The cottage has 3 bedrooms including the main bedroom with a queen bed and the other bedrooms with 2 king singles in each.
We are licensed for a maximum of 6 guests.
Fire pit, fireplaces, outdoor seating, laundry, kitchen, BBQ, secure bike store with power, mobile (telstra) reception, library.
Five minutes walk from the Weldborough Hotel which is also serviced by a number of local MTB shuttle providers.
Note- no TV reception or NBN at property
Select the booking link to see our rates.
We have as standard a minimum of 2 nights stay.
A deposit is required at the time of booking and there is no cleaning fee.
The Whimsy is less than two hours drive from Launceston Airport and four hours from Hobart. If you are sailing in on the Spirit of Tasmania, the drive is three hours from Devonport.
Weldborough is located on the Tasman Highway and nearby towns include Bridport 1 hr, Scottsdale 45 mins, Branxholm 25 mins, Derby 20 mins, Pyengana 25 mins, Legerwood 30 mins, Bay of Fires 1 hr, St Helens 45 mins
Supermarkets in Branxholm, St Helens and Scottsdale and bakeries in St Helens and Scottsdale.
The East Coast Village Providore in St Helens has local meats, pre-cooked meals, salads, fruit and veg, seafood, sweets, beer, ciders, wine.
The Derby Pitstop includes a café as well as some general stores.
Derby Post Office and Lolly Bar stocks supplies such as milk and a large range of lollies stored in glass lolly jars for you to mix and match
The Pyengana Diary Farm Gate Café has a great range of cheeses and other dairy, gourmet foods, local products, wines, beers, spirits.
Little Rivers Brewing Company is a boutique craft brewery in Scottsdale that has a range of beers including a trails range with 23 stitches, Smash, Detonate and Kuma Gutza. Also spirits including Gin.
Bridport Distilling Co. is a boutique distillery located at Bridport.
Darby-Norris Distillery produces Gin and Vodka in Scottsdale
WELDBOROUGH
We are fortunate to have the historic Weldborough Hotel just a 5 minute stroll away. Open for lunch and dinner (check days/times with the Hotel). Serving Tassie craft beers, ciders and pub food.
PYENGANA
Pyengana Dairy Company farm and Holy Cow Café breakfast, lunch, morning/afternoon tea. Award-winning cheeses, local gourmet products. Try the ploughman’s platter and also the scones and dining outside to watch the happy cows wander in for milking
The Pub In The Paddock one of Tasmania’s oldest pubs (1880). Located on St Columbus falls Road. Priscilla is the resident pig.
DERBY
The Hub pizza and beer
Two Doors Down Cafe breakfast and lunch
Main Street Lounge Bar & Cafe snacks and dining
Lot 40 café, bar, brewery, and distillery
Dorset Hotel pub grub
BRANXHOLM
Casa Pinocchio Simple, traditional Italian, local produce.
Tin Timbers Cafe, Art Gallery & Information Centre.
Imperial Hotel pub grub
Tuscan Fox Pizzeria woodfired pizza
As many local businesses have seasonal hours best to check opening times to avoid disappointment.
This is only a sample with many more pubs and dining venues in the area including many options in St Helens and Scottsdale
Tasmania is a place where unexpected moments become the most precious memories. It is the perfect place to indulge, to spoil, to relax, and to surprise those you love or love to be with.
So if you want another excuse to relax and for a gorgeous feast to come to you, Pop-Up Picnic Tasmania is a local small business who will look after you with delicious grazing boxes – as whatever your desires, they can create an East Coast food experience like no other.
Click on the logo link for more information and if you book one before you arrive, they can deliver to you at The Whimsy
If you have a booking enquiry or would like further information about The Whimsy or our local area, please ask :-)
We look forward to hearing from you.
