My family (two teenagers, my husband and I) enjoyed three nights at Blackmore Cottages. From the moment we arrived we were overwhelmed by Yuko and Shane’s hospitality as they gave us homemade bread and jams and farm fresh eggs from their chooks. They explained the history of the cottage and gave tips on how to efficiently manage the Tassie woodburner. Shane provided ample wood which was a relief as the nights were chilly but we were warm with the fireplace heating and heated mattresses on each of the very comfortable beds. On our first day we learned about the Alpacas and also got to feed the chooks. We walked the property several times enjoying the amazing beauty of the land and setting.
I highly recommend this cottage for anyone planning to visit Cradle Mountain (roughly 1:15 hr drive). The nearest town, Deloraine, is also charming and includes major grocers and retail. From this point onward we will define a ‘farm stay’ by the gold standard experience very we had this week!