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ALTONA GARDEN RETREAT

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5322.9 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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spreyton, TAS
  • Place, La Villa Wines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tasmanian Arboretum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Home Hill
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Devonport, TAS (DPO)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

ALTONA GARDEN RETREAT

Altona Garden Retreat is a beautiful quiet and relaxing property situated at Spreyton 10 minutes from the Spirit of Tasmania berth, 10 minutes from Devonport CBD, 15 minutes from the airport and 70 km. from Cradle Mountain. Being in the centre of the North Coast of Tasmania makes " Altona Garden Retreat " is also an excellent base for the many attractions on offer.

The Garden:
Nestled in a secluded private three acre native garden at South Spreyton, Altona Garden Retreat is surrounded by huge eucalyptus trees, native shrubs as well as a range of conifers and deciduous shrubs.

Altona Garden Retreat is a self contained two bedroom unit.
Furnished with a Queen size bed, a double and single bunk. Spacious living and kitchen area, bathroom with a walk in shower. All utensils and bedding is supplied, all you need is your food. Ample parking for a boat, horse float or even trucks, a secure paddock for horses.

The Unit:
Located among the 3 acres of garden in a private and peaceful area. Your hosts Fay and Colin Stephenson live at the property and are close at hand for check in and to answer any questions you may have. The accommodation is a modern, warm and comfortable self contained unit suitable to accommodate up to 5 people. Situated close to all amenities and tourist attractions for this region.

24 hour reception
10AM checkout /2PM check in
Fully equipped kitchen
Plasma TV
All linen including towels supplied
Washing machine, dryer and ironing facilities
Gas BBQ
Porto-cot and high chair

Under-cover parking

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

South Spreyton

Located in South Spreyton, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. La Villa Wines and Devonport Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tasmanian Arboretum and Don River Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider House of Anvers and Splash Devonport Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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spreyton, TAS

What's nearby

  • La Villa Wines - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tasmanian Arboretum - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Home Hill - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • House of Anvers - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Don River Railway - 11 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Railton Station - 14 min drive
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crowded Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Banjo's Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Spreyton Cider Co - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Belly’s Bar n Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The House of Spuds - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ALTONA GARDEN RETREAT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ALTONA GARDEN RETREAT?

As of 26 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ALTONA GARDEN RETREAT on 30 Mar, 2026 start from S$192, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at ALTONA GARDEN RETREAT?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ALTONA GARDEN RETREAT?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ALTONA GARDEN RETREAT?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ALTONA GARDEN RETREAT located?

This family-friendly South Spreyton cottage is located on the waterfront, 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from La Villa Wines, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tasmanian Arboretum and Don River Railway. Kelcey Tier Greenbelt and Eugenana State Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

TRUDY F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colin and Fay our hosts were lovely people. The cottage was lovely and there were a few extra little things they provided to make your stay easier. The gardens are absolutely beautiful and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely peaceful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2026
Thanks Trudy, pleased to have you and great to see you appreciated everything. Cheers Colin and Fay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carola A.

Beautiful property

Lovely place to stay and unwind after a day of travelling.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thanks Carola, love to see people able to unwind.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay with welcoming hosts, beautiful gardens and great location for Cradle Mountain. We could not fault anything, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

Great stay enjoyed the time I had and very quiet and peaceful. Beautiful garden and very clean property ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

What a Little Gem!

Excellent accommodation in a beautiful setting, with the added bonus of being pet friendly. We had a wonderful stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Joan that's brilliant thanks very much. Colin & Fay.
Verified

8/10 Good

IAN R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely setting and private abode

lovely garden and very quiet location comfortable accommodation and helpful hosts well located within 10-15 min from great MTB trails
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

CATHERINE STEIN S.

Great base for exploring Devonport

Altona Garden has everything you need to unwind after a day exploring Devonport and the surrounds. The gardens are magical and the owners very hospitable.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Nice to know that people relax when they are here, gardens do that for you.Thanks Catherine.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, private, beautiful gardens.

This was a great little apartment that had everything you needed for a 5 day stay and even longer I'm sure. The gardens are amazing and provide lots of spaces to relax. The kitchen is fully equipped with a variety of appliances if you plan to cook.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Garden stay

Gardens were lovely and relaxing accommodation was clean neat and nice thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Tranquil

We absolutely loved our stay at Altona Garden Retreat. Col & Fay were so welcoming. Everything was beautifully clean and the garden and surrounds are exquisite. Great location from Spirit of Tasmania
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thanks Cath your review is very much appreciated
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Great setting

Fay and Colin ensured a wonderful holiday for us and our dog. Very pleasant accommodation in botanical garden setting. Our dog Kalo had a great time and we were able to leave him in the secure kennel provided enabling us to visit Cradle National Park for the day.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thanks David & Barbara, pleased you had a good time you have a great dog in Kalo.
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Altona

Very clean, well-equipped and comfortable stay at Altona, with enjoyable gardens. Loved being able to BBQ and eat under cover even in the pouring rain! Close to Devonport for eating out, and exploring local sights like Mt Roland and Tasmazia. Teens appreciated the wifi...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2021
Thanks for the review Deb, was a pleasure having you and your family stay. Cheers Colin & Fay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myriam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Altona.

Altona Gardens are amazing, so beautiful and well kept. You can feel the owner's love for their property in every hidden nook and flower patch. Very relaxing to be surrounded by greenery. The unit is spacious and tidy with everything you need for a comfortable getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jillian A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very special gardens and comfy unit.

Set in a valley spectacular 3 acre garden with ponds, beautiful mature trees. A real delight to explore. The unit is well equipped, and the mattress toppers make for a comfortable sleep. Undercover parking a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2020
Hi Jillian, thanks for your review, hope your new adventure is successful and your last couple of days is Tassie are memorable. Stay safe and healthy. Cheers Colin & Fay.
Archival

8/10 Good

Leeanne B.

Soothing welcome to Tasmania with a superb garden

I chose this retreat because I'm a professional gardener and I know how gardens help settle you like a big hug. I loved this special place created from scratch by the owners who I found so easy to approach and generous with eggs, rasberries and a welcome for my little pet. I highly recommend Altona Garden Retreat to anyone just off the ferry or about to board, especially.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thanks Leeanne, we are humbled to receive such a review from a professional
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious garden and lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherlyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful gardens and relaxing location

Beautiful gardens, with an abundance of wildlife. The facilities were excellent, everything was there, very clean and good quality
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect garden sanctuary

Thank you so much for our lovely short stay. The gardens were even more beautiful than the photos and the cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. It was a perfect base for our exploration though I would have been equally happy just staying at Altona
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milena K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Garden Retreat

The property was neat and comfortable and suited our requirement of two double rooms. It is in a quiet country setting but only a short drive to many north coast tourist attractions. The hosts were very welcoming and invited us enjoy and explore the stunning gardens, where there are a number of tables and seats to enjoy the view across the dams, watch the birds and listen to the frogs. They were generous with their time if you were interested in hearing about the development of the expansive gardens but also happy to leave you to enjoy your stay uninterrupted. We could easily have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

This place is a great place to relax and unwind after a busy day sightseeing. Gardens are amazing and so peaceful. Accommodation was spacious and comfortable. Would like to have stayed longer. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2022
Hi Betty, it was a pleasure having you stay, especially when you left the unit as neat and tidy as you did. Would never have known you were there if you had not left the bed turned back. Many thanks Colin & Fay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mtb adventure

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly hosts, spectacular garden, close to Devonport and surrounds. Comfortable room, well equipped kitchen and laundry. Bathroom well equipped for elderly travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

A very comfortable place in beautiful gardens. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent

the gardens are beautifull
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

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