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Observatory View Cottage - et sted med ren flugt

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Indvendig detalje

Anmeldelser

10 ud af 10.
Enestående
2 soveværelser1 badeværelsePlads til 4 personer

Populære faciliteter

  • Parkering tilgængelig
  • Pejs
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Køkken
  • Pool
  • Grillfaciliteter

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
Firefly, NSW
  • Place, Wallamba Nature Reserve
    ‪12 min. gang‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪51 min. kørsel‬
  • Place, One Mile Beach
    ‪53 min. kørsel‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪54 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

2 soveværelser (4 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

1 kingsize-seng

Soveværelse 2

1 queensize-seng

1 badeværelse

Badeværelse 1

Toilet · Kun brusekabine

Områder

Køkken
Altan
Udendørs legeområde
Have
Spiseområde

Om overnatningsstedet

Observatory View Cottage - et sted med ren flugt

Bare en af vores smukke gæsteanmeldelser;

Tanya's sommerhus er det perfekte lille sted til en rolig flugt! I det øjeblik du ankommer, har du det lyst, at du er i en anden verden. De ekspansive synspunkter er bare noget. Sommerhuset er så hyggeligt, smukt indrettet og har 360 udsigt. Det er et typisk sommerhus i landlig stil med alle moderne ammenities. Tanya var meget let at håndtere og en meget opmærksom vært. Vi vil helt sikkert være tilbage :)

* 3 timer nord for Sydney er din 'bedste fra begge verdens' flugt
* Unik, ren, hyggelig og bare smuk, 2 værelses privat hytte med et udvalg af smukke strande fra kun 30 minutter væk
* Den smukke Tallwoods Golf Course kun 30 minutter væk med Blackhead Beach, Blackhead Markets og for nylig renoverede Hallidays Point Tavern kun få minutter fra golfbanen
* Lokal landsby - Nabiac er en 10 minutters, malerisk køretur, der tilbyder smukke gaveartikler, vintage-, håndværks- og op-butikker, forskellige spisesteder inc. The Greenhouse Cafe, en god ole 'gammeldags take away, Bageriet og Nabiac Hotel (med høflighed bus tilgængelig på tirsdag, fre og lørdag aften). Til rekreation tilbyder Nabiac også en tennisbane (væsentlige bookinger), swimmingpool, park og oval. Nabiac har alt det, du har brug for, med dagligvarebutikker, slagtere, kemiker, kiosk, hår og skønhed. Det velkendte National Motorbike Museum er også bosat i Nabiac - 'Nabiac - be amazed' !!
* Landsbyen Krambach har også 10 minutter en traditionel pub og café. Følg Krambach Rd til den smukke Gloucester Shire / Barrington toppe for en dagstur - kun 40 minutter væk!
* Villa d'Esta Winery 5 minutter, Great Lakes Paddocks omkring 25 minutter væk
* Cykel / vandresti bag ejendommen
* Når man sidder smukt på toppen af bakken med uafbrudt himmel, er hytteomgivelserne perfekte til at oprette et teleskop og stirre på stjerne
* Nabiac Farmers Market er den sidste lørdag i hver måned ekskl. December. Markedet vokser konstant med over 80 boder ved sidst tælling !! Det er en fantastisk formiddag ude, der starter kl. 8 til kl. 12. Musik spiller i baggrunden, når du vandrer rundt på markedet og observerer de fantastiske udstillinger af produkter og talent i regionen.

Mens sangen går, fandt jeg mine spændinger på (blåbær) - observatoriebakken. Observatory View Cottage sidder på toppen af en bakke og kan prale af udsigterne, som en gang var blevet nydt af det gamle observatorium, der står ved siden af, og drager fuld fordel af den spektakulære og uafbrudt udsigt over stjerneklarne nætter. Dette fuldt renoverede lysthus med 2 soveværelser er fyldt med plads på 100 kuperede hektar i Firefly, kun 10 min. Kørsel fra Pacific Highway, i baglandet af den midterste nordkyst af NSW. Dette sommerhus ligger kun 3 timer nord for Sydney, eller 1½ time fra Newcastle eller Port Macquarie, med sin egen unikke stil.

Det største soveværelse med en king-size seng åbner mod udsigt over fjerne dæmninger, skov og paddocks, med en stor græsset bjergbane i forgrunden. Det andet soveværelse med en queensize-seng har udsigt til den anden side af bakken, som komplet med bakker hejsetømmer ud i dalen ud over. Begge senge er udstyret med sprød linned af høj kvalitet og har en stor sofasalong i stuen, hvilket giver en anden sovemulighed for yderligere gæster.

