Dido's Place, the perfect family and group getaway

Welcome to Dido’s place. A place where the country air settles, and a holiday awaits. Translating to Grandfather in Ukrainian, this home offers the gift of new and everlasting memories with its thoughtful interior design and comforting bushland views. Whether you are looking for some family fun, unwinding with a group of friends, spoiling that special someone, or simply looking for a place to rest your head, this is the perfect place for you. Everything there is to love from the indoors to the outdoors… Enter this gorgeous home residence where serenity meets loving modern design. With a fully equipped kitchen for the expert home chