10/10 Excellent
PATRICK M.
15 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
PATRICK M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Entire home
Black Bluff View Retreat - a large comfortable 5 bedroom house on 40 hectares.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
North Motton, TAS
- Wing's Wildlife Park18 min drive
- Penguin Undercover Market21 min drive
- Devonport Ferry Terminal27 min drive
- Devonport, TAS (DPO)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Black Bluff View Retreat - a large comfortable 5 bedroom house on 40 hectares.
Black Bluff View Retreat is in the middle of 40 hectares of private space. Bookings are for a minimum of two nights with discounts for stays longer than a week. You will be spending time in unique Tasmanian wilderness yet be only 15 minutes from the beautiful NW towns of Ulverstone, Penguin and Turners Beach which have all amenities but particularly coffee shops and beaches. Australian wildlife, including wallabies, seasonal birds, eagles, echidnas and possums is abundant and will keep you company during your stay.
The house has a wrap around deck with a large BBQ and outdoor furniture and a fire pit. It is warm and cosy in the colder months, heated by a large wood-heater and an open fireplace. Air-conditioning is not required in the summer.
The property is within a 75 minute drive from Cradle Mountain to the south east and the Tarkine rainforests to the west. Your host has a lot of information about often visited and rarely visited places in the NW region. Black Bluff View Retreat looks directly at Black Bluff and Leven Canyon to the south, part of Cradle Mountain Range.
This is a truly relaxing, spectacular and unique property. Its a bit like being in your private wildlife park where all the animals are free to roam as they want.
The house has a wrap around deck with a large BBQ and outdoor furniture and a fire pit. It is warm and cosy in the colder months, heated by a large wood-heater and an open fireplace. Air-conditioning is not required in the summer.
The property is within a 75 minute drive from Cradle Mountain to the south east and the Tarkine rainforests to the west. Your host has a lot of information about often visited and rarely visited places in the NW region. Black Bluff View Retreat looks directly at Black Bluff and Leven Canyon to the south, part of Cradle Mountain Range.
This is a truly relaxing, spectacular and unique property. Its a bit like being in your private wildlife park where all the animals are free to roam as they want.
Property manager
Paul OHalloran
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect for kids. Your own private wildlife park!
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Contact your host if this presents a problem.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the building
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number DA2020007
About the area
North Motton
Located in North Motton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Sith Cala Nature Reserve and Dial Range Forest Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tasmanian Giant Freshwater Lobster Expeditions and Under The Oak, handmade gallery and gifts. Travelling with kids? Consider Wing's Wildlife Park and Don River Railway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
North Motton, TAS
What's nearby
- Dial Range Forest Reserve - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
- Wing's Wildlife Park - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
- Penguin Undercover Market - 21 min drive - 22.4 km
- Devonport Ferry Terminal - 27 min drive - 34.2 km
- Mount Montgomery State Reserve - 28 min drive - 25.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ulverstone Golf Club - 21 min drive
- The Stagger Inn - 23 min drive
- Rattray Wholesale - 16 min drive
- Drumstick Coffee Lounge - 15 min drive
- Coastal Packaging - 13 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
31 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little Haven
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
JONATHAN P.
6 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place and host
JONATHAN P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca B.
19 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Black Bluff Review Retreat
Rebecca B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tyler R.
3 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Stunning Retreat
Tyler R.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joanne S.
26 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retreat with all amenities
Joanne S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Teruko S.
28 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Teruko S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mark L.
26 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful part of Tasmania
Mark L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
About the host
Hosted by Paul OHalloran
The owner Basil OHalloran grew up on a dairy farm at Meunna adjacent to the Tarkine rainforests. He and his wife Angela moved to Black Bluff View Retreat in 1984 just after the birth of their daughter Claire. They also have a son Thomas.
Paul and Angela are both teachers. Paul has also worked at the University of Tasmania and has been a politician in the Tasmanian parliament. He is passionate about Tasmania and wants to share that passion with others, especially its natural environment and wild places.
Paul and Angela are both teachers. Paul has also worked at the University of Tasmania and has been a politician in the Tasmanian parliament. He is passionate about Tasmania and wants to share that passion with others, especially its natural environment and wild places.
Why they chose this property
Black Bluff View Retreat is a truly unique property. It is in the middle of 40ha of Tasmanian wilderness and has a magnificent array of native flora and fauna. The house is large, warm, comfortable and sunny. It has five bedrooms (one downstairs, four up), sleeping for 9, two living areas and a fully equipped kitchen and laundry. It has a large wrap around deck with spectacular views, and a BBQ with outside dining furniture. The house is heated by a large wood heater in winter and also has an open fireplace in the second living area. The main lounge room, with views over the Dial Range, Leven River valley and Black Bluff, has an audiophile audio visual system, great for watching TV or movies (supplied) or high quality music which can be streamed. There is free wifi and a printer is available for free use of guests. Black Bluff View Retreat has an excellent selection of games available for all age groups.
There are excellent opportunities for walks from the house.
Black Bluff View Retreat is 75 minutes from Cradle Mountain to the south or the world class rainforests of the Tarkine. Leven Canyon is just 25 minutes away, as are mountain biking and walking in the Dial Range.
Black Bluff View Retreat is part of a business called Rare Earth Tasmania, a nature based tourism business. The owner, Basil, offers small group one day tours (or flexible longer tours) for guests. Basil has access to some very special places in NW Tasmania, including beaches, rainforests, waterfalls and secluded exclusive accommodation in the Tarkine rainforests.
There are excellent opportunities for walks from the house.
Black Bluff View Retreat is 75 minutes from Cradle Mountain to the south or the world class rainforests of the Tarkine. Leven Canyon is just 25 minutes away, as are mountain biking and walking in the Dial Range.
Black Bluff View Retreat is part of a business called Rare Earth Tasmania, a nature based tourism business. The owner, Basil, offers small group one day tours (or flexible longer tours) for guests. Basil has access to some very special places in NW Tasmania, including beaches, rainforests, waterfalls and secluded exclusive accommodation in the Tarkine rainforests.
What makes this property unique
Your stay at Black Bluff View Retreat will leave you inspired and relaxed. The views from all windows are world class. Walking and swimming are within a few minutes from the house.
Languages:
English
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