Hanging Rock Retreat - private family bedroom with ensuite (pets welcome upon request)

Summary: Hanging Rock Retreat is a beautiful 4 bedroom homestead set amongst 68 acres of pristine bushland. This private room listed has 1 bunk bed with a double bed on the bottom and 1 single bed on the top + 1 single bed and an ensuite bathroom. The other private bedrooms are listed separately. Your hosts Dick and Anne are super friendly and love sharing their home with others. There is a shared guest lounge room with a TV that you can use. There is no kitchen available for guests to use. They have a sheep, an alpaca, chickens, ducks, a few guinea fowl and a dog called Bella to entertain the children. The owners pride themselves on never having cleared any land that wasn’t necessary so the majority of their property is still virgin bushland. They reap the benefits as it’s a bird lovers paradise! Regular sightings of the King Parrott, Kookaburras and Rosellas plus a myriad of small birds including honeyeaters, the Australian Robin, Bluetits and Fairy Wrens. On regular occasions. they also have visits from the endangered Gang Gangs! Local bush walkers will often sight a swamp wallaby and kangaroos. There are several outdoor seating areas on the property, where you can watch the smaller birds take a bath, sit and watch the beautiful sunsets they often get or just relax with a quiet drink. Pets are welcome to stay at Hanging Rock Retreat but you must let us know in advance. Please note it is a rural, unfenced property so all pets must be with their owners at all times. Continental breakfast is included in your reservation and will be delivered to your room or the dining room. Your hosts will check with you what time you would like your breakfast. If you'd like a cooked breakfast, you can request this for $18 per person. The Space: All of the private bedrooms are in Dick & Anne's home that they also live in. There is a shared guest lounge room with a TV and a dining area if you wish to have breakfast there or you can eat breakfast in your room. There's lots of outdoor areas for you to enjoy as well as a BBQ you can use and cook on. Meat pack(s) and salad bowl(s) can be arranged at an extra cost. Please enquire about this and we can give you more information (minimum 48 hours notice). Guest Access: Free parking on the property. When you arrive, Anne or Dick will meet you and show you to your room(s). The Neighborhood: There are local bush walks including the neighbouring monastery which has many shrines scattered through the bush; a really serene and peaceful place to visit. The property is located 1.8 km off the main connecting freeway between Sydney/Melbourne and Sydney/Canberra, so it is very easy to get to. Just a short ride out will take you to the rolling hills of the Southern Highlands and the small townships of Moss Vale, Bowral and Mittagong. Scattered throughout this area are many antique and homeware shops, cafes, fantastic restaurants and wineries. The historic, small local village of Berrima (won the best regional tourist town in 2021), boasts buildings going back to the 1830’s including an old courthouse and prison. You can pop in and have a drink and great meal at one of Australia’s oldest licenced pubs; The Surveyor General Inn built by convicts in 1834. Bowral is home to the famous Donald Bradman Museum for all you cricket lovers plus there are several good local golf courses. The Highlands boast great local State Forests and many beautiful waterfalls including Fitzroy Falls and Carrington Falls; both only a short drive away. Getting Around: It would be best to self-drive so you can easily get around. The closest train station is Moss Vale (we are ok to collect for $60 return journey or $35 one way). Other Things to Note: If pets are staying, please notify us so we can inform the hosts. Pets are not allowed on any of the furniture in the rooms and it is best if you bring your own pet bedding. No pets are to be left alone inside or outside without discussing with the hosts first. A fee of $150 will be charged for any animal mess that warrants an additional clean. Your hosts are on tank water so please be mindful of your water usage and minimise the length of your showers. There is NO Wi-Fi provided for guests at the house however there is good mobile coverage. There are no TV’s in the bedrooms. There is a TV in the shared guest lounge room if you would like to watch it. We encourage people to visit who love the bush and want to escape the rat race. We are pet friendly. Please check with us before booking to ensure your loved pets can be accommodated easily. Please leave your room key in your bedroom when you depart. If the room key is lost, there will be a $30 replacement fee. Thank you for understanding and respecting all of the above :) Interaction with Guests: The owners of the property will be onsite and are available should you need them. Once you are checked in, they will leave you to your own privacy though are happy to be contacted with any questions, local knowledge, local folklore stories on Hanging Rock etc.