WE SAW A PLATYPUS!!! We can heartily recommend a stay in this lovely farm cottage, which turned out to be ideally situated about midway between the town of Burnie, Hellyer Gorge State Park (spectacular), and Rocky Cape National Park (also great), with other scenic locations (esp lovely beach and forest walks) nearby as well. Bouquets of gorgeous fresh dahlias greeted us on arrival, and the modern, clean kitchen was well stocked with tea, milk, farm-fresh eggs, cooking oil, gourmet salt and pepper etc. The spacious cottage was beautifully furnished, with ethnic chic touches and modern art prints on the walls. We especially loved the wooden screen used to give the bedroom extra privacy. Comfortable bed, ample storage space, comfy lounge chairs, laundry facilities, etc. The peaceful, pastoral setting was very relaxing and calming to the nerves. Our view from the verandah encompassed a large lawn with English gardens, with pastures and woodlands beyond. We saw dozens of birds (superb fairy-wrens, sulphur-crested & black cockatoos, European goldfinch, & other species of interest to bird-watchers) just from our chairs! Sue and Frank were affable and generous hosts with excellent tips about local treasures (like the postcard-view Boat Harbour beach with perfectly clear water and no crowds). AND DID I MENTION WE SAW A PLATYPUS IN THE DAM?!!! Good chance of seeing one just before sunset! Would totally stay here again. Highly recommended.