Wow, what an incredible place! Of all the places in all the world this must be one of the most lovely. My partner and visited as a 2 day artist retreat and escape from our busy lives and we couldn't have been more happy with what we found in the forests of Margate.

The guest house is strongly built with generous proportions and yet is perfectly cosy and warm and completely secure and quiet in all types of weather. We set up in the top story and were delighted with the incredible forest views, abundance of natural light and sturdy comfortable furniture on which to work. I was really grateful for all the lamplight available which supported me working through the night. During the day we wandered through pristine native rain forest and explored the beautiful natural spring nearby. The cast iron wood heater heats the entire house beautifully and was super easy to use. The bath is deep and luxurious with loads of hot water. The gardens are incredible, a work of love created of 25 years, they integrate beautifully with the rainforest that comes right up to the house. A creek meanders by with the sound of gentle running water and there is even a swimming/ play area tapping into the natural spring.

The house has a real sense of family and home. It is a loved space and is the absolute opposite of an impersonal generic hotel experience. It has a wealth of books, pictures on the wall and the furniture is high quality and beautifully made with a feeling like it has been passed down over generations. Everything in this place works together to create a sense of harmony and peace. It felt like staying in a house that has been lived in for a long time, by a very sensible and aesthetically minded person. Everything is clean, of a high quality, well maintained and placed in the most convenient location.

The guest house is private and creates a real sense of getting way from the world and having a genuinely Tasmanian experience of living quietly. However, it is also super convenient being only a 10 minute drive to the wonderful Meredith's Orchard for fresh food and the local beaches. We will most definitely return and offer many thanks to Leanne and Martyn for sharing this very special place :D Very highly recommended!