Tin Dragon Cottages: Eco Retreat & Accommodation near Blue Derby

If you seek privacy, peace and quiet then this is your place.

Tin Dragon Cottages is an eco friendly private spa retreat on the Ringarooma River 8km from the Blue Derby Mountain Bike Park. If you seek to stay with a business in Tasmania that truly believes in sustainable tourism then this accommodation is for you. All electricity is generated on site using micro-hydro and solar. Tin Dragon Cottages won the Northern Tasmania 2017 Waste Not award for good waste management.

So relax, snuggle by the fire and listen to the night life—those noisy possums and padmelons! In the morning you can enjoy a hearty hot breakfast of fresh farm eggs and other local produce. Don't mind the alpacas staring at you over the fence or the chooks following you down to the river.

Graham looking down the Ringarooma River towards Branxholm in North East Tasmania

Located near Blue Derby

Tin Dragon Cottages 3 Cox's Lane Branxholm is in the centre of the North East—8km from Blue Derby mountain bike park, 90mins from Launceston and 70mins from St Helens. We are close to the East Coast and northern beaches, sensational golf courses, mountains and waterfalls. CLick/tap to read more.

Cottage kitchen with stove, fridge, washing machine is fully self-contained.

Self-contained Accommodation

Each cottage has a full kitchen and washing machine. Our two-bedroom cottages suit couples travelling together, or small families, while our studio cottages with outdoor heated spa are perfect for a romantic getaway. Prices start at $120 per couple per night.CLick/tap to read more.

Water flowing through the tail race from Tin Dragon Cottage's micro-hydro generator in North East Tasmania

Eco Friendly Accommodation

We adhere to principles of sustainable tourism. Our cottages are carbon positive with power supplied by solar and micro-hydro generation. Click/tap to read more.

A couple enjoying a picnic on the banks of the Ringarooma River in North East Tasmania

Romantic packages

We have sourced great local foods and spa toiletries to deliver you gourmet baskets, picnics, BBQ hampers and more. Prices start at $40 per couple for a picnic hamper. Click/tap to read more!

Get Revitalised!

Great place for peace and quiet...with the serenity of the river winding around the property. We even saw a platypus! The cottages are homely and comfortable with everything you need including generous breakfast provisions...A refreshing, delightful stay was had... thank you Christine and Graham.

- BarbaraA (TripAdvisor)

Blue Derby Accommodation

...Our host Graham was friendly & made every attempt to ensure any requirements were met. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & recommend it for families of up to six, or a mountain bike trip with the boys exploring the awesome trails of Derby. Its a great central location with Derby just seven km away & the outstanding Blue Tier trails near Weldborough 29 km away.

- StevenK (TripAdvisor)

Tasmanian Honeymoon

My husband and I stayed in the Fon Hock spa cottage on our last two nights of our Tasmanian Honeymoon. The cabin was cosy and after big days on the blue derby tracks we loved coming home to fish in the river before wrapping up the day with best spa of my life, under the stars. It was very romantic and private. Highly recommend you stay at these cottages if in the area.

- SarahM (TripAdvisor)

Mountain biking weekend at Settlers Hut

Spent a fantastic long weekend at Settlers Hut, which we used as a base to do the Northeast Rail Trail, and the amazing Blue Derby trails. Settlers Hut is in a wonderful bush setting (fantastic for the kids to run around). We used the firepit and BBQ for dinner each night. We would definitely come back to use Settlers Hut as a base for more mountain biking in the area.

- DaveC (TripAdvisor)

Five days of peaceful bliss

Just spent 5 days at this fabulous destination..Used it as a base to visit all of the N E corner of Tassie. Perfect destination for this purpose..The owners are very well versed in the area and offer a perfect cottage for your stay. Well equiped, full kitchen, very clean and roomy..Highly recommend the Tin Dragon

- Robinhill7 (TripAdvisor)

Anniversary getaway

We had 3 nights in a spa cottage, what a beautiful secluded property. A great base to explore the amazing North East of Tassie. A spa and champagne under the stars, kayaking on the Ringarooma River, bbq with a view. Straight away I knew we had chosen the right place for our anniversary. Thanks Graham and Christine for sharing your beautiful property. We didn’t see the platypus so we will just have to come back

- TraceyT (facebook)