Hobart Hideaway Pods
Highlights
- Discover stunning views of Mount Wellington and the Derwent Estuary from your eco-friendly pod.
- Unwind in architecturally designed pods featuring king-sized beds and fluffy towels for ultimate comfort.
- Savour the tranquillity of rural surroundings while being just 20 minutes from Hobart's attractions.
- Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee in your kitchenette, perfect for a relaxing start to your day.
Hobart Hideaway Pods offers boutique eco friendly accommodation conveniently located within 20 minutes drive of Hobart, Tasmania. The accommodation consists of two architecturally designed individual ‘Pods’, named The Vanilla Pod and The Pea Pod.
Situated amongst a rural setting, with glimpses to Mount Wellington and amazing views to The Derwent Estuary beyond, guests appreciate the close proximity to Hobart and all of its attractions whilst being in the secluded quiet of the surrounds.
Both pods are equipped with king-sized beds, which can also be configured as a twin, fluffy towels, hair dryer, composting toilet, shower and basin, iron and ironing board, coat stand and hangers, TV, heater, WiFi, books, magazines, some games and a comprehensive guest information book. The kitchenette includes a kettle, toaster, bar fridge, microwave, and all the trimmings.
Guests are welcome to bring their own breakfast goodies. Tea and coffee is complimentary. The pods have bi-folding doors, which open up the entire front onto sweeping decks and are beautifully decorated.
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Accreditations
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EcoStar Accreditation
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
Available experiences
The Vanilla Pod
The Vanilla Pod has a smaller en suite style bathroom, a larger main room, and more expansive views of the Derwent River to the Tasman Peninsula beyond.
Both pods are equipped with king-sized beds, which can also be configured as a twin on request (two king-singles), fluffy towels, hair dryer, composting toilet (the luxurious kind) shower and basin. Also provided is an iron and ironing board, coat stand and hangers, TV, heater, WiFi next to the main house, books, magazines and some games.
The kitchenette includes a kettle, toaster, bar fridge, microwave, and all the trimmings. Guests are welcome to bring their own breakfast. Tea and coffee is complimentary.
The pods have bi-folding doors, which open up the entire front onto sweeping decks. A comprehensive guest information book provides further details on the property and suggests things to do and places to eat & drink nearby.
The Pea Pod
The Pea Pod has a bigger bathroom that is wheelchair friendly, a slightly smaller main room, but is still equipped the same. This cosy nook is more privately situated, overlooking rolling paddocks to the Derwent River. Mount Wellington can also be glimpsed from The Pea Pod.
Both pods are equipped with king-sized beds, which can also be configured as a twin on request (two king-singles), fluffy towels, hair dryer, composting toilet (the luxurious kind) shower and basin. Also provided is an iron and ironing board, coat stand and hangers, TV, heater, WiFi next to the main house, books, magazines and some games.
The kitchenette includes a kettle, toaster, bar fridge, microwave, and all the trimmings. There is even a small mini-bar stocked with some local wines, ciders and beers. Guests are welcome to bring their own breakfast goodies. Tea and coffee is complimentary.
The pods have bi-folding doors, which open up the entire front onto sweeping decks. A comprehensive guest information book provides further details on the property and suggests things to do and places to eat & drink nearby.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Portable ramps.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
- A shower curtain (no door).
- Grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable).
- Allows space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required).
- Grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
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