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Chintock Studio Spa Cottage; Accommodation near Derby, Tasmania

Romantic couples getaway cottage in Tasmania. Chintock cottage is made from stone and faces the alpaca paddock and river.
Chintock built from local stone looks towards the river

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Self-Contained Spa Cottage for Two

Chintock is a studio spa cottage near Derby in Tasmania and is the ideal romantic getaway for you and the one you love. This accommodation has a well-equipped kitchen and laundry facility and TV & DVD player in the lounge room. Furthermore it has a separate bathroom with double shower and toilet and a private outdoor BBQ and spa area.

So, it is the romantic getaway you are looking for near the Blue Derby mountain bike trails!

You are supplied with all linen, towels and toiletries and car parking is immediately behind the cottage.

The cottage is well insulated with double-glazed windows and is heated with a cozy gas fire. All our cottages are powered by onsite solar PV, Tesla batteries and micro-hydro generator. To ensure a relaxing stay, all cottages are non-smoking. Wifi is now available in each cottage and there is 4G wireless reception for both Optus and Telstra devices.

So, it is the romantic getaway you are looking for near the Blue Derby mountain bike trails!

Please note we have a two-night minimum for reservations during public holidays, and three-night minimum over the Christmas to new year period.

Reduced Rates for Your Longer Holiday Stay

Our current rate in 2025 for a single night is $280 (2 persons in 2025) and two to three nights is $250 (2 persons). But when you stay four or more nights, the rate reduces. In fact if you stay seven or more nights the rate is only $170 ( 2 persons)!

Relax even more with a Sauna and Plunge

Guests staying at Tin Dragon Trail Cottages can also book a private session in our our Tailrace Sauna, a unique Derby Tasmania wellness experience. This is a perfect experience after a day on the trails!

($45 per person, max of four persons, not suitable for children)

What Food is Included in the Spa Accommodation?

Your hosts provide the basics for a brew of tea or coffee, including both leaf tea and ground coffee with stove-top espresso. There is a convenient IGA grocery store in Branxholm for you to purchase items for the remainder of your stay. 

Hot pot cooking

For a simple low-fuss meal, why not get the slow cook pot going before you head off for the day? Then, at the end of the day pour a glass of your favourite beverage and enjoy a hot casserole! Here is a simple recipe you may like to try — of course you can substitute a vegan alternative for the suggested meat. All ingredients can be purchased from the Branxholm IGA–just 5 minutes away.

Bar-be-Que

There are two wood-fired outdoor bar-be-ques available for all guests– one between the cottages and one down by the river. One wood-fired bar-be-que is available for The Settlers Hut guests, only. There is also a fire pot available near each of these outdoor bar-be-ques.

Gas bar-be-que

For a small fee, a gas-fired bar-be-que is available to each cottage, except the Settlers Hut. Please purchase this option when your book your and pay for your reservation.

Eating out

Of course there are other options for eating out or buying take-away too. You can see where to eat here!

Relaxing picnic by the river

Why not pack up your bubbles – or hot coffee? Then head down to the river bank with a picnic blanket? We can supply a blanket and a picnic basket with plates, cups, cutlery and glasses.

Relaxing Massage

Tas Mountain Massage Therapy is a mobile massage service offering remedial, sports and deep-tissue massage in Branxholm. To make a booking please phone (0415 063 604) or email (tasmountainmassage@gmail.com) to make a reservation.

Romantic couples getaway cottage in Tasmania. A woman and man are sitting in an outdoor hot spa.
Spa with the one you love
Romantic couples getaway cottage in Tasmania. A man and woman are drinking hot chocolate in front of the fireplace in Chintock studio spa cottages.
Cosy drinks in front of the fire
Interior view of the kitchen in Chintock cottage showing the gas stove top, electric oven, upright fridge-freezer, microwave oven and combined clotehs washer-dryer.
Full kitchen
Exterior view of Chintock cottage with a herd of alpacas in the foreground.
The locals are friendly!
Interior view of Chintock cottage showing dining table, bed, leather sofa and entrance to the ensuite bathroom
All you need!
Interior view of Chintock studio cottage showing the dining table, bed and leather sofa.
Spacious yet cosy!
A quick tour of the Chintock using my small hand-held camera

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