Carinya Farm Holiday Retreat

Carinya Farm Holiday Retreat is a rural farm stay on Staverton Road in Roland, with Mt Roland forming the backdrop to a choice of self-contained accommodation. The setting combines country views, farm animals and a relaxed atmosphere suited to couples, families and groups seeking time in a working rural environment.

The retreat includes three accommodation options: the Roland chalet, the Van Dyke chalet and the Farmhouse. Each offers a different scale of stay, from a compact two-person retreat to a larger farmhouse for family or group accommodation. The chalets use warm Tasmanian pine interiors, with the Roland chalet featuring a woodfire and Van Dyke offering a balcony, electric flame heater, recliners and a smart television.

Farm life is central to the character of the property. The farm produces free-range eggs and runs pastured beef cattle, alongside a variety of other animals. Guests are invited to explore the farm and interact with the animals, making the retreat suitable for travellers who value a hands-on country setting as part of a short break.

Rustic details give the property a distinctive visual style. Farm art, the barn, a saloon-themed space and a bathtub lounge area contribute to an informal, nostalgic character. A former dairy has also been adapted as an additional amenities block, with showers, toilets and laundry facilities separate from the accommodation. These details add to the sense of a working farm shaped into a place for relaxed stays.

Day and night offer different aspects of the setting. Mt Roland and the surrounding rural landscape provide the daytime outlook, while the open setting allows for clear views of the night sky. The accommodation is arranged for quiet retreats as well as shared stays, with self-contained facilities supporting a degree of independence during the visit.

Carinya also provides a base for exploring the surrounding region, including Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and its bushwalking opportunities. The retreat suits travellers looking for rural accommodation, contact with farm animals and a comfortable place to stay near Mt Roland, rather than a conventional hotel environment.