Den siddende og spisestue foran en åben plan fuldt selvstændigt indeholdt nyt, men rustikt køkken, komplet med sten vask og kaffemaskine. Hvis madlavning indeni ikke er noget for dig, er der en 2-brænder gas-grill til rådighed - det vil sige, hvis du kan motivere dig selv til at bevæge dig væk fra tømmerdækkets komfort først.

Der er et separat toilet og badeværelse med stort brusebad, og et vaskeri med det fulde komplement af hvidkerner til at tage højde for enhver rengøring, der opstår i en landlig livsstil. Aircondition eller en elektrisk bjælkevarmer gør hytten behagelig i alle årstider.

Nyd frisk tankvand og en udendørs haveindstilling blandt træerne, så opsaml det rolige landskab, uanset hvilken måde du vælger. Dette landsted tilbyder en smag af både modernitet og historie, hvor bykomforten blandes med rustik charme. Med udsigt fra hvert vindue og landsbyatmosfæren i Nabiac, de sandhvide strande i Forster, herligheden af den mægtige Manning-flod i Taree og Wingham eller det dramatiske skarv i Gloucester og Barrington kun en kort køretur væk, er dette en tilflugtssted ikke gå glip af.

Ejendomsejere Tanya og Troy er tilgængelige i nærheden, hvis du har brug for hjælp, men ellers kan privatlivets fred for denne tilbagetog og alt det, der tilbyder, være dit, du kan nyde.

Bemærk: - Ind- og udtjekningstider kan gøres fleksible afhængigt af tilgængelighed. Spørg, om du har en særlig anmodning.

Anmeldelse

Anmeldelse:

Vi nød enormt fire afslappende og overbærende dage i dette smukke sommerhus. En fantastisk åndedræt og frisk luft i smukke omgivelser. 


Mange tak for at have reddet vores påske og for at passe os så godt. Vi havde en god pause. Vores to årige taler stadig om det (savner hvalpen)! På vejen tilbage til Sydney fortsatte hun med at bede om at vende tilbage til ”Feriehuset!”. 


Selve sommerhuset var smukt - stilfuldt, smagfuldt renoveret og tilbyder bykomfort med land charme. Super komfortable senge - vi sov alle bedre end vi havde i vi havde i måneder - smukt badeværelse, dejligt åbent køkken. 


Vi elskede også, at hytten har sådan en sjælfuld historie - med det gamle observatorium på grunden. Dejligt at have vores egen private græsplæne og haver - og udsigten fra både lounge og soveværelse over det rullende bjergskråning var forbløffende, dækket perfekt til afslapning med et dejligt glas vin - eller to. Det var et godt startpunkt for eventyr til det omkringliggende område og bare til at slappe af, lave mad og læse en bog ...


Tak igen, og vi vil være tilbage!


Skål

Mulighed for morgenmad

Bliv mere end en nat, og modtag en komplimentær morgenmadshæmmer den første morgen - bacon, æg, brød og juice. Mælk leveres altid sammen med te og kaffe. På din anmodning (med varsel) kan vi levere morgenmad til hver morgen for et ekstra gebyr på $ 10 pr. Person. Hvis din pause væk kun er til hvile og relaxtion, spring ind i Nabiac, hvor Greenhouse Cafe (åben 7 dage om ugen med undtagelse af helligdage) serverer lækker morgenmad, brunch og frokost måltider og et udvalg af fantastiske kager og skiver, alt sammen lavet internt af deres fuldtids konditor. Nabiac Hotel er også åbent 7 dage om ugen til frokost og middag og tilbyder en høflighedsbus tirsdag, fredag og lørdag aften. Bussen kan hente dig fra hytten og bringe dig 'hjem'.

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Faciliteter

Pool
Køkken
Vaskemaskine
Aircondition
Udendørsareal
Parkering tilgængelig

Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 14.00
Udtjekning inden kl. 10.00
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Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
Children MUST be supervised outdoors AT ALL TIMES.
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Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt
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Kæledyr

Kæledyr er ikke tilladt
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Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Værten har ikke angivet, om der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet. Medbring evt. egen alarm.
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer førstehjælpskasse
Ferieboligens registreringsnummer PID-STRA-6292-2
Overnatningsstedets nr.: 9171377

