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Comfort and Convenience for Families and Groups on the Blue Derby MTB Trails

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Derby, TAS
  • Derby Tin Mine Centre
    1 min walk
  • Derby Schoolhouse Museum
    2 min walk
  • Derby Regional Reserve
    7 min drive

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About the area

Derby

When you a stay at this vacation home in Derby, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Derby Tin Mine Centre and Derby Schoolhouse Museum. .This vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Derby Regional Reserve and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Centenary Park.

What's nearby

  • Derby Tin Mine Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Derby Schoolhouse Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Blue Lake - 24 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Barnbougle Dunes - 51 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Bay of Fires - 97 min drive - 91.3 km

Getting around

  • Launceston, TAS (LST) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa Pinocchio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Berries Cafe at Derby - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Derby General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Branxholm Tea-House - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfort and Convenience for Families and Groups on the Blue Derby MTB Trails

The Lodge is perfectly located literally within 100 metres of Derby's world renowned Blue Derby MTB Trails and provides everything you need for your MTB experience of a lifetime.
On the Main Street in the beautiful riverside township of Derby the Lodge offers wonderful views and a large back garden that overlooks the nearby river.

The historic Postmaster's Lodge has been recently renovated and converted into a self catering guest house for short term rentals.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms each with single beds PLUS downstairs, a bed-sitting room with a double spring mattress sofa bed and TV. There is also a trundle bed available for that someone who decides to join you at the last minute.

Two newly renovated bathrooms with showers will keep everyone fresh and ready to go.
Relax in the inviting living room upstairs with the wood fire and TV; watch a DVD or upload your own GoPro vision from the day's riding. There is a second sitting room downstairs with a comfy double sofa bed and Smart TV; ideal for extra guests.

Charge your devices on the 4x USB points and enjoy the FREE hi-speed Wi-Fi with the spectacular mountain views from the enclosed upstairs balcony.

You can choose to eat in the well equipped kitchen (note; there is no oven but several electric baking and roasting dishes).
Outside on the rear porch you can enjoy a BBQ and drink in the private gardens.
The Postmaster's Lodge is central to all the Derby township has to offer. Just a short walk along Main Street to local cafes, pizza restaurant, stores, pub and bike hire and shuttle services.
MTB facilities include a secure bike and luggage storage shed and bike work stand.
The free Council operated bike wash with hoses hoses to clean up after a day on the forest mountain trails is just across the road.

ALSO AVAILABLE: The original mail sorting rooms under the Post Office have just been converted into a modern one bedroom Apartment to provide the the perfect getaway for couples. Nearby, the old garages that were once the local lines-men's depot for the Postmaster General's Department have been converted into a luxury two bedroom chalet overlooking the river.

The Postmaster's Lodge is central to all the Derby township has to offer. Just a short walk along Main Street to local cafes, pizza restaurant, stores, pub and bike hire and shuttle services.
The township itself is the perfect spot not just for the famous Blue Derby MTB Trails but for bush walking, fishing and kayaking.
It is a great base for touring Tasmania's beautiful north eastern wineries, waterfalls, forests and beaches: for example it is just 90 minutes from the spectacular Bay of Fires and 60 minutes to the famous Pipers Brook Vineyard.
Derby is also home to the annual madcap Derby River Derby and regularly hosts the best MTBers from around Australia and overseas for events such as the upcoming Asia-Pacific Continental Enduro Series.

NOTE:
The Postmaster's Lodge is a large two story building with a tall staircase. It is not suitable for children under 5 or 6.

Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Luise Tyroller-Kearney

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: There is ample outdoor uncover areas for smokers

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1507 sq ft (140 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Note: the building has an internal staircase

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Subject to The Postmaster's permission in writing
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

NEW Comfort Convenience Families Groups Blue MTB Trails
NEW Comfort Convenience Families Groups Blue Derby MTB Trails
NEW Comfort Convenience Families Groups Blue MTB Trails Lodge
NEW Comfort Convenience Families Groups Blue MTB Trails Lodge
NEW Comfort Convenience Families Groups Blue Derby MTB Trails
NEW Comfort Convenience Families Groups Blue MTB Trails Lodge
NEW Comfort Convenience Families Groups Blue Derby MTB Trails
NEW Comfort Convenience Families Groups Blue MTB Trails

Comfort and Convenience for Families and Groups on the Blue Derby MTB Trails Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Splendid
Could not have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a weekend on the trails
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property to use as a base to explore the Derby mountain bike trails
This is our second trip staying at this property - it remains an excellent options with an amazing/flexible host. We will be booking this again for our next trip to Derby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Derby short stay
Super convenient location, great space, walk to restaurants and pub. Julie our property manager for the trip was excellent and so helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for MTBrs in Derby
Great location and space in this property. Grant (host) was excellent and very accomodating especially after 2 postponements. Would recommend for big groups hitting the Derby MTB trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location and venue
The Lodge is ideally located for all the amenities of Derby. A meticulous renovation makes a stay at the Lodge a pleasurable experience . I highly recommend the Lodge for groups and families.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenton L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cracking location
Perfect spot for a great MTB weekend. Great communication and hospitality from Grant. The property is very well equipped for MTB riders

10/10 Excellent

Nath R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
The location and accommodation were perfect and the service was flawless. We will be booking here for our next trip. Thanks guys.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Helpful, comfortable and convenient dont do this place the justice it deserves. Sensational - thankyou!

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Amazing location
Great location, really convenient to the mtb shuttles and local bike shops. House was great , like new inside but in a stunning old building. The original post office.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Fantastic accommodation!
Loved the postmasters lodge. We will be back! Grant and Luise were fabulous hosts and easy to work with as our booking evolved. Great extra touches. Very comfortable and spotlessly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claes O.

Fantastic beautiful and attention to details
Excellent and really good. Location spot on 😃👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn M.

Such a wonderful experience
Postmasters and Derby exceeded expectations. The location of the accommodation is superb. The spaces within postmasters allow for social or quiet areas. The fireplace is a plus. The kitchen is great for a family meal. Grant was great and is into a winner with this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018