Bruno's Hinterland Home

Explore the beautiful Byron hinterland and beyond. Conveniently located close to the regions many local attractions, beaches and fine dining yet far enough away to enjoy a bit of peace and quiet at the end of the day on 2.5 acres of rural retreat.... the best of both worlds. The home offers multiple inside/outside living areas to relax and take in the the hinterland or ocean views across to Lennox Headland while you enjoy a drink and the end of the day . Wether it be relaxing by the pool on its expansive patio, lounging in the courtyard for a chat, or simply sitting upstairs on the balcony with a good book....rest and relaxation is assured. The master bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom & WIR, the 2nd & 3rd bedrooms each have BIR's and share an additional bathroom upstairs. Each bedroom comfortably accommodates a queen size bed. Bed linen, bath & beach towels are supplied and the bed is ready made for your arrival. A 3rd bathroom downstairs services the living areas. The kitchen is fully equipped with new modern appliances. A selection of Tea/Coffee & local jams is supplied as well as cooking condiments. The adjoining dining room comfortably accomodates an 8 seater dining table for the whole family. A gas BBQ and plenty of outdoor furniture is also provided for our guests sole use including deck chairs, many armchairs & an 8 seater dining table/chairs. There is free secure WIFI connection and Netflix on multiple TV's in living area & bedrooms. A selection of games and books are also supplied. There is full mobile reception throughout the home and it's surrounds. One of the best things about our location is our proximity to amenities and the regions local attractions which makes it a great base to explore from. There is ample on site parking available for our guests. As we live in the main house adjacent to the cottage we are available if you need anything during your stay but your privacy will be respected as we want you to feel at home in your own space. There is a big choice of good beaches within 12-20 minutes drive (depending on the beach) and Tintenbar's popular Killen Falls with it's fresh water swimming hole is even closer. There is a wide choice of restaurants and cafe's to dine at all within 8-15 minutes drive including the iconic Harvest restaurant widely acclaimed for offering the best regional cuisine in the hinterland (just up the road). The region is not only renowned for its numerous music and cultural festivals but also it's regular markets such as those at Bangalow, Byron Ballina and Mullumbimby which are all within a 10-25 minute drive. If you need a bit of pampering Olivia Newton-Johns highly awarded Gaia Retreat & Spa with an impeccable reputation, is a 5 min drive just up our road offering a wide range of massage and facial treatments. For sport enthusiast there are 3 golf courses close by within 5-20 minutes drive and for the fisherman/woman Ballina's Richmond River and it's breakwalls are a popular spot for catching jewfish, bream, whiting, flathead, and snapper. Also, the area is well regarded for it's many scenic routes whether it be by car, motor bike or cycling. If you have any questions about the region please ask. You'll need a car to explore the region from our base. The trip from Ballina/Byron airport is 10 minutes and there are regular Jetstar and Virgin flights every day to/from Sydney and Melbourne. Flights on Pelican Air to/from Newcastle are also scheduled. Gold Coast airport has many more domestic and international flight routes and is a 50 minute drive. The property is also home to two friendly animals - Charlie our labrador dog and Bruno our 'namesake' pet sheep (who thinks he's a dog!). They roam the yard as they choose and love making new friends. As on site hosts we are immediately on hand for assistance if required, but respect your need for full privacy. Our dwelling, though located near, is fully screened off to ensure this. We encourage potential guests to read our reviews as verification of any concerns regarding this. Although smoking is strictly not permitted in the house, it is allowed anywhere outdoors. We ask that you respect ours and our neighbours environment by not making excessive noise after 10.00 pm.