Name: Ratho Farm
Address: 2122 Highland Lakes Road Bothwell Tasmania, Bothwell, AU

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Peter

A truly memorable experience where Ros and Richard make u feel most welcome. The golf course, rooms, history (golf museum), food and wine 1st rate. Do yourself a favour - must see,/do in Tassie!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Helen

We enjoyed our night at Ratho farm. Comfortable bed in a nicely styled room with bath. The dinner was a homestyle, good value meal at a shared table. The manager shared some historical storytelling about the property. Even if you don't have golf clubs you can go for a walk around the course or have a practice on the green next to the homestead with the spare clubs.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Paul

Great stay, staff fantastic ,dinner and breakfast just great with talking to other guests.
Plus a great game of golf on a different style of course.
An experience not to miss.
Paul and Helen

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Jan 2026

Sarah-menai

The room was more than neglected. We booked Ratho Farm based on the 'exceptional' reviews online. This was not our experience!

On arrival, we navigated our way to reception, which wasn't obvious to be greeted by the managers were very new to the property, so much so, they didn't even know where our room was on the site.

They both escorted us into our bedroom to introduce us to the space, which felt slightly intrusive but told us parts of the outbuilding property ('Farriers') were off limits and showed us the communal space.

We opted to have the communal dinner on site as offers in the area were limited.

Once in the room we quickly became aware of its shortcomings. The communal spaces were checked and found to be substandard too.

I contacted the managers to make them aware of the issues. They offered to come down to our room and later offered an upgrade but my partner was tired after our journey and had started to take a nap, as he wasn't feeling well he didn't want to pack up again.

Visiting the homestead was an odd experience and more like being forced to have a history lesson you didn't ask for.

Our starter was non-exsistent really, a cheeseboard that was not ample for the number of guests invited and left in the middle of the room for stangers to pick at if they felt confident to.
My main meal was quite nice, my partner's was poor.

Subjected to a more colonial 'readings we skipped dessert.

Hospitality leaving non-existent, bill requested, poor communication.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Dec 2025

Allan

Because of lack of guests, dinner on night of arrival very limited, lasagna and salad and crumble as dessert. All nicely cooked but served in an un-heated \"Community Kitchen\".
Granola, fruit, bread jams juice and coffee for breakfast, again served in a very cold room.
Our cabin-type accommodation had reversible air-con and was comfortable.
Staff was always pleasant and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Shihua

Lovely heritage farm accommodation. Great view of the stars and Milky Way at night.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Oriane

A very charming stay

Wonderful stay at Ratho Farm, super friendly staff and the food was delicious

Business

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

Kaye

Awesome stay, great hosts

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Richard

What a fantastic night we had, listening to the history of the farm and surrounding area. Enjoying a lovely communal meal with the other guests,
Will remember for a very long time.
Highly recommended, thanks so much.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2025

Kay

An unique opportunity to stay in an historic property in the Bothwell area. This place has a comfortable feel with antique furnishings and modern ensuite. The golf setup was pleasing to those interested. Half the guests during my stay were golfing. There is the option for a communal evening meal in the modern events room which has a lovely view of the countryside. The food was good as was the conversation among the guests.There was a reading and historical backgrounding on the property. It is peaceful. Would stay again!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2025

Nigel

Lovely historic and bucolic setting with a really knowledgeable and engaged and engaging host. True “farm house” country party feel.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2025

David

Interesting place, converted farm sheds, very well done

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Basic

We did not appreciate that this was an historic property. Our room was very dark and not comfortable. It may be appealing to those who seek an historical setting.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2025

Robert

Host was very friendly, we ate the meal (lamb & wallaby) - both were good
Pleased we did order because on a Monday evening there were no other dining options in Bothwell.
We arrived late because of flights into Hobart so missed 1st course, so suggestion would be to arrive by 7pm if you ordered the dinner
Little cottages are cute and comfy.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2025

gill

Great host in Peter, great location, great value.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2025

JANE

Unique experience as this farm is also the oldest golf course ( since 1822) in Australia. We were greeted by the host personally and sat around the fire chatting with a glass of wine from the bar. They offer a lovely home cooked meal, dessert and cheese platter also. Great place to stay, highly recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2024

Jane

Best farm stay ever.

An amazing historical home farm stay in comfy converted farm buildings on a working farm and golf course. The rooms are cozy warm with a modern ensuite with heated floor. The staff were amazing and we had a fantastic night for New Year’s Eve. We learned the history of the area and the farm and the importance to Tasmania’s history. We fed chickens, sheep and the cows. We aren’t gold people but it looked nice for golfers as Australia’s oldest golf course. we wish we booked more than one night. Thank you for the hospitality.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2024

Duke

Great and unique property, very friends people working there!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Christine

Helpful staff and everyone was made to feel welcome. Beautiful place with great views!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2024

Alistair

The historical aspects were tremendous. Great company with other visitors.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2024

Christine

Amazing stay

This was an amazing stay. The manager,Michael was very friendly and made you feel so welcome.
We dined at the farm with ot
her guests and the meal was beautiful. Michael has a vast knowledge of the history of the farm and the area.
Our room was very comfortable and near a creek with lots of birdlife .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Kurt

Outstanding accommodations for the price point will definitely be staying here again, the one and only down fall was the twin single beds joined to make one large bed, outside of this small drawback I could not fault our stay here!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2024

