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TO PLAN YOUR STAY
AND BEGIN YOUR ESCAPE

We offer bookings for 2 nights or more. We truly believe that The Keep can best be experienced with this minimum stay.

On rare occasions where we have a single night available we will let those on our subscriber list know of the opportunity for a one night stay. If you would like to join this list you can SUBSCRIBE HERE

The property is equipped with everything you need, and the only thing you need to bring is the one person you want to enjoy the experience with.

On arrival, we welcome you with a platter including berries, local cheese,fruit paste, nuts & crackers as well as a hand picked bottle of local wine. Home cooked meals are provided and only require heating up.

The property is also equipped with a Falcon Classic gas and electric hob if you prefer to cook. There is a Nespresso pod machine and other coffee apparatus as well as the usual kitchen gadgets and utensils. Breakfast provisions include maple-roasted granola, par-baked croissants, yoghurt, milk, butter, jams and juice. There is also a well stocked pantry with oil, flours, spices etc.

There’s no need to worry about bringing alcohol either – we have curated a wonderful collection of wines, beers, spirits, ciders and imported Champagne which are all available for purchase on site (typically at less than bottle-shop prices and there are some items which cannot be found commercially)

The Keep is designed with couples in mind and sleeps only 2 lucky people We have tried to curate the space in and around the property for seclusion, privacy and for couples to have a time and place to focus solely on each other.

Events may be considered but they must be by prior arrangement only. An example may be an elopement, special celebration or photo shoot. These events may incur extra costs and only 2 people would be allowed to stay the night.

We do not usually allow children or pets on the property but please get in touch if you have a specific request.

Guests can check-in from 2pm and check-out is by 10am.

When we have back-to-back stays we are unfortunately unable to offer early check-in or late check-out. If, however, the bookings allow, we will happily offer these options to you prior to your stay.

We have tried to create an atmosphere at the Keep that encourages connection with a loved one, rather than connection with devices. But we also appreciate there are moments where an internet connection is necessary, and as such we have provided WIFI. The service is usually quite reliable and typically works inside The Keep and at a short distance around the building. The signal may be affected in storms or windy weather.

Most mobile networks have reasonable coverage at the top of the hill but not once you are in the forest areas.

Yes, the property is fully off-grid. We have a solar panel and battery setup with a generator for back-up power. Heating, hot water and most cooking are serviced by a bank of gas bottles and our water is provided by rain collection.

Most guests drive themselves to the property which is situated in Goulds Country, 30km from the East Coast town of St Helens. It is approximately 4 hours from Hobart and just under 3 hours from Launceston. The journey is part of the experience but you must be prepared for the gravel on many of the roads and abundant wildlife. A 4WD car is not required but an AWD vehicle is recommended and perhaps leave the sports car at home.

We highly recommend planning to arrive in daylight if at all possible, the roads can be a little tricky to navigate in the dark.

You will receive detailed instructions with directions and gate codes about a week before your arrival. We strongly advise that you should follow our directions and do not trust Google in this area as there are many forestry roads which are no longer used and in many cases are no longer passable.

We can arrange private car transfers from anywhere in the state by prior arrangement and for an additional cost. Please reach out if you would like to discuss this option.

If you want to go all out then you can arrange to land at The Keep’s helipad through one of our Helicopter Service affiliates (see below). Note that this service is provided by a third party and is subject to availability and of course weather conditions.

In the early 2000’s, the plot on 535 New England Road (where The Keep now sits) was purchased by local logging company Bardenhages. Unwittingly the loggers revealed the stunning panorama that can now be enjoyed by all who stay here. The amazing views, massive boulders and rugged windswept beauty of the site inspired a local couple to build a structure reminiscent of a Scottish Keep. The project took more a decade to complete and unfortunately the couple never lived in it. In 2019 it was turned into a short-term accommodation property and then relisted for sale less than 2 years later.

We first saw a real estate listing for The Keep in early 2022. We thought it looked interesting and beautiful so on a whim decided to drive up and have a look. It is a rugged 4 hour drive from Hobart and we were not expecting to do much more than have a tour and marvel at the view. However, like most who visit The Keep, when we reached the top of the drive and pulled around to the side of the building, we literally fell in love with it. Sue burst into tears and on the spot we both knew we were about to make a pretty rash decision but one that was driven from our hearts.

With a love for our beautiful state and a background in hospitality we had a vision of a truly indulgent and romantic experience for guests, combining nature and luxury to create unforgettable memories at The Keep. In November 2022 we were handed the keys and our journey began. We hope you enjoy your stay here, unplug and take your time in this truly special place to re-connect with your partner and the wilderness around you.

STILLWATER – https://www.stillwater.net.au/ 

DRIVE CAR HIRE – https://drivecarhire.com.au/

UNIQUE CHARTERS – https://www.uniquecharters.com.au/ 

FREYCINET AIR – https://www.freycinetair.com.au/

PRIVATE CHEF – ANTHONY BRATT (EAST COAST VILLAGE PROVIDORE) – anthonybratt@bigpond.com

PRIVATE CHEF – CHRIS LUCAS (WHAT GROWS) – whatgrows21@gmail.com 

BAY OF FIRES EXPERIENCES – https://www.bayoffiresexperienceco.com.au/ 

WINE TASTING – PRIORY RIDGE – https://www.prioryridgeestate.com/

RIPPLE – STEPH – https://www.ripplehq.com.au/ 

SOUL MOTION – PIP – https://solmotion.com.au/ 

MASSAGE – DIANA – https://www.facebook.com/p/Tas-Mountain-Massage-Therapy-100083385960178/

The Keep offers free cancellation for all bookings when cancelled at least 14 days prior to your stay. You will incur a 50% cancellation fee if you cancel less than 14 days prior but more than 7. We hold a no refund policy for bookings cancelled with less than 7 days notice, unless due to extenuating circumstances.

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