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Golden Threads of FLAVOUR - Saffrom from locally s

Golden Threads of FLAVOUR - Saffrom from locally sourced Eladnelle Farm is what makes this Amuse-bouche pop for our guests.Wallaby, walnut and smoky havarti cheese stuffed into our Arrancini Bite and served on our saffron bread sauce for Saturday's Long Table Lunch 5 Course Degustation.A small glass of bubbles makes this quite the delightful start.

Fresh Duck Egg Pasta currently being made by the M

Fresh Duck Egg Pasta currently being made by the Master Pasta Chef Stefano aka Steve 👨‍🍳 for Saturday's Long Table Lunch 5 Course Degustation - BELLISIMO 🤌... Prepping master stocks, ragu and finishing sauces ... the kitchen smells divine ..Mmmm Mmm!!

Wowsers!!! 👀It only went LIVE last week and o

Wowsers!!! 👀It only went LIVE last week and only 5 tickets remain for our upcoming Long Table Autumnal 5 Course Degustation Luncheon left.Don't miss out - This will sell out!!@tassie_autumn_fest
#unquestionablycool #autumninapril #autumnvibes #derwentvalleyandcentralhighlandstas

Welcome to The Long Table Autumnal Luncheon Feast

Welcome to The Long Table Autumnal Luncheon Feast at Hamlet Downs!In this, our third year of hosting themed Long Table Lunches, join us and enjoy a delightful afternoon of delicious food and great company at Hamlet Downs Country Accom in Fentonbury, TAS, Australia.Indulge in seasonal dishes made with farm grown and raised, and locally sourced ingredients masterfully prepared that befit the season, with perfectly matched and paired Tasmanian wines, beer and cider whilst being surrounded by the beautiful Autumnal scenery of the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands.WHAT TO EXPECT: 5 Course Degustation - Are You Game?Arrive at 11.30 and be greeted with a glass of Tasmanian Bubbles and a tasty crispy, crunchy amuse bouche of Wallaby and Walnut Cheese Arrancini BiteAt midday you'll make your way into our North facing dining space whilst ambient music welcomes you and begin your seated DEGUSTATION EXPERIENCE with a hearty bowl of our famous Hamlet Downs Country Smallgoods Pea and Ham Soup with Sourdough Damper CroutonsEnjoy Steve's farm made Duck Egg Thick Cut Pasta with Rabbit Ragu finished with our very own 2 year aged crispy ProsciuttoThen enjoy Tasmanian Venison Back Strap stuffed with local cherries and pork farce and finished with a Tasmanian whisky sauce and Field MushroomsRound it all out with the star of the show, French style Confit Duck on a bed of Celeriac, Polenta and Pink Eye Potato Mash and Pan Jus, Green Beans and crispy Sage LeavesYour puddin' sweet treat is quintessentially Autumnal, as we present to you a slice of Hamlet Downs Rhubarb, Persimmon and Blackberry Shortcrust Pie with Cream and CustardALL THESE DISHES CAN BE PERFECTLY MATCHED WITH LOCAL WINES AND CIDERS***Please purchase both tickets if you'd like to include the adult beverage package.***Extra and Individual wines, beers and ciders can be purchased on the day.COMPLIMENTARY NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE AVAILABLE as part of the degustation ticket price.The duration of this luncheon is approximately 4 hours. The perfect amount of time to sit sip, graze, chat, laugh, even enjoy a farm stroll in between your first 3 course and your main.Tix Link in comments

In 2022 our first full year of hosting we received

In 2022 our first full year of hosting we received a rating of 9.1Maintain or improve is our motto at @hamletdownscountryaccom so receiving a rating of 9.4 means we're getting better and better at making sure our guest's have, not only a great time with us whilst on holiday, but in fact, leave with fond memories and positive referrals to friends and family for an amazing stay!We will keep striving for excellence, for our guests, always!#Bookingcom says:....As a result of your commitment to exceptional hospitality, your property Hamlet Downs Country Accommodation has been selected as one of the best-rated in your area. Congratulations!Thanks @bookingcom we're aiming for 10

Last week we found ourselves walking around whistl

Last week we found ourselves walking around whistling and singing the theme song to an iconic 70's Australian TV show that we grew up with. 📺 This inspiration was due to the name in our reservations book 📖 ✨️ Grahame Bond (aka Aunty Jack - Could it be?) The Actor, writer, musician, composer??Well it was...And what a pleasure it was to host you both!We thoroughly enjoyed your company and could have chatted for hours over sips and banter listening excitedly at the tales of iconic Australian entertainment music and TV history you shared.. Wow what a very special treat for us.We're thoroughly glad you and the lovely Kate chose to stay with us at Hamlet Downs Country Accom and very appreciative of your lovely review..... Farewell Aunty Jack - We know you'll be back! 😉Cheers The DavosSteve Davison Trish Davison#auntyjack #grahamebond #kateparker #AustralianIcon #writer #actor #musician #composer #director #aussielegend #AustralianTV #australianhistory #australianmade #farewellauntyjack #hamletdownscountryaccom #hamletdowns #unquestionablyderwentvalley #centralhighlandstourism #derwentvalleytourism

