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Luxury Bed and Breakfast in the Huon Valley
55 minutes south from Hobart, Tasmania

Feel the stress wash away at The Little Seed,
an elegant, self contained cottage,
in the hills above the Huon River at Franklin, Tasmania.
Perched high above the Huon River, on the forest edge, between Huonville and Geeveston, is this comfortable little BnB. Little Seed Bed and Breakfast Cottage offers self-contained comfort with everything you need. Set between a permaculture cottage garden and a rural landscape with native forest, this is a lovely blend of modern living and nature.
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The large living room and full kitchen, veranda, bathroom with deep soaking tub, make this a perfect romantic couples retreat to explore the Huon Valley and Far South Tasmania.
 
This original farm homestead has been upgraded with modern furniture whilst still retaining the weatherboard charm and colourful cottage garden.

Just 50 minutes drive south of Hobart, this peaceful and secluded environment will be a memorable highlight of your Huon Valley Escape.
Address: 99 Jacksons Road, Franklin, Tasmania 7109, Australia.
​Phone: 1800 770 224 (9am to 7pm every day)   Email: info@huonvalleyescapes.com.au
Check Pricing and Book Now

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Recently Refurbished Tourist Accommodation

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​Welcome to our Luxurious Studio accommodation in the Huon Valley - Franklin
"The Little Seed' Studio. Enjoy this Brand new renovation featuring 5 star finishes, including, Free standing Bathtub, Wood fired Heater, Heat pump, King Bed with Luxury linen, Full Kitchen, Super size TV & Soundbar, Free wifi , Netflix, Foxtel, Prime Video, Access to mini Lake with boardwalk, creek walks , Bush walks , Permaculture garden
Close to the Historic Village of Franklin ,  the famous Huon valley wineries , Fat Pig Farm  , many cute villages throughout the huon valley. Only a 45 minute drive to Hobart.
Hosted by Charlie & Peter, who have 40 years of hospitality experience owning & operating restaurants & accommodation.
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This country cottage has been renovated, re-furnished, re-curtained and kitchen equipment and crockery updated. A beautifully stylish blend of old timbers and modern convenience.

Indoors

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The seperate bedroom has a king sized bed and blends seamlessly with the ensuite. Enjoy a bath with a view to the forest. Separate shower and deep soaking bath, towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
Kitchen: Gas hotplates, oven, 
microwave, fridge, dishwasher, toaster, kettle. Cutlery, crockery, glasses, tea, coffee, sugar.
Living: Smart TV with Netflix, sofas, internet, wood fired heater.
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Out resident chef, Charlie, can treat you to a breakfast basket, or Gourmet Platter or 3 course meal, served to your cottage. You can pre-order meals during your booking booking process.
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Breakfast Hamper: Generic picture, actual ingredients will be different
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Antipasto platter or full dinner can be ordered. Tasmanian wines available.
You can pre-order meals, wine and request late checkouts during your booking booking process. Look for the blue selection dots.
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Outdoors

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Surrounded by a permaculture country garden on one side and native bushland on the other, you will feel close to nature.
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River access is 5 minutes drive to the Franklin foreshore. Great photography and picnic spot.
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A picnic lunch by the dam or breakfast on the patio.
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Explore the stream and tree ferns in the forest

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Standard Pricing Guide

These are our basic prices. Pricing changes according to season. Discounts sometimes available, particularly midweek, off season or longer stays. Use the blue "Book Now" buttons to see pricing for specific dates.
Single Night Pricing  (as at Aug 2022)
$350 

Multi Night Pricing  (as at Aug 2022)
Sunday to Thursday         -  $225.00 per night
Friday & Saturday             - $250 per night 
Further discounts are sometimes available for longer stays and less popular nights.


Romance package supplement  (as at Aug 2022)
Includes : 3 course dinner for 2 people on 2 evenings, breakfast hamper for 2 people for 2 mornings , 1 bottle Tassie bubbles on arrival. Chef will contact you before arrival to discuss your meal requirements. (Note the Romance Package extras apply for 2 evening and 2 morning meals regardless of length of stay. You can self cater the other days or book individual meals from the menu.)
$499 supplement (plus your accommodation at relevant rates each day)
You can pre-order the Romance Package, meals, wine and request late checkouts during your booking booking process. Look for the blue selection dots.
Check Availability and Book Now

Room service meals are usually available
​ with a few days notice

Please advise your choices early to give us time to book the chef and gather fresh ingredients. Your personal chef - Charlie Ebell will prepare items on this menu for you. Wherever possible we use fruit & vegetables grown in our Organic Permaculture Garden. Alternatively we source organic fruit & vegetables from our neighbouring producers. We use local organic & free range meats.

