Original Boatshed Right On Waters Edge
- $890.00 For Two Per Weekend -
This stunning boatshed has been fully restored with warmth, character & style in abundance. The open-plan living area is complimented with massive barn doors that slide open right at the waters edge. Timber floors and rough-hewn beams recall its boatshed origins, whilst the free standing sandstone fireplace and cosy day beds, invite you to recline in luxurious comfort.
Outside, the wrap around timber deck with both deck chairs & dining table, extends right to the waters edge....the perfect place to watch the tide , the moon & the sun rise.
WHAT TO DO
• simply relax , fish, read ( there are no walking tracks in this area)
• take a boat trip to lunch..see below
• prebook a self drive hire boat / water taxi package on 0400 600 111, no licence required & explore the nearby river beaches, Bar Island, Gentlemans Halt & Spencer.
• take a canoe trip along the river shoreline
• swim at high tide
WHAT IS THERE
• 2 queen beds, all linen & towels; iron & hair dryer
• ground coffee & tea, sugar , coffee plunger
• sea salt , pepper grinder, olive oil, balsamic vinegar
• glad wrap, foil, paper towel, serviettes, fabric napkins etc
• gas BBQ, dishwasher
• TV, Foxtel, DVD, Video & CD player ( all TV stations )
• fishing rods, two single canoes w/ life jackets
• private jetty with ladder & stair access
• board games, books & magazines
WHAT TO BRING
• favourite CDs, DVDs, reading material
• hooks, bait, sinkers for fishing
• toiletries, personal belongings including swimming costume & footwear for kayaking
• personal repellant , sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses
• food & beverage, there are no shops
TRANSPORT
Just a reminder that ‘OXLEY BOATSHED’ 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 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 of Self Drive Runabout only suitable for boat without canopy as access is via ladder at end of jetty. Book a return taxi transfer & 48 hour hireboat package for $270.00 inclusive fuel. Your boat will be at the ‘OXLEY BOATSHED’ jetty waiting and you will travel upriver in comfort 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. Only suited to boat owners familiar with using a running line. We recommend Dolphin Marina, 1 Brooklyn Rd for launching trailer boats. A small fee applies. Call on 02 9985 7307. 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. $110.00pp ( licensed ) You will need to advance book in your boat transfers,direct with the restaurant at the time of booking your table. . You can also travel there by hireboat or 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 A stunning setting & excellent á la carte menu, Travel by own boat is fine, but too far by hire boat . Book on 9456 1008. Great water taxi journey approx $150 each way. Book on 0400 600 111
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. 15 km by Boat . Not suited to travel by self drive runabout. Check with restaurant regarding parking own boat at jetty.
Book your water taxi transfers on 0400 600 111 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. Taxi approx. $80 each way.
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GENERAL NOTES
Oxley Boatshed is fully self contained & booked exclusively
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 30 JUNE, 2010
DEPOSIT :-$150.00 deposit required to confirm booking
LINEN:- 100% premium cotton , rates below inclusive linen for master bedroom
ADDITIONAL GUESTS - POA
WEEKENDS – Friday to Sunday (any 2 nights)
excluding 20 December to 10 January & Long Weekends
2 guests- $890.00
LONG WEEKENDS
Aust Day, Anzac, Q B'day, Oct Long - (up to 3 nights )
2 guests- $1090.00
Easter- (up to 4 nights )
2 guests - $1290.00
MID WEEK SPECIAL – Monday to Thursday (up to 3 nights )
excluding 20 December to 31 January & Long Weekends
2 guests- $890.00
WEEKLY SPECIAL - 6 nights ( 2 nights complimentary )
excluding 20 December to 31 January & Long Weekends
2 guests- $1290.00
XMAS & NEW YEAR:-deposit $500
20 December till 10 January
2 guests
4 nights - $2000
5 nights - $2400
6 nights - $2800
7 nights - $3200
JANUARY:- deposit $500
10 January till 31 January
2 guests
2 nights - $890
3 nights - $1090
4 nights - $1290
5 nights - $1490
6 nights - $1690
7 nights - $1890
aust day weekend -$1090 FOR 2 GUESTS
MORE IMAGES
if you would like to view more images of OXLEY BOATSHED simply click on 'view photo gallery' above; also go to Bar Point in 'Location Information' for views of the general area
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