Schouten House

Schouten House Heritage charm; timeless hospitality. Relax and unwind in this former rural inn, built c1844. Stro

Stroll to the beach, walks, golf, museums or restaurants in the Historic seaside village of Swansea on Tasmania's stunning East Coast.

Strange Days Indeed…We will be closing our home to guests to take an early and extended (but eminently sensible) break. ...
18/03/2020

Strange Days Indeed…

We will be closing our home to guests to take an early and extended (but eminently sensible) break. At this stage we have sporadic bookings through to the end of April, but will not be taking more after that time. We’ll close sooner if the cancellations continue to come in. Can we afford to do this? No, but we can’t afford not to.

This has been, financially and emotionally, an incredibly difficult summer for us (and all regional Australians and family businesses). Drought, fire and flood had already brought us to our knees. The unprecedented community effort and shift in reality required to address and contain the coronavirus crisis has forced us to say, enough. We cannot ask people to travel for comfort and relaxation during a time when all reasoned advice is that it is safer for the community for people to stay at home if they can.

We’ll use the time to enjoy a more relaxed harvest and preservation season, enjoy each other’s company, and continue to work through the never ending list of projects to improve ourselves and our home and garden (at least, the ones that don’t cost anything!). We feel the need to be kind to ourselves, and stay safe and well, and also to participate in protecting those in our community who are most vulnerable right now.

We don’t know when we will reopen. We are hoping for better days (or at least increased clarity) in Spring.

We hope that at the end of this, we still have a home and we still have a business. But at the end of the day, if we still have each other, all will be well.

We’re thinking of you.

Cameron and Jodie

We're very grateful to all of our guests, particularly those from overseas, who have chosen to stay with us during this ...
10/02/2020

We're very grateful to all of our guests, particularly those from overseas, who have chosen to stay with us during this very difficult Australian summer. Thank you for finding us. Thank you for the pleasure of your company and your encouragement. Thank you for supporting small businesses in regional Australia, who ALL need your support, now more than ever. You've travelled a long way and we really do appreciate it!

And to our friends and fellow Aussies on the mainland... when the fires are out and the floods have receded we would so love to see you. We have a warm welcome, a peaceful night's sleep and an awesome breakfast waiting just for you

Booked on a Cruise? Kayaking? Booked on the ferry to Maria Island? Getting collected for a tour? Got a flight to cat...
13/01/2020

Booked on a Cruise? Kayaking? Booked on the ferry to Maria Island? Getting collected for a tour? Got a flight to catch? Let us know your plans and we are very happy to arrange an early breakfast, just for you!

(Within reason, because we're only human, and also, not so you can watch the sunrise... the best view of the sunrise is from the beach behind the house, so how about we loan you a picnic blanket instead and we'll be waiting with a pot of coffee and a delicious breakfast afterwards ;) )

First tasting of my Saison brewed with coriander, orange peel, ginger root and a full kilo of Belgian candi sugar. Pours...
24/12/2019

First tasting of my Saison brewed with coriander, orange peel, ginger root and a full kilo of Belgian candi sugar.

Pours a pale peach colour with a thick white head and a powerful stream of bubbles. Aromas of clove, orange and a hint of ozone like minerality. Taste is warming with a hint of ginger, a little peppery and gentle bitterness. Very happy with the body, and how well it hides the 8% abv. A fabulous summer sipper we are looking forward to sharing.

Wherever you are this summer, we hope your skies will be as clear as ours soon.

Two of our favourite Territorians delayed their eating gratification so that we could give you a guest's-eye view of bre...
03/12/2019

Two of our favourite Territorians delayed their eating gratification so that we could give you a guest's-eye view of breakfast. Breakfast Ratatouille and Mushroom Ragout with Cameron's awesome Spent Grain and barley flour bread. You don't have to be vegetarian OR vegan to love our veggie breakfasts!!

How well do we feed Vegans?! We have several offerings on our ever-growing Breakfast Menu which are naturally free of a...
03/12/2019

How well do we feed Vegans?!

We have several offerings on our ever-growing Breakfast Menu which are naturally free of animal products.

Recently some of our happy guests have enjoyed a continental spread including a vegan version of our Baked Oatmeal, house made Pistachio and Apricot Granola, Coconut Yoghurt, Hot Spiced Apples, Seasonal Fruit, house made Grain Bread, Preserves and Chia Pots (with their choice of non dairy milk, non dairy spread).

For a cooked breakfast option, they've ALSO enjoyed our super popular Breakfast Ratatouille, or the super delicious (and slightly spicy) Coconut, Lentil and Spinach Dal.

And there's more! We love feeding people. And one day we'll even think to get some proper photos!

(Be like these happy guests, and if you have special dietary requirements, please let us know when you make your booking).

This winter we will be closed for a substantial break, to lavish some love and attention on the house, garden, and ourse...
14/05/2019

This winter we will be closed for a substantial break, to lavish some love and attention on the house, garden, and ourselves. We'll let you know when we're ready for guests again!

Harvesting hops today... so you know something special is brewing at The Hearth :-D
17/03/2019

Harvesting hops today... so you know something special is brewing at The Hearth :-D

We hate to disappoint.... so if you'd like to stay with us (and we hope you do!), then visit our website and make a book...
17/03/2019

We hate to disappoint.... so if you'd like to stay with us (and we hope you do!), then visit our website and make a booking. Or, pick up the phone and make a booking. Or, send us an email and make a booking. You'll be very welcome!

Sick of 40+? Come on down! We shall fan away your troubles and feed you peeled grapes (Full Disclosure: the fan will n...
16/01/2019

Sick of 40+? Come on down! We shall fan away your troubles and feed you peeled grapes (Full Disclosure: the fan will not be wielded by Jodie or Cameron; you'll need to switch it on if you need it and the peeled grapes will be fermented and poured into a glass ;) ) Give us a call, send us an email, or book direct via our website.

SO much more than just Hobart! Each regional area in Tasmania has so much to offer and it's definitely worth getting ou...
04/01/2019

SO much more than just Hobart! Each regional area in Tasmania has so much to offer and it's definitely worth getting out of Hobart to see and do more. Don't get us wrong, it's a gorgeous little city to spend a couple of nights in, but the REAL Tasmania is out here! If you haven't visited before, plan a couple of nights in each region as you do a 'sampler' around the state. If you have, pick your favourite spot, or a bit you missed last time, and stay longer :D Don't spend most of your trip in Hobart - you've missed so much!
(Full disclosure... this article was really spruiking the charms of the north of the state, where Ben's heart lies... but he's got a nice face and we figure he'd like you to visit EVERY part of Tas at some point ;) )

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1 Waterloo Road
Swansea, TAS
7190

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+61362578564

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