When the American guest's from Arizona ask you abo

When the American guest's from Arizona ask you about Tasmanian Gin and what's available at @hamletdownscountryaccom
... You discuss @fortyspottedgin and locally made @lawrennydistilling ...Muddled lime and mint with @fevertreeaustralia with the Lawrenny and Orange and half Tonic half Soda in the Forty Spotted...Chin Chin the Tassie Gin Gin👍

With the SRAM Enduro Jam currently taking place at

With the SRAM Enduro Jam currently taking place at @maydenabikepark we have a full house..A succulent VEGAN dinner request is absolutely something we take pride in offering our guest's.Newly Created - THIS ABSOLUTE BEAUTY I THINK IS A WINNER 🏆 Baked Beetroot, Mixed Vegetable and Chickpea Patties with a Creamed Corn Herb Polenta Topping, Garden Salad and Sweet Potato Wedges finished with our Onion Jam and Pomegranate Molasses...FUEL UP & ENJOY at @hamletdownscountryaccom 🚵‍♀️ 🚵‍♂️Wishing all our guest's whom are competing all the best and a safe and joyful ride
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In conjunction with sister businesses @hamletdowns

In conjunction with sister businesses @hamletdownscountrysmallgoods supplying the carnivorous goods and @thebearandtheladlegourmetfoods bringing the award-winning condiments, we present to you our newest and latest gourmet gig - NICE BUNSAppearing live at the inaugural TASSIE MUSIC MUSTER this Saturday 25th November at @national.park.hotel and serving up delicious treats like:😋Pulled Pork Buns with Spicy Slaw and Chips
😋The Brat Dawg with BBQd beer infused Onions, Sauerkraut, Mustard and Tomato Sauce
😋Chicken Sticks with Coconut Rice and Satay Sauce & Zesty Slaw
😋Fully Loaded Cheesy Bacon Fries with Hot Sauce Mayo ......and moreIt's gonna be a great day serving up our top-quality award-winning, farm raised and made produce, for you to enjoy whilst you kick back and enjoy the musical stylins' of some of the finest country music artists on offer in Oz with headlining act @wolfe_brothersSeriously - It doesn't get much better than this.

2 hours into a 12 hour cook for our Pulled Pork Bu

2 hours into a 12 hour cook for our Pulled Pork Buns with Spicy Slaw and Seasoned Chips🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

Shiny Things! 🥰🤙

Shiny Things! 🥰🤙

At Nice Buns we make our own spice blends.This

At Nice Buns we make our own spice blends.This one here is being prepared for our farm-raised free range pork that will be cooked on the Spit Roast Charcoal BBQ Low N Slow for about 14 hours to create the most succulent, tender Pulled Pork Buns you've ever tasted. Finished with our own Hickory Smoked BBQ Sauce.Add some zesty creamy coleslaw and some seasoned chips on the side and you've got yourself a prize winning, flavour packed, tray of goodness!!Perfect for the TASSIE MUSIC MUSTER held this weekend at National Park Hotel, TasmaniaMmm mmmm... It's a whole lotta great!!Can you guess the 12 herbs and spices we've used?

THE BRAT DAWG - Coming at ya next weekend from Nic

THE BRAT DAWG - Coming at ya next weekend from Nice Buns at @national.park.hotelOur @hamletdownscountrysmallgoods farm-raised and made Bratwurst on a soft bun with bbq beer infused fried onions, cheese, our farm grown and made sauerkraut, mustard and tommy sauce - Add crispy bacon for a power pack of tasty flavour that you'll want to wrap your laughing gear around as you enjoy the country music vibes pumping out at the TASSIE MUSIC MUSTERGrab a Coldie and a Brat Dawg and soak in the good vibes. Serving you all day and into the evening under the stars at the inaugural TASSIE MUSIC MUSTER 🎶 🎵 ✨️ with headline act @wolfe_brothers

The new additions on our Spring Summer Menu 23-34

The new additions on our Spring Summer Menu 23-34 are proving super popular like this sensational pasta dish that in our opinion is quintessentially Tasmanian.Our first time having a fresh pasta dish on the menu and it's by far making it's mark in popularity.Our Farm raised and made speck and bacon from @hamletdownscountrysmallgoods sauteed in white wine, straight from the garden sage, oregano, parsely and charred cherry tomatoes, topped with seared Tassie scallops on thick cut egg fettucine cooked al dente and finished with cream and olive oil.Bravo 🤌It's a definite thing you want to experience when you stay with a glass of Tasmanian Pinot Gris or Riesling

