Overall verdict 4.5 stars

Highly recommended for families or a group of three couples / friends. The space is light, clean and comfortable and much better than a regular house. The hosts are extremely generous and make the stay very enjoyable. The location is good but you would need a car of travelling around Hobart – not sure of public transport options.

We arrived late at the accommodation in Moonah hosted by Angie & Clive. Arrival in the street we were initially unimpressed but this soon changed at the entrance gate. When we entered the ‘compound’ we were surprised and excited to discover an impressive suite of old buildings and gardens. It is truly a private oasis behind the gates.

Clive greeted us and gave a quick run down on the history of the buildings, and the generations who have lived there. It was amazing to know that so much history still existed and that we would get to experience it. The entrance to the barn was through the private garden, and a bordering creek provided a calming background sound further enhancing the privacy.

The stone barn was converted into three-bedroom accommodation. The open plan living and fully kitted kitchen were light and clean, a mix of old and new, beautifully furnished and included a wood fire that was needed on the cold night we arrived. We were spoilt with fresh eggs from the family’s chickens (delightful for breakfast the next morning), fresh jams and relish made on site. The quirkiness of the barn was enhanced with the remnants of the family’s history including growing kids heights on the door jams.

The bedrooms were all beautifully kitted out with quirky decorating touches - dressing gowns included! The main bedroom was enormous – enough room for a seating area under a window to immerse yourself in a good book. The third bedroom was outside the main house through a rose archway, and included a double and a single bed. Plush, warm dressing gowns were available for those trips inside to the bathroom, torches were an important touch to ensure no trip hazards in the dark.

The dining table looked out over the barn’s private and sunny garden. Angie invited us to use anything we wanted from the walled vegetable garden at the main house and we took advantage of the fresh herbs and lettuce for our salads and scrambled eggs. The generosity of our hosts was very welcomed.

Positives: Moonah is located outside Hobart city, and cyclists will be pleased with the dedicated bike path at the end of the street that leads straight into the Hobart waterfront – a mere 20minutes easy ride away.
The proximity to local shops - easily stock up on food for meals prepared and eaten in the barn.
A drive through coffee shop a few blocks away makes great coffee (take advantage of the drive through option).
The generosity of the hosts, access to the fresh produce, and the history of the site.