Finchley B&B Wandandian - pet-friendly

PLEASE NOTE: We are community minded in regard to Covid19 regulations, observe social distancing on welcoming our guests. I do all the cleaning myself including all commonly touched surface with disinfectant and sprays. We have been urged by local council to encourage visitors from major cities in particular, to please wear masks when visiting tourist areas according to the latest Covid-related alerts. I require proof of full Covid vaccination when confirming a booking, as I am operating in the best interests of ourselves as hosts, our current and future guests, and our community in general. Situated two minutes off the Princes Highway (half way between Nowra to the north, and the charming village of Milton to the south) and convenient to many of the Shoalhaven region's most beautiful beaches. Finchley B&B offers a total of 2 acres of lightly treed rural land with delightful views, sometimes including wallabies and kangaroos grazing nearby. We have a dog-proof fenced yard connected to the rear of the cottage, and an acre of secure open space where dogs or children can safely enjoy a good run around to let off steam after a long trip in the car. The Shoalhaven region has become famous for many quality wineries, some with their own restaurants, and some offering jazz events, local exhibitions etc, as well as many quality restaurants and cafes including the world renowned Rick Stein's at Bannisters, in Mollymook, plus weekend markets, galleries and museums. Wandandian also currently features a Farmers Market Friday to Sundays, offering plentiful supplies of fresh fruit and veg, plus preserves, snacks, drinks and other special treats, including our local Haywards Honey. We are conveniently situated within 20-30 minutes' driving distance of many beautiful Shoalhaven/Jervis Bay beaches, National Parks and bushwalking trails, waterfalls and lookouts, such as George Boyd Lookout and Granite Falls. The Shoalhaven and Jervis Bay coast offers many popular fishing spots, surfing beaches and bays (many, dog-friendly), walking trails, dolphin- and whale-watching cruises and more. You are also within a very pleasant day's outing through Kangaroo Valley to the Southern Highlands area behind us. The cottage features some original works by a local artist, showing Jervis Bay beaches in their glorious colours, and these, together with beach bags with a choice of three of these views, are available to purchase as a souvenir of your visit, or perhaps a gift. WANDANDIAN: Located at the centre of the Shoalhaven, Wandandian village was first established as a postal district in 1860, and has a rich history, including being on the Wool Road which originally ran from Braidwood down to Jervis Bay where the wool was loaded onto ships for export. The village takes its name from the Wandandian people, the traditional owners of much of the region. The Aboriginal meaning of 'Wandandian' (originally Wandrawandian) is 'home of lost lovers'. Your accommodation The main cottage sleeps comfortably 4 or 5 (and includes a fold-out double sofa-bed available for an extra guest). Bedroom 1: Queen-size bed, built-in robe, electric blankets in winter, column heater, pedestal fan in summer, bedside tables, lamps. Bedroom 2: Bunk bed comprising double below and single above, electric blankets in winter, bedside tables/drawers, lamps, and hanging space. Living area: two sofas plus cane chairs, TV, DVD player, well stocked library and DVD selection, board games, and iPod docking station if you wish to bring your own music. We also provide a few toys/games and books for children. Dining area: comprises table seating for four and two bar stools at servery bench. Kitchen equipped with microwave, fridge, sandwich toaster, toaster, electric frypan, and pantry well stocked with many useful items such as sauces, oils, toast toppers, a selection of teas and coffees, including plunger, and a Caffitaly coffee pod machine (with pods). Bathroom: walk-in shower, vanity unit, emergency supplies such as spare toothbrushes, soaps, shampoo and conditioner. (NOTE: baby bath, toddlers' table and chair, porta-cot and high chair available upon request), separate toilet with hand-basin and a tub with spray head for washing your (small) dog or doing some hand-washing of clothes. Note: Use of our washing machine and tumble dryer, situated in our private residence, is possible by negotiation for longer stays. Breakfast ingredients supplied include coffee, tea, milk, cereals, bread, butter, jams, fruit juice, fresh fruit - and eggs from our own hens, when they are laying. There is also a six seater outdoor table and benches on the verandah for dining al fresco, a BBQ, and outdoor seating. (An additional inter-connecting QS bedded room and full bathroom can also be made available for larger groups, subject to availability. It is also available to be booked as a separate listing on this site (refer "Little Finchley", property ID ref 9201723). All linen and towels are included, plus spare towels and tea towels. For take-away or home delivery 7 days a week, there is a handy little place just ten minutes away by car, or only $6 extra to deliver to the door. Tariffs: (samples here are Low Season only, please refer to booking calendars for individual daily rates throughout the year) Dog Friendly Policy: Well behaved, house-trained dogs over 6 months of age are welcome by negotiation. Please clean up after your pets, (tools and bags provided) and do not leave pets unsupervised except by prior negotiation. Please do not permit dogs to take bones or greasy items indoors or onto any furniture inside or out. This is a non-smoking establishment. Any smokers are requested to smoke away from the accommodation and not drop matches or cigarette butts in the garden (ash tray provided on verandah). If using our fire pit, we ask that you use it responsibly, leave no rubbish lying around, and ensure it is properly doused afterwards, and that children are totally supervised in that area. Please never allow young children to use the swings unsupervised. While the swings are very secure and sturdy, they are also heavy. This area is serviced by self monitoring bio-septic systems, and so the outlet sprays will trigger spontaneously. Please do not allow children to run around under the sprays: this water is not suitable for drinking or playing in.