Title: Architectural Design Rural Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Architectural Design Rural Retreat Holiday home with free parking, in the vicinity of Tasmania Golf Club ![Design House, 3 Bedrooms, Hill View | Living area | Netflix, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/a9be0713.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/3c23169d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/3c9533ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/35f1641e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Design House, 3 Bedrooms, Hill View | Private kitchen | Espresso maker, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/8f09751e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Seven Mile Beach, Architectural Design Rural Retreat provides a terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 61292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Bar - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Architectural Design Rural Retreat Holiday home with free parking, in the vicinity of Tasmania Golf Club This smoke-free holiday home features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library and tour/ticket assistance. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a private yard. Comforts include Egyptian cotton sheets and a pillow menu, and guests will also find conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a dining area. Housekeeping is not available. This holiday home offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features washers/dryers and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Kitchens offer separate dining areas and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Espresso maker ### Dining - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Egyptian cotton sheets - Pillow menu ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Separate bathtub and shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - Books - Digital channels - Library - Netflix - Premium channels - TV in common areas ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Furnished balcony/patio - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Free bottled water - Iron/ironing board - No housekeeping service - Tour and ticket assistance ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 1 building - 1 floor - 5 units - Access via exterior corridors - Built in 2010 - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Traditional architecture ## Similar properties ![Panoramic House | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44430000/44427600/44427510/6531a840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stones Throw Primrose Sands - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=44427510&PinnedHotelID=44427510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Panoramic Cabin | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9624700/9624655/effefa16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Daisy Bank Cottages Richmond - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Laundry 10 Exceptional 97 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=9624655&PinnedHotelID=9624655&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Comfort House, Bay View | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, spices, dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117420000/117418700/117418608/6cf34347.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Timbermill House - 2 Bedrooms Midway Point - Washer - Dryer - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=117418608&PinnedHotelID=117418608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102918900/102918827/be1d017a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Lagoon Beach House - Absolute Beachfront! 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Breakage deposit: AUD 1000.00 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is professionally cleaned ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Architectural Design Rural Retreat House Forcett Architectural Design Rural Retreat House Architectural Design Rural Retreat Forcett Architectural sign Rural Retr Architectural Design Rural Retreat Forcett Architectural Design Rural Retreat Private vacation home Architectural Design Rural Retreat Private vacation home Forcett ## About the area Forcett is home to this holiday home. Museum of Old and New Art and Port Arthur Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Richmond Bridge and Salamanca Place. Tasmania Golf Club and Seven Mile Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Forcett travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Forcett.dx553248634081947276) [View more Holiday homes in Forcett](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Forcett-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248634081947276-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-42.82982%2C147.63525&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sNWM1ToHAIP6SP_4_fq9ZYL4YsA=) 31 Matthews Road, Forcett, TAS, 7173 ### What's nearby - Tasmania Golf Club - 20 min drive - 12.2 miles - Seven Mile Beach - 29 min drive - 16.6 miles - Salamanca Market - 36 min drive - 26.6 miles - Salamanca Place - 37 min drive - 26.8 miles - Museum of Old and New Art - 46 min drive - 32.6 miles ### Getting around - Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 37 min drive - Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 22 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Beach Bums - ‬9 min drive - ‪Banjo's Sorell - ‬11 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Richmond Bakery - ‬7 min drive - ‪Pembroke Hotel - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Architectural Design Rural Retreat pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Architectural Design Rural Retreat? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Architectural Design Rural Retreat? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Architectural Design Rural Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Architectural Design Rural Retreat located? > Situated in Forcett, this holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Tasmania Golf Club, Richmond Bridge and Seven Mile Beach. Coal Valley Vineyard and Salamanca Place are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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