Huon Valley's countryside beckons at this beautiful renovated apple barn, set on a 40-acre working organic orchard. Explore the farm with animals like goats, alpaca's and Highland cattle or unwind in the enclosed garden area with BBQ facilities and outdoor games.
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Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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.
Country charm meets laid-back luxury, where time slows and hairy moos roam
Nestled among the rolling hills of the Huon Valley, just two minutes from the charming township of Cygnet, the Barn is a place to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect.
Set on 40 peaceful acres, this relaxed country escape invites you to step away from the rush of everyday life and settle into a gentler rhythm — where long lunches, fresh air, and simple moments take centre stage.
At the heart of your stay is our beautifully restored 1935 apple barn, thoughtfully transformed into a warm and welcoming retreat for up to nine guests. Full of character and comfort, the Barn offers four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms (including a waterfall shower), and a fully equipped kitchen for enjoying the incredible local produce the Huon Valley is known for.
Step outside and you’ll discover our outdoor kitchen — a special place to gather. Start your day with coffee in the fresh country air, or wind down in the evening sharing a meal as the sun sets over the paddocks.
Once a working apple orchard, the land has gently returned to a more natural rhythm. Today, the farm is home to a wild orchard, productive gardens, open paddocks, and a friendly mix of farm animals.
Guests are warmly invited to join our daily afternoon feeding tours — a simple and memorable way to experience farm life up close.
We also craft our own raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and small-batch artisan cider right here on the farm — a true taste of the region.
Take your time wandering the property, watching the light shift across the hills, and keeping an eye out for native wildlife. If you’re lucky, you may even spot our resident platypus in one of the dams.
Explore the Huon Valley Perfectly located, the Barn is an ideal base to explore the very best of southern Tasmania. Discover nearby beaches and fishing spots (rods available on request), or take a day trip to the Tahune Airwalk, Hastings Caves, Bruny Island, or the Salamanca Markets.
The region is also renowned for its vineyards, cafes, and restaurants — or visit local farm gates and bring home fresh produce to enjoy in your own kitchen.
Discover Cygnet Just minutes away, Cygnet is a vibrant country town known for its creative spirit and beautiful setting along Port Cygnet Bay. Popular with artists and musicians, it offers a mix of galleries, studios, and welcoming cafes. Enjoy a relaxed coffee or lunch at local favourites like the Red Velvet Lounge or the Port Hole Café, or head to the Red Velvet Lounge on Friday evenings for live music and delicious food.
Cygnet also has a bakery, supermarkets, butcher, and fresh produce store, along with local pubs for an easy meal.
On the first and third Sunday of each month, the farmers market (10am–3pm) is a lovely way to experience the region’s produce and community.
For a peaceful outing, Burton’s Reserve by the water is perfect for a picnic, stroll, or time with the kids.
The Barn Sleeps up to 9 guests 4 spacious bedrooms (2 king rooms, 2 twin king single rooms) 2 bathrooms (including waterfall shower) Fully equipped kitchen + outdoor kitchen Electric blankets on all beds Space for cots or a fold-out bed
A welcome hamper with breakfast provisions is included to help you settle in and start your stay slowly.
Good to Know
Minimum two-night stay
Special rates available for longer stays (over 3 weeks)
A place to slow down, reconnect, and experience the simple beauty of country living. Follow along with life on the farm via our Facebook page.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PSC-1/2022
Frequently asked questions
Is Country charm meets laid-back luxury, where time slows and hairy moos roam
pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Country charm meets laid-back luxury, where time slows and hairy moos roam
?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Country charm meets laid-back luxury, where time slows and hairy moos roam
?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Country charm meets laid-back luxury, where time slows and hairy moos roam
?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Country charm meets laid-back luxury, where time slows and hairy moos roam
located?
This family-friendly Cygnet holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cygnet Recreation Ground Dog Park, Cygnet Market and Cygnet Bowls Club. Cygnet Library and Cradoc Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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A fantastic place where they have thought of everything
Absolutely loved our stay at the Barn. The accommodation is super spacious, very comfortable beds and every little personal touch to make it feel like home. Our hosts Yolanda and Malcolm gave us a tour of their lovely farm and it was a real bonus being able to feed the animals each day we were there. Cannot recommend highly enough - we will definitely be back!