Last Sunday we had the immense pleasure of heading

Last Sunday we had the immense pleasure of heading into the @abchobart studios with @luciecuttingWe talked all things Burmese cuisine, specifically speciality dish Ohn No KauSwe, a rich coconut chicken curry served atop egg noodles and garnished with crispy noodles, boiled eggs, coriander, fish sauce, lime juice and crispy crunchy noodles.We also spoke about our recent slew of awards from @tasmanianfinefoods in the Smallgoods category from our @hamletdownscountrysmallgoods as well as our Long Table Lunch Burmese French Fusion 5 Course Degustation to be held on the 23rd September at @hamletdownscountryaccomIf you heard the segment on Sunday and are interested in the recipe it will be live on the ABC website this weekend.Thanks for having me Lucie and Isobel.. Hope to chat again when our Tomatillos are in season, the basis for our Gold award winning, Aztec Green Hot Sauce

WINNERS: Super happy and over the moon with our re

WINNERS: Super happy and over the moon with our results in @tasmanianfinefoods Awards 2023 in the Small Goods Category for our offerings from @hamletdownscountrysmallgoods
🥇Maple Bacon - Gold
🥇Hamlet Bacon - Gold
🥇Venison Pork Salumi - Gold
🥇Apple & Pepperberry Sausages - Gold
🥈Bratwurst Sausages - Silver
🥉Hamlet Pepperberry Ham - Bronze
🥉Hamlet Cheesy Kabana - BronzeOur guests at @hamletdownscountryaccom enjoy all our farm raised and made produce in their a'la carte breakfast and dinner options and we consistently try and change our menu to reflect our range of farm raised and made award winning products. Ethically raised, high welfare, organic free range produce direct from the farm to plate 🍽Steve and I are both proud of but equally blown away by this result of 7 products entered and 7 products returning with an award and now we look forward to attending the Gala Awards dinner in November.. Pop a bottle hon - This calls for a celebration 🍾

Long Lunch Menu Series 2 - 5th August 🥂🍽 Tic

Long Lunch Menu
Series 2 - 5th August
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Tickets are selling fast for our next LONG TABLE LUNCH on 5th August.. and why wouldn't they be.. Check out the menu -Start with a Burmese inspired Tasmanian Scallop, Onion & Bean Sprout mix wrapped in a light Chickpea, Turmeric batter and quick fried for a crispy savoury amuse bouche and a glass of Tasmanian @NinthIsland SparklingBe seated and enjoy a tasty battle between Filipino Pork, Veal and Prawn Crispy Spring Lumpia Roll versus Vietnamese Cold Spring Rolls filled with our farm-raised and made Char Siu Red Pork, Crispy Crackling and Prawn to begin - Matched with @DerwentEstateWines Rose'Followed by slow cooked Beef Short ribs in a full bodied Vindaloo style curry with flaky parathas, a zesty lime tomato and micro herb salad, cucumber raita yoghurt and crisp coconut cauliflower balls - Matched with a local IPA or Pinot NoirNext be transported to Bali with our Indonesian Pork Satays, Coconut Rice and Sambal finished with a crispy macadamia cashew nut fry - Matched with @PlentyCider Apple & Strawberry CiderThen the finale of the Burmese delicacy Ohno Kauswe - A soupy Coconut Curry Chicken Noodle dish with wheat noodles and finished with accoutrements of crunchy noodles, lime, fish sauce, spring onions and crispy fried garlic chips, hard boiled quail eggs and chilli(optional) as the star of the show - Matched with @MeadowbankWinery RieslingCulminating in a Yum Cha-esque Mango Lime infused Cream filled Crepe finished with sweet/salty pistachio brittle as our sweet treat and a glass of Farmer Steve's very own Limoncello to concludeClick the secure ticketing link to secure your tickets today!

New 'Farm Raised' and produced items on the menu f

New 'Farm Raised' and produced items on the menu for our WINTER WARMERS 2023🍽 Irish Pork Sausages with Colcannon Mash and a rich Guiness Gravy
🍽 Pork Burger with Asian Style Slaw, Onions, Lettuce, Cucumber, Kewpie Mayo and Pickled Ginger (*and an optional drizzle of our TBATL Hot Sauce) served with crisp sweet potatoesWe're very excited as we move toward more of our very own @HamletDownsCountrySmallgoods ethically farm-raised and farm-grown produce being available for our guests to enjoy not only in our already much raved about breakfasts of bacon and sausages but so much more.Dont worry though, our usual favourites like Lamb Shanks, Beef Cheeks and Vegetarian Lasagne remain as tried and true popular choices.See You Soon at @hamletdownscountryaccom for a perfect place to Stay... Eat... and Relax at a place that considers itself more than just a place to stay, but a full holiday gourmet experience.

Our first market stall since 2018 - A roaring succ

Our first market stall since 2018 - A roaring success @dvautumnfestivalSo happy to be back again and sharing all our award winning condiments made from local Tassie produce

Hooray! Results are in 👏👏 🏆🏆🥉🥉🙌🙌 @tasmanianfinefoods The Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards 2023 - A BRONZE AWARD for our Smokey Eastern BBQ Marinade from @thebearandtheladlegourmetfoods The Bear and the Ladle Gourmet Foods based at @hamletdownscountryaccom
🥉We'll take it!🏆And fingers crossed we pick up some gongs in the upcoming smallgoods/deli category for produce from sister business @hamletdownscountrysmallgoods 🥓🥩🍖🌭 🤞

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