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Olive's Cottage opened mid-2004 for travellers seeking either self-catering accommodation or bed and breakfast.

The recently renovated cottage is in a delightful setting, on a one acre (0.4 hectare) property at Windermere, on the edge of the Tamar River. Views of the garden and the river, across to the West Tamar vineyards and hills, are shown above.

Olive's Cottage should particularly suit the food and wine lover. The owners have designed the cottage to cater for their own interests in these areas. There is a new, well-equipped kitchen, a herb garden, a wonderful deck for entertaining, and a magnificent barbecue pit.

Windermere is an ideal base to explore the northern region of Tasmania. Within short driving distances are numerous vineyards, a cherry farm, nashi orchard, apple orchard and strawberry farm. Launceston and the Tamar arguably form the gourmet centre of Tasmania, with the island's largest wine region, and consistently the state's top-rated restaurants, and indeed restaurants that rank among the nation's best.

The Tamar, in this area, is lake-like, in a serene form, with the Lake District in England providing the Windermere name. The beautifully sited, "Normanesque" St Mathias Church, just along the road from the cottage, is just one of the other British touches in the region.

Those who know the French countryside will appreciate the hills and vineyards of the fertile river valley. There are lovely country drives along the Tamar, with occasional roadside stalls selling local produce. France-like again, within minutes you can be in the gorgeous town centre of Launceston, with excellent produce suppliers, and its delightful restaurants and cafes. Launceston's sophistication - gourmet, shopping, architecture and culture - is a joy awaiting the visitor.

Despite these European influences, you are not far from wonderful bush walks, beaches and mountains. And at the cottage itself, you have your own slice of Tassie "wilderness", with wonderfully scented gums and tea-trees on the river bank, and a passing parade of waterbirds as the tide ebbs and flows over the wetlands.

You, and your party, have sole occupancy of the cottage and gardens. On arrival, enjoy a complimentary Devonshire Tea. On request, we provide provisions for substantial country breakfasts.

The links at the top of this page provide more information about Olive's Cottage, and about the Launceston and Tamar region.