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Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages

4.0 star property
Cottage in Franklin with kitchen and furnished patio

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Exclusive Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite (Strawbale) | Living area | TV, DVD player
Exclusive Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite (Strawbale) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
Exclusive Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite (Strawbale) | Living room | TV, DVD player
Consider a stay at Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room wired internet, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with premium channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage

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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

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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

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

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About the neighborhood

Map
253 Swamp Rd, Franklin, TAS, 7113

What's nearby

  • Wrest Point Casino - 50 min drive - 32.9 miles
  • Salamanca Market - 50 min drive - 33.6 miles
  • Salamanca Place - 51 min drive - 33.6 miles
  • Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal - 56 min drive - 34.8 miles
  • Mt. Wellington - 56 min drive - 32.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Summer Kitchen Bakery Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lost Captain Restaurant & Taphouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪DS Coffee House Cafe & Internet Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Cider Bar and Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Huon's Little Treasure Cafe & Restaurant - ‬8 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).

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