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Om området

Firefly

Denne feriebolig befinder sig i Firefly i landlige omgivelser og ved en flod. Villa d'Esta Vineyard og Honeycomb Valley Farm er et besøg værd, hvis oplevelser er på agendaen, mens dem der hellere vil nyde naturen, kan kigge forbi Wallamba Nature Reserve og Bullocky Wharf Reserve. Udforsk områdets muligheder for oplevelser på, i og ved vandet såsom motorbådssejlads i nærheden, eller nyd godt af den fri natur ved at kaste dig ud i mulighederne hvad angår ridning.
Kort
Firefly, NSW

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Wallamba Nature Reserve - 12 min. gang - 0.9 km
  • Myall Lakes-nationalparken - 42 min. kørsel - 35.8 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 51 min. kørsel - 45.0 km
  • One Mile Beach - 53 min. kørsel - 47.3 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 53 min. kørsel - 47.3 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Taree Station - 39 min. kørsel
  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 42 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • Harrigan's Irish Pub
  • ‪Bluegums on Bucketts - ‬14 min. kørsel
  • ‪Bangers N Mash - ‬14 min. kørsel
  • ‪Honeycomb Valley Farm - ‬18 min. kørsel
  • ‪Krambach Cottage - ‬14 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Har Observatory View Cottage - et sted med ren flugt en pool?

Ja, dette overnatningssted har en pool.

Er Observatory View Cottage - et sted med ren flugt et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Observatory View Cottage - et sted med ren flugt?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Observatory View Cottage - et sted med ren flugt?

Indtjekning starter kl. 14.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Observatory View Cottage - et sted med ren flugt?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger Observatory View Cottage - et sted med ren flugt?

Dette feriested ligger ved en flod, kun 0,3 km fra Wallamba Nature Reserve og 4,1 km fra Villa d'Esta Vineyard. Derudover ligger Honeycomb Valley Farm og Det nationale motorcykelmuseum ca. 20 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

10

Enestående

10/10

Rengøring

10/10

Indtjekning

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Området

10/10

Annoncens rigtighed
Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 33 af i alt 34 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 1 af i alt 34 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 0 af i alt 34 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 34 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 0 af i alt 34 anmeldelser

Anmeldelser

10/10 Fremragende

Amy D.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Beautiful cottage, host is friendly, location is stunning. We got a stunning view of the Milky way
Overnattede 2 nætter i september 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Rebecca B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
We were so pleased with our stay in the cottage, it is very private, clean and styled beautifully. The view over the valley in the morning was so peaceful. The King bed was very comfortable, the bookshelf filled with some interesting eclectic old reads and Tanya had left the heating on for our late arrival. Thank you Tanya, we will be back again
Overnattede 2 nætter i august 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Steven P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Escape

A beautiful place to disconnect, unwind and spend time with the family
Overnattede 3 nætter i august 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Phoebe J.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Cottage stay

Our stay at the Firefly cottage was very enjoyable and relaxing. Tanya took great care to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. We especially appreciated the additional touches with the excellent breakfast basket. The property itself supassed our expectations, and we had a memorable and comfortable getaway. We would highly recommend this lovely place. Thank you!
Overnattede 4 nætter i april 2024

10/10 Fremragende

James S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Amazing - highly recommend for a break!

Our second time at this awesome property, this time with our three year old. She loves it and so did we! The property is serene and you can shut off the world. The neighbours with their horses were loved by the little one. The lovely touches they put in to make you welcome really add the cherry on top. Turn your phone off and enjoy Thanks for having us!
Overnattede 2 nætter i december 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Sandra B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Charming cottage

Absolutely loved Tanya's cottage. It is the perfect little cottage for a peaceful, restful stay. The view is amazing and the night sky twinkles with the stars. The cottage is well laid out, cozy, and comfortable. Tanya was easy to deal with. We will definitely be back.
Overnattede 2 nætter i juli 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Lynda H.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

We will be back!

Absolutely beautiful location. Felt like home away from home. Comfortable and warm inside the cottage and clean and crisp outside. Tanya’s attention to detail is remarkable and her warmly welcome was felt.
Overnattede 2 nætter i maj 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Hugo S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful spot!

Beautiful, clean and comfortable little cottage with gorgeous views of the surrounding farmland. Very cozy and really lovely to stay in. Nearby Nabiac was also beautiful and visiting the Krambach markets a real highlight for us. Host (Tanya) also very friendly and easy to communicate with. Overall 5 stars, would certainly love to come back!
Overnattede 2 nætter i januar 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Lindy V.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

So much serenity....

