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TYNWALD HERITAGE ACCOMMODATION

Stay in the elegance of the historic 1830s mansion set within riverfront grounds and enjoy fine dining of fresh Tasmanian fare in the evening. Guests can also stay in The Granary — the former grain store with self-catering facilities. Hobart Road. (03) 6261 2667; tynwaldtasmania.com

WOODBRIDGE ON THE DERWENT

A boutique heritage-listed small hotel on the river bank in the heart of town. In-house dining options can be pre-booked. 0417 996 305; woodbridgenn.com.au

TRUFFLE LODGE

A luxury eco glamping experience in one of Australia’s first truffieres, overlooking the Derwent River. Tented safari rooms bring Arabian Nights and a touch of luxury to the rustic vernacular of bush camping. Breakfast and dinner available in Truffle Lodge’s communal areas, and there are fireside lounges, decks and a firepit to relax next to. 0417 996 305; trufflelodge.com

STANTON FARMHOUSE

Stay in an historic Georgian farmhouse set on six hectares of gardens, orchards and paddocks just five minutes from New Norfolk. Enjoy a picnic in the paddock or drinks on the verandah and wander among the farm’s animal residents. 504 Back River Road, Magra. (03) 6261 5306; stantonbandb.com

GLEN DERWENT HERITAGE RETREAT

This beautiful 200-year-old convict built home set in five hectares of park-like grounds running down to the Derwent River, offers a range of accommodation choices from grand beautifully furnished bedrooms in the main house to self-contained historic cottages. 44 Hamilton Road. 0427 480 057; glenderwent.com

CLOCKWISE, FROM RIGHT The Truffle Lodge offers tented rooms for glampers; the lodge has communal areas where guests can sit by the fire; a sitting room at the Heritage-listed Woodbridge on the Derwent boutique hotel.