Cornwallis House, Hawkesbury: Luxury 4 Bed/4 Bath

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEATURES OF CORNWALLIS HOUSE: - Situated on a quiet country lane with no through traffic, and hidden among an orange orchard on the banks of the tranquil Hawkesbury River you will find Cornwallis House, a luxurious holiday home and wedding venue, ideal for those looking to find the perfect escape, as well as a unique location to have a garden or country style wedding . Cornwallis House is a grand and charming two storey Queenslander style house blending with its surroundings perfectly. The interior is contemporary and stylish, creating an atmosphere of elegant comfort and total relaxation. The property provides guests with a level of comfort, space, privacy and relaxation unmatched in the area, and has many unique features that set it apart from others, such as :- * Picturesque setting surrounded by a working orange orchard * Acres of grounds on absolute riverfrontage. * Most amazing "WOW" 360 degree views from all rooms in the house * 4 x extra large king size bedrooms, all with French doors opening onto a verandah or terrace. * Each bedroom has it's own private en-suite bathroom (rare to find). * Each of the 4 x king beds can be split into separate long single twin beds if required * Accommodates 8 people in absolute comfort (or maximum of 12 with 4 x extra beds). * Massive wraparound verandahs covering all 4 sides of the house. * Fully equipped kitchen - nothing to bring. * So close to the city, yet feels like you're way out in the country * Plenty of room to hold a unique special occasion event on site, such as a wedding. LOCATION: - Conveniently located on Sydney's north west doorstep in the "lowlands" region of the upper Hawkesbury Valley - a little pocket of paradise only 4 minutes drive from Windsor and just over a 1 hour drive from the Sydney city centre. SURROUNDING AREA: The surrounding area is a flat rural picturesque patchwork of citrus orchards, small agricultural farms, turf farms, equestrian stud farms and polo fields. It's also only 4 minutes drive from the town centre of Windsor which has every amenity you need. WHAT GUESTS ENJOY THE MOST: --------------------------------------------------------. -Being mesmerised by the VIEWS!! -Not spending hours getting there. -Gathering together in the superbly equipped gourmet kitchen which is the focal point of the house. -Cooking up a storm on the BBQ on the verandah. -Not having to bring anything extra with you as the house is completely fitted out with everything you're likely to need. -Having a relaxing soak in the 6 person outdoor SPA with the best in the Hawkesbury! -Stagazing at nightsunset makes for a memorable stay. A sunrise spa is pretty spectacular too for the early risers in your group. - Escaping for tranquil snooze or quiet read on one of the 4 extra large hammocks situated on the upstairs verandah. - Wandering through the orchard picking oranges straight from the trees (in season May - Sep) and making the best fresh orange juice you'll ever taste! - Enjoying outdoor activities such as fishing, walking, kayaking, bike riding, playing outdoor games like volleyball, boules, bocce, croquet, cricket or baseball, flying a kite, and bike riding. - Exploring the many great attractions in the area which include some outstanding cafes, restaurants, breweries, bars, and distilleries, plus lots of local historic buildings and a lively art scene, - Self guided drives following the Harvest Trail, visiting local farms and food producers. - Self guided drives visiting talented local art galleries, artists studios and workshops. - Hosting special occasion event at the house for family and friends, such as a wedding (note - there is an additional venue hire fee involved). ENTERTAINING: ---------------------- Cornwallis House was designed with entertaining in mind. There are two levels of outdoor space, upstairs and downstairs, with multiple outdoor settings and places to relax and dine outdoors. It's perfect either for small groups who like to stay in and cook for themselves, spending quality time together relaxing with a few drinks over long lazy meals , or for a larger event such as a wedding which can be held in the downstairs function room or in a marquee on the lawn. We allow guests to invite extra family or friends to visit during their stay, however there are limits and venue hire fees may apply, depending on the numbers and your requirements. Please ask us about this when you enquire, and remember that honesty is the best policy. HAPPY KIDS, HAPPY PARENTS, HAPPY HOLIDAY..... For the little ones we have a small cubby house, scooters, acres of grounds and lawn for outdoor games and an orchard full of orange trees to pick fruit from (in season). In summer we have an inflatable water slide for the toddlers and two "slip n slides". We also have loads of childrens DVDs and board games and toys for babies and younger children. There's also plenty for teenagers and older children to do in the area. Ask us and we can give you a list of activities in the nearby area for older children. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOMETHING EXTRA: Our proximity to the city means it is easily accessible for weekend stays. You can be at Cornwallis in a ONE HOUR DRIVE from just about anywhere in Sydney. RECOVERY FROM COVID SPECIAL OFFER: Stretch your weekend break further in the Hawkesbury either by staying until late on your last night (Sunday), OR, better still, have a bonus extra night and check out the Monday morning, at no extra cost. i.e. Stay for 3 nights/ Pay 2 nights). Note: This is not valid on public holiday long weekends, between mid December to Mid January, and is not valid for midweek stays. WEDDINGS: ---------------- We're well set up for outdoor country garden weddings. Our normal maximum is 180 guests but it can on occasion be stretched to more than this, on application, also depending on Covid-19 rules and regulations at the time. You can use our large downstairs function room which seats up to 80 for a sit down meal or 120 for a stand up cocktail style event. Alternatively you can hire a marquee to set up on the lawns. Venue fees apply according to the number of guests you will have. WEDDING PACKAGE: We have a Wedding Package which includes venue hire for the wedding together with furniture and equipment and loads of extras. It's sold separately to the accommodation. Please ASK US to send you more information. SUPPLIERS: You are able to use your own suppliers, or, we can recommend some local suppliers for you to contact who have all done successful weddings at Cornwallis House over the past couple of years. VIEWINGS: You're welcome to view the property before making a booking. All you need to do is contact us to make an appointments. NOISE CURFEW: We are flexible with the start time for events on the property, however we have a strict noise curfew of 10:30 p.m. when all loud music and loud party noise must stop. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: - - Cornwallis House has a NO SMOKING policy (inside the house).. - Due to the lack of fencing the property is not suitable for pets. - We don't accept bookings for pre-wedding "bucks" weekends or "boys weekends". - There is river access for watercraft that can be carried (such as canoes, kayaks and dinghys), however due to the steep site it can't be used as a boat ramp for cars with boat trailers. .