Did you know that there are beautiful places to stay in the countryside when coming to do Cradle Mountain walks?

Most visitors tend to stay at the limited (in terms of space) Cradle Mountain accommodation options…but they are often booked out during busier times.

When you stay in the gateway to Cradle Valley, it really does give you a much more relaxed experience and opens up numerous other places to explore along the way.

This is where Glencoe Country B and B offers so much more than a bed in a busy hotel setting.

It’s not just about the mountain. Cradle Mountain is obviously the hero, but Cradle Valley and picturesque towns such as Sheffield deserve plenty of attention, too.

The forests, rivers, farmland, multiple mountain views and the drive itself are all part of the experience.

By the time visitors reach Dove Lake for some Cradle Mountain walks, they’ve already travelled through some of the prettiest countryside in Tasmania.

Why stay at Glencoe Country Guesthouse For Your Cradle Mountain Walks?

Glencoe Country B&B is much more than purely somewhere to lay your head afterwards.

Guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast, head off for a relaxed day exploring and then come back to the peace and quiet of the countryside rather than busy tourist accommodation.

Many of our guests have mentioned exactly that. So, why not slow down? After all…you’re on holidays!

Far too many visitors race off to do one of a number of Cradle Mountain walks, tick the box, take a couple of photos and head off again.

The drive through the Kentish region is part of the holiday. Mount Roland is one of the most stunning mountains in Australia – and it changes every season.

Sheffield is well worth a wander with its famous murals, and there are plenty of spots where pulling over for five minutes is half the fun.

Make a day of it. Cradle Mountain isn’t somewhere to rush.

Leave after breakfast, take your time getting there, enjoy the Cradle Mountain walks, have lunch, stop whenever something catches your eye on the way home and simply enjoy the day.

Sometimes the best memories come from the things you weren’t planning to stop and see.

The Glencoe Team’s Tips

  • The drive is every bit as enjoyable as the destination, so don’t be in a hurry.
  • Every season completely changes the landscape. Spring, summer, autumn and winter all offer something different.
  • Mountain weather has a habit of changing its mind, so it’s worth carrying an extra jumper or jacket.
  • If time allows, spend a little while in Sheffield instead of just driving through.
  • Staying in one place and taking day trips usually makes for a far more relaxing holiday than packing the car every morning.

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