Original Farm House On 40 Acre Private Waterfront
- $740.00 per Weekend For Two -
This is the perfect destination for those wanting a somewhere fabulously secluded with a taste of the original river life. The ' RIVER COTTAGE ' is one of the few remaining original homesteads on large acerage. The kitchen , dining & living space is open plan, connecting with a wonderful covered deck where a second lounge, dining table outdoor fire & BBQ are located. Mains electricity has not even reached this property. The ' RIVER COTTAGE ' generates its own energy with solar panels, bottled gas , a combustion fire & an outdoor brazier fire.
WHAT TO DO
• simply relax on day bed & read
• take a boat trip to lunch..see below
• fish from the jetty
• explore the 40 acre property by mountain bike. Note that there are free roaming ( friendly ) cows on the property
WHAT TO BRING
• favourite CDs, reading material
• hooks, bait, sinkers for fishing
• toiletries & personal belongings
• personal repellant , sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses
• food & beverage, there are no shops
TRANSPORT
Just a reminder that ‘ RIVER COTTAGE ’ is boat access only. ..... 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 each way , up to 4 guests, 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 Boat not available
Own Boat up to 20' suitable. For launching trailer boats we recommend either Dolphin Marina, 1 Brooklyn Rd , Brooklyn; the Mooney Mooney ramp; Melaluca Park private ramp in Spencer or Wisemans Ferry. Some guests enjoy the longer & very scenic boat journey from Apple Tree Bay or Akuna Bay. Call to discuss options.
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 POA with the restaurant at the time of booking your table. You can also travel there by own boat, approx. 15km
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. By own boat only.
Berowra Waters Inn 9456 1027
Degustation Luncheon Menu Fri - Sun
4 course $125 w/ matching wines $175
5 course $135 w/ matching wines $200
6 course $150 w/ matching wines $220
Travel Approx. 30 km by Boat . Check with restaurant regarding parking own boat at jetty.
Book your water taxi transfers on 0400 600 111 ( approx. $130 each way ) at time of booking your table. 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. .
GENERAL NOTES
The RIVER COTTAGE is fully self contained & booked exclusively. All power is generated on site via solar panels & generators
Before you arrive, the house is opened, ready for you to simply kick back & relax
Children by prior arrangement
Pets by prior arrangement
Maximum 4 guests
RATES
VALID:- for bookings confirmed before 30 JUNE, 2010
LINEN:- rates below inclusive linen (100% premium cotton ) & towels for master bedroom
ADDITIONAL GUESTS - POA
WEEKENDS – Friday to Sunday
excluding 20 December to 10 January & Long Weekends
2 guests- $740.00
LONG WEEKENDS
Aust Day, Anzac, Q B'day, Oct Long - (up to 3 nights )
2 guests- $940.00
Easter- (up to 4 nights )
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 - $2100 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
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