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Country charm meets laid-back luxury, where time slows and hairy moos roam

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Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cygnet, TAS
  • Cygnet Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lovett Gallery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

main bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country charm meets laid-back luxury, where time slows and hairy moos roam


Tucked between the rolling hills of the Huon Valley, Eden Farm sits just outside the charming town of Cygnet. Our 40-acre property is a relaxed country escape, perfect for families, couples, or small groups. The heart of your stay is a beautifully restored 1935 Barn, now a warm and welcoming retreat for up to 9 guests, with space for extra cots if needed.

Once solely an apple orchard, the farm has evolved into a blend of productive gardens, fruit trees, open paddocks, and a friendly mix of farm animals. Guests are invited to join our daily afternoon feeding tours — a chance to meet the animals and experience farm life up close.

We also craft our own raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and small-batch artisan cider right here on the farm. Wander the paddocks, keep an eye out for native wildlife, and you might even spot our resident platypus in one of the dams.

Eden Farm is all about slowing down, reconnecting, and enjoying the simple pleasures of nature. Breathe in the fresh Tasmanian air — it’s country living at its finest.

To follow our life on the farm visit our facebook page.

We are in the middle of the Huon Valley and close to great beaches and fishing spots, we have rods available on request. Also close are The Tahune Airwalk, Hastings Caves, Bruny Island and the Salamanca markets just to name a few. A special mention of all the of great Vineyards and restaurants is in place or get your hands on our fresh local produce and cook up a storm in your own kitchen.

About Cygnet ( we're 2 minutes out of Cygnet centre )
Cygnet is a popular country town well known for its creative community and beautiful scenic location in the sheltered Port Cygnet Bay.

Cygnet is popular among artists, musicians and those looking for an alternative lifestyle. It offers several craft shops, art studios and galleries and a wide range of cafes like;

The Red Velvet Lounge and the Port Hole Cafe- great spots to gather around for a coffee and beautiful lunch. Life music on Friday evenings with wood fired pizza's at the Red Velvet Lounge.

Cygnet also has a great bakery, two super markets, vegetable larder and butcher for all your shopping and we have pubs for an easy meal. The Port Cannery (temporarily closed ) and Old Bank have a special mention on our Activities page.

On the 1st and 3rd Sunday there is a lovely farmers market from 10.00 till 14.00

Burton’s Reserve on the water at the southern end of Cygnet is a great spot for a walk, picnic or visit to the playground

The barn is an original apple barn that has been lovingly restored with an eclectic colonial interior.
There are 4 spacious beautiful bedrooms ( sleeps 9), both master bedrooms have lux comfortable king size ensembles , the other two bedrooms both have two king single ensembles. There is plenty of room for cots or a fold out bed if needed. All beds have electric blankets.
The barn has 2 bathrooms one with waterfall shower and one with normal shower and a full kitchen to create some magic with all the local produce from the area.

Minimum two night bookings / special rates for long term stays ( over 3 weeks )

We supply a welcome parcel of breakfast provisions to start of your stay.

Property manager

Jolanda & Matthew Hall

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number PSC-1/2022

About the area

Cygnet

Located in Cygnet, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Cygnet Marine Conservation Area and Burtons Reserve, while Lovett Gallery and Huon Apple & Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Scented Rose and Ninepin Point Marine Nature Reserve. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like winery tours.
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Cygnet, TAS

What's nearby

  • Cygnet Market - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Lovett Gallery - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal - 32 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Salamanca Market - 49 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Salamanca Place - 49 min drive - 60.6 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cygnet Old Bank - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Red Velvet Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cinnamon and Cherry - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Cider - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pagan Cider - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Country charm meets laid-back luxury, where time slows and hairy moos roam pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country charm meets laid-back luxury, where time slows and hairy moos roam ?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Country charm meets laid-back luxury, where time slows and hairy moos roam ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country charm meets laid-back luxury, where time slows and hairy moos roam located?

This family-friendly Cygnet holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cygnet Recreation Ground Dog Park, Cygnet Market and Cygnet Bowls Club. Cygnet Library and Cradoc Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

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

A fantastic place where they have thought of everything

Absolutely loved our stay at the Barn. The accommodation is super spacious, very comfortable beds and every little personal touch to make it feel like home. Our hosts Yolanda and Malcolm gave us a tour of their lovely farm and it was a real bonus being able to feed the animals each day we were there. Cannot recommend highly enough - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

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

Wonderful property!