Great location, Rustic & Luxurious, Warm & Cozy, all modern amenities provided, lovely hosts, and so much fun feeding the cute and friendly animals daily. We will definitely be back and would give the experience 6 Stars if we could. Thankyou to Jolanda and Matthew for sharing your amazing property with us!!
Everything was just wonderful about our stay at The Barn. The hosts were thoughtful, friendly and incredibly welcoming. Feeding the animals was a real highlight for our children, I am only disappointed we didnt have more time to explore. Very beautiful location with everything you need for a relaxing break. And shops conveniently nearby. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful part of the world with us. relaxing home from home. The Bfinished
We had a wonderful stay and loved the house. It's so well renovated and thoughtfully designed. It was also so warm and cosy with a real log fire and heating for the chilly mornings. We especially loved the animals and farm tour, thank you so much. The breakfast food and nibbles were greatly appreciated too. You couldn't have done more. :)
Beautifully decorated, very welcoming. Lovely wood heater to make the property very cosy.Loved the animals and facilities at the property.Close to shops and National Park.Hosts were lovely.
The Barn is a fabulous place to stay whether you are a party of 2 or 10. It exceeded all expectations, generously equipped kitchen ,funky bathrooms, spacious living room and bedrooms, sun drenched terrace with stunning views across cherry & apple orchards. We made friends with the goats (especially the kid escapee) & hens - no sightings of platypus this time but plenty more to distract you on a stroll to the dams. Cygnet & surrounding area is such a wonderful place to visit - kayaking, wine tasting, Cygnet Bakery, shopping are only a few things we got up to! Highly recommend, we will be back!
The property was everything and more than described and in photos. Jolande and Matthew were incredibly friendly and helpful. The barn had everything you could want. The animals were adorable.
There were 2 couples and 1 single adult and we loved everything available to us.
This was a most interesting barn, warm and full of wonderful fixtures and furnishings. The beds were so comfortable.
We loved the small town of Cygnet too and would highly recommend the area of wineries and apple cider cellar doors.
Jo n Matt are such wonderful hosts nothing was a problem. Quick Easy access The Barn has been loveling restore BEAUTIFULLY!!!!!The Barn is lovely and clean, comfy beds, lovely n quiet and warm and cozy . The animals are well looked after and we loved feeding them each day we will be bringing our little ones back to feed and play with the animals, it is such a lovely restful place for young and old. Plenty of room for large family. Cheers Maree, Tanya and Pam
Matt and Jo are wonderful and very helpful hosts.
The location of the farm was great, only a short drive to Cygnet, 20 mins to Kettering and 10mins to Huonville, and just across the road from Pagan Cider cellar doors (and by the way, we highly recommend their cherry cider... yum!)
We have 3 kids, ages 10, 12 and 14. All 3 absolutely enjoyed their stays and time with the animals. And yes, there were heaps of animals to feed and play with.
From hairy highland cows (and a very friendly bull), sheep, goats, pigs, gorgeous alpacas, ducks, and fluffy hens. There is also a platypus or two, but we did not get a chance to see it in our stay.
would highly recommend the stay to any family with kids who love animals. we'll definitely try to make it back next time we are in Tassie.
Great place to stay location wise, with added bonus of animals.
Stay was clean and tidy, everyone loved the animals on the farm. Location good as a base to explore down south.
Mark R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Jackie W.
3 Sept 2018
Enjoyed our stay at the farm especially feeding and interacting with the animals
The farmhouse would be a great place for families to stay.
Jackie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ross S.
15 Apr 2018
Fantastic for kids and lovely accomodation
The owners are very helpful and kind and accomodating. The twice daily animal feeding was so nice for the kids. We stayed four very comfortable nights.
Ross S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
JON C.