Mark

quiet relaxing

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2024

Tim

I couldn’t rate the experience at Ratho farm more highly. We had a great stay, the room and property were amazing and the host was so nice. Highly recommend doing the dinner package, it’s a really unique experience and great value for what you get.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2024

Karen

A unique place full of charm and history. Our cottage was well designed to retain its character with all the modern requirements. The meals were excellent and our host Michael was outstanding and entertaining.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2024

Shona

Peaceful and comfortable

A beautiful setting and a very relaxed environment. The dinner was very nice and sitting with other guests provided an enjoyable night of sharing travel stories. The rooms were clean and comfortable and as we had sunny weather we enjoyed being outside sitting near the creek running through the property.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2023

Keith

Well maintained historic site is both relaxing and interesting on its merits. Meals allow for some extrovert time, otherwise a very private spot.There were a couple of hiccups around dining, but they were one offs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2023

Jan

An amazing place to stay

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2023

Deborah

I felt I was part of the family! Our whole stay was amazing.
Greg certainly has a passion for the family property and I loved listening to him reading from the farm chronicles.
Dinner was fantastic and our stay in “the bakery” was extremely comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2023

Ruth

Colonial farm stay - with 18 hole golf course

Awesome old (very old - colonial) stay. Modern and clean bathroom. Space was great. Beds are firm.
Dinner was excellent, we had the place to ourselves, and we’re made to feel very welcome - dinner was a cheese platter, choice of main meal with home cooked potato bake, honeyed carrots and beans, followed by an individual apple crumble (which was exactly as my Nanna used to make). Great value good food.
Perfect place to host a wedding or other special occasion.
We explored Bothwell, Oatlands & Kempton within 30-40 minutes of the area, a couple of worthwhile distilleries and antique shops in these towns.
We didn’t get to the golf course, but plan to next time. A great experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2023

Maria

Fabulous friendly and casual staff; lovely accommodation with a variety of stays to choose from; meals available on request

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2023

Andrew

beautifully presented historic accom. amazing surrounds. host was top notch as are the meals. would stay for longer next time. thx ratho

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2023

Mike

Interesting place. A lot of history.
Enjoyed the mixed dining setting and getting to know some of the other guests.
The owner manager is a bit of a strange one. He offered us 2 glasses of port when we were sitting around the fire after the other dinner guests left and then billed us for them upon leaving. I was dumbstruck.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2023

Karl

Very friendly staff and clean rooms.
Also very entertaining dinner chat.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2023

Ashley

Amazing

Accommodation perfect so much history the meals were amazing, our host Michael was great too

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2023

Deanne

Charming rustic convict cottages.
Host is very welcoming.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2023

Bob

Loved the history and area but far too expensive for both the accommodation and meal

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2023

Michelle

My family loved the fact that it was a working farm and had Australia’s first ever golf course. Our daughter fed the highland cattle and loved the baby chickens. The home cooked dinner was amazing.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2023

Peter

Loved every bit of stay comfortable room great facilities
Very friendly staff

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2022

Gayle

Loved staying at Rathro Farm excellent accommodation with beautiful grounds so quite and peaceful

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2022

Daniel

Lovely staff and nice 2 bedroom cottage/convicts bakery.

Business

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2022

Andrew

The host shared the history of the property which was great.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2022

Justin

The historic buildings were beautifully restored and extremely comfortable. The historic golf course was beautiful and really quirky and fun to play! The hosts and all the meals were awesome !

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2022

Robyn

The property was so peaceful and listening to the running water of the creek while we sat in the sun in the afternoon after travelling all day was delightful. The staff were more than helpful and friendly. Will definately come back if visiting tasmania again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2022

Verified traveler

The location and history were very interesting. Our room had a beautiful peaceful view. It could however do with a table or desk to put computer on. We had our dinner there also which was nice but could have been brought up a level by offering coffee or tea and perhaps chocolates to finish with. Minor things that would have improved the experience.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2021

Colleen

The accommodation was great but the couple housing the stay for these days was very average. We decided on the homestead dinner and it was very average. Would have been better value meal at the pub. The only saving Grace was a group of people on a company trip. Delightful company
Breakfast was very average for $25.00

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2021

Murray

heritage buildings with modern facilities. Quiet golf course setting. Friendly hospitality

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

super, friendly hosts, clean modern rooms, breakfast and dinner was excellent and a nice big family atmosphere

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

We had a really nice stay, a quirky little place that we’ll try and come and stay for more than one night at soon.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2021

Kiara

Luxury, rustic appeal, dinner and highland cattle

We had an absolutely incredible night at Ratho farm- The team made our comfort and enjoyment their priority!
In all honesty, we had booked Ratho on our honeymoon, as a stopping point between Strahan and Hobart... we were expecting a comfy bed for the night. What we got instead was incredible luxurious comfort, a Wednesday night “farm family” style home cooked, 3-course dinner we opted in to, an up-close experience with Highland Cattle, sheep and a gorgeous calf, and absolutely beautiful facilities in our room- fitted with deep-soaking bath, rustic appeal and a unique approach to accommodation.
The room we stayed in used to be a stable, and it was complete with rafters.

We wish we had stayed an extra night. The team were delightful. If you can go on a Wednesday night, Maddie’s home cooking is Devine. Make sure you go say hello to the cows and enjoy the ambiance of the farm. It has so much character, so much calmness and is absolutely not to be missed!

Partner