Hundred Acre Hideaway — Hotel in Bruny Island

Warning to anyone contemplating a stay at #hundredacrehideaway. They are new owners who seem to have only one thing in mind. My stay there last week was cut short due to the sub-standard goat track which left me needing to have my vehicle towed from the island and an insurance claim. Not only did I waste $660 on accommodation (the only good thing was the hot tub but then that was scolding at first and could easily resulted in burns), but the cost of getting someone to come over too was another expense. So many people told me later about the poor condition of the track: locals, two service and funny enough the owner of the Bodyworks “argh yes I know exactly the road you’re referring too)”. The whole track you drive you drive with extreme care as it is not up to a standard especially for a commercial business. In the small section where I fell victim, my front left tyre has gone into a soft spot. The crown of the track was considerably higher with larger ricks which Resulted in damage under the vehicle - sump etc. there is no new gravel or grading on the road. The camber is appalling. Thankfully the lovely people at the #brunyislandpremiumwines showed some care and compassion as well as Paul - Bruny Island towing. The new owners of Hundred Acre Hideaway have responded a week later after we had tried numerous times to phone and said “make a claim through their insurance - that’s it, no details nothing”. I feel sorry for all those people renting cars as well who have no idea what they’re in for. As a part time Bruny resident for over 25 years and knowing that some roads need more cautious driving than others, the lack of consideration was unlike our Islander nature. Very disappointed response and...

We really enjoyed our 2 night stay in the Barrel cabin, set in a secluded bush valley. We had a 4WD, so pretty easing getting there via the dirt track that gets a bit stony & steep in parts. The other cabin is nearby but far enough away to be no bother. ||Paul met us - nice bloke & up for a yarn. He had the fire going for the outdoor red cedar hot tub, sunk into the private wooden balcony. On an overcast 10 degrees winter’s arvo, didn’t take much to decide to stay put, live off the supplies we’d brought & wallow in the 38 degrees tub. Quiet & stunning valley views from the tub, including watching Pademelons potter around & star gazing late into the night. A closeup visit from the local big brush tail possum was different!||Well placed for trips to Cape Bruny lighthouse & Cloudy Bay beaches. Nearby Hotel Bruny did good hearty pubs meals - loved our bacon & scallop linguine and seafood laksa, but book table in advance. Came back to another session in the 40 degrees hot tub. So good we got up at 7am on day of check out & jumped back in tub to watch rising morning sun thaw out frost & fog covered valley.||With a day to kill before getting back on Kettering ferry, we swung via Adventure Bay & walked bush tracks to Grass Point & Fluted Cape. Ate a packed lunch on Two Tree Point sandy beach. Climbed the viewpoint steps on the ismus. And stopped again for another $20 dozen fresh oysters at...

My husband got top marks for booking the Hundred Acre Hideaway as an early Christmas present & a chance for the two of us to chilll out for a few days. It is so beautifully peaceful, there is an abundance of wildlife, you can pick fresh veg to have with your dinner, Jen’s bread and goodies are delicious.... but the hot tub is the highlight. Must admit we got a bit carried on our first night perhaps overindulging a little on the wine and cheese & around 8 hours in the tub, we fully expected a headache by the morning but it was like a miracle - woke up feeling better than expected & managed a long hike and lots of sightseeing (the lighthouse is a must). The tub was awesome after the active day & there were no aches and pains the next morning. Just makes you want to go out and get one! Thanks to Jen and Phil for a wonderful stay & well done on all that you have achieved at your...