The Clayfield Homestead is a huge house which can easily fit a big family of 10, like ours very comfortably. It is set a bit far away from the city centre of Launceston but that is its beauty. It gives you a new experience of being part of a working farm and residing on its edges. The house has been tastefully restored by the owners Angela and Malcolm. There are 2 bedrooms downstairs both with huge beds and lots of open space. Then there is a loft bedroom with a double bed and a dormitory style of sleeping which has a further 8 beds. The house is clean, tidy and well maintained. The rose garden outside and the lawn provides you with a very tranquil atmosphere. The fully equipped kitchen is very helpful when you have to cater for a big happy, hungry family. Having three toilets and 2 bathroom also is a benefit. Being a home away from home the owners also provide you with a washing machine and dryer. As it is a working farm, one can see cattle and sheep just outside ones door, in a very well fenced off area. This also adds to the excitement of being away from the city. My children really enjoyed this aspect of the farm. The owners Angela and Malcolm are there to help and advice you. The nearest supermarket was in Longford which is a mere 10 -15mins car ride away.
One however needs to be prepared for living on farm in terms of insects and animals. Also the road leading to this property is a gravel road which is a big bumpy in the car.
My family of ten which included 2 grandpas (both over 80 ), and overseas guest, really enjoyed our stay .
We wish to thank Angela and her family for letting us use this beautiful home . Both of them are very response and extremely helpful to make our stay a very comfortable one.