Very special island bed and brunch

Big news! We have a New Roof, a new Scandinavian Dry Sauna with FM Radio. An exquisite guest bathroom for you, a king sized heated waterbed, air conditioning or heating or 3/4 single bed with innersprung mattress. Both beds with sheepskin overlays. Experience the Hawkesbury River first hand. Hire a tinny, orwith a licence, a fishing boat. Bed, shower, brunch $120 per night, per person. A lavish Brunch, provided by the owner, who stays to look after you. Customer happiness is paramount! Here is your unique opportunity to stay in a delightful heritage home loved by the owners for 44 years, reflecting over 125 years of history, but with modern conveniences. Enjoy your food on a veranda overlooking the river and listen to the local birds. There are two bedrooms, compact but charming. Clean, comfortable beds and somewhere to store your belongings. There is a Snug with TV and a wide choice of dvds and cds. Sparkling new bathroom just for you - you have big fluffy towels. Stroll onto the verandas, lounge around inside, loll in bed late - no pressure to do anything. Your hosts are a retired opera singer and an author, who will chat to you or leave you in peace, as you wish. You can be waited on and enjoy a delicious brunch.. Ann will give you a 20 minute history talk and tour of the house only if you request. This traffic free island is usually peaceful except for the multi coloured birds that are encouraged in the permaculture, award - winning garden. Brunch on the verandah is available at any time as your hostess is up at 6am. Enjoy fresh citrus, herbs grown by the hosts, and local honey. The mains water is superior to Sydney water. There are books galore and unique historical photographs and collector's pieces to admire. You can stroll around the island and on the beach, go bushwalking or hiking - choose a part of the Great North Walk (URL HIDDEN) or take a trip on the mighty Hawkesbury - the Postman's Ferry or a chartered boat - the host can arrange this for you. There is a small shop on the island and a bowling club with a bar. I welcome one or two guests. I can take one person, a couple, a couple and a single person or two couples. The tariff is for one person for one night, i.e. $130 per person for brunch, use of the amenities and nice clean bed. Two people is double that price. I can give you a bowl of soup the night before if you don't have time for dinner before your visit. Vegetarians and Vegans welcome of course. You are welcome to all of the garden and most of the house. We have a large varied library, dvds, dartboard, games and a light show of our own. We are next to the park and a few minutes walk to two beaches. You can swim in the river at high tide.Wind down and listen to the rhythms of nature or walk, paddle, fish, bush walk or catch the River Postman upriver. I offer English lessons by the hour - conversation, cooking or formal English by arrangement. I am a highly qualified and experienced teacher. It's a great location for sketching and photography. Beautiful sunsets. Guests caVn be as quiet as they like, play music, darts or dvds or chat with us - it's their holiday! So they choose. Get up when they like, go to bed when they like. A mostly quiet neighbourhood of different nationalities, used to tourists and friendly and helpful with one village shop which has very good coffee and light meals. Some Friday nights there might be a party at the club - if it's noisy, sorry this is out of our control. Car or train to Hawkesbury River Station, then ferry or taxi across - usually straight to Dangar Island, sometimes to Wobby Beach first. Details on request. very special island bed and brunchDangar Island, NSW, AustraliaA new exquisite guest bathroom for you to enjoy. If you'd like to experience the Hawkesbury River first hand, you can hire a tinny, or if you have a licence, a party pontoon or fishing boat. Be... Our house is not a museum, however we have carefully preserved the centre as a heritage showpiece with original furniture, rare photographs and documents. Ann Howard has written for books about the island history and made two short films. She is happy to give you a talk and walk at your request as part of your memorable stay. The majority of people come to Ann's place to 'crash' but there are some enthusiastic history buffs!