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Escape to History & Nature! Peaceful & cosy 1890s cottage near MTB trails & pub.

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A wooden dining area with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a framed artwork on the wall.
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A wooden sign with the text "Briar Cottage" in front of a house with a green roof and white siding.
A wooden bench with a metal frame, set on a gravel path surrounded by greenery.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, a refrigerator, and a small island with stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Weldborough, TAS
  • Place, Weldborough Pass State Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Binalong Bay
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Bay of Fires
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Weldborough

Located in Weldborough, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weldborough Pass State Reserve and Frome Regional Reserve, while Derby Tin Mine Centre and Derby Schoolhouse Museum are cultural highlights. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Weldborough, TAS

What's nearby

  • Weldborough Pass State Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Little Blue Lake - 27 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Binalong Bay - 45 min drive - 66.1 km
  • Bay of Fires - 46 min drive - 67.9 km
  • St Helens Point - 53 min drive - 70.2 km

Getting around

  • Launceston, TAS (LST) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weldborough Hotel - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to History & Nature! Peaceful & cosy 1890s cottage near MTB trails & pub. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Escape to History & Nature! Peaceful & cosy 1890s cottage near MTB trails & pub.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to History & Nature! Peaceful & cosy 1890s cottage near MTB trails & pub.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to History & Nature! Peaceful & cosy 1890s cottage near MTB trails & pub.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to History & Nature! Peaceful & cosy 1890s cottage near MTB trails & pub. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Weldborough Pass State Reserve and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Frome Regional Reserve. Waratah Creek Regional Reserve and Pyengana Dairy Company are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed twice now and it’s just beautiful, a beautiful spot very clean and peaceful highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2026
Good communication, great guests. Always pleasure to host Abby and her family. See you next Easter 🐰
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, perfect cozy cabin retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean and cosy home to stay, was perfect for our family. Loads of amenities and generous selection of teas and coffee. Thankyou for having us.
4 year old headed straight for the games.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weldborough house

Was a great place to stay, perfect for what we needed. Very comfortable and plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2024
Thank you so much for staying and for leaving everything so perfect it was a real pleasure to host you Kerri & we hope to host you again soon 😊
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