Title: Architectural Design Rural Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=23567051&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 ## Photo gallery for Architectural Design Rural Retreat ![View from property - Architectural Design Rural Retreat (Forcett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/89700f17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Design House, 3 Bedrooms, Hill View | 3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding - Architectural Design Rural Retreat (Forcett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/837a1251.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Architectural Design Rural Retreat (Forcett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/35f1641e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Architectural Design Rural Retreat (Forcett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/d33e0982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - Architectural Design Rural Retreat (Forcett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/3c23169d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 61292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant ## 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 - Limited on-site self parking ### 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 ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102880000/102871700/102871681/75651c59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tree Top Views - Magnificent 4 Bedroom House - 3 Minutes to MONA Rosetta - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 8.0 Very good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=102871681&PinnedHotelID=102871681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113150000/113145300/113145204/80d31b79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning home with Breathtaking Views. 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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 ![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 - Tiger Head Beach \- 7 min drive \- 3.1 miles - Red Ochre Beach \- 11 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Spectacle Islands Nature Reserve \- 14 min drive \- 4.5 miles - Sorell Fruit Farm \- 15 min drive \- 8.9 miles - Tasmania Golf Club \- 23 min drive \- 12.6 miles #### Getting around - Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 37 min drive - Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pembroke Hotel - ‬11 min drive - ‪Banjo's Sorell - ‬11 min drive - ‪Richmond Bakery - ‬7 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Architectural Design Rural Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Architectural Design Rural Retreat? ### What time is check-in at Architectural Design Rural Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Architectural Design Rural Retreat? ### Where is Architectural Design Rural Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Architectural Design Rural Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### noeline 7 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication Gorgeous property. Beautifully presented. Perfect for our family of 5\. Love the fire pit. Everything we needed was there. Not too far from the town. Easy to get to all the exploring we wanted to do as well Diego kept us informed about everything ##### noeline Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo-ting 19 Feb 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent. The property owner Diego was nice and the house is in very good condition. Spacious and new. ##### Jo-ting Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### 수경 29 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 호주의 야생과 현대적인 편안함을 느낄수 있는 곳 넓은 마당과 조용한 주변환경이 쉬기에 편안하고 사생활이 철저하게 지켜지는 곳이다. 시내까지 20분정도 걸리고 아름다운 비치가 5분정도 거리에 있어서 산책하기 좋다. 집 내부도 현대적이며 깨끗하고 생활도구들이 충분히 갖춰쳐있어 불편함이 전혀없다 기본적인 소스와 양념들이 냉장고에 있어서 요리하기 쉽고 편리하다 아침 저녁엔 뒷산에서 캥거루들이 마당으로 내려와서 놀다가는 호주의 야생을 느낄수 있는 곳이다 ##### 수경 Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 13 Oct 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > > [Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Mandalay-Luxury-Beachfront-Apartments.h2648804.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lost Camel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-The-Lost-Camel.h4805954.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage Trail Lodge Margaret River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margaret-River-Hotels-Heritage-Trail-Lodge-Margaret-River.h9624427.Hotel-Information) > > [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information) > > [Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Torquay-Foreshore-Caravan-Park.h6001296.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Wyndham Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Airlie-Beach.h2802992.Hotel-Information) > > [Bannisters Port Stephens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-Point-Hotels-Bannisters-Port-Stephens.h27355893.Hotel-Information) > > [Exmouth Escape Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exmouth-Hotels-Exmouth-Escape-Resort.h4032424.Hotel-Information) > > [Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingscote-Hotels-Aurora-Ozone-Hotel.h2737459.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Mykonos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mykonos-Hotels.d1707.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Wyndham-Resort-Torquay.h1927122.Hotel-Information) > > [Coral Sea Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) > > [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > > [Glamping at Truffle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Hotels-Truffle-Lodge.h22239606.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Mia-Hotels-RAC-Monkey-Mia-Dolphin-Resort.h2650828.Hotel-Information) > > [The Carrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Carrington-Hotel.h474003.Hotel-Information) > > [Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karatta-Hotels-Kangaroo-Island-Wilderness-Retreat.h2041654.Hotel-Information) > > [By The Sea Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) > > [TUI MAGIC LIFE Masmavi ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belek-Hotels-TUI-Magic-Life-Masmavi-All-Inclusive.h22842726.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coral-Bay-Hotels-Ningaloo-Reef-Resort.h4257765.Hotel-Information) > > [Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Lilianfels-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h872.Hotel-Information) ### Flights ### Cars ### Packages > [Honolulu Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Honolulu.d1488.Holidays-City-Breaks) ---