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Reviews of Whispering Spirit Holiday Cottages & Mini Ponies

253 Swamp Road, 7113 Franklin, Australia

#1 of 5 hotels in Franklin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 60 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely, comfortable strawbale home, in a farm setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely location with wildlife and farm animals. Great fireplace and farm fresh eggs and homemade bread. Very comfortable accommodation. Farm shop was an added bonus.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Perfect romantic retreat for couples or families
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing :-)

    What an amazing place to stay with lots of little extra touches that made it perfect. The owners provided unlimited wood for the fire, lots of toilet rolls and towels, extra pillows and blankets, washing powder (there is a washer and dryer) and basic provisions when we arrived such as eggs, butter and their own beautiful homemade bread. There was also some cooking oil and herbs available. Every night we sat and watched the wallabies and birds in the garden as the sun the went down. The spa bath is great for relaxing and there was plenty of hot water too. The cottage itself is magical and perfect for romantic stays or families. The bedrooms are just far enough apart for privacy and having 2 bathrooms would work well for groups sharing too. There is also great wifi and a TV for those with teens who would flatline if they didn't have access (that was us). It's a fairly short drive to the town and there is a variety of coffee shops selling Melbourne standard coffee and a Woolies for the weekly shop. The owners also have an on-site shop selling produce and the BEST homemade cakes. We loved our week at Whispering Spirit and did not want to leave. Thank you to the owners for making the place so special.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    awesome and we will visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    great as is

    nice location spacious and loved the spa

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to use bottled water

    Such a cosy places to stay everything was excellent would highly recommend it

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    10
    Fantastic farm stay perfect for the family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Was absolutely perfect for our purpose.

    Very private and plenty of room in and out of the cottage to move and play. Canoes were a hit with the kids as were the ponies and animals (especially the little foals!!) Hosts were amazing and have a wonderful selection of farm made produce to buy on site.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    10
    Nice cottage in a lovely setting,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Stepping into the spa bath for a shower was a little difficult but a step was provided to make it a bit easier.

    Very well equipped cottage in a lovely garden setting.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great fire. Warm and cosy. Great self catering kitchen and provisions.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Magical place. We loved everything and would like to come back

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    10
    A true reflection of life in the Huon Valley! Absolutely superb!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Absolutely nothing! Everything was super good - no negatives to say.

    The cottage was spectacular and setting so beautiful!! So close to main Huonville, but felt rural and secluded. The farm animals was an added highlight. Heidi was lovely and we purchased some of her cooking from the little onsite store - very delicious rhubarb and cranberry slice!! Would highly recommend this accommodation :)

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    10
    Fantastic property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was fantastic

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    9.0
    Unique property in a beautiful setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was nothing about the property that we didnt like

    Really unique property. We were in the cottage at the back of the property and you felt like you were miles from anywhere. Very quiet with the opportunity to see lots of wildlife just wandering past.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    10
    Must stay for a visit to the Huon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This cottage is unique and wonderfully constructed and decorated, located in its own section on the farm with forest and mountain views and wildlife, and must be seen to be appreciated. Host Heidi had the fire going ready for our arrival. Breakfast was farm produce and included homemade bread. We really enjoyed our time here and would stay again.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    10
    Very cosy and welcoming in a peaceful country setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Everything. Lovely cosy fire (going when we arrived and easy to keep going the whole time we stayed), lovely clean strawbale house (very cosy and homely), wildlife, provisions provided, friendly host, availability of lovely homemade produce. We could easily have just whiled away a week without leaving the property.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    10
    It was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    lovely farm stay in a perfectly designed home. Private and warm , with everything you could possibly need.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    10
    lovely farmstay and lovely experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bed could have been a little more comfortable

    everything

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So cosy and comfortable! Such a beautiful, peaceful location. Thank you!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 1 thing, unsuite shower wasn't working properly.

    Farm stay excellent. Accommodation excellent. Had there own produce, eggs,bread,cake, icecream etc. All homemade. Heidi was an excellent host and her husband also. Animals were great. Chooks, Shetland ponies 1 had just had a foul, goats. It's great for kids and adults. It's also relaxing and you can see wallabies at night.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2023

    10
    A great stay and I look forward to returning
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect. Eggs, bacon, cheese, bread and butter

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2023

    10
    Such a tranquil location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was amazing. We walked in the door and it felt like home. Beautiful setting with a lovely view. Operators of this site are warm and friendly. Location was reasonable central for activities and attractions in south East Tasmania.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    9.0
    Loved our stay- perfect place for a quiet peaceful holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cottage was immaculate, generous breakfast supplies and absolutely beautiful quiet location. Hosts were so welcoming

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2022

    10
    Amazing farm stay with special little touches. Thank you Heidi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to leave.

    Heidi went above and beyond to make our stay feel amazing. The small touches fresh eggs, bacon, milk and bread waiting for us. Fireplace blazing upon arrival. Fresh homemade preservitive free produce to purchase including ice creams, crumbles, biscuits, jams, bread, juice and more. The kids loved exploring the property and didn't want to leave. They loved the ponies, chickens and Jasper and Bobby the 2 goats. Want to spend longer here to explore the property more. Spa was great. The view the house enjoyed every thing about this property.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable.

    Everything! Loved it all! What a magnificent location. Heidi is wonderful.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    9.0
    Warm and cozy, highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    At no fault of the hosts, the internet is slow or virtually non-existent sometimes. We have found this to be the case in many areas around Tassie though, not just at Whispering Spirit.

    Delightful Heidi took us around to Strawbale Cottage, lit the fire and settled us in. The Cottage is cute, cozy and comfortable. Gorgeous country kitchen with all amenities, and bacon, freshly laid eggs and juice and milk are in the fridge for breakfast. Very quiet location, nestled in the woods, but close to everything we wanted to see.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    10
    Comfortable, homely environment made us wish we had booked a longer stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Beautifully located in the Huon Valley. House full of character and extremely comfortable. Heidi was a delightful hostess.

    Stayed in August 2022

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