Ratho Farm, c. 1828
Sleeps 34 | Bedrooms 16 | Bathrooms 7
Ratho Farm is located in the historic township of Bothwell, in Tasmania’s picturesque, rugged Central Highlands. An integral part of Tasmania’s colonial history, Bothwell and the surrounding Clyde River Valley was established by Scottish pioneers in 1822, making it one of Australia’s earliest inland settlements.
Ratho Farm is home to Australia’s oldest golf course, an impressive sandstone homestead that holds many stories about Tasmania’s colourful history, unspoilt farmland, trout streams, and heritage accommodation. Over the years, Ratho Farm has hosted bushrangers, Melbourne Cup winners, political prisoners, golfing royalty, one of England’s best known artists and Australia’s 1st studio pottery. Read more about Ratho Farm’s fascinating history on their website.
Fourth generation owner & host Greg Ramsay is passionate about Ratho Farm’s heritage, taking guests on a personal journey that will make you feel as if you’re stepping back in time. Greg is painstakingly restoring the property, and has transformed several convict-built farm buildings into boutique accommodation, while carefully preserving their period detail. The result is a stunning fusion of old and new, with charming rustic carpentry & masonry throughout - exposed brick and stone walls, high ceilings, and original fireplaces.
The Convict Cottages consist of The Bakery, The Verandah Cottage & the Anglers. The Bakery is a standalone cottage with two bedrooms, and the Verandah Cottage has three separate suites, each with their own ensuite bathroom. Set on the quiet banks of the Clyde River, dusk and dawn regularly reveal resident platypus, peacocks, and grazing deer along the riverbank.
The Stables features four one-bedroom suites downstairs in the Cookhouse – the Oak View, Farriers, Box Stall and the Tack Room. Upstairs are 2x two-bedroom suites; the Granary and the Hayloft. Each has quality linens, TV, complimentary WiFi, fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, and their own ensuite bathroom. All bathrooms have been recently renovated with walk-in showers, and the Foaling Suite has a bath.
The Cookhouse Kitchen is a common area for the Cookhouse guests, and a lovely place to gather together for groups booking the Stables. There’s a well stocked, large fully-equipped kitchen for guests to cook meals as they wish, and breakfast is available for a small additional fee.
In total, Ratho Farm offers 16 suites accommodating up to 48 guests, including families. With picture-perfect surrounds, as well as a 90 person function centre on site, and another 7suites in the nearby Bothwell Hotel; it’s a wonderful destination for events & weddings. With several beautiful locations for ceremonies throughout the grounds, each wedding is unique and special. And of course for golfers, a stay at Ratho Farm is a must!
However, it’s equally as special to simply come & experience this special part of Tasmania to unwind, soak up the history and serenity of the farm, and imagine life as it was here 200 years ago.
Special Features
Country Views
Convict Built
Families and Groups
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Things To Do
Enjoy a round of golf, finishing at the homestead with a glass of wine in front of the open fireplace in the lounge. Ratho Farm also offers world-class trout fishing in its pristine streams - spend a day fishing with a picnic lunch. Enjoy scenic walks, hikes or bike riding, and discover Bothwell’s heritage buildings and churches. Take a tour of the golf museum, or head to Nant Distillery for some whisky tasting. Centrally located, Bothwell is a great base from which to explore Tasmania, being only 90 minutes from Launceston and 60 minutes to Hobart.