~ DINNER ~
 
Your choice from this amazing menu – prepared & presented by your personal chef – Charlie Ebell
3 x course menu $89.00 per person
2 x course menu $65.00 per person
 
 
~  Entree ~
Please choose 1 option from the list below to be served each evening
 Antipasto Platter - Cured meat , dip, olives , cheese , fruit , crackers , bread GF optional
 - Antipasto needs to be for 2 x guests
~ Or ~
Goats cheese & red onion tart w garden salad - Tart needs to be for 2 x guests
 
 
~ MAIN COURSE ~
Please choose 1 option from the list below to be served each evening
~ Or ~
Twice Roasted - Free Range , Organic Duckling GF – Duckling needs to be for 2 x guests
This is our signature dish , free range Duckling is twice roasted to create that crispy skin & tender flesh ,
Its served w Organic Potatoes, Organic Greens & Charlie’s famous Orange sauce gf  
 
~ Or ~
 
Sri Lankan free range chicken curry   GF - Needs to be for 2 people
Free range chicken marinated in Charlie’s mothers famous curry spices - With rice , dahl & chutney gf
 
~ Or ~
Slow cooked lamb Shanks GF - Needs to be for 2 people
Huon Valley lamb shanks, slow cooked  in a rich red wine & tomato sauce
, served  w seasonal vegetables & organic Potatoes
 
 
~ Or ~
 Charlies famous “Green Pie” V - Needs to be for 2 people
(Spinach , & other organic greens from our garden w cheese – baked in crisp pastry)
w Organic garden salad , home made chutney & organic potatoes
 
~ Or ~
Free Range Roasted chicken Dinner GF - Needs to be for 2 people
Free range chicken , seasoned baked & served with roast potatoes ,organic vegetables & gravy g
~ Or ~
Classic Beef Stroganoff GF - Needs to be for 2 people
Grass fed Huon valley beef, with field mushrooms , served  w sour cream, organic Potatoes & vegetables

 
~ DESSERT ~
Please choose 1 of the desserts below to be served to both guests
 
 Huon Apple Crumble  with vanilla ice-cream GF optional - Needs to be for 2 people
~ Or ~
Cream Caramel GF - Needs to be for 2 people
~ Or ~
Warm chocolate & hazelnut Brownie w Vanilla bean ice cream V  - Needs to be for 2 people
 
Please note – we can accommodate all dietary requirements,
ie Vegetarian, Vegan, Coeliac , please contact us to discuss your dietary needs
 
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~ BREAKFAST ~
 
Don’t want to go out for breakfast?
Why go out if you can create your own breakfast at your leisure?
We have 2 amazing options for you to consider
 
DELUXE -Breakfast Hamper @  $69.00
 this is enough ingredients for 2 mornings breakfast for 2
Sourdough bread, eggs from our free range hens, butter, fruit , bacon, organic tomatoes , mushrooms, cow milk , cereal , a selection of house made jams & chutney,  juice, coffee , tea
 
~ Or ~
 
HOUSE - Breakfast Hamper  @  $49.00
 Sourdough Bread, Eggs from our free range hens, bacon, butter,
, a selection of house made jams & chutney
 
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Deluxe Picnic Hamper@  $199.00
 
We can prepare this deluxe picnic hamper , featuring produce from the Huon valley. It will be prepared by your personal Chef – Charlie Ebell. The hamper is sufficient for a generous lunch for two.
You can select a lovely spot anywhere on our property or explore the beautiful Huon Valley.
 
Includes:
Sourdough bread baguette (Summer Kitchen), free range roast chicken pieces (Nichols Chicken)  or Smoked leg ham (Scottsdale pork),Vegetarian frittata (Eggs from our chickens), Charlies famous, potato salad & bean salad, Tassie cheese, chocolate & hazelnut brownie, fruit , nuts, 1 x large bottle Hartz mineral water, serviettes. Plus your choice of one bottle from the wine selection below:
Tassie Bubbles or Tassie Pinot Gris or Tassie Pinot Noir or Tassie Riesling.
Included for loan, to be returned: Wicker Picnic basket, Picnic Blanket, Crockery, cutlery, glassware.
About 50 minutes drive south from Little Seed, is Hartz Mountains National Park.

Meet your hosts: Charlie and Peter
​(with Rollo and Freya)

​We welcome your furry friends, we consider your puppy to be a member of your family. There is a one off charge of $60 if you wish to bring your Dog.
Dogs are not automatically accepted. They can often be accommodated by discussion with the cottage hosts. We do have a few conditions if you are to bring your Puppy:
  • Dogs Must be on leads at all times - we have free ranging Chickens & lots of wallaby's , pademelons & other wildlife on our property, Dogs are NOT to be left in studio unattended
  • Dogs are NOT to be on furniture or beds, any damage caused by dogs will be charged for
  • You can include your dog as an extra during the online booking process.
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Things to do nearby

Five minutes drive from your cabin, is the waterfront village of Franklin. Cafes, art and craft, museums, a working waterfront and the Wooden Boat School make this picturesque village a fascinating day out.
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Sail and Motor Cruise on the Huon River​

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Join us on board a classic wooden sailing vessel, where you can enjoy the scenery of the Huon River and hear the story of Yukon’s  restoration and voyage to Australia. Become a part of the experience as you hoist sail or simply sit back and enjoy the timeless feeling and the beauty of the Huon Valley. Cruises depart most days from Franklin Marina.
Calm water cruise information

Historical Displays and Museums


Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin

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The Wooden Boat Discovery Centre will entice you into the fascinating world of traditional wooden boats, using interactive features, video presentations and static displays.

Learn about the history of boat building and water transport. Marvel at the beauty of the local timbers – some of the finest boat building materials in the world. Watch the various stages in the creation of real boats in precious timbers, from lofting to launching.

Apple Museum, Café and Cider Works

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Apple Museum

The museum is a remarkable time capsule that depicts the lives of the early settlers from the Huon Valley. The numerous displays and exhibits contain antiques and memorabilia that effectively demonstrate how the pioneers lived and worked. You will find the agricultural history of the Huon Valley come to life as you stroll through years gone by.
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Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

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You can learn some of the Aboriginal cultural stories as you walk the track to Mount Misery.
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30 minutes drive to the track head at Huon Bush Retreats, then 3 hours return walk through rainforest to a mountaintop and small waterfall.
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As you are travelling south, drop in to the apple museum and cafe, cider works and distillery.
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With award-winning wines and a menu overflowing with fresh local and Tasmanian produce, Home Hill Winery is a premier dining destination in the Huon Valley.
The restaurant has won numerous awards for its delicious menu, with lunch served between 12pm – 3pm (please check days on website). The cellar door is open for tastings 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm.
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Nearby towns and villages

Franklin, Tasmania

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This comfortable Bed and breakfast is perched in the hills just above the Huon River. It is just a 5 minute drive to the riverside village of Franklin, where you can find a range of eateries, a wooden boat museum and cruises form the marina.
Huonville is 15 minutes north with a range of supermarkets, eateries, post office, vehicle repairs, doctors etc.

With a population of about 2000, it is big enough to have most day to day things but rarely crowed. Note that restaurants close early, so e recommend arriving at the restaurant by 7:30, or phone ahead to be sure.

On the northern edge of Huonville is Home Hill Winery (open for lunches)
and ​Willie Smiths Apple Shed (cafe daily and fun dinner and music on Friday nights).
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Travel to Franklin, Geeveston and
Huon River Cottage

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Bus from Hobart to Huonville about 7 daily. The bus can drop you at Huonville supermarket. Get your groceries then call Huon Taxis for the last leg to Little Seed. www.tassielink.com.au
Huonville Taxi
Taxi from Huonville bus stop to The Little Seed costs about $30.

0408 125 130
24 hours, 7 days
Airport transfers.
Huon Limousines
0407 055 761
Limited hours
Airport transfers
Wheelchair.

Huon Valley:
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Huonville, Ranelagh, Geeveston

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Huon Valley

Just 30 minutes south from Hobart, a great base for the first night or two of your Huon Valley Escape.
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We welcome your phone calls from 9am to 7pm, 7 days a week.
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9am to 7pm phone 1800 770 224
or email 24/7 info@huonvalleyescapes.com.au
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