Bushrangers Cottage

Chill household that like projects and activities on 10 acres of rural bushland.
40 minutes bus or cycle from Hobart city.

This 1860s cottage was home to famous bushranger Martin Cash.
It is a quirky, run-down old cottage needing a lot of work, but it cute with a lot of character!

As part of a houseshare environment; Corinne, Mark, Richard, Paul and Beetle the dog. We have quite busy lives and are always coming and going. Sometimes we will have shared meals, games, movie nights, ect. Other times just chill on your own and have a bit of independence. Make yourself at home!!! Help yourself to the communal food whenever you want, sort out your own breakfast & lunch. Sometimes we have dinner together, other times we might be working or out, but there will always be food in the fridge and pantry. We appreciate people who have the initiative to get stuck into jobs if they see it needs done, without having to be micromanaged or always told what to do.

All experiences

Stay in a Historic Bushranger Cottage and Explore Tasmania! 🏡🌿

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Glenorchy City Council, Australia

Reviews

4.5
(7 reviews)7

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

United States

5

Corinne was incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home. She showed me around, explained projects, and let me choose how to help. I enjoyed removing invasive plants to mulch fruit trees, building terraces to capture water and nutrients, and caring for the chickens. The fresh eggs and well-stocked kitchen were a treat, and my room was spacious and comfortable. There’s plenty of time to explore the area, and public transport is within walking distance. A wonderful experience—I highly recommend volunteering here!

18 days ago

Chile

5

Corinne it's the Best host you can have.
She does everything to make you feel comfortable. She also offers great activities to do during your stay, and it's very easy to talk to her about tasks.
Thank you for everything.

The other people in the house are very friendly and will make your stay much better, it's nice to see such a happy and friendly group of people.

29 days ago

Germany

5

I only stayed 3 days unfortunately, wish I would have had more time. Corinne is a very inspiring woman, you will be able to learn a lot about all different sorts of things. The cottage is very cozy as well as the room I was staying in and the food was !DELICIOUS! We celebrated Christmas and played board games, I met many interesting people here. Corinne also took me on a little roadtrip down south - incredible grateful for this experience. My tasks were helping around the house and planting new trees, but I’ve had enough breaks in between to explore the area and spend some alone time.

about 1 month ago

France

5

I had a short but great stay at the cottage ! The place is full of history, and Corinne is a humble force of nature, full of energy. I met some great people and shared moments with her friends and housemates. Beetle, the dog, will soon become your companion. I spent some rewarding time working in the garden, which I really enjoyed. I mostly got around on foot or by public transport, though a bike was available too. If you enjoy gardening, cooking, lighting fires, sharing with others, board games, music, movies, a friendly dog, and occasional chicken chases, this is the perfect spot for you!

3 months ago

Brazil

4

I haven’t had the chance to meet Corinne in person or her beautiful property, since I ended up volunteering at her friend’s place, in Hounville. I agreed with the change and I’m grateful for the new experience and challenges. Tasmania is beautiful!

I hope to be able to volunteer at the Bushranger Cottage when I return to Australia!

I’m sure it would have been great 😊

5 months ago

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Contact with nature

Rural

Contact with animals

City & Town