We loved our stay and were so happy that we chose this quaint, private lodging option as it was surrounded by lovely forest and so much more affordable than the basic cabins at more posh resorts. It was less than 1/2 hour drive to Cradle Mountain hiking area but watch for animals at dusk - they are everywhere :) We stayed in the Quoll cabin and loved having two tables/chair set ups outside the main door and large window. Each day we were greeted by pademelons and a chorus of song birds. The cabin was well stocked, bedding super comfortable and the whirlpool bath / hottub was amazing after completing a long hike. The heating system was super efficient. The kitchen (equipped with a microwave and small fridge) was outfitted with everything we needed for simple meals. Check in process was super easy and there are a couple of new cafes on the corner offering amazing coffee at Blue Tree Gallery which also features a lovely array of local artisan products. The staff at nearby Cradle Gateway Cafe were super friendly but the breakfast sandwich and coffee was quite basic - they do offer dinner for pickup which is a nice option.

No concerns or complaints.

The location for Cradle Forest Inn is perfect if you are wanting to explore the Northen end of Tassie - with Cradle Mountain a short 25min drive and Devonport a 50min drive. The local scenery is abundant and beautiful and you are warmly welcomed by the Inn managers. It immediately gives you a home-like feeling as you step in, making it super hard to leave when your stay is up. You will highly likely wake up to Pademelon's below your deck in the morning which is refreshing to see, and possibly a Wombat or two roaming around at dawn. The local coffee shop and art gallery (Blue Tree Gallery) is a short, 2min walk from the Inn and has the best coffee in Moina. Aimee Rowland - the local artist there is extremely talented and well worth the visit, she is absolutely lovely to talk to. A great bonus as well if you see it to be - there is limited to no reception. However, the absence of the usual *pings* from our phones only enhanced the experience of our stay. If you are however needing reception, the local larger town of Sheffield is a 30min drive from the Inn and offers 4G for Optus, 3G for Vodafone. We only wished we could have stayed longer :)

We took our own breakfast as we were told there was only a microwave available. We were also advised that as there was no restaurant onsite and to ensure we bring food that is suitable for microwaving or make a dinner reservation at a nearby restaurant at Cradle Mountain or Sheffield or have dinner on route. However there is a Cafe on the corner to the entrance of Cradle Forest Inn which provides breakfast, coffee, drinks etc. and has a dinner menu which you can order from, in advance of your stay.

We would have liked to have been advised of the Cafe nearby the entrance of Cradle Forest Inn.

The cabin was located in a centralised location allowing us to travel and explore in any direction. The guide provided by the accommodation was detailed and provided us some great ideas on what to do with our stay. The room was warm on arrival and we were greeted by some local Pademelons and cheeky Kurrawongs. The spa was lovely to enjoy after hiking at Cradle Mountain. The lack of reception (not with Telstra) and allowed us to digital detox which we saw as a plus.

The bed was a lot firmer than we were used to. This is likely down to a personal preference but it is worth noting that the bed is firm for other potential guests. At times the water pressure was low, I suspect this is from 'competing' cabins.

Directions were NOT detailed enough. Your email on how to access the property we ignored thinking it would be from booking.com confirming price. Consequently we had to ring your booking agent to obtain this information. Perhaps we could have been forewarned that the information regarding access would be emailed to us a ‘few’ days before arrival.

Because, we didn’t read the email sent out we also arrived without food and then had to drive 1 hour each way ( along a very winding road) to buy food.( closest town being Sheffield ). After a short visit to Cradle Mountain & having driven all the way that day from Stanley this was NOT a good start!!! A shame because we liked the look & feel of this accommodation…. Very Much.

Beautiful surrounds - cozy and comfortable. Had everything I needed (except Wifi). Great value for money. Warm and clean. Close Parking. Caretaker (Will) also came to visit just to check everything was OK. Only about 20 mins to Cradle Mountain.

Had a massive storm and the power (and water) were out for 8 hours - although not the venues fault, put a bit of a damper on enjoying the whole experience. Tried to Hotspot to phone but service is not great and didn't work well. I didn't mind, but if you need internet you might struggle (storm may not have helped).

Really nice and private accomodation. Each cottage has a balcony that faces an open clearing. In the evenings you can watch local birdlife and wildlife in this area. We saw pademelons and many birds.

Do take note that only telstra has data coverage here. Very slow. No mobile network. Also make sure to bring in your food supplies. These are not a negative, but just a caution for would be visitors. Actually the lack of network really helps you to "unplug".

Loved this spot, loved the layout of the cabin, loved the really comfy large bed, loved the shower pressure and the spa bath. The room was nice and tidy and loved the booklet that was left to browse through. That really helped us make the most of spare time we had. The only downside was no internet connection for gps to the locations till we left town a bit. But really that cabin stay was a huge highlight to our second wedding anniversary. So thankyou for everything, we really loved cradle mountain and would recommend staying here.

No internet for gps locations travelling to locations, were no maps in cabin that would be helpful to add to the booklet

Location.. it is located a very manageable drive to the NP whilst being lovely and quiet and offering fresh air. Very spacious for two of us and we loved having our own allocated-to-cabin parking space. ☺️. It was very nice to have an outdoor table and chairs ..

Loved most of it but better instructions for heater and microwave would be useful as they all differ in how-to. We would have enjoyed larger mugs and a larger freezer area in the fridge..Everything else was so generous that the small mug and freezer compartment was disappointing .🥺

Cradle Forest Inn is a spacious, cozy stay that is in perfect harmony with the forested and mountainous setting. The rooms contain a kitchenette, dining area, lounge and beautiful bed with a heater that was able to keep us warm in the Tassie Winter. Parking right next to your room, and the hosts have gone to the trouble of putting together a really handy guide to all of the attractions in the area. After a hiking around Cradle Mountain, it was the perfect place to relax and disconnect. One thing to note is that there is no mobile signal except with Telstra, and no wi-fi available on site. As long as you’re prepared for this by researching your next day’s activities beforehand, you will love this stay.