Platypus Park Country Retreat

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Platypus Park Country Retreat in Bridport offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, free WiFi, and free bicycles. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, indoor play area, and electric vehicle charging station. Free on-site parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 86 km from Launceston Airport, the lodge is 1.8 km from Barnbougle Beach and 7 km from Barnbougle Dunes. Nearby attractions include fishing, hiking, cycling, and snorkelling. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenience for nature trips, quietness of the area, and quietness of the room.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kim
Australia Australia
“The place is nice and big. Good sizes rooms, had a nice warm fire on a cold night. Have stayed here before and would stay again.”
Kim
Australia Australia
“The Park was situated far enough out of the town to be quiet and peaceful but close enough for quick access to amenities in town”
Tane
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely quiet location. Good spacious rooms with full facilities”
Colleen
Australia Australia
“We had a fantastic stay 😊. The property and the owners were amazing 🤩”
Gail
Australia Australia
“That it had a full kitchen, if you needed it. That it was on a working farm, which the children loved and going walking through the paddock to the creek looking for Platypuses.”
Graham
New Zealand New Zealand
“Good breakfast provisions. Loved the peaceful farm outlook, a great place to slow down and relax. Gina was really helpful and informative, and Sofie (the dog) was a great companion on our walks around the property. We stayed in the Wattle Suite,...”
Finlayson
Australia Australia
“Loved the location and what they are doing with their farm. The accommodation was sooo good.”
Hilary
Australia Australia
“Location, very cosy, quiet, clean and relaxing. Will be a return customer”
Mark
Australia Australia
“You can see a platypus in the wild if you are quiet and patient in the dams. There is plenty of space to walk and peaceful.”
Danielle
Australia Australia
“Gorgeous rooms, beautiful property, and a stunning location. Great heating options, friendly staff and animals. Spacious rooms and bathrooms with lots of charm.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Platypus Park Country Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
AUD 10 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Platypus Park Country Retreat in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note, children must be supervised at all times when walking around the farming property. There are open farm dams on the property and a river, as well as cattle. These are fenced from the accommodation area.

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

Please inform Platypus Park Country Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.