Hop Pickers Cottage

Part of the Sassafras Springs Estate in Ellendale -Hop Pickers' Cottage is an old cottage used by early hop pickers and still retaining the same atmosphere but modernised to accommodate guests with a cosy wood heater. Set in nearly 50ha rainforest with a beautiful creek. Available for private use or suitable in conjunction with other cottages for groups. The space Hop Pickers Cottage is one of 5 cottages and an old farmhouse which form the eco retreat of "Sassafras Springs"set in 50ha of mainly rainforest with a beautiful creek.and forest walk. Available for private use or for groups in conjunction with our other cottages for groups. Guest access Guests are welcome to pick and use seasonal produce from our organic vegetable garden and orchard and eggs from the hens. There is a Picnic Hut with BBQ, Story Hut, Art Shed, playground. Other things to note We recommend you to purchase food for your meals on route. If you come from the north or west, the closest food store to us is a Mini IGA Supermarket at Ouse, approximately 20 minutes drive. If you come from the direction of Hobart, there is a Woolworths Supermarket in New Norfolk, which is approximately 40 minutes away. There are not a lot of options for eating out for dinner. Our organic garden usually provides some additional vegetable delights during spring and summer and our cottages have great kitchen facilities. Registration Details Exempt: This listing falls under Section 12 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993