The converted barn was lovely with everything that could possibility be needed. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron & Julia S.

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

Wonderful retreat, and home from home

Everything was just wonderful about our stay at The Barn. The hosts were thoughtful, friendly and incredibly welcoming. Feeding the animals was a real highlight for our children, I am only disappointed we didnt have more time to explore. Very beautiful location with everything you need for a relaxing break. And shops conveniently nearby. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful part of the world with us. relaxing home from home. The Bfinished
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

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

Beautiful accommodation in rural setting.

We had a wonderful stay and loved the house. It's so well renovated and thoughtfully designed. It was also so warm and cosy with a real log fire and heating for the chilly mornings. We especially loved the animals and farm tour, thank you so much. The breakfast food and nibbles were greatly appreciated too. You couldn't have done more. :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

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

Wonderful, Peaceful and comfortable.

The property was everything and more than described and in photos. Jolande and Matthew were incredibly friendly and helpful. The barn had everything you could want. The animals were adorable. There were 2 couples and 1 single adult and we loved everything available to us. This was a most interesting barn, warm and full of wonderful fixtures and furnishings. The beds were so comfortable. We loved the small town of Cygnet too and would highly recommend the area of wineries and apple cider cellar doors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MAREE K.

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

The Barn is an AWESUM!!!!! Masterpiece.

Jo n Matt are such wonderful hosts nothing was a problem. Quick Easy access The Barn has been loveling restore BEAUTIFULLY!!!!!The Barn is lovely and clean, comfy beds, lovely n quiet and warm and cozy . The animals are well looked after and we loved feeding them each day we will be bringing our little ones back to feed and play with the animals, it is such a lovely restful place for young and old. Plenty of room for large family. Cheers Maree, Tanya and Pam
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorian R.

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

Wonderfully Rustic & Luxurious Farmstay Experience

Great location, Rustic & Luxurious, Warm & Cozy, all modern amenities provided, lovely hosts, and so much fun feeding the cute and friendly animals daily. We will definitely be back and would give the experience 6 Stars if we could. Thankyou to Jolanda and Matthew for sharing your amazing property with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MAIRI L.

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

Tranquility in Cygnet

The Barn is a fabulous place to stay whether you are a party of 2 or 10. It exceeded all expectations, generously equipped kitchen ,funky bathrooms, spacious living room and bedrooms, sun drenched terrace with stunning views across cherry & apple orchards. We made friends with the goats (especially the kid escapee) & hens - no sightings of platypus this time but plenty more to distract you on a stroll to the dams. Cygnet & surrounding area is such a wonderful place to visit - kayaking, wine tasting, Cygnet Bakery, shopping are only a few things we got up to! Highly recommend, we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacek n.

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

A wonderful short family farm stay

Matt and Jo are wonderful and very helpful hosts. The location of the farm was great, only a short drive to Cygnet, 20 mins to Kettering and 10mins to Huonville, and just across the road from Pagan Cider cellar doors (and by the way, we highly recommend their cherry cider... yum!) We have 3 kids, ages 10, 12 and 14. All 3 absolutely enjoyed their stays and time with the animals. And yes, there were heaps of animals to feed and play with. From hairy highland cows (and a very friendly bull), sheep, goats, pigs, gorgeous alpacas, ducks, and fluffy hens. There is also a platypus or two, but we did not get a chance to see it in our stay. would highly recommend the stay to any family with kids who love animals. we'll definitely try to make it back next time we are in Tassie.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Great place to stay location wise, with added bonus of animals.

Stay was clean and tidy, everyone loved the animals on the farm. Location good as a base to explore down south.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Jackie W.

Enjoyed our stay at the farm especially feeding and interacting with the animals

The farmhouse would be a great place for families to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

Fantastic for kids and lovely accomodation

The owners are very helpful and kind and accomodating. The twice daily animal feeding was so nice for the kids. We stayed four very comfortable nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JON C.

Great place for family

We had a lovely stay at Eden Farm Stay – The accommodation was great for our family of 4, we had a great outdoor eating area we used when the weather was good. There were lots of little additions inc. needle and thread, books, DVDs to make it feel like a home away from home and some complementary food items on arrival to help get you started that was great esp. as we arrived late at night. Matthew gave great feeding tours with our boys that allowed them to interact and feed the animals that was great. There was an area of the farm that has a bunch of fossils that made for a great morning exploring for the family. There was a fire pit we used one evening to toast marshmallow and a place Matthew showed us where the Pademelon could be spotted early evening. We borrowed the farms fishing gear one day to go down to one of the jetties for a fish. We had a week in the area and there was more than enough to keep us busy for all that time. A great area to visit and a great choice of accommodation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Wonderful stay!