24 Dec 2017
Great place for family
We had a lovely stay at Eden Farm Stay – The accommodation was great for our family of 4, we had a great outdoor eating area we used when the weather was good. There were lots of little additions inc. needle and thread, books, DVDs to make it feel like a home away from home and some complementary food items on arrival to help get you started that was great esp. as we arrived late at night. Matthew gave great feeding tours with our boys that allowed them to interact and feed the animals that was great. There was an area of the farm that has a bunch of fossils that made for a great morning exploring for the family. There was a fire pit we used one evening to toast marshmallow and a place Matthew showed us where the Pademelon could be spotted early evening. We borrowed the farms fishing gear one day to go down to one of the jetties for a fish. We had a week in the area and there was more than enough to keep us busy for all that time. A great area to visit and a great choice of accommodation.
JON C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca F.
29 Oct 2017
Wonderful stay!
We loved our 2 night stay at Eden! Matt and Jo and so welcoming and wonderful hosts. The cottage was snug but perfect - even with 2 adults and 4 kids! It was the perfect place for two best friends to catch up on 6 years and have the kids entertained. We absolutely will be back.
Rebecca F.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Bettina E.
21 Jul 2017
Friendly Farmstay
Our stay at the farm was simply lovely. Jo and Matt are such friendly hosts. Accommodation was very comfortable and had everything we needed including breakfast supplies. Fresh eggs were a great bonus. Lovely surroundings. 2 min drive into Cygnet village. Central to exploring Huon Valley. Our 11 year old LOVED the stay - especially having Pancakes the rabbit living in her yard and getting to feed all the animals. The animals are all close by and it is lovely to wander around the property. I would highly recommend Eden Farmstay.
Bettina E.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gary F.
29 Sept 2016
Excellent experience
The farmhouse was well fitted out and very comfortable. Our hosts, Jo and Matt, made us very welcome and went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our stay. Out gandson really enjoyed getting up close to the animals, especially the turkeys, rabbit and kid.
Gary F.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Amanda B.
10 Apr 2016
Beautiful farm, great accomodation
Best holiday we have had! Perfect in every way. Matt and Jo are fantastic hosts.
Amanda B.
Archival
8/10 Good
Swee Han C.
1 Mar 2016
excellent place
We enjoyed our stay very much with the
warm hospitality shown by the hosts. Very friendly and gorgeous people.
Swee Han C.
Archival
8/10 Good
Larry C.
20 Dec 2015
Comfortable Farmstay!
Overall a very nice Farmstay with lots of animals for both adults and children to see and feed. Both Jo and Matt are good hosts.
We rented both houses for a group of 12 persons. Excellent bedrooms. Only inconvenience is that there are only 1 bathroom and 1 toilet in each house, so that would require some queuing time for a big group in the morning and evening. .:)
Larry C.
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10/10 Excellent
frank s.
15 Nov 2015
So many things to do on and off Eden Stay Farm
Excellent place to spend your holidays. Great accommodation...lovely hosts...and amazing ways to spend your time. We only wished for more time. Highlights were fossil hunting, feeding the many farm animals and for the parents a safe fenced garden are for children to play...plus the goat soap is amazing. Well thought out accommodation, clean, homely and we appreciated the useful provisions. The surrounding area is amazing and has an overwhelming amount of places and activities to discover. Thank you Eden Farm Stay and Cygnet surrounds.
frank s.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Astra F.
11 Aug 2015
Amazing and perfect
The accommodation was perfect. Really well thought out for a family of all ages, the owners were wonderful and everything was set up perfectly.
Astra F.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Martin A.
31 May 2015
A fantastic getaway in the countryside!
We really enjoyed our 2 night stay at the Farmhouse at Eden Orchard. The house is very good for a large family and has all the necessities you need, including a cosy fireplace and lots of toys and games for the kids. This is a great place to stay for up to a week because it is so spacious and you can easily hang around the farm for a couple of days and just relax and pat the animals. Matt & Jo are so friendly and they really welcomed us to their farm. The kids (and we) loved to join Matt when he was feeding the animals and we had a really good time doing that. We stayed here in the end of May and I can only imagine how fantastic it is here in the spring, summer and early autumn. I wish we could have stayed longer! We highly recommend a stay at Eden Orchard & Farmstay!