"How's the serenity? So much serenity". A favourite line from "the Castle" is a perfect fit for "the Cottage". Such a restful, comfortable space with a beautiful outlook and the bird life is amazing. I actually couldn't drag myself away and stayed an extra night. Host Tanya was so accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Overnattede 2 nætter i november 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Tanya S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Highly recommended

Gorgeous well appointed cottage in a beautiful & serene location. Rocking chair on the deck was my favorite spot! Tanya is a warm & friendly host & has created a great balance of allowing guests to enjoy a peaceful stay but equally is on hand if you need to contact. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway!
Overnattede 2 nætter i oktober 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Janita O.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Easy with a touch of sensory overload. Beds are amazing.

Simplistic- refreshing - worth every dollar
Overnattede 2 nætter i september 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Amanda P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Tranquil Breakaway

Beautiful breakaway where we unplugged and recharged. The place was absolutely quiet and relaxing. Tanya provided everything we needed to unwind. We had 2 days of complete relaxation.
Overnattede 2 nætter i august 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Vanessa C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Charming Cottage

Total privacy and beautiful outlook. A cosy cottage with all you need. Big comfy beds and a delicious breakfast provided to cook up. Terrific spot and highly recommend.
Overnattede 2 nætter i maj 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Rachael F.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lovely

Was a lovely stay and my mum and I really enjoyed. Brekkie was great too 😊
Overnattede 2 nætter i april 2022

8/10 Godt

Louise M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

A peaceful escape

A peaceful escape from the busyness of life. Beautiful outlook, especially on the rocking chair on the verandah.
Overnattede 2 nætter i januar 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Ollie Z.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Hidden Gem

A piece of paradise is what is waiting for you when you arrive. Tanya made myself & my man feel at home the whole time we were there. From the cottage to the views and the little bits inbetween was just amazing. Very clean & homely. It was fantastic to sit on the porch & take in the beautiful scenery. Its a must. Will definitely be back again, but stay longer than we did. Thank you Tanya & your family for making our weekend away magical. 😀😀😀😀

10/10 Fremragende

Keith V.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Peaceful Getaway

We had a great break and the location was exactly what we were looking for. The cottage had everything we needed and was extremely comfortable and clean. it was a real escape from the city (for a short time). some of the best views at sunrise and sunset. The owners were very accommdating and the welcome package was much appreciated. Thanks Tanya and Troy
Overnattede 4 nætter i oktober 2020

10/10 Fremragende

Emily S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

A place for contemplation

Such a tranquil place and so clean, homely and comfortable. The rural views are lovely and uninterrupted, as was that of the stars!! Tanya was a wonderful host and was helpful throughout.
Overnattede 2 nætter i juli 2020

10/10 Fremragende

Jessamine C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

A magical place!

Tanya was absolutely one of the best hosts that I have had the pleasure meeting- impeccable communication, warm, and so welcoming. Upon our arrival, we were greeted with a lovely welcome message on the door! The cottage was thoughtfully decorated, clean, and well serviced. Thank you Tanya for providing us with a generous range of breakfast supplies- homemade granola, bacon, eggs, toast, yogurt, milk and juice! We absolutely loved our country escape. The tranquil surrounding was exactly what we had hoped for- it helped to nourish our tired souls. We look forward to returning to this gem on the hill soon!Thank you Tanya and Troy!
Overnattede 2 nætter i juni 2020

10/10 Fremragende

Leigh C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Amazing Weekend

Wonderful hospitality with beautiful views combined for an amazing weekend away. Felt so welcome and looked after. Will definitely be back
Overnattede 3 nætter i oktober 2019

10/10 Fremragende

Danielle G.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

You'll have to pinch yourself to know your not dreaming.

This is honestly my #1 favourite place I've visited so far that I will be endlessly suggesting to anyone that will be coming out this way or better yet just advise them to go out of their way to come here because it is well worth it. Tanya has thought of everything to make your stay here the best experience you could have with the subtle little quirks like personalized welcoming messages, easy reminders for where things are to make an outdoor fire in the fire pit and even complimentary homemade granola! It definitely feels like a home away from home with it's cozy interior, oversized bed in the main room and plenty of warm blankets. If you are able to will yourself back inside the house again after laying your eyes on the stunning view of the stars outside or hanging out with the cows right along the fence, there's endless entertainment indoors with a range of board games, interesting books where you can sit on the couches near the heater, a piano for the musical kind and if your staying more than a couple nights there's also a tv for movies. I couldn't recommend this place more!
Overnattede 1 nat i juli 2019

10/10 Fremragende

Preeti P., Sydney

Best Detoxing Getaway!!

