Hawkesbury Country Retreat

Waterfront farm stay with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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The driveway
The front gate
Ducks in the Orchard
Strolling down the driveway
Kids river swingrope at dusk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Hot tub
NZ$1,638
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hawkesbury River
  • Place, Hawkesbury Race Club
  • Place, The Australiana Pioneer Village

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed and 2 King Beds

Bedroom 7

+3
2 Single Beds and 5 Queen Beds

Lounge Room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Toilet Block

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$1,638
avg per night

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About the area

Sydney

Located in Cornwallis, a neighbourhood in Sydney, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Australiana Pioneer Village and Rouse Hill House & Farm are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ebenezer Church and Rouse Hill Estate. Travelling with kids? Consider Nurragingy Reserve, or check out an event or a game at Hawkesbury Race Club. Waterskiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Hawkesbury River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hawkesbury Race Club - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lynwood Country Club - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • The Australiana Pioneer Village - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Cattai National Park - 31 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 7 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Windsor Bowling & Sports Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Macquarie Park Boathouse Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Simon's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hawkesbury Country Retreat

Our beautiful property, is located on the outskirts of Sydney minutes from the historic towns of Windsor and Richmond in the Hawkesbury area.

You’ll love our place because it is a spacious house on the river front with amazing views, designed for entertaining. This home away from home is for small or big groups who want to relax in comfort, style and privacy with friends and family. It's only a 1 hour drive from just about anywhere in Sydney.

Situated on a quiet country road, and hidden among citrus orchards on the banks of the tranquil Hawkesbury River you will find our place, a luxurious holiday home, ideal for those looking to find the perfect escape from the city.

We can set up a long table to seat 25+ people.

EVENTS:
Please let us know if you want to hold an event at our property. We can host all types of events from 30 to 500 with associated charges available on request. There is a fee for any additional guests who come to the property but are not staying. There is also event fees for 30+ people. Please let us know what you are planning and we can discuss costs directly.

If you are wanting to have a wedding please let us know and we can provide you with an information pack that outlines all we can provide for you and the associated costs involved.

THE SPACE
Enjoy a swim in the large in-ground pool, ride your bikes around the property, kick a ball or fly a kite on the front lawn (350m x 160m long), take a kayak for a paddle down the gentle Hakesbury River, feed the ducks, collect fresh eggs from the chooks, pick your own veggies from the kitchen garden or host a BBQ and party at our riverside entertaining area. Wander through the walk-in bird aviary with over 50 native and exotic birds to feed.

NEW** Play with and feed the baby rabbits, lamb, baby chicks, guinea pigs, quails in our Petting Zoo - your kids will love it!!!

OUTDOOR LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT:
Wander through the front orchard of over 100 trees picking oranges to juice for your breakfast (in season), or you might like to have a picnic in the back orchard of 60 mixed fruit trees... (see pics)

Soak up the tranquillity on the pontoon by the river which has the best views in the whole of the Hawkesbury and is the perfect place to be at sunset.

Enjoy a long lazy meal, a few drinks and a chat with your friends and family in one of the many outdoor settings on the veranda or downstairs on the lawn or amongst the trees of the back orchard.

Go for a gentle pedal on the push-bikes and explore the flat country lanes of the “lowlands” area or ride into town to the cafes, shops and pubs etc.

Go fishing or explore the Hawkesbury river from the pontoon.

There’s loads of outdoor recreational games for adults and older children to keep you amused including a full size table tennis table, pool table, volleyball, cricket, soccer, badminton, bocce, baseball, & kites.

You might like to toast some marshmallows or chill out by the Outdoor Fire in our new courtyard.

Feed the horses in the paddocks.

INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
Large 55” Full HD LCD TV



Portable JBL Boombox system with ipod/ipad/iphone capability


A wide variety of games for adults and children , many new board games for adults and children, card games, backgammon, and a poker set.

Toys/beds/chairs for babies/toddlers (on request)

Shelves full of recently released books (novels) and stacks of magazines. Phones & Broadband:

Full mobile phone reception



GUEST ACCESS
The whole property is your to access. Let us know if you want to plan an event as we can do weddings and luncheons, family reunions, girls weekends, etc. We are happy to discuss large scale parties for up to 200 by arrangement.

GUEST INTERACTION
We occasionally have a live in property manager/gardener, Gaetan who has a room away from the house. You may see him during the daytime. He can normally help with anything you need.

NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW
You will be surrounded by orange orchards, market gardens, turf farms and private polo facilities. Quiet, flat country roads and lanes to walk and ride around in the "Lowlands" area of the Hawkesbury where our property is located. Beautiful views of pink skies and sunsets over the Blue Mountains and down the Hawkesbury River in the afternoon. Watch hot air balloons fly over head during the early mornings.

GETTING AROUND
We are a 5 minute taxi ride from Windsor Train Station or less than 1 hour drive from Sydney CBD up the M2 Motorway.

LATE CHECK-OUT
We can often allow a late checkout at 5pm, however there is a fee of $500. Please nominate if you would like a late check-out.

GUEST NUMBERS
Please confirm final numbers of guests staying or visiting for your event prior to the commencement of your booking.
Base price is for 6 guests. Additional guest rate is an additional $100pp, per night.

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available

House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Happy to host bucks and hens parties Weddings 500+
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Not inside, only outside
No Glass in the pool area No confetti or water balloons to be left around the property, otherwise additional cleaning fees will be charged.
There is an additional $300 cleaning fee if you have more than 14 guests staying.
Additional cleaning fees may apply if the property is not properly cleaned by you and your guests upon departure.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Happy to host bucks and hens parties Weddings 500+
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2756, PID-STRA-4811

Frequently asked questions

Does Hawkesbury Country Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hawkesbury Country Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is Hawkesbury Country Retreat located?

This family-friendly Sydney farm stay is located on the waterfront, steps from Hawkesbury River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Windsor Downs Nature Reserve and The Australiana Pioneer Village. Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus and Hawkesbury Race Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).