{"id":20228,"date":"2014-02-21T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2014-02-21T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/lonely-planet-names-peppers-cradle-mountain-lodge-amongst-its-top-10-extraordinary-places-to-stay-list\/"},"modified":"2014-02-21T09:30:00","modified_gmt":"2014-02-21T09:30:00","slug":"lonely-planet-names-peppers-cradle-mountain-lodge-amongst-its-top-10-extraordinary-places-to-stay-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2014\/02\/lonely-planet-names-peppers-cradle-mountain-lodge-amongst-its-top-10-extraordinary-places-to-stay-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Lonely Planet Names Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge Amongst Its Top 10 \u2018Extraordinary Places To Stay\u2019 List"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"unnamedPeppers Cradle Mountain Lodge has been announced as the only Australian property to make the Lonely Planet Top 10 ‘Extraordinary Places to Stay’ List.<\/span><\/span>

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The highly respected global travel authority scoured the globe and over 80,000 author-reviewed hotels to create its inaugural list which saw Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge come in at number five amongst an eclectic and highly regarded list of \u2018Extraordinary\u2019 accommodation choices.<\/span><\/div>\n
Set in one of Australia\u2019s most iconic locations, Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge is situated at the entrance to the spectacular World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.  <\/span>\"unnamed<\/div>\n
Its stunning wilderness setting is complemented by the Lodge\u2019s superb variety of contemporary style cabins and suites, a highly acclaimed restaurant and the award winning Waldheim Alpine Spa which boasts some of the most tranquil views across the lush natural surroundings.<\/span><\/div>\n
The Lodge is encircled by ancient towering forests, mountain scenery and clean glacial lakes and streams, crisscrossed with over 20 walking trails for every fitness level. Activities on offer include guided or self-guided trekking, mountain biking, horse riding, fly fishing and canoeing to name a few.<\/span><\/div>\n
\u201cWe are delighted and somewhat humbled to be included in such an elite and, indeed extraordinary, list of places to stay across the world,\u201d said Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge General Manager, Leigh Reid.<\/span><\/div>\n
\u201cCradle Mountain is truly a special part of the world and we strive to complete a guest\u2019s experience of the region with a memorable stay at Peppers.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n
LonelyPlanet.com Editor Tom Hall, part of the expert panel who selected the finalists, says, \u201cWe\u2019re delighted with our first ever list of top hotels. This collection is one of a kind, we believe, as it\u2019s put together by the most well-travelled people on earth. At Lonely Planet we\u2019ve been giving recommendations to travellers about where to stay for 40 years. Our guidebook authors provide their honest opinion and never take freebies in exchange for positive coverage so you can trust in our reviews.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge joined the respected Australian Peppers brand in March 2012.  It has continued its ongoing commitment to fine food and wine experiences and will this year celebrate the 20th<\/sup> year of hosting Tasmania\u2019s premier culinary event \u2018Tastings at the Top\u2019 on 23-24 May.<\/span><\/div>\n
The Lodge can be reached via a scenic one hour drive from Devonport or a two hour drive from Launceston.<\/span><\/div>\n
Find out more about each of the winning \u2018Extraordinary Places to Stay\u2019 including author commentary, at: www.lonelyplanet.com\/<\/wbr>extraordinary-hotels<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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