Tasteful renovations recreate a bygone era

Riseley Cottage has a variety of antiques throughout the house, including a circa 1860's Bosendorfer Grand Piano. There is also plenty of reading material on offer, games to play or a wide selection of CD's to help guests relax and unwind. Hire facilities for fishing boats, sea kayaks, canoes, mountain bikes exist nearby, as are numerous bushwalking options from which to further explore the Far South’s diverse & unique natural landscapes.

Below are some pictures showing some views of the gardens, antiques and some sights in the area. We can accommodate up to 8 adults in total. Group bookings welcome

Relax with other guests, play a CD, read a good book or enjoy a port & chocolate infront of a wood fire in our comfortable guest lounge

Antique WhatNot

Four legged friends, Winnie and Doofa, eagerly greet guests!

Bosendorfer grand piano

Greg the gardener in typical pose!

Circa 1850's "Sessions" antique clock

The cottage garden has something to offer at anytime of the year

Huon Pine wardrobe

View of house from garden

Sunny breakfast area which looks over cottage garden to bushland

The springtime bloom!

Tasmania's Far South has some of the most pristine waterways and beaches found in the country!

The spectacular Hastings Caves are 25 minutes from our front door

Recherche Bay near Cockle Creek is an historic Australian landmark

Entrance to our Private Forest Reserve "Lotte'-Way-Ra-Paratee" (Gumtree Forest Ground). Bird orchid pictured below

18 acres of attractive Eucalyptus woodland (private forest) has frontage onto the Esperance River estuary (The Narrows) which can be accessed via a short 15 minute bushwalk from our front door.

Explore the beautiful Southern Forests

Winter wonderland... Hartz Mountain offers up a fascinating alpine landscape, easily accessible

Water activities abound along the many protected waterways