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Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Forth, TAS
  • Don River Railway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mersey Bluff
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Devonport Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Burnie, TAS (BWT)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Forth

On river.Stay at this Forth cottage and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Champion Park Conservation Area and 6 miles (10 km) of Turners Beach. Porcupine Hill Regional Reserve and Lillico Beach Conservation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Don River Railway - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Tasmanian Arboretum - 9 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Home Hill - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Mersey Bluff - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Devonport Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ulverstone West Station - 13 min drive
  • Devonport, TAS (DPO) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Curry - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Turners Beach Berry Patch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Forth River Cottage - Luxury Bed and Breakfast by the River

“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We will get there someday” AA Milne

Five Star accommodation, with complimentary breakfast, on the banks of the Forth River in North West Tasmania. Ideal for one or two adults, Forth River Cottage is located 10 minute drive from Devonport and 1 hr from Cradle Mountain. Private, peaceful and designed for the most discerning traveller. Leave your worries behind as you take in the flowing river, the sunsets and green pastures. You won’t want to leave!
All of your comforts are catered for - luxury bed linen, towels and Tasmanian bathroom products along with the conveniences of a washing machine, free wi-fi and widescreen satellite television.
Star gaze as you soak in the claw foot bath on the deck beside the river or sit beside the roaring fire pit overlooking the river, perfect for enjoying a mulled wine or hot chocolate and roasting marshmallows.
There is a local convenience store and bottle shop close by for those last minute essentials. Or maybe a walk to the local organic café or hotel for a meal of your choice.
In the morning, enjoy our complimentary breakfast. This includes fresh eggs from our chickens, locally produced bacon and a selection of fruits and grains. We will gladly cater for all dietary requirements upon request. Enjoy a brew of quality T2 tea or an espresso from our coffee machine.
Forth definitely ranks as one of the most scenic, as well as one of the oldest towns in Tasmania. Nestled on the banks of River Forth, it is only a 13 kilometre drive from the city of Devonport. The population of just 350 people makes it the kind of town where everyone knows everybody and you will be made to feel extremely welcome. Many of the original buildings have been replaced since settlement, but there is still a strong sense of history about this old town. At the hub of this history is the Historic Bridge Hotel, which is one of the town s oldest buildings and still stands in almost its original form. It was first licensed and opened in 1872, and has managed to retain the old world charm and atmosphere of those times of the past. The building is in fact heritage listed and regarded as a national treasure. It is also regarded as one of Tasmania s leading live music venues. Alternatively, enjoy the organic cafe located next door in the original post office building dating back to 1856.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Forth River Cottage Luxury Bed & Breakfast River
River Cottage Luxury Bed & Breakfast River
Forth River Luxury River
River Luxury River
Cottage
Forth River By The River Forth
Forth River Cottage Luxury Bed Breakfast by the River

Frequently asked questions

How close is Forth River Cottage - Luxury Bed and Breakfast by the River to the airport?

This cottage is 11.8 mi (18-min drive) away from the Devonport, TAS (DPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Forth River Cottage - Luxury Bed and Breakfast by the River have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Forth River Cottage - Luxury Bed and Breakfast by the River to the beach?

This cottage is 3.5 mi (7-min drive) from Turners Beach and 5.7 mi (9-min drive) from Lillico Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Forth River Cottage - Luxury Bed and Breakfast by the River offer free breakfast?

Yes, this cottage offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Forth River Cottage - Luxury Bed and Breakfast by the River?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Forth River Cottage - Luxury Bed and Breakfast by the River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Forth River Cottage - Luxury Bed and Breakfast by the River?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Forth River Cottage - Luxury Bed and Breakfast by the River have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Forth River Cottage - Luxury Bed and Breakfast by the River have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Forth River Cottage - Luxury Bed and Breakfast by the River to downtown Forth?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Forth.

Forth River Cottage - Luxury Bed and Breakfast by the River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregg v., Adelaide, Australia.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage and View

My wife and I were very happy with our stay. The bath overlooking the river with a fire pit and candles was amazing. The mattress was extremely comfortable. Lovely breakfast options. Sally (owner) amd her dog were lovely. Thoroughly recommend. lovelyThoroughly recome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay, best host, best supplies, fantastic location.

Wow, Sally the host is the best host we have ever had, the property is very comfortable and very clean, the supplies are above and we'll beyond our expectations, excellent quality and plentiful, stayed for 6 nights and still had some left over supplies. Would recommend 100 percent and would stay again. Excellent base location for many day trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best breakfast supplies EVER!

