Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

Property highlights

About this property

This award-winning boutique wilderness retreat features an on-site restaurant and is located among peaceful rainforest surroundings. Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park is only 40 minutes away. Free WiFi and free parking are available. Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat offers spacious self-contained cabins, and luxury suites with spa bath and mountain views. Whispering Woods restaurant is open every day for breakfast and dinner. Takeaway packed lunches can be organized if ordered the night before. The wine list showcases wines from across Tasmania. The guest lounge features an open log fireplace. There are many walking trails through the forest surrounding the lodge. Cradle Mountain National Park is a 35-minute drive from the property, while Launceston is a 2 hours' drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Michelle
Australia Australia
“Room was very comfortable and warm when we walked in. We had breakfast and dinner twice - both were great! Along with the log fire - great for pre-dinner drinks. We enjoyed feeding the potoroos and possums with staff at night. We also went for...”
Andrew
Australia Australia
“Where it was located and the log cabins and rustic overall look was excellent”
Kate
Ireland Ireland
“Such a cosy retreat at Lemonthyme. A beautiful family run business.”
Jamie
Australia Australia
“The staff were fantastic. The meals were incredible. Nothing was any hassle and it was such a beautiful place to stay”
Jonathan
United States United States
“Everything. The staff, restaurant, walks, the cabin.”
Stacey
Australia Australia
“Our stay was a real highlight of our trip. The cabin was exceptional with spa bath and massage chair. The bed was super comfortable. Looking out on the bushland from the balcony was very peaceful. We loved dinner in the lodge restaurant and...”
Janine
Australia Australia
“The seclusion of the property provided peaceful nights. The room was spacious, the fireplace provided ambitious heat. The meals were very nicely prepared.”
Frank
United States United States
“The Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat is literally off the grid, 8 km on a dirt road from the highway. They generate their own power with a water turbine. It's a great experience being in the temperate rain forest. The restaurant was very nice both...”
Sage
Australia Australia
“Great night away with my kids, rooms were so comfy and warm! I actually loved not having a tv in the room. The games area above the restaurant was enough to keep the boys occupied. Staff were lovely, Tracy was an absolute gem and made travelling...”
Beckstar22
Australia Australia
“Beautiful location and cosy cabins. Fire place was lovely and the restaurants ambience was amazing. Free breakfast was lovely.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Whispering Woods
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3% surcharge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card.

Lemonthyme wilderness retreat is located down an 5 mi gravel road. Please when coming to our resort take Dolcoath road as GPS may take you down Bull Creeks road which is now closed down as a 4X4 track only.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.