Original Waterfront Cottage At Waters Edge
- $740.00 For Two Per Weekend-
CASTAWAY is one of the most charming river cottages. What makes this place especially unique is the proximity to the waters edge, the original external facades, the spectacular views and the charming verandah with hammock - a perfect spot to relax & take in the surrounds. The private jetty has a pontoon & a ladder for easy acces when swimming on the high tide.
The lounge & main bedroom both open onto the enclosed verandah, while a second bedroom with additional king bed is reached from the lounge. The ridge behind CASTAWAY is part of Mugomarra Nature Reserve & although there are no marked tracks it is a spectacular walk with views over the river, suited to the moderately fit , wearing comfortable walking shoes.
WHAT IS THERE
king bed with premium grade bed linen & towels; iron & hairdryer
ground coffee & tea, sugar , coffee plunger
sea salt & pepper grinder; olive oil & balsamic vinegar
glad wrap, foil, paper towel, serviettes, fabric napkins, tea light candles etc
gas BBQ
fans, heaters, outdoor brazier ( fire ), outdoor gas heater
TV, DVD, Video & CD player ( no TV reception)
record player & records collection
2 sit on top kayaks, 2 life jackets, 2 fishing rods
private jetty & pontoon
WHAT TO DO
simply relax , hang in the hammock, fish, read
explore Mugomarra Nature Reserve shoreline by kayak
bush walking ( there are no marked trails & moderate fitness, shoes with tread & long sleved garments are recommended )
take a boat trip to lunch ...see below
prebook a self drive hire boat, no license required ( they do travel very slowly ) & explore the nearby river beaches, Bar Island & Spencer.
swim from the jetty at high tide
WHAT TO BRING
favourite CDs, DVDs, reading material
hooks, bait, sinkers for fishing
toiletries, personal belongings including swimming costume
personal repellant , sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses
food & beverage, there are no shops
TRANSPORT
Just a reminder that CASTAWAY is boat access only. There are absolutely no roads to the property, which does make getting there part of the adventure!
From SYDNEY travel north along the Pacific Highway # 1 & F3 FREEWAY, crossing the Hawkesbury River & immediately take the Brooklyn exit. Come back over the river a second time, on the PACIFIC HIGHWAY #83 & turn directly left in to KANGAROO POINT for your water taxi pick up. Allow an hour by car from Sydney, and in peak periods add 30 minutes.
Water Taxi $70.00 per trip each way , phone 0400 600 111, advance bookings essential, best to also pre book return trip in advance , pick up at KANGAROO POINT, see notes above. Unload belongings at the wharf, and then park your car. Additional parking is also availabe on the top level, with stairs for easy access to the wharf.
Hire of Self Drive Runabout Book a return taxi transfer & 48 hour hireboat package for $270.00 inclusive fuel. Your boat will be at the CASTAWAY jetty waiting and you will travel upriver in the water taxi with your belongings. Additional hire at $85.00 per 24hours. Bookings well in advance essential, as only limited number of hire boats available, phone 0400 600 111 to reserve
Own Boat up to 20' suitable. We recommend Dolphin Marina, 1 Brooklyn Rd for launching trailer boats. A small fee applies. Call on 02 9985 7307. Also the public Boat Ramp at Mooney Mooney, next to F3 freeway is an excellent facility in al tides. Some guests enjoy the longer & very scenic boat journey from Apple Tree Bay or Akuna Bay
RESTAURANTS & CAFES
Peats Bite weekends only, advance bookings essential, 02 9985 9040 - closed July/Aug. A great place for a long relaxed lunch, in one of the most beautiful & unique locations on the river. $120.00pp ( licensed ) You will need to advance book in your boat transfers with the restaurant at the time of booking your table. You can also travel there by own boat
Spencer Village Store & Cafe serving legendary breakfasts, brunch & light lunch. Truly the 'Hub of the Universe'. Also supplying a good range of meat, some vegetables & just about everything else you may need. Licensed Bottle Shop as well. Kitchen closes around 2.30pm Phone 4377 1123. About 10km upriver by boat.
Cottage Point is perfect when staying mid week, book on 9456 1008. A stunning setting & excellent α la carte menu, Travel by own boat is fine, but too far by hire boat. POA with water taxi
Berowra Waters Inn 9456 1027
Degustation Luncheon Menu Fri - Sun
4 course $120, w/ matching wines $165
5 course $135, w/ matching wines $190
6 course $150, w/ matching wines $220
Travel Approx. 15 km by Boat . Not suited to travel by self drive runabout
NOTE Imperative to make sure the table booking & water taxi can coincide. Allow 3 hrs for 6 course; 2.5hrs for 4/5courses. Be sure to inform restaurant of the water taxi pick up time, so that taxi can run to schedule. Taxi approx. $80 each way.Book your water taxi transfers on 0400 600 111 at time of booking your table.Check with restaurant regarding parking own boat at jetty.
GENERAL NOTES
Before you arrive, the house is opened, ready for you to simply kick back & relax
Children not suited
Pets not suited
RATES
VALID:- for bookings confirmed before 31 AUGUST 2010
LINEN:- rates below are inclusive linen (100% cotton ) & towels for master bedroom
WEEKENDS Friday to Sunday (any 2 nights)
excluding 20 December to 10 January & Long Weekends
2 adults - $740.00
LONG WEEKENDS
up to 3 nights ( Aust Day, Anzac, Queen B'Day, Oct Labour Day )
2 guests- $940.00
up to 4 nights ( Easter)
2 guests- $1140.00
MID WEEK SPECIAL Monday to Thursday (up to 3 nights )
excluding 20 December to 31 January & Long Weekends
2 guests - $740.00
WEEKLY SPECIAL - 6 nights ( 2 nights complimentary )
excluding 20 December to 31 January & Long Weekends
2 guests - $1140.00
XMAS & NEW YEAR:-deposit $500
20 December till 10 January
2 guests
4 nights - $1500
5 nights - $1700
6 nights - $1900
7 nights - $2000
JANUARY:- deposit $500
10 January till 31 January
2 guests
2 nights - $740
3 nights - $940
4 nights - $1140
5 nights - $1340
6 nights - $1540
7 nights - $1740
aust day weekend -$940
MORE IMAGES
To view more images of CASTAWAY simply click on "view photo gallery" above; also go to Milsons Passage in " Location Information'' for views of the general area
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