Title: Architectural Design Rural Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Architectural Design Rural Retreat ## Photo gallery for Architectural Design Rural Retreat ![View from property - Architectural Design Rural Retreat (Forcett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/89700f17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Architectural Design Rural Retreat (Forcett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/d33e0982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Architectural Design Rural Retreat (Forcett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/35f1641e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Design House, 3 Bedrooms, Hill View - Architectural Design Rural Retreat (Forcett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/837a1251.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - Architectural Design Rural Retreat (Forcett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23567100/23567051/3c23169d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Seven Mile Beach, Architectural Design Rural Retreat provides a terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 61292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Architectural Design Rural Retreat This smoke-free vacation home features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. The vacation home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a private yard. Comforts include Egyptian cotton sheets and a pillow menu, and guests will also find conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area. Housekeeping is not available. This vacation home offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Kitchens offer separate dining areas and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Espresso maker ### Dining - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Egyptian cotton sheets - Pillow menu ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Separate bathtub and shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - Books - Digital channels - Library - Netflix - Premium channels - TV in common areas ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Furnished balcony/patio - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Free bottled water - Iron/ironing board - No housekeeping service - Tour and ticket assistance ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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Check-in end time: midnight Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Access code, host will greet you ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Breakage deposit: AUD 1000.00 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### 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 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is professionally cleaned ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Architectural Design Rural Retreat House Forcett Architectural Design Rural Retreat House Architectural Design Rural Retreat Forcett Architectural sign Rural Retr Architectural Design Rural Retreat Forcett Architectural Design Rural Retreat Private vacation home Architectural Design Rural Retreat Private vacation home Forcett ## About the area Forcett is home to this vacation home. Museum of Old and New Art and Port Arthur Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Richmond Bridge and Salamanca Place. Tasmania Golf Club and Seven Mile Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Forcett travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Forcett.dx553248634081947276) [View more Vacation homes in Forcett](https://www.expedia.ca/Forcett-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248634081947276-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-42.82982%2C147.63525&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sNWM1ToHAIP6SP_4_fq9ZYL4YsA=) 31 Matthews Road, Forcett, TAS, 7173 ### What's nearby - Tiger Head Beach 7 min drive \- 4.9 km - Red Ochre Beach 11 min drive \- 6.0 km - St George's Anglican Church 14 min drive \- 13.2 km - Sorell Fruit Farm 15 min drive \- 14.3 km - Tasmania Golf Club 23 min drive \- 20.3 km ### Getting around - Tasmanian Transport Museum Station 37 min drive - Hobart International Airport (HBA) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - Pembroke Hotel 11 min drive - Banjo's Sorell 11 min drive - Richmond Bakery 7 min drive - McDonald's 10 min drive - KFC 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Architectural Design Rural Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Architectural Design Rural Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Architectural Design Rural Retreat? ### Where is Architectural Design Rural Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Architectural Design Rural Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### noeline Nov 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication Gorgeous property. Beautifully presented. Perfect for our family of 5\. Love the fire pit. Everything we needed was there. Not too far from the town. Easy to get to all the exploring we wanted to do as well Diego kept us informed about everything ##### noeline Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo-ting Feb 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent. The property owner Diego was nice and the house is in very good condition. Spacious and new. ##### Jo-ting Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### 수경 Jan 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 호주의 야생과 현대적인 편안함을 느낄수 있는 곳 넓은 마당과 조용한 주변환경이 쉬기에 편안하고 사생활이 철저하게 지켜지는 곳이다. 시내까지 20분정도 걸리고 아름다운 비치가 5분정도 거리에 있어서 산책하기 좋다. 집 내부도 현대적이며 깨끗하고 생활도구들이 충분히 갖춰쳐있어 불편함이 전혀없다 기본적인 소스와 양념들이 냉장고에 있어서 요리하기 쉽고 편리하다 아침 저녁엔 뒷산에서 캥거루들이 마당으로 내려와서 놀다가는 호주의 야생을 느낄수 있는 곳이다 ##### 수경 Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Oct 13, 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019