We were delighted by how quite, private, clean and perfect this cottage and it’s surround are. We feel completely relaxed and the kids loved it too. Lovely host and we are already planning our next stay here. Highly Recommended.
Overnattede 1 nat i februar 2019

10/10 Fremragende

Naras R.

5 stars for this stunning place

This place exceeded our expectations. We've stayed in quite a few places through different hosting platforms, and Tanya was one of the best hosts we've had. The house has all amenities as listed and super clean, comfy, and beautiful. Definitely recommend to those looking for an observatory feel because you will definitely get it. We loved watching the Milky Way trail in the night sky. We'll be back for sure!
Overnattede 2 nætter i januar 2019

10/10 Fremragende

Cam J.

Wow, what a magic place

Thankyou so much Tanya & family for an amazing two night stay at Observatory View Cottage. My son and I loved the peacefulness versus hectic city life and the cottage is so light and bright & has absolutely everything you need. A welcome note to us on the door made for a really positive first impression and Tanya is friendly to any enquiries you have. Thankyou for the nice touches of fresh homemade provisions in the fridge & bread allowing for a hearty breakfast before trekking off for golf, time at the beach and in Nabiac. The coffee machine also received a workout and was really appreciated. Tanya had even thought of fruit iceblocks in the freezer for the warm days. The resident Jack Russell puppies bought much joy and company to us and were always around the cottage. Outside the cottage, the huge grassy area made for plenty of sport and generally wearing everyone out which then allowed for some chilling in the rocking chair out on the deck taking in the incredible view. When referring to views the stars at night are a real highlight - so visible and bright, you can see why the old Observatory is next to you. It's been a fantastic break & felt like much more than two nights but we didn't want to come home. We recommend the cottage to everyone and look forward to returning Regards Cam & Jerry
Overnattede 2 nætter i januar 2019

10/10 Fremragende

Tanya K.

Great Escape

From the drive in, the scenic route via the dirt road brings you to this quaint little cottage up on the hill with the most gorgeous, open landscape. The night sky is mesmerising. Winery down the road, Nabiac village has a lovely cafe and a great array of shops. This cottage is conveniently located, a country getaway and yet being only half an hour to the beach. Perfect spot!
Overnattede 5 nætter i december 2018

Om værten

Vært: Tanya

Værtens profilbillede
We are a family of five, three children at High School in Tuncurry My hubby grew up on a farm, I grew up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, needless to say, we had very different upbringings !! After living in residential areas of Sydney and moving around a little, we decided a property was a lovely option for our three children to grow up in and for my hubby to get back to his roots, his passion - the land !!

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

We were looking for a rural property that was within a reasonable distance to beaches and the gorgeous bodies of water that spoil this region.

So, like many, we looked and looked for the 'right' property and was a little disheartened when nothing really sat right with us. We saw properties that were move-in ready, some that needed a little touch here and there but just not 'us'. We completely disregarded this property to even inspect due to it's lack of photo's online. It caused us major apprehension when our local real estate agent said "I'm taking you up there" as, on paper, it had everything we were essentially looking for. The property, as suspected, was in total disrepair in every way. Buuuttt, there was 'something' about this property, something truly magical, it had SOUL, it had character and it was really unique. The old owner created an amazing home for their family but we could see when we met him though, he was ready to move on.

We bought the property six years ago and have been working hard on it ever since (I don't think work ever stops on a property of any kind !!). Lets just say it has been a BIG project !! We have been able to create that same soulful feeling and give this property back is life which we are really proud of and even prouder to be in a position to share it with guests. When people come here, the common remark is 'It just feels good, has such a nice feel about it. There really is just something about this place'.


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Well this property is just one-of-a-kind. It has a homemade Observatory (currently not in working order, hoping to restore one day!!). The old owner built the Observatory and all his telescopes he used in it, quite remarkable, don't you think ??!! So this property has THE ideal position for star gazing. On a clear night, the starry sky here is simply incredible, I still get amazed by it.

When he moved, he left alot of his belongings, we found photo's of him building the structure with his kids helping (or maybe supervising, not sure lol ??!!).

He was such an incredible man with many many interests ie astronomy (hence the observatory of course!!), mathematics, languages, music and photography (he built his own dark room too !!). His interests were evident in the books he left behind. These are displayed and available to you to have a look at in the cottage (please be careful with them if you do take a look).

When I was 'restoring/renovating' the cottage, I tried to stay true to his interests and his passions. I reused/recycled alot of what was left on the property to make this property unique and with it's own style, not like any other.

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