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HOTEL REVIEW: Rocky Hills Retreat, Tasmania – in 8 pictures
![HOTEL REVIEW: Rocky Hills Retreat, Tasmania – in 8 pictures](https://www.2paxfly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rocky-hills-retreat-tasmania-4-1-1200x640.jpg)
My husband and I spent a delightful 3 nights at this unique property about an hour and a half outside of Hobart, Tasmania in late Autumn. It’s Tasmania, so the air was bracing if not yet frigid.
We had spent 4 nights at the Henry James Hotel in Hobart for a conference my husband was attending and wanted some chill-out time away from the city.
![a room with a view of the ocean and trees](https://www.2paxfly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rocky-hills-retreat-tasmania-6.jpg)
Initially we were looking at hideously expensive places like Saffire Freycinet, but then we came across Rocky Hills Retreat, which, OK is self-catering, but a lot cheaper, and still has exquisite views, and best of all, remoteness, peacefulness and privacy.
![a couch in a room with large windows](https://www.2paxfly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rocky-hills-retreat-tasmania-7.jpg)
The roughly 80 square metres stylish architect-designed house is just for two, with one king-size bed, and two vast lounges with pillows and blankets that you can lounge and cocoon on. It has a basic kitchen, but everything else you need or don’t including 270º views and an outdoor huon pine bathtub.
![a bed with pillows and a large headboard](https://www.2paxfly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rocky-hills-retreat-tasmania-8.jpg)
At AU$500 per weeknight and AU$600 per night on weekends, its not outrageous. And they have a freezer full of pre-prepared excellent meals, and a fridge full of breakfast necessities. There’s a bowl of fruit, a bottle of sparkling, and a lit slow combustion fire to greet you.
![a shower head with water running from it](https://www.2paxfly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rocky-hills-retreat-tasmania-5.jpg)
The design of the house has lots of delightful quirks like this ceiling window in the bathroom, as well as lots of stone and wood installations in the surrounding bushland.
![a white house in the woods](https://www.2paxfly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rocky-hills-retreat-tasmania-2.jpg)
It’s own art studio
I was busy reading up for my university assignments, but next time – I will be spending part of my time up in the old church/church hall, converted into an art studio.
![a living room with a couch and a chandelier](https://www.2paxfly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Rocky-hills-retreat-tasmania-1.jpg)
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Perfect for a weekend away, or even a week of hiding away.
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