Annie's River Retreat-last minute deals, family friendly home, rural/river views

Situated beautifully high up with a view of the South Esk River, and overlooking Meander Valley Road bridge, this detached bright and sunny cottage is located within the beautiful surrounds of Rutherglen Village.

"Annie's" has a beautiful sunny aspect and rural views in a peaceful and quiet setting. With open carport, small garden and lovely big deck overlooking the river, "Annie's" is ready and waiting for you to relax and enjoy!

Located across the road from the historic and picturesque Entally Estate and vineyard, just 12 minutes from Launceston CBD with city bus service.

Enjoy a walk out the back gate and down to the river, abundant with wildlife & birds, even a resident platyplus if you're lucky! On dusk, enjoy feeding our resident wallabies, often with joeys still in their pouch.

Situated close to the picnic areas and walking tracks of Hadspen and Entally House, and nearby local IGA supermarket/takeaways & fuel outlet, post office, newsagent, bottle shop & beauty salon.

A short 8-10 minute drive will take you to:

Quercus Park (home to Agfest Field Days, held in May annually, & numerous events throughout the year)
Country Club Resort and Casino, Prospect
Harley Iron Horse Bar & Grill, Prospect
Richardson's Harley Davidson, Prospect
Prospect Market Place (shopping centre)
Carrick Speedway (5 mins.)
Carrick Hotel (5 mins. to enjoy a well priced, great pub meal - booking recommended)
Prospect Vale Golf Club (at Country Club Tasmania)


A short 10-15 minute drive will take you to:

LAUNCESTON - CBD, Cataract Gorge, AFL at UTas Stadium, Silverdome, City Park, National Automobile Museum,James Boag's Brewery, cafes, restaurants, shops, cinema, activities & entertainment, and the start of the Tamar Valley wine route.

Westbury - main regional town with beautiful buildings and has been voted as having best English village green in Australia.
Whitehouse bakery traditional bakery on the village green at Westbury
Pearns Steam World, Westbury
Westbury Maze
John Temple Gallery, Westbury
Quamby Estate, Westbury (golf course)

Tasmania Zoo, Westwood
Brickendon Colonial Village, Longford
Woolmers Estate, Longford

Other things to do in the surrounding area:

Liffey Falls (40 min drive)
Cradle Mountain (80 min drive)
Hagley,Bracknell, Carrick, Exton, Whitemore, Longford, Perth - towns (all within 5-20 min drive).
Deloraine (30 min drive)
Symmons Plains Raceway (40 min drive)
Great Western Tiers central plateau, Walls of Jerusalem national parks within 70 min drive
Fishing in the central highlands (Great Lake, Arthurs lake) (85 min drive)
Golf at Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm (65 min drive)
Trowunna Wildlife Park (35 min drive)
Mole Creek caves (40 min drive)
Christmas Hills Raspberry farm (Elizabeth Town - 25 min drive)
Ben Lomond snow skiing (65 min drive)
Hollybank Treetops Adventure (25 min drive)
Bridestowe Lavendar Farm (50 min drive)

As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Launceston cottage is smoke free.