Ruby's Cottage Farm Stay

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Ruby's Cottage Farm Stay

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Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
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303 reviews

<h2>Essential Facilities</h2> Ruby's Cottage Farm Stay in Port Arthur offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, and an outdoor seating area. <h2>Comfortable Accommodation</h2> The property features family rooms, bicycle parking, breakfast in the room, barbecue facilities, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Located 4 km from Port Arthur and 6 km from Port Arthur Historic Site, the farm stay is 83 km from Hobart Airport. Nearby points include NAB House at 49 km. <h2>Guest Highlights</h2> Guests appreciate the friendly host, the ideal location for nature trips, and the scenic views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Port Arthur

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aimee
    Australia Australia
    “Great experience - right from booking, Kim contacted us to recommend booking a restaurant for dinner early (they book up quickly) and gave names and contacts for the restaurants. We arrived easily due to clear instructions on where to go and...”
  • Feifei
    Australia Australia
    “The tour led my Rod around the farm to see cows and other animals.”
  • Natalie
    Australia Australia
    “We stayed at Rubys Cottage while doing a road trip around Tasmania. We were looking for accommodation a bit different to the hotel/motel and we found it! Such a quiet peaceful location with stunning views. The cottage had everything we needed and...”
  • Marie
    Australia Australia
    “We liked the idea staying on the farm- chickens, cows ! Rod let us comb the big gorgeous longhorn cows. It was cosy for our group of 3. There are not many places to eat in port arthur, so we made a stew on the hotplate, and had a fire . Theres no...”
  • Elise
    Australia Australia
    “Cute cottage with everything we needed for a lovely stay. The fire pit had a grill for a bbq which we used for warmth and dinner🙂 Rod took us to meet the animals on the farm and the views were amazing.”
  • Phillip
    Australia Australia
    “Quiet location, set on a working farm. We arrived late in the afternoon, tired and footsore from four days of walking. We dined at the Fox and Hound Hotel on the other side of Port Arthur....great steak! A morning stroll and a chat with Rod saw...”
  • Yvonne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “We loved this place. Rod was nice to talk to and it was great to walk around the property with him and brush the cows. The cottage was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed.”
  • Josh
    Australia Australia
    “Plenty of breakfast options in the fridge & pantry, very friendly and helpful owners and the option to go on a walk around the paddock to see the views of the bay & meet and brush the highland cattle. A few board games, heaps of books, and a...”
  • Megan
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful location, friendly hosts, amazing views. Rod gave us a tour of the property before we checked out and we were able to see the highland cows up close and give them a brush.”
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    “Location, size and facilities. Loved the fire, the farm and the views which would have been even better a clear day. Friendly people”

Hosted by Kim N Rod

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Kim N Rod
The Tasman Peninsula is an amazing place to visit - Come and stay at Ruby's Cottage and see for yourself. We are situated in Port Arthur on 25 acres surrounded by pure beauty, It's the perfect place to get away and enjoy the Country, breathe in the fresh air and watch the stunning sunrises and sunsets , Enjoy a tour around our property with Rod getting to see our beautiful view which over looks isle of the dead and Point puer and get to meet our Cows (Highland cows - Angus , Charlotte and Gorgina). (Dexter Cows, Angus Cows and our (Murray Grey Lucille). Beaches are close by. Remarkable Caves is only a short drive away (5-10 minutes) Cresent Bay (14 minutes away). Check out some of the amazing walks the Tasman Penisula has to offer such as Cape Hauy 4hr return - Cape Raoul 5hrs return - Waterfall Bay 1-1.5hrs return - Bivouc Bay 4hr return - Canoe Bay 2hr return. That's just some 😊 #exploretasmania @rubyscottagefarmstay
We are located 5 minutes from the Port Arthur Historical Site Remarkable Caves 7km The Unzoo 12km Tasman Island Cruise 3km Tasman Golf course 5km Cole mines Historic Site 28km Closest supermarket is Seabreeze IGA open 7 days a week 10 minutes drive from Ruby's Cottage opening hrs 8am - 6pm Or you can stop in to Sorell on your way down and do your food shopping at either Coles or Woolworths. Port Arthur takeaway general store is 5 minutes away they offer fast food options for breakfast,lunch and dinner. You can also get fuel from the general store. Lavender Farm is 10 minutes drive from Ruby's Cottage they offer Breakfast and lunch open from 10am - 4pm 7 days a week. No laundry onsite - Laundromat in Port Arthur, Located 5 minutes away open 7 days a week 9am - 5pm.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ruby's Cottage Farm Stay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Ruby's Cottage Farm Stay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
AUD 20 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ruby's Cottage Farm Stay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: DA 2019 / 00121

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