Captain's Rest - Strahan

If ever there was a bolt-hole that really felt like it was of its place and drew in the ingredients around it and simmered them down to an incredibly evocative weekender, that place might just be Captain’s Rest on Tassie’s West Coast. We stayed in the middle of winter, and it didn’t disappoint. Definitely a worthy inclusion in Good Weekend’s Dream Destination slot.

GW Dream Destination: “It’s not hard to imagine Ernest Hemingway at his typewriter or Nick Cave penning a mysterious ballad at this rustic waterfront cottage. Set in the heart of Tasmania’s historic Lettes Bay village, this retreat’s expansive windows frame mesmerising views across the water to misty, forested hills. While many head to the untamed west coast for a rugged adventure, Captains Rest offers a gentler escape. Add a good cheese, pinot and a crackling fire and you’ll never want to leave”.