa bath was awkward to get in & out of especially if one is elderly or short.
• Garry (10/5): It was perfect. - lovely farm stay in a perfectly designed home. Private and warm , with everything you could possibly need.
• Scott (10/5): lovely farmstay and lovely experience - everything bed could have been a little more comfortable
• Kerrin (10/5): Exceptional - So cosy and comfortable! Such a beautiful, peaceful location. Thank you!
• Vicki (10/5): Exceptional - Farm stay excellent. Accommodation excellent. Had there own produce, eggs,bread,cake, icecream etc. All homemade. Heidi was an excellent host and her husband also. Animals were great. Chooks, Shetland ponies 1 had just had a foul, goats. It's great for kids and adults. It's also relaxing and you can see wallabies at night. Only 1 thing, unsuite shower wasn't working properly.
• Ralene (10/5): A great stay and I look forward to returning - Perfect. Eggs, bacon, cheese, bread and butter
• Nathan (10/5): Such a tranquil location - This was amazing. We walked in the door and it felt like home. Beautiful setting with a lovely view. Operators of this site are warm and friendly. Location was reasonable central for activities and attractions in south East Tasmania.
• Cheryl (10/5): Exceptional -
• Thomas (8/5): Very good -
• David (9/5): Loved our stay- perfect place for a quiet peaceful holiday - The cottage was immaculate, generous breakfast supplies and absolutely beautiful quiet location. Hosts were so welcoming
• Justin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Amanda (10/5): Amazing farm stay with special little touches. Thank you Heidi - Heidi went above and beyond to make our stay feel amazing. The small touches fresh eggs, bacon, milk and bread waiting for us. Fireplace blazing upon arrival. Fresh homemade preservitive free produce to purchase including ice creams, crumbles, biscuits, jams, bread, juice and more. The kids loved exploring the property and didn't want to leave. They loved the ponies, chickens and Jasper and Bobby the 2 goats. Want to spend longer here to explore the property more. Spa was great. The view the house enjoyed every thing about this property. Having to leave.
• Carol (10/5): Exceptional - Everything! Loved it all! What a magnificent location. Heidi is wonderful. Not applicable.
• Carol (9/5): Warm and cozy, highly recommend. - Delightful Heidi took us around to Strawbale Cottage, lit the fire and settled us in. The Cottage is cute, cozy and comfortable. Gorgeous country kitchen with all amenities, and bacon, freshly laid eggs and juice and milk are in the fridge for breakfast. Very quiet location, nestled in the woods, but close to everything we wanted to see. At no fault of the hosts, the internet is slow or virtually non-existent sometimes. We have found this to be the case in many areas around Tassie though, not just at Whispering Spirit.
• Cassandra (10/5): Exceptional -
• Cameron (9/5): Superb -
• Margaret (10/5): Comfortable, homely environment made us wish we had booked a longer stay. - Beautifully located in the Huon Valley. House full of character and extremely comfortable. Heidi was a delightful hostess.
• Kate (9/5): Superb -
• Amy (10/5): Exceptional - Everything! This place was fantastic. So beautiful and kid friendly Heidi was so lovely ad helpful. We will definitely be back.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - This property was amazing! The wood fireplace and the location on the property was just spectacular! Heidi and her husband was fantastic. We rang to say we would be there in the dark and they had the fireplace going for us so the place was nice and warm for our arrival. They even had breakfast provisions for us in the fridge and a freshly made loaf of their own bread! Could not fault our stay!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Unique property with heaps of charm and character completed with seclusion and privacy. We loved everything about this place, enjoyed being part of peaceful and relaxing nature away from everything. We do appreciate nice style, quality and sense for detail and this property offers all that and more. Big thank you to our hosts, you are doing wonderful job!!
• Lachlan (10/5): - Strawbale cottage was perfect for us and our 2 year old. We loved exploring the property on foot searching for wildlife, seeing the farm animals, and getting a driven tour by Herbert. At night lounging in front of the fire was wonderful. Heidi and Herbert were lovely, accommodating hosts.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Whispering Spirit is a beautiful place to relax. We only had 2 nights and wish we could have stayed for longer. The Strawbale Cottage is the perfect mix of luxury and rustic charm. Will definitely stay here on our next visit to the area.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Great fun staying on a farm, the kids loved the ponies.

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