Title: Intimate, earthy cottage in Tranquil Setting 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 # Intimate, earthy cottage in Tranquil Setting Cottage in Woodbridge with kitchen and balcony ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69804000/69803906/2942dc4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69804000/69803906/7af7e31d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69804000/69803906/b867002f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69804000/69803906/78cdff96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69804000/69803906/7a9d96f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a peaceful setting, Giraffe House offers an earthy retreat with natural light. Unwind by the woodstove in the lounge or bask on the couch watching abundant wildlife and birds outside while savoring views of Woodbridge Hill. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3549 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Parking available - Gym - Air conditioning - Fireplace - Kitchen £151 includes taxes & fees 24 Nov - 25 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Intimate, earthy cottage in Tranquil Setting A gorgeous, private, cottage, filled with plants and natural light, located in the foothills of the village of Woodbridge on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. The cottage is oriented away from the main house. Unique in its design and construction featuring a beautiful cordwood feature wall (you'll understand why we call it the Giraffe House) and beautifully hand-crafted alternate tread stairs. There is a cosy queensize bed on the mezzanine with fantastic southerly sky views. You may be lucky enough to capture the Southern lights Aurora Australis. Relax in the lounge and be warmed by the radiant heat from the woodstove. The well-equipped kitchen, providing essential pantry items, has a gas cooktop, microwave/oven, and fridge. The kitchen dining area looks west to the Woodbridge Hill, a comfy couch allows for basking in the afternoon winter son whilst watching the abundant bird and wildlife. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and composting toilet. There is a small office area. The Giraffe House provides a perfect intimate base to spend a peaceful weekend or week away exploring Southern Tasmania's Coal River Valley, the Tasman Peninsula, Huon Valley, Channel and Bruny Island or simply relaxing on the veranda watching the birds whilst the sun sets over the mountain. There are many great local attractions, vineyards, restaurants, & outdoor activities within easy access. The Giraffe House was built in 1985 and has had several makeovers most recently during the Winter of 2018. It is only a short walk to the foreshore where you will find all manner of marine life and sea birds. Grab one of our kayaks (fee applies) and paddle around to wreck in Little Peppermint Bay. Come for a sail on on Channel (www.sailingtasmania.com.au) Licence number Exempt: This listing falls under the 'home sharing' exemptiontheaeay from the main house. It is very private ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - 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 lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Gym - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycles - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 549 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23280000/23275900/23275826/72d5ad89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cabin-Wake up to the sound of native birdlife. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Unique Cottage Tiny House in Tranquil Setting Unique Cottage Tiny Giraffe House in Tranquil Setting Cottage Unique Cottage Tiny Giraffe House in Tranquil Setting Woodbridge ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.155544,147.23293&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60%7DjfGylsa%5B%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%40U%3FU%40S%40U%40UBU%40SBS%40UBUBUBQBUDSBQDUDUBQDUFQDSDSFQFSDSFQFQFQFQHQFSHMFQHQHOHSHMHOJMHQJOHKJOHMLOJKHOJKLMJMLKJKJKLGLKLMLGJKLILGLINILGLELINELGNELGLENENCLCNENCLENANCLANCN%3FNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40LDNBLDNBNBLDNDLFNDLFLDNHLDLFLHNHJFLHLJLFLLJJLFLJJJLJJLJLJJJNJJJNJLJJHNJNHPJLHNHLHRHNFPHPFLHRFPFPHPFPFPDRFRDPFRDRDPDTDPDTBTDPBRDT%40PBTBTBTBR%40R%40TBT%40T%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FRATAT%3FRATCTARATCTCRCTCTAPETCREPCTETEPETEPERGREPGRERGPGPIPGPGPIPGNIPGPINIPININKLIPKNILKLKLKNKJKNKJKLKJMLKJMJMHKHMLMFMJMHKFOHMFMHMDOHMDMFODMDOFMDODO%40MDOBMDO%40OBOBO%40M%3FO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAO%3FOAMCOCOAMEOCOEMAOEOEMGMEOEMGOEMIMEMIOGMIMGMIKKMGMMMIMIKKKKMMKKMMKKIOKKMOIMKOIKKOIQKMIOIOIQIOIQGQIOGQIQGQGQGQGQESGSGQESESGQEUCQEUEUCQESCUCQCUCUASCUAUCSAUAUAS%3FUAUAS%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0FwDXFKQMksAtqTsbANLrJpOhVw=) Woodbridge, TAS #### What's nearby - Oyster Cove Marina - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles - Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles - Snug Falls - 21 min drive - 11.4 miles - Salamanca Market - 38 min drive - 26.3 miles - Bruny Island Ferry - Roberts Point Ferry Terminal - 45 min drive - 5.1 miles #### Getting around - Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Snug Friendly Store & Takeaway - ‬12 min drive - ‪Grandvewe Cheeses - ‬7 min drive - ‪Snug Tavern - ‬11 min drive - ‪Peppermint Bay Hotel - ‬17 min walk - ‪House Of Whiskey - ‬47 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Intimate, earthy cottage in Tranquil Setting pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Intimate, earthy cottage in Tranquil Setting? > As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Intimate, earthy cottage in Tranquil Setting on 24 Nov 2025 start from £150.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodbridge-Hotels-Unique-Cottage-Tiny-House-In-Tranquil-Setting.h69803906.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Intimate, earthy cottage in Tranquil Setting? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Intimate, earthy cottage in Tranquil Setting? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Intimate, earthy cottage in Tranquil Setting located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Woodbridge Hill Conservation Area and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Oyster Cove Marina. Grandvewe Cheeses and Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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