We had a great stay in this comfortable cottage filled with everything you could possibly need to be self-sufficient. Sally had filled the fridge and pantry with so many provisions and goodies that we could have stayed without bringing any groceries at all. I’ve never seen such high quality and generous provisions provided in any other accommodation ever! On top of that we had a washing machine to get all our washing done (we are travelling in a campervan). We didn’t get to use the outdoor bath, which had an idyllic location overlooking the Forth River, but still awaiting privacy screens. Maybe next time. Would definitely stay again if we’re in the region.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional stay

The location was exceptional. The just went Bryon in supplying a full breakfast and numerous small snack items. Lo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vrede

Such & peaceful spot! It was lovely sitting on the deck with Bella. The outside bath was wonderful & the kitchen was thoughtfully stocked
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Calm before the storm

We were seduced by every accept of this property that fulfilled our every expectation. We aimed to base ourselves here for the better part of our 2 week Tassie experience, hoping to take out the necessity of uprooting ourselves from what was on offer. We made the right choice. It didn't matter how far our travels took us because we knew at the end of the day we would be returning home. Every detail of this property was thoughtfully crafted and any request or wish was no trouble. Our host was generous and accessible and given mother nature's desire to turn on a spectacle with some extreme weather conditions, at no time did we feel isolated or threatened. Abundant supplies, comfortable surrounds and picture perfect scenery enticed us to stay and we did. Knowing how busy things were going to be once we would return home, our appreciation of what was on offer at Forth Cottage was only enhanced. Truly a remarkable and unforgettable stay, one that did provide the calm we were looking for.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

beautiful property, generous and fresh provisions, lovely, helpful, and friendly hosts, sweet ponies next door, comfy bed and lux bedding...Kinda ticks all the boxes! would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

Liked: Cleanliness

40th anniversary

Peace full lovely surroundings everything spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
A magical luxury stay in a beautiful area. Hosts have thought of everything to provide a luxurious hideaway by the river- definitely recommend & will visit again in summer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

This place is gorgeous and has so many beautiful extras. The view of the river is so lovely and the location is great too. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would love to come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Critique

A perfect place for any adults looking for a quiet, romantic getaway. The location by the river without any neighbors or car noise is exceptional. The amenities at the cottage are first class with ample food and breakfast supplies available. Our hosts, Jodie and Sally made sure that we were well catered for, and were a pleasure to deal with. Highly Recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brief break

Fantastic property & every convenience & requirement met . Very cold time while we were there so could not take advantage of outdoor space much - but the accommodation was among the best we have seen in Tasmania.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danni M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Provisions awesome and quiet, secluded place to stay.

Lovely atmosphere with fresh flowers, fresh produce and comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly!

We were blown away with the cottage and ALL OF THE WONDERFUL AMENITIES. Wonderfully clean, luxurious towels and toiletries, well stocked kitchen and delicious food … fresh sourdough, salad and fruit from their garden, espressos machine, and lots more! Beautiful location on the river. So quiet and peaceful. Nicest VRBO we’ve ever stayed at. We felt very spoiled!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

shirley c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home with a heart

Thank you Sallt for sharing your lovely home with us. Clean, bright and very comfortable. The provision of thoughtful supplies is the icing on top. You went out of your way to welcme us with little extras that were much appreciated. Thanks again, and we look forward to returning again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

The very best in all aspects for us to date..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Gorgeous area, beautiful cottage. The host have thought of everything to make your stay as memorable and comfortable as possible. This is the second time I have stayed at Forth River Cottage and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing luxury at Forth

Beautiful cottage with amazing views. There is a supply of food and bathroom products for your convenience. The hosts have thought of everything to ensure your stay is relaxing and comfortable. The luxurious outdoor bath is so relaxing. Highly recommend a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Over and above

I cannot explain the level of detail that has gone into ensuring guests have a highly luxurious relaxing stay here. I especially loved the use of Tasmanian made products that were included for guests to enjoy. THANK YOU for having some beautiful books on Tasmania for us to look at. There were fresh cut flowers everywhere and no expense has been spared in the fine details. This is a one of a kind experience. The perfect place to end our honeymoon. Our only regret was that we didn't get to meet Bella the dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Beautiful, quiet and cosy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

TODD M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy and Thoughtful

Beautiful little cottage that's extremely well appointed with everything you could think of and need. Really generously supplied with yummy local produce and all the small things that you don't normally find. Sally and Ingrid are simply wonderful hosts that make you feel completely at home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deseree

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about the property and want to return soon and for a few nights to enjoy it all!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer h., Smithers, British Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural peacefulness

We had an amazing stay from the moment we checked . Everything you needed to have a relaxing time out, but close to everything for us to use as a base to explore. The cottage had a bounty of delectable food and supplies, and even fresh flowers to bring the whole experience to a level we have not experienced before. Consider this a pamper holiday. Would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacinta s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our own little piece of heaven.

Upon arrival we were blown away. This is the ultimate B&B. Honeymooners and completely looked after. A bottle of bubbles to congratulate us and such lovely provisions. Local produce, products and some port. We endulged in the out door fire and the bath. Heaven for me. Thanks to Sally we would love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend this property

We can’t speak more highly of Forth River Cottage. Absolute superb place to stay, missing it already, every detail is taken care of, can’t fault one thing, the owner has thought of EVERYTHING. The river at your back door is sublime. Very generous with the best quality supplies. Thanks so very much for our wonderful stay. Definitely will return for a longer stay next time. Will definitely recommend to family and friends. Did I say absolute wonderful host and property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022