We loved our 2 night stay at Eden! Matt and Jo and so welcoming and wonderful hosts. The cottage was snug but perfect - even with 2 adults and 4 kids! It was the perfect place for two best friends to catch up on 6 years and have the kids entertained. We absolutely will be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bettina E.

Friendly Farmstay

Our stay at the farm was simply lovely. Jo and Matt are such friendly hosts. Accommodation was very comfortable and had everything we needed including breakfast supplies. Fresh eggs were a great bonus. Lovely surroundings. 2 min drive into Cygnet village. Central to exploring Huon Valley. Our 11 year old LOVED the stay - especially having Pancakes the rabbit living in her yard and getting to feed all the animals. The animals are all close by and it is lovely to wander around the property. I would highly recommend Eden Farmstay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Excellent experience

The farmhouse was well fitted out and very comfortable. Our hosts, Jo and Matt, made us very welcome and went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our stay. Out gandson really enjoyed getting up close to the animals, especially the turkeys, rabbit and kid.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Beautiful farm, great accomodation

Best holiday we have had! Perfect in every way. Matt and Jo are fantastic hosts.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Swee Han C.

excellent place

We enjoyed our stay very much with the warm hospitality shown by the hosts. Very friendly and gorgeous people.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Larry C.

Comfortable Farmstay!

Overall a very nice Farmstay with lots of animals for both adults and children to see and feed. Both Jo and Matt are good hosts. We rented both houses for a group of 12 persons. Excellent bedrooms. Only inconvenience is that there are only 1 bathroom and 1 toilet in each house, so that would require some queuing time for a big group in the morning and evening. .:)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

frank s.

So many things to do on and off Eden Stay Farm

Excellent place to spend your holidays. Great accommodation...lovely hosts...and amazing ways to spend your time. We only wished for more time. Highlights were fossil hunting, feeding the many farm animals and for the parents a safe fenced garden are for children to play...plus the goat soap is amazing. Well thought out accommodation, clean, homely and we appreciated the useful provisions. The surrounding area is amazing and has an overwhelming amount of places and activities to discover. Thank you Eden Farm Stay and Cygnet surrounds.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Astra F.

Amazing and perfect

The accommodation was perfect. Really well thought out for a family of all ages, the owners were wonderful and everything was set up perfectly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

A fantastic getaway in the countryside!

We really enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Farmhouse at Eden Orchard. The house is very good for a large family and has all the necessities you need, including a cosy fireplace and lots of toys and games for the kids. This is a great place to stay for up to a week because it is so spacious and you can easily hang around the farm for a couple of days and just relax and pat the animals. Matt & Jo are so friendly and they really welcomed us to their farm. The kids (and we) loved to join Matt when he was feeding the animals and we had a really good time doing that. We stayed here in the end of May and I can only imagine how fantastic it is here in the spring, summer and early autumn. I wish we could have stayed longer! We highly recommend a stay at Eden Orchard & Farmstay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON B.

Excellent

The owners were very friendly.The children loved the animals
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great fun

We had a great time at Eden Farmstay. Our kids loved it and are still talking about it! The animals were a hit and the kids learned a lot. The house was comfortable and well kitted out with everything you could possibly need!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kyla M.

Hospitality plus!

We enjoyed three warm, relaxing and peaceful nights at Eden. Matt and Jo were wonderful hosts and gave us lots of advice about local attractions. Meeting the farm animals was great fun, they're so full of character. Eden is located in a very picturesque location, the apple blossoms made it even more special. I wish we could have stayed longer.

About the host

Hosted by Jolanda & Matthew Hall

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We love sharing the farm and our story with guests, we give a farm tour on the day of arrival for anyone interested where we tell you about the farm and leet you hand feed our friendly farm animals.

Why they chose this property

Cygnet is a lovely town on the water, it's big enough to have all you need as in shops, galeries and cafes but small enough to still create that intimate atmosphere. We are surrounded by mountains which get covered by snow in winter and the scenery is breath taking.

What makes this property unique

our accommodation is a renovated Barn from c1935. We have created a warm welcoming luxurious space with lots of space for the whole family or all your friends.

Languages:

English, Dutch