Gatekeeper’s Lodge is your escape to a simpler time. A place of iconic Tasmanian history where the plastered walls tell stories of days gone by. Be pampered in the luxe walk-in shower big enough for 2 or keep the clawfoot bath all to yourself. Chase the dappled light around the beautifully styled yet humble interior or watch the sunset over the sprawling cottage gardens. Welcome to the smell of fresh stoneground sourdough and locally sourced breakfast provisions. Find us @gatekeepers_lodge Originally built in the 1860s, Gatekeepers Lodge is a heritage listed icon in the beautiful Lenah Valley. The lodge has been lovingly restored and styled to create a luxurious and spacious interior brimming with character. Boasting all the conveniences you could want and nothing you dont. Our 3 bedrooms are adorned with lavish buttery soft French linens - a dream to sleep in all year round. The Master is a spacious queen room with large antique windows. A further queen room and king single room are found perched beautifully under our 19th century dorma windows. Please advise us your bedding requirements upon booking so we can cater to your needs. If you love to cook, or simply enjoy swooning over your other half while they whip up your next meal, we have a fully equipped country kitchen with everything you need to make the most of Tasmania’s incredible produce. Explore our library full of cookbooks to get you inspired. We stock all the pantry staples, a variety of teas, sugar, salt, pepper, olive oil plus some treats. Your morning coffee is sorted in all the ways your heart could desire, with locally roasted coffee beans, an espresso maker and grinder on hand. There are numerous spaces to put your feet up and read or simply watch the world go by. Along with a space for those who need to keep the world turning, thats if you can get any work done with hobart at your disposal. The gardens at the lodge are something truly special, sprawling and spacious. Architecturall

My partner Arianne and I moved to Tasmania from the mainland in 2021 in search of the good life. Boy did we find it! We became the custodians of the heritage Gatekeepers Lodge in 2022. With a love for all things old and unique, we set out to provide an experience. Not just a roof over your heads. We poured our souls into the Lodge to create something special that we can share with you all. We are available for anything you may need. We are local and pride ourselves on offering a personal, boutique service as the lodge is our only accomodation offering. Simply message us via the app at any time if you have any problems or require any recommendations. We would aboslutely love to help you.

Lenah Valley is situated in the foothills of Mount Wellington, just north of the CBD, walking distance to the culinary delights of north hobart but out of the hustle and bustle, where you'll find a more peacefull side of Hobart life . With a bus stop 20 metres from our front door, you can get around town with ease A beautiful quiet northern suburb, close to all the amenities you could require. Only a short trip into the city, or 10 minutes north to MONA. Lenah Valley was originally known as Kangaroo Bottom, later Kangaroo Valley and Sassafras Valley. The driveway accommodates one car and there is some street parking available which is un-metered We have a bus stop right out front which will get you onto the main run into town. There is a local grocer a few hundred metres up the road (Hill street Grocer) along with a liquor store, cafes and local amenities in the opposite direction. We also offer car hire as an optional extra for those interested - Our car hire can start or finish outside of your airbnb booking with us - simply send us a message and we can let you know some more information