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….WINNERS AGAIN IN 2024

Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards and this time being crown CHAMPION in the International Spices category as well as a Gold, Silver and 2 Bronzes…..

Over the moon with our results in The Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards 2023 in the Small Goods Category for our offerings from Hamlet Downs Country Smallgoods

Hamlet Maple Bacon - Gold

Hamlet Aussie Bacon - Gold

Venison Pork Salumi - Gold

Apple & Pepperberry Sausages - Gold

Bratwurst Sausages - Silver

Hamlet Pepperberry Ham - Bronze

Hamlet Cheesy Kabana - Bronze

SHOP OUR AWARD WINNING RANGE AT

THE BEAR AND THE LADLE

We’re excited to announce after entering 4 of our sister-business’ The Bear and the Ladle Gourmet Foods and Hamlet Downs Country Smallgoods in the 2022 Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards we were awarded Gold, Silver and 2 Bronze awards for our condiments and a Silver and Bronze for our smallgoods. We use a lot of these products in our signature breakfast and dinner menu items, grown right here on the farm at Hamlet Downs. Our aim to bring you a paddock to plate experience is very important to us and we’re happy we can share our award winning products with you.

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Nestled in the Derwent Valley, at the foot of Tasmania’s Central Highlands, is our lush, green, tranquil ‘Hamlet Town’ of Fentonbury and at its heart you will find the serene and picturesque Hamlet Downs Country Accommodation – Host’s Steve and Trish WELCOME YOU to come and stay, and escape, relax and rejuvenate.

With 3 accommodation options and all the facilities you need, you can choose the private, peaceful farm stay experience, or if you prefer, an action-packed interactive stay filled with activities, including cooking classes, winery tours and whatever else you would like us to organise. At Hamlet Downs Country Accommodation we offer an à la carte breakfast and inhouse signature dining options.

As well as pre-ordered à la carte options, we also have ‘Heat in Your Suite’ pre-prepared meals, catering for everyone, including vegetarian.

Trish is passionate about food and draws from a wealth of experience in the food and beverage industry with two award winning food businesses – The Bear and the Ladle Gourmet condiments and Burma In Ya Belly – to her credit, so you can be assured the menu will be diverse, tasty and delicious! Of course, with both businesses proud to hold the Slow Food Convivium’s “Snail of Approval”, it goes without saying that ethically produced local farm produce will be at the heart of the Hamlet Downs food journey, standing by the ethos of good, clean and fair.

We can even arrange a ‘hands on’ traditional Burmese Cooking Class for small groups and end the day by dining on your own class creations. Or maybe enjoy a fresh pasta making workshop with Steve – In the warmer months and if you’re a fun crowd we might even invite you to a karaoke sing along by the fireplace outside, if that takes your fancy.

If relaxing and just be-ing is your thing, why not spend the day exploring Hamlet Downs’ 36 acres of serenity, say hello to our resident Alpacas -Vinnie, Epstein and Arnold, enjoy watching the pigs and chooks potter and dig about, and let us know if you see any ducks eggs so we can whip up some duck egg pasta or you see if you can spot our local platypus in the dam. Make sure to ask Farmer Steve for a ‘Farm Tour’ where he will drive you right to the top of the hill to feed the pigs.

There are so many amazing experiences at your fingertips, the hardest thing will be deciding what to do! Visit The Raspberry Farm at Westerway, enjoy a wine at Meadowbank Winery, definitely head to The Possum Shed for great food and country hospitality will top off your visit, wonder about and enjoy the scenery at Lake Pedder, hike Mt. Field National Park’s multitude of walks, visit the Hop Fields or Salmon Ponds, and sip a cider at Plenty Cider or if angling is your thing, discover why the Tasmanian Central Highlands is considered one of the world’s premium trout fishing destinations.

Additionally, just 30 minutes away is the historical town of New Norfolk where you can enjoy the Saturday markets and indulge in hours of antique shop fossicking, and lunch at the newly refurbished ‘The Bush Inn’ with weekend long live music is a must, finding a treasure trove of trinkets and bric-a-brac to take home as a reminder of your wonderful Tasmanian escape.

All this and more, just a short 1¼ hour drive from Hobart Airport or 2¼ hour drive from Launceston Airport. Our hamlet paradise awaits!