My Cottage on Main... it's always a good idea.

Hello. We welcome you with old fashioned hospitality to a 100yr old heritage cottage located in the middle of all the necessities in Lake Macquarie. This classic freestanding cottage has been lovingly restored to showcase its classic style with all the modern comforts & just minutes to the waterfront & park. This is a rare find! Whether you're on holiday, visiting family or friends, a stay-cation or staying to visit a loved one in hospital... Staying at the Cottage is always a good idea! Our space – 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1912 built Cottage with 13-foot ceilings and original timber floors. Ducted A/C and ceiling fans throughout for your comfort regardless of the weather outside Modern kitchen is fully equipped including quality glassware crockery and cookware Magnolia Room - Queen bed with built in wardrobe with ensuite (spa bath, free standing shower, vanity and safety hand rails) hairdryer, TV and USB ports Protea Room - Queen bed with built in wardrobe and USB ports Blue Room - Single bed (with option for trundle bed at additional cost) and USB ports Main bathroom with free standing shower, vanity and hairdryer Separate toilet Formal lounge – has glass French doors to hallway - DVD player, CD player, radio, board games, jigsaw puzzles and books Fully equipped modern kitchen with breakfast bar and 2 stools. Dining room – dining table and 4 chairs (additional chairs can be provided should you require them) Rear courtyard garden oasis with undercover gas BBQ and utensils provided. Secure undercover off-street parking for 2 vehicles. We share a driveway with our neighbour so parking in your designated zone is required or additionally there is unmetered street parking in front of house. *Please Note – The Host has an adjoining Private Art and Craft Studio at the rear of the cottage with its own private access. The studio is not used during guest’s stay. There is no access to the studio from inside the Cottage and also no access to the Cottage from the studio for both parties privacy. Included in your Stay. We provide a selection of breakfast items including our famous homemade granola (please advise of any dietary requirements) Luxury Sheridan bed linen Pillow menu for your best sleep Quality bath towels Body wash The kitchen is fully equipped including quality glassware, cookware and we ensure these are maintained and sanitised for you. Nespresso coffee machine with pods Iron, ironing board and clothesline Picnic hamper and picnic rug Beach bag with beach towels Laundry access is not offered – however we do offer a laundry service (on request) WIFI Travelling with Children? As a Grandma I know how many things you need to pack even for a 2 night stay away. I have a selection of things to help make your stay more comfortable when travelling with little ones. High Chair Portable Cot Training Potty Selection of sanitised baby toys A Cubby House- this was originally built for my Grandchildren and is located under the back of the Cottage. Kids love it! The back courtyard is a completely fenced area, meaning you can relax in the back garden oasis while the Children play. The double Carport (with Roller doors) is a great space for Children to ride scooters and bikes knowing that they are not near any traffic and having fun while you relax and enjoy some time out. Cleaning Supplies and your Health. We know that regardless of your stay length you may require access to cleaning supplies. We supply a cleaning kit under the kitchen sink for you - disposable gloves, paper towels, disinfectant spray and hand sanitiser. My Cottage on Main proudly uses KOH for our Cottage cleaning & Koh Protect for sanitising. Koh protect is a long-lasting surface sanitiser which kills 99.9% of bacteria to keep your benchtops, tabletops and other surfaces protected for 7 days, no matter what you throw at them. Koh is eco-certified, free from harsh chemicals, fumes, fragrances, phosphates, parabens and proudly carries the Sensitive Choice blue butterfly logo from the National Asthma Council. So, it's the safer choice for you, us and our families. Location. Hairdresser, Massage therapists, Beauty and wellness services, Dress shop, Post office, 5 mins walk to IGA, 5mins walk to Bottleshop, 5 mins walk Chemist & Medical Centre, Optometrist, Butcher, Newsagency, Bakery, 2 mins walk to “old school” Lake Cinema, Op-shops, Local farmers markets are every fortnight, Home Grown markets are once a month, coffee shops, 10 min walk to Speers Point Park (fenced area) with its award-winning children’s playground and café. It’s a great way to spend a day (or more). Pack the kids bikes and scooters there’s lots to do here! 10 mins walk to Lake Macquarie esplanade with walking and cycling tracks that circumnavigate Lake Macquarie. 10 min walk to Speers Point Public Pool. 200 metres walk to Boolaroo Bowling club (with Blind Chef restaurant) & 450 metres walk to the famous “Pippi’s” hotel & restaurant which overlooks the Lake. Fancy a day trip? 5 mins drive to Warners Bay, 13 mins drive to Toronto, 20 mins drive to Newcastle CBD, 40 min drive from Newcastle airport, 45 mins to Hunter valley wineries, 1hr Drive to Port Stephens Mobility Access. A Handrail is fitted on the path walking towards the front door as the path is sloped. The front pathway to the door is well lit at night for your safety. There is 1 step to access the front verandah however we do have a portable ramp which is easily accessible for you to use. Our cottage is one level inside the home Ensuite shower is fitted with safety handrails Parking & Transport Options My Cottage on Main has both on and off-street parking for you to use. The off-street parking is secure undercover parking for 2 vehicles. We do share our driveway with our Neighbour so parking in the designated spot is required. Additionally, there is unmetered street parking in front of house. Three public bus stops are located within 50 metres walking distance from our front door. We have timetables available should you need them. Cockle Creek Railway station is 1500 metres away or a 3-minute drive. Train services available to Newcastle, Central Coast and Sydney. The 3 bedroom Cottage will be yours exclusively to use while you stay. There is no access to a Laundry, however I do offer a "wash-dry-fold" laundry service for $20 per load. *Please Note – The Host has an adjoining Private Art and Craft Studio at the rear of the cottage with its own private access. The studio is not used during guest’s stay. There is no access to the studio from inside the Cottage and also no access to the Cottage from the studio for both parties privacy. During your stay I am available via my mob number ,or if you need assistance i will be on site in the other house for your convenience. However your privacy is very important to me and i like you feel totally comfortable. Beautiful walking and cycling paths around stunning Lake Macquarie. Numerous cafes and restaurants within 10 minutes walk or drive. Fishing from our fabulous newly built jetty and even book on board Lake Macquarie cruises and see even more of our spectacular Lake. Speers Point is a friendly area to holiday with your family especially at our famous Speers Point Mega Park. Basically, you wont want to leave. We’re friendly. Eco friendly. We ask guests to please be mindful of the water consumption and encourage guests to recycle their waste using the bins provided. If there are seasonal vegetable & herbs in the garden, please use them during your stay Please take time to read house rules and other information handy for travellers kept in a Welcome Folder. On our “Locals Wall” we have collected some close food and takeaway menus for those nights you want to grab something quickly but don’t have the energy to search the internet to see what’s close by & read through reviews to know if its worth your time or money. We offer a full laundry service for a $20 per load fee should you require it. This service includes- wash, dry & fold. We have a reputable seamstress who will handle clothing repairs or alterations on your garments and get the job done without any fuss. *Fees apply Hospital Access. We know that all our guests sadly won’t be on holidays when they stay with us. Some of our guests will be visiting loved ones in hospital. Apart from our central location some practical long- or short-term stays may mean that having access to a fully equipped kitchen and laundry service is important to you. We would love you to be our guest and let us look after those extra requests that may come with travelling for medical reasons. Centrally located to hospitals Warners Bay Private – 4 mins drive Lake Macquarie Private Hospital – 14 mins drive John Hunter hospital – 15mins drive Belmont Hospital – 13 mins drive The Calvary Mater Hospital – 17 mins drive