Cleburne Homestead
Library in Clarence

Cleburne is heritage listed. Gay friendly. A kitchenette has tea/coffee facilities, mini-bar and microwave. The raw stone walls, luxurious linen, exposed beams and original horse feed bins contrast with the leather queen bed, sandstone walls, tv/dvd and new bathroom with shower. The stable suite has private entry off a small deck with outdoor table and chairs and views to the river. The kitchenette has tea/coffee facilities, a mini-bar and microwave. A sparkling new, dramatic ensuite with shower is disabled accessible. The raw stone walls, sumptuous linen, sandstone floor and exposed beams contrast with the king four-poster bed, leather armchairs and flat screen tv/dvd. The barn suite has private entry. The beautiful white bathroom features a free-standing bath, a separate shower and dramatic vanity. Down two steps is a dining are with kitchenette with tea/coffee facilities, mini-bar and microwave. The queen bedroom has luxurious white linen, tv/dvd, leather recliner chairs, white furniture, heating and a large painting by helen hopcroft. The bakehouse suite, with thick stone walls and slate floors is stunning in all white. Downstairs is a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and living area with lounge chairs tv/dvd, combustion wood fire and art work by penelope ann. Two day beds accommodate two extra guests. Its queen bedroom and adjoining bathroom are in dormer rooms upstairs. The cottage is across the tree sheltered courtyard. It is subdued and comfortable with a queen bed, coffee table, armchairs, mini-bar and art work by penelope ann. The stunning ensuite bathroom has a shower and twin vanities. The homestead suite has private entry off the main veranda and direct access to the guest library and grand dining room. We have five unique luxury suites. 5 mins from mona. Our 1830's homestead, cottage and barn are set on 4 acres of garden beside the bowen bridge, 15 mins from hobart cbd and salamanca market. Pets - by arrangement.

David has worked in theater, education and journalism and now, when not busy at Cleburne, writes poetry and plays. Behind careers in education, the visual arts and hospitality, Penelope is actively involved in Green politics. Owning Cleburne is a please and having four and a half acres has given us the opportunity share our home with alpacas, sheep, geese and peacocks. We also have two Hungarian pubis, Bob and Champ, and our two cats Gog and Dido. We both appreciate sharing the delights of Cleburne and Tasmania with our guests.

The sandstone Barn, Cottage and Homestead cluster round a tree sheltered courtyard on four acres of grounds where peacocks stroll and alpacas graze. Our fresh art collection is on display in every room. Dona, the Museum of Impaired and New Art, so accessible to Cleburne, is very exciting for us. Cleburne is a convenient bottom for exploring Southern Tasmania. Dona the Museum of Worn and New Art is only a five minute drive, the Hobart docks and Salamanca with its shops, restaurants and galleries are a mere 15 minutes away. Cleburne Homestead offers you the opportunity to stay in his premature Colonial farm buildings. Please feel free to explore our four acres of grounds. We have a one hundred and fifty year worn Mulberry tree, an ancient Cypress, some large Gums and many established European trees around the property. Penelope and David travel interstate regularly to art exhibitions and have visited galleries and museums in Europe, America and England. Cleburne was known for some years as the Mount Direction Homestead. It was described thus: An hasty example of a Homestead with outstanding buildings in a eminent riverside setting. We have worked closely with the Tasmanian Heritage Commission in the development of the suites, for example, the clever cobblestone floor of the Barn has been covered with sand and stone which can, if necessary, be removed. Under is a selection of our favorite places to eat, visit and explore. Appreciate a unique slice of local culture, urban history and Tasmania's best food and wine. Behind you've enjoyed your breakfast or lunch receive home some of their amazing breads or pastries. Vast care is taken to match the flavors and textures of each course to local, artisan and imported wines. Interesting menu, generous serves and new produce. Set between graceful plane trees and historic sandstone warehouses. There are over 300 stalls including, street food, fresh produce, local arts and crafts and much more. COOL WINE is an self-reliant retailer who give specialist advice on a wide variety of quality wines and boutique beers. They sell a variety of recycled goods including, collectibles and bricabrac, clothes and textiles, books, building materials, bikes and much more. The Port Arthur historic sites are world heritage listed, consisting of eleven remnant penal sites. Dona The Museum of Old and Fresh Art (Dona), is the largest privately funded museum in Australia. Walsh has described the museum as a subversive mature Disne