Originally constructed in 1854, it was designed by the renowned ex-convict architect Frederick Thomas who was responsible for many landmark colonial buildings. The cottage was groundbreaking for its time in that it was planned to provide improved lodging to entice immigrant farmworkers and their families to rural Tasmania.
The resultant sandstone building is very distinctive in style with its high pitched roof, five-meter ceiling and commanding position overlooking the surrounding pastures.
Extensively renovated in recent years, it combines wonderful old features like the original wooden staircases, tall deep-set windows, original baker’s ovens and a huge sandstone fireplace in the sitting room, with thoughtfully sourced furnishings that harmonize with and enhance the character of the original building. A large private verandah is a perfect spot for soaking in the views.
The cottage has two character-filled bedrooms. The main bedroom is on the ground floor with an ensuite bathroom and an extra single bed. The second bedroom is accessed through the main bedroom via very steep and narrow stairs and is not suitable for children or the mobility impaired and does not have a separate bathroom.
There is a fully equipped kitchen and breakfast provisions.

Snuggled beneath a majestic canopy of pine trees, this private cottage has sweeping views towards Table Mountain and overlooks hundreds of acres of rolling pasturelands.

It has recently undergone a complete renovation to better reflect and complement its wonderful location and to provide a relaxing and restorative country escape.

Shepherd’s Rest is the ideal location for couples to soak in our unique location or to use as a great base to explore further afield.