Fresh Appeal for Historic Homestead

Completed in the 1830’s, this magnificent homestead is a rare example of Anglo-Indian architecture. On arrival, the treelined driveway and extensive sweeping grounds are reminiscent of an English parkland setting. The homestead’s spacious reception rooms have soaring ceilings with the original decorative cornices and marble fireplaces. Grand French doors open onto a wide flag-stoned verandah with turned timber columns and decorative balustrades. Timber shutters line the windows from inside, originally intended to provide protection from bushrangers. Two rose garden courtyards and a tennis court adjoin the homestead.

Guest rooms have been impeccably restored in keeping with the home’s original features without compromising today’s luxuries. Each room in Quamby Homestead is unique. The larger Deluxe rooms have modern bathrooms featuring a spa bath, luxury bedding, flat screen televisions and DVD players. The Superior Rooms have a shower only in the bathroom. An eclectic collection of original art and restored furniture mixes the old and the new, creating each room’s personality.

The homestead also has a magnificent billiard room, drawing room and dining room. The modern kitchen is located at the rear of the building, and the 3-room cellar below was once the convict workers’ quarters.

Quamby dining is a truly Tasmanian gourmet experience with menus showcasing the local produce of this region. The following sample menus are just an example of what is on offer to guests at the Homestead. 

  
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
(Included in the room rate)

Fruit Juice
Selection of Cereals
Fresh Fruit
Local Poached Fruit in Season
Tamar Valley Yoghurt

Tea
Variety of Herbal Teas
Coffee - Plunger or from  the espresso machine - choice
Hot Chocolate

Bread Selection (from local village bakery at Carrick)
Croissant
Danish Pastries
Homemade Jam

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DINNER

Dinner Menu 1
($45.00 per person - 2 course dinner)

Roasted Red Capsicum and Tomato Soup

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Rack of  Lamb with Butternut Pumpkin Puree and Rosemary Butter
or
Atlantic Salmon with Citrus Juices, Parish Mash and Mixed Leaf Salad.

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Dinner Menu 2
($45.00 per person - 2 course dinner)

New Season's Asparagus with Egg and Toasted Breadcrumbs

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Free range Spatchcocked Chicken with  Roasted Vegetables
or
Poached Sea Run  Trout  with Wine reduction and Seasonal Julienne  Vegetables

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DESSERT

A blackboard with 2 desserts and a Tasmanian cheese board will be offered each night at an additional cost.

All menus will be constructed taking advantage of the best local, seasonal produce available at the time. Where possible, ingredients will be sourced from local villages and farms in support of the local economy.
Vegetarian, vegan and special dietary needs menus will be available however prior notice will be required.