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Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages

Cottage in Franklin with kitchen and furnished patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages

Cottage in Franklin with kitchen and furnished patio
Along with laundry facilities, this cottage has a garden and barbecue grills. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a picnic area. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free wired internet and a Select Comfort bed. Guests can enjoy a jetted tub, and other amenities include a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Housekeeping is not available.
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include sofa beds. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with jetted bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Franklin cottage provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Terrace
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Free local calls

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
253 Swamp Rd, Franklin, TAS, 7113

What's nearby

  • Salamanca Market - 40 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Salamanca Place - 41 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Hobart Cruise Terminal - 42 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Wrest Point Casino - 42 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Mt. Wellington - 48 min drive - 47.7 km

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cinnamon and Cherry - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Summer Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪DS Coffee House & Internet Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Cider - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Egg Islands Conservation Area, The Wooden Boat Centre, and Egg Islands Reserve. Huonville Esplanade Park and Huon Valley Visitor Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing! The wood fireplace and the location on the property was just spectacular! Heidi and her husband was fantastic. We rang to say we would be there in the dark and they had the fireplace going for us so the place was nice and warm for our arrival. They even had breakfast provisions for us in the fridge and a freshly made loaf of their own bread! Could not fault our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property with heaps of charm and character completed with seclusion and privacy. We loved everything about this place, enjoyed being part of peaceful and relaxing nature away from everything. We do appreciate nice style, quality and sense for detail and this property offers all that and more. Big thank you to our hosts, you are doing wonderful job!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strawbale cottage was perfect for us and our 2 year old. We loved exploring the property on foot searching for wildlife, seeing the farm animals, and getting a driven tour by Herbert. At night lounging in front of the fire was wonderful. Heidi and Herbert were lovely, accommodating hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whispering Spirit is a beautiful place to relax. We only had 2 nights and wish we could have stayed for longer. The Strawbale Cottage is the perfect mix of luxury and rustic charm. Will definitely stay here on our next visit to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great fun staying on a farm, the kids loved the ponies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolute gem
We had a lovely 2 nights at Whispering Spirit cottage. Heidi greeted us warmly and allowed us to choose a loaf of her home baked bread and German fruit crumble cake to add to the other ample breakfast provisions that she had left. The straw bale cottage had lots of character and was well furnished and comfortable in a relaxing and calming garden setting on their beautiful farm with its eclectic mix of European and Australian trees. We enjoyed feeding the miniature ponies, listening to the birds, kayaking on the lake, and exploring the orchard, vegie garden and tree fern-lined creek setting. We found Franklin to be a good base for discovering the Huon Valley and will certainly recommend this lovely spot to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018