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Beachside Retreat

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Region : Stanley

Address : West Inlet,
Stanley,
Tasmania

Phone : +61 (03) 64581350

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Listed As : Countrystay
Holiday Homes
Self Contained

ListingID: : 823

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Imagine a secluded, waterfront hideaway and nature retreat, with kilometres of absolute private beach frontage, where you can relax, unwind and breathe the cleanest air in the world.

A contemporary retreat offering stunning, environmentally designed eco and nature cabins, discreetly sited amongst the natural foreshore vegetation of West Inlet, near Stanley.
Unique, beachfront cabins cater for couples, while a larger party can enjoy a spacious lodge, adjacent to the homestead.

Escape to this ‘Land for Wildlife’ and Maine-Anjou cattle property and experience beautiful north west Tasmania.

Accommodation
Even before stepping inside one of these cabins you realize this accommodation is out of the ordinary; nestled in the sand dunes, yet only minutes away from the historic, fishing village of Stanley.

Reminiscent of the early Australian beach shack, these luxury contemporary beach houses are all about privacy, quality and a secluded beachfront magic. Stylish interiors showcase designer-made furniture, from Tasmanian timbers.

Fully equipped kitchens to self-cater, with Tasmanian wines provided.

On-suite bathrooms, lounge/dining areas; private decks overlook the pristine beachfront. Business services and complimentary WiFi are on offer.

Deluxe Ecocabins - Oystercatcher and Sandpiper
For couples only, the award winning, contemporary-style ecocabins are situated on the sand dunes overlooking the sea. Each environmentally designed cabin is self contained with one queen-sized bedroom and an under-water themed bathroom with shower and toilet. Heating, hot water and cooking are provided by gas for guests to self-cater. The lounge/dining area has glass sliding doors leading onto a private deck with magnificent ocean views. At night, view the wildlife around the cabins from the large porthole window. Wheelchair accessible.
For one couple only; unsuitable for children/infants.

Luxury Studio Nature Cabin - Pelican
Bookings are now open for the latest, luxury studio nature cabin, situated on the sand dunes with panoramic ocean views. The open-plan, split-level, cabin has one bedroom with queen size bed, a bathroom with large modular shower, a fully equipped kitchen and lounge/dining area. Fitted with quality stainless steel appliances, reverse-cycle heating/air conditioning and of unusual contemporary design, this cabin is an amazing experience. Craftsman-made furniture, solid myrtle flooring and high, angled windows complement the everchanging sea views.
For one couple only; unsuitable for children/infants.

Luxury Nature Cabin with Spa Pool - Sea Eagle
This is our top-of-the-range accommodation. Like the previous cabins for couples, it is situated on the frontal sand dune overlooking the sea. It has a full-size kitchen and lounge/dining area, a bedroom with queen size bed and a large bathroom with modular shower. In addition to quality European appliances, reverse-cycle heating/air conditioning and pebbled slate and rainforest myrtle flooring, this luxury cabin features a private courtyard and landscaped seaside garden with steps leading up to a heated spa pool (closed June - September) set in the dunes with glorious ocean views. Highly recommended for a honeymoon or other special occasion.
For one couple only; unsuitable for children/infants.

Three Bedroom Spa Lodge
This spacious modern apartment is set in a beachside garden adjacent to the homestead and accommodates up to five guests in two double bedrooms, one with an adjoining single room. There is a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, lounge/dining area and a sun room. A television, VCR, CD player and telephone, are situated in the lounge. The bathroom has a double spa bath, shower and a separate toilet. All linen is provided. Heating is by underfloor electrical heating and wall heaters. An al fresco dining area, with a barbecue overlooks the garden with a bird-watching deck, situated 30 metres away, overlooking the beach. Accommodation is suitable for children and has wheel-chair access. Cots are not provided.

General Information
• All accommodation is self-catering with fully equipped kitchens
• Each has a TV and CD player
• Refrigerators are stocked with boutique Tasmanian wines
• Heating is by gas or electricity and full linen/electric blankets are supplied
• Accommodation is non-smoking indoors, ash trays are provided on the decks
• Telstra mobile service is excellent; Optus or Vodaphone services are variable
• Business services and complimentary Wifi are available on request
• An on-site laundry contains a washing machine and coin-operated dryer
• Facilities are provided for wheelchair access - see special needs page
• Restaurants are situated nearby in Stanley; menus are available in the cabins

Environment
The owners have ensured the cabin development did not adversely impact on the fragile and sensitive nature of the coastal dune environment.
Negative impacts were minimized by:

• Providing environmentally sensitive designs in empathy with the site.
• Limiting disturbance to areas to be occupied by construction only.
• Replacing all topsoil, grass and vegetation to prevent degradation of the fragile ecology and to protect the excavated dune area from erosion.
• Conserving soil moisture by the use of seaweed and other mulches.
• Retaining all native vegetation, plus additional planting of trees and shrubs to create further screening and camouflage the site.
• Ensuring that external colours of the cabins complemented the foliage.
• Leaving the site clean and tidy and all timber off-cuts, rubbish and surplus building materials removed, to minimized pollution.
• Placing all services to the cabins underground to prevent unsightly poles.
• For energy conservation, commercial gas is used for instantaneous hot water, heating and cooking.
• Rainwater is collected and delivered by electric pump to each cabin. Plugs are fitted to all basins and dual flush toilets installed.
• Floor and window vents are used in the ecocabins. Solar blinds also absorb excessive heat during the day.
• Vegetated areas and wildlife corridors have been created to encourage bio diversity with the assistance of Landcare and Natural Heritage Grants.
• An efficient waste management system involves the recycling of all bottles and composting of vegetable matter.
• Natural, non-animal fat, eco-toiletries are used.
• Cleaning materials and multiple use toiletries are purchased in bulk.
• Only bleach free, non-toxic, biodegradable detergents are used.

For more information about this property, click here to view their website

Beachside Retreat is...

romantic
near the beach
with a view
good for large groups (8+)
near a golf course
secluded
suitable for children
good for shopping
good for small groups (1-8)

One Bedroom Ecocabins - Oystercatcher and Sandpiper (min 2 nights)
01/10/09 to 31/11/09 - $188 per night
01/12/09 to 31/01/10 - $198 per night
01/02/10 to 30/04/10 - $188 per night

BONUS - 28/09/2009 TO 30/05/2010 - Complimentary 4 wheel-drive tour for guests staying 7 nights

One Bedroom Luxury Studio Nature Cabin - Pelican (min 2 nights)
01/10/09 to 31/11/09 - $278 per night
01/12/09 to 31/01/10 - $298 per night
01/02/10 to 30/04/10 - $278 per night

BONUS - 28/09/2009 TO 30/05/2010 - Complimentary 4 wheel-drive tour for guests staying 7 nights

One Bedroom Luxury Nature Cabin with Spa Pool - Sea Eagle (min 2 nights)
01/10/09 to 31/11/09 - $328 per night
01/12/09 to 31/01/10 - $348 per night
01/02/10 to 30/04/10 - $328 per night

BONUS - 28/09/2009 TO 30/05/2010 - Complimentary 4 wheel-drive tour for guests staying 7 nights

Three Bedroom Lodge with Spa (min 2 nights)
01/10/09 to 31/11/09 - $298 per night
01/12/09 to 31/01/10 - $318 per night
01/02/10 to 30/04/10 - $298 per night

BONUS - 28/09/2009 TO 30/05/2010 - Complimentary 4 wheel-drive tour for guests staying 7 nights
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	Guest Experiences On Property Collect wild Pacific oysters from the rocks at low tide, swim in the crystal clear waters of West Inlet, cast a line off the point – don’t forget to bring your fishing tackle. Spot the white-breasted sea eagles hunting at low tide and identify the shorebirds with binoculars and fields guides. Many endemic and migratory bird species habit the tidal inlet, sclerophyll forest and wildlife corridors of the property. A full inventory of species is provided to keen bird watchers and short courses for beginners are available during the summer. West Inlet is a whale stranding area with many sperm and Southern Right whales buried along the shoreline. A recent stranding of pilot whales occurred in November 2008, on the seven-mile beach opposite. In Spring, hear the calls of the striped marsh, tree and pobblebonk frogs. Natural Heritage funding has preserved the habitat of the rare striped marsh frog on the property and West Inlet farm has one of the last Tasmanian wetlands where the frog can still be heard. Marsupials on the property include antechinus, eastern-barred bandicoot, Tasmanian devil, white-footed dunnart, ringtail and brush-tail possum, spotted quoll and wallaby. Ask your hosts to show you the Maine-Anjou cattle, the only registered herd of this French breed in Tasmania and one of the few in Australia. Explore the 1.5km coastal nature trail, (see property map in the guest compendium) and return via West Inlet beach, or continue on into Stanley. With prior arrangements, the courtesy vehicle will collect you from town.