Located near Wynyard on the western side of an extinct volcano’s plateau, Table House Farm offers spectacular views of the North-West coastline from Boat Harbour and Rocky Cape in the west, to the Dial Range and Mt Roland in the east.

Even though I know this part of the state well, having previously lived on the North-West Coast for more than 16 years, until you see it from a vantage point like this you can forget how truly amazing Tasmania is – that is until you have the time to sit back and really appreciate the spectacular, natural wonders of this place.

We arrive late on a Friday afternoon and are warmly greeted by owner Wendy Page, a former Sydney-sider and journalist, who is keen to show us the home’s impressive features, such as the big kitchen, lounge and dining areas and the master bedroom. The master and adjoining private bathroom with its deep bath has been intentionally positioned on the eastern side of the home to take in the dramatic views of Bass Strait and surrounding farmland pastures. Wendy says the bedroom is a great spot to watch the sun rise and points out the path down to the property’s private beach, which we make a mental note of to explore later.

After a helpful tour of the home which includes four generous king bedrooms, each with their own ensuites, an internal open-air courtyard and a grand tower, Wendy then politely leaves us to our own devices where we can really investigate all corners of the property.

The tower, which is known as The Belvedere, is named after an Italian term for an architectural structure built in an elevated position to provide lighting and ventilation and to command a fine view. And command a fine view it does. On our first night we pull all the blinds up and are lucky enough to catch a pretty orange and pink-hued sunset over Boat Harbour in the west, and indulge in some of the Devil’s Corner bubbles and beers Wendy has generously left us, which only adds to the enjoyment and ambience of the retreat.

We both agree given its grand proportions, the villa would ideally suit a group of friends, of up to four couples, or even several generations of the same family, to celebrate a milestone, anniversary or a reunion.

We also agree it would be a great place to escape for the weekend with a group of couples who enjoy each other’s company and want to be together but still want to be able to retain their own privacy.

The big, beautiful lounge and dining areas are big enough for such a group to congregate but have their own breakout spaces, such as the snug on the western side of the lounge area, so that you can be together but not on top of each other.

Wendy says they’ve had lots of 60th birthday celebrations in the home recently and she and her husband Alan also like to block out a week at least once a year for their own family, including her three children and grandchildren, to enjoy the home. “It’s been such a wonderful place for our family to gather, in the summer we all go down to the beach, take a picnic, go fishing, play beach cricket and often catch a squid or two to throw on the barbecue … they’re delicious,” she says.

As each of the bedroom wings have their own ensuites, this also allows an extra level of privacy. Each bedroom has its own king size beds, one of which can be converted into two single beds, and Wendy says the home comfortably sleeps eight adults but she also has some trundles available to accommodate a couple of extra children.

The expansive, well-appointed kitchen is also magnificent and features everything a foodie would ever need, including a large gas cooker, ice-making fridge, every single utensil you could think of, and masses of crockery and glassware as well as the comfort of heated floor tiles. The kitchen is well stocked with all the essentials for self-catering and Wendy says guests are also welcome to use the fresh, seasonal produce from the kitchen garden.

My husband also appreciates the impressive surround-sound system, which would make entertaining in this home even more enjoyable.

And I agree with one of the reviews left by a previous visitor: “The proportions inside reflect the proportions outside. It’s luxurious but not pretentious. It’s grand but homely.”

On our visit, Wendy has also kindly left us a big cheese platter featuring some of area’s locally produced blue and soft cheeses, and fresh olives, as well as a fine bottle of merlot.

Other thoughtful little touches, such as the fresh flowers in our bedroom, and hot water bottles, rugs and thermoses bundled up in a ribbon at the end of our beds – for extra comfort and warmth in case we choose to venture out in the wintry morning to see the sun rise – don’t go unnoticed.

I also appreciate the fresh, crisp linen, extra beach towels and big book shelf that almost takes up a whole wall – full of great reads from a variety of fiction writers such as Jo Nesbo to Dervla McTiernan, to biographies of everyone from Lindy Chamberlain to former Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos. Original art works from Tasmanian artists, such as well-known North-West Coast painter and former Tasmanian of the Year Kit Hiller, adorn the walls.

The other thing I love about the place is the absolute peace and quiet of the property and once we arrive at the working farm I literally hear nothing but a few sheep bleating to one another.

At night the property also comes into its own as you can either dine in front of the wood fire (which has been thoughtfully set and ready to light) or outdoors in the internal courtyard or out on the pavers on deck chairs.

The first night we’re there I also go outside and enjoy the heavenly night sky, which, given how far you are from anywhere with big city lights, is completely pitch black and full of a thousand stars.

The next day we explore the property including the private beach and agree this would be a great place to return with some friends in the summer when we can have a swim.

As we’ve been rather busy over the past few weeks with work and family commitments, the chance to have a complete break up the Coast is fully appreciated and I imagine, as is with the case with many guests at Table Cape House, once you get there you don’t want to leave.

This is the perfect place to chill out, dine in and recharge … you can leave if you want but I suspect when you get there you won’t want to.  

MAKE A NOTE

■ Table House Farm, 72 Tollymore Rd, Table Cape

contact@tablehousefarm.com.au or phone 0417 696 364

■ GETTING THERE: Table House Farm is minutes from Wynyard, which is about a four-hour drive from Hobart. Or for interstate visitors only a 10-minute drive from Burnie Airport.

■ WHILE YOU’RE THERE: If you’re looking to explore the North-West Coast of Tasmania, Table House Farm makes the perfect base for day trips to Cradle Mountain, Stanley or the West Coast.

Closer to the property the neighbouring Table Cape Tulip Farm is open for the month of October; you can go for a walk around the Table Cape Lighthouse; take a free fairy penguin tour with Wynyard Penguin Tours; or grab a coffee or dine out at Wynyard’s Vault Bar and Cafe. There’s also a cute little cafe right on Boat Harbour Beach called Seekers, about a 10-minute drive away, which is good for lunch and brekkie.

■ PRICES: The Table House Farm is $995 a night for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights; (which works out to about $250 per couple, for four couples); or $895 for Monday to Thursday nights. There is a two-night minimum stay and three-night minimum stay on long weekends.