LA RIVERAINE-Romantic Cottage, Pool, and Boat Shed on the water. Luxury, Privacy

LA RIVERAINE is a classic ’50’s’ riverside cottage, beautifully restored and just a little bit French. Overflowing with authentic charm, renovated recently with luxurious appointments this property offers guests privacy and serenity in a stunning boat access only location on the Hawkesbury river. The original boat shed over the water below the cottage also beautifully restored, gives guests a completely private hideaway visible only to river traffic and jumping fish. During the long summer months when it is hot on the Hawkesbury, the crystal clear plunge pool, and cool terraces catch the breeze off the water offering supreme outdoor comfort. In winter time, a log combustion fire, electric blankets and reverse cycle heating ensure a cosy and intimate atmosphere. THIS IS AN ISOLATED LOCATION. THERE ARE NO SHOPS OR ROADS ON BAR POINT. IT IS RECOMMENDED FOR GUESTS WHO WANT TO GET AWAY FROM CITY LIVING AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PRIVACY OFFERED AT THIS STUNNING PROPERTY YET STILL HAVE FIVE STAR FACILITIES. We realise that you may have questions as this is a ‘special’ location. La Riveraine is happy to help. Transport in to this boat access only property is either by water taxi, hire boat, hire tinny, ferry (one ferry on weekdays which arrives 11am) or own boat. For guests with their own boat (max 6 metres) our private jetty and pontoon is available. With no road access, and only one hour from the CBD this is the ultimate destination that gives a whole new meaning to 'getting away from it all.' All linen - bed, bathroom and pool towels provided. Also firewood in winter. The cottage has electricity, gas for cooking and a very clean tank water supply. A sophisticated Generator system allows for continuation of power supply in the event of a power cut as tends to happen sometimes in this part of the Hawkesbury. The cottage is stylishly understated, fresh and airy. Wide steel frame windows allow beautiful light and expansive views out over the Hawkesbury river. The air is unpolluted, the wooden floors lime washed and the walls chalked to make this a toxin free environment. As the owners live here when the cottage is not rented to guests it is a place that is lived in and loved. The secluded plunge/spa pool in the tropical terrace garden is a refuge in the heat of summer, and a magical place to swim at midnight under the stars whilst watching the moon on the water. During the cooler months the pool is heated for guests arrival upon request.. The Boat House is perfect for a siesta in the hammock, lazing on a Recliner, or simply relaxing in a big cane chair to drop a fishing line into the water. There are several dry stone wall terraces at the back where we have planted Lavender and Olive trees - still growing. Up beyond the terraces are hundreds of acres of Australian bush and the wildlife that goes with it. Blissfully quiet, La Riveraine is set up above the water’s edge nestled behind a giant Jacaranda and a thriving Mulberry tree and faces the morning sun. La Riveraine is not 'just another rental’. It is our home, and your home for as long as you wish to make it. For Al Fresco dining there are three private terraces: - the covered verandah overlooking the river, the secluded Frangipani and potted Citrus terrace garden with plunge pool, and the enclosed stone courtyard at the back for outdoor cooking. There are no roads and no vehicles, just the sounds of boats passing by, people out walking, night fishermen, or flying boats taking guests to restaurants on the river. - see below for information. A polite reminder: TWO PEOPLE ONLY- no exceptions sorry NO CHILDREN as it is just not suitable NO PETS - no exceptions NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY There are 28 stairs up to the house, and not suitable for people with mobility issues. 2 day minimum stay 3 day minimum on long weekends As we do not charge a cleaning fee, we respectfully ask that you leave the cottage as you found it. Just for Two, La Riveraine offers - The Cottage and the Boat Shed on the water. In the cottage: -one romantic bedroom with river views, a heavenly Queen size bed -one luxurious big bathroom with French doors opening on to the palm garden -a large, luminous and airy salon overlooking the river - a stylish and well equipped chef’s kitchen with all pantry items provided. Outside: -heated (in cooler months) sunken plunge/spa pool set in the tropical garden terrace -generous, covered full length verandah overlooking the river -rear stone enclosed courtyard -BBQ, covered, wood and coal fired - fuel supplied -a wide range of outdoor lighting to suit your mood and time of year In the bedroom: Queen bed with topper, feather duvet, feather and synthetic pillows, electric blanket in cooler months, chest of drawers, desk, bedside tables, adjustable lighting air conditioning, ceiling fan Cotton bed linen dried here in the sun is provided. In the bathroom - large enough to dance in: Stone bath - pamper yourself in deep bubbles Large glass sided shower with big overhead rose and proper water pressure Heated towel rail, hair dryer, heater Bath sheets and pool towels In the salon: Day bed, big cane chairs, Ottoman, side tables WiFi, TV screen with Netflix, Stan, SBS etc, Bluetooth speaker, books. No TV reception Wood burning combustion fire - wood is provided Ceiling fan - the aircon unit situated inside the bedroom also cools the living area Dining table, cloth napkins In the kitchen: Five burner gas cooker, espresso coffee machine, dishwasher, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, water filter, chefs knives, a large range of quality kitchen equipment and utensils, kitchen basics for cooking, crockery, glassware and cutlery, paper towel etc Our water supply is fresh rain water In the boat shed: Day Bed, Big Cane chairs, Recliners Tables Fan Canoe for two people with life jackets and paddles Small fridge/freezer. Bring bait and lines with you if you want to fish Activities: The river has a soporific effect, but apart from lazing in the pool or down in the boat shed there are lovely and easy walks along the Nature Reserve by the river’s edge. For the more ambitious, take the fire trail up to the dam filled with freezing water even in summer. Fishing is fun, either off the jetty or from a small boat, and it’s very possible to catch something for dinner. A long lunch at either Peats Bite which is just across the water (they will collect you and drop off), or at the Estuary at Kangaroo Point, or go to a cafe on Dangar Island or in Brooklyn. At Berowra Waters - for those with own boat it is a beautiful journey up river to Berowra Waters. Lunch at A chef’s Secret in Berowra waters (first class Italian) or What The Fish Berowra (excellent fish restaurant and take away) where you can tie up without a problem. For amore formal very long lunch go to Berowra Waters Inn. Check in/Check out - we can be reasonably flexible about this as there is a little more organising to do with it being boat access. Normally 11am or 3pm each way Departure points from the 'mainland' Kangaroo Point public wharf which is about 2 kms before Brooklyn township. Take Mooney Mooney/Brooklyn turnoff Deerubbin Reserve boat ramp and public jetty. Take the Mooney Mooney/Brooklyn turnoff. RIVER TRANSPORT - for guests without their own boat Hawkesbury Water Taxi Service will collect you from any of these points at any pre-arranged time and drop you off at our private pontoon. If you are hiring a small boat or tinny you would leave from Brooklyn. Alternatively your hire Tinny can be delivered to our pontoon prior to arrival. For boat hire and water transport call Neal at Hawkesbury Water Taxi and tell him you are guests at La Riveraine. The ferry leaves Brooklyn at 10am sharp Monday - Friday and will drop off at Bar Point public wharf which is about eighty metres from La Riveraine. Ferry also stops at Kangaroo Point at 10.25am for pick up. Arrives Bar Point 11am Due to Covid, numbers on the Ferry are restricted so check with them about availability FOR A STAY OF 3 DAYS OR MORE PLEASE CONTACT US Thank you