The Shingles Riverside Cottages provide self-contained accommodation in New Norfolk, in Tasmania’s south. The cottages have a stunning absolute waterfront location on the banks of the Derwent River. The tranquil grounds feature a private jetty, extensive gardens and an outdoor summer months-only swimming pool.

Choose from one of four cottages in studio or apartment style. All cottages include reverse-cycle heat pumps, wide-screen televisions with DVD players and DVDs, and barbecue facilities. Three have laundry facilities and kitchens. A Porta cot and high chair are available on request.

The Birches is a two-bedroom modern spa cottage that can sleep, six guests. The bedrooms feature queen beds and up to king single bunk beds.

The Derwent one-bedroom cottage can sleep up to five, with a queen and two king singles in one bedroom and another single bed in the separate sitting area.

The Willows Cottage sleeps four in contemporary studio-style accommodation, with a queen and single bed with trundle.

Paddy’s Flat offers a studio-style room with a queen bed, compact sitting area, kitchenette and ensuite, on the lower level of a two-story building. New Norfolk is a 30-minute from Hobart.