The Pill Factory Bundanoon, Southern Highlands

Covid-19-Important Information The Pill factory is classified by council as a residence and it's permitted use is for short term stay tourist and visitor accommodation under the WLEP . Even though this is the case we are operating it as a business and accordingly we have a Covid Policy in place in which social distancing rules apply. Our Covid plan and policy states that no guests are to be invited on to the premises currently other than the house guests staying. Please review the plans attached which show how many people can congregate in each zone of the house. As all rooms can accommodate more than one person please review floor plan attached to determine your maximum occupancy under the 1.5m separation rule. Please also review our Covid Safety plan attached and social distancing regulations and health advice as per the below links which you need consider prior to booking and comply with during your stay. Please note unless social distancing restrictions tighten for Bundanoon in a way that would directly affect someone's ability to stay we will not be able to postpone your booking. If this does occur we will allow you to postpone without charge Once you have booked there will be no refunds in any circumstances so we strongly suggest you take out travel insurance. Please note though while we are legally able to operate this accommodation you are still bound by and responsible for your individual and group actions under current Covid Safety rules and regulations and need to be up to date with the current state of these and public health orders during your stay.This applies wherever you are in NSW at home or out for dinner so being in this property does not offer any type of exemption or indemnity! Description Welcome to "The Pill Factory" at Bundanoon - a historic building accommodating up to to 36 people and perfect for family gatherings, special occasions and groups of friends. The building is let as a whole for your exclusive use Three night weekend bookings are discounted to $6050 plus home away/stayz booking fees . 36 people can be accommodated in 14 bedrooms subject to Covid-19. 1.5m separation rules-see plan provided. 2 night stay minimum except for NSW Public Holidays as listed below when there is a 3 night stay minimum. New Years Easter Queens Birthday Labour Day Christmas FUNCTIONS We are not a hospitality venue and due to current restrictions we request no extra guests are invited on to the premises other than those who are staying. All dining chairs, tables, crockery and glasses are available for use. HEATING: The Pill Factory has two open fire places (wood supplied),1 Gas fire, 3 externally flued Gas heaters (wall mounted) ground bedrooms (only) have a wall mounted electric heater. At ground there is also a Gas fired converted old style oven which keeps the kitchen warm! Electric blankets are supplied to all other bedrooms and hot water bottles for fold out beds. All 5 bathrooms have wall heaters. Extra portable heaters are available if you need them. In short you wont be cold! Kitchen: An old style farmhouse kitchen with wood range (converted to gas) ,commercial fridge and freezer,microwave, dishwasher and full pantry. In the kitchen we provide cleaning spray, tea towels, detergent and dishcloths The Pantry also has oil, salt, pepper, tea, coffee and sugar. Basic cooking equipment, Plates and Cutlery for 36 are provided. We can recommend local caterers should you wish for any meals to be provided or there is a selection of local cafe's and restaurant within easy walking distance which do takeaway. These include Chinese,Italian,Continental and a burger place. There is also an outdoor kitchen adjacent to the BBQ area which includes and upright stove,dishwasher,sink and oven. Bathrooms: There are five bathrooms provided,(no ensuites). Three of them have claw foot baths with showers over and the fourth and fifth have a shower.Each containing a toilet, Bathroom soap, tissues and toilet paper are provided. Please note the showers are on ground and level one Private Bar/Games room: A substantial Bar area is ready for you to stock with 4 commercial under bench bar fridges, glasses provided.There is also slate pool table (table tennis top can be placed on this) and Dart Board. It also has a direct entry off Anzac Parade. There is a TV with DVD player,radio with Iphone connection and a chesterfield lounge setting next to a gas fire. Dining Room: 4 extendable 19C French antique tables with matched chairs are provided in the dining room. The associated Ballroom has club chairs and a wood fire. The Library This is a large room located on the first level all with 11 bedrooms opening out of it. With a Chesterfield lounge setting and an open fire it is a very cosy space. There are books and DVDs available with a second TV/DVD player (from the one in the Bar) and a record player with a random collection of records! Attic Space The Top Level of the building has a generous old style attic space with raked ceilings and two large balconies orientated North and South. This is a fantastic multipurpose space that can be used for almost anything except sleeping due to the fact it only has one escape stair. Conference,Wedding,Dance Floor,Kids games room etc.There is a projector and screen for DVD movies. The BBQ area Directly off the kitchen is a sunny sheltered courtyard and associated BBQ area. A 6 burner BBQ is connected to town gas and a fire pit is a favourite for roasting marshmallows. HOST FREE We have a local staff member for support but no one on site PETS We will allow one or two dogs on site and they are to remain an external room on the property. There is free firewood for the 2 internal and one external fires and 2 adult bikes and 2 child provided for your use and free WIFI. BUNDANOON. Traditionally famous for it's proximity to the Morton National Park and gullies Bundanoon has recently become world famous for becoming bottled water free! Free water coolers are located throughout the town, very handy considering its current popularity as a centre for cycling and bushwalking. Brigadoon,Cycling Events and other festivals also light up Bundanoon on occasions. Mostly though it is a great place to connect and relax in the country away from the stresses of the city. Bundanoon Village is about 200m from the Pill Factory. There is a Bottle shop, News agency, Chemist, Hairdressers, Doctors Surgery, Butcher, Bakery, Convenience store Antique and Collectables, Gift Shops and Galleries. There are also Italian,Chinese,Pub and Continental Restaurants and Coffee shops. There are three great local cool climate vineyards within cycling distance on back roads. St Maur, Sally's Corner and Banjo's run. Go a little further down the road to Sutton Forest Wines and you can get an incredible al fresco antipasto lunch as well! Just down the road there is also a Buddhist temple which is well worth spending some time at. Please note: Linen is not included in these prices: Linen and towels can be provided(sheets, pillow case and towels) for these for $66 per double bed, single for $55. (Bed is made up for you prior to arrival) WI-FI is available for free and we have 2 televisions plus a projector/screen with DVD player and many DVD's to view. Wheelchair access and accessible bathroom and toilet facilities are possible but should be viewed prior to booking due to the historic nature and design of the building though there are three bedrooms at ground level with only a couple of steps to get in. As noted a bathroom at ground level does have a walk in shower. There are no Laundry facilities available but an iron and ironing board is available. Laundry facilities can be arranged for guests staying for an entire week. No Smoking within the building in any areas. Deposit and Changes/Cancellation Policy; Please note should you cancel the deposit is not refundable and full payment for the balance is payable whether you stay or not. Please understand the above policy in that due to the scale and nature of the property groups book well in advance and it is highly unlikely that new bookings will be made at short notice should you cancel or change dates. Hence please choose your dates carefully and we recommend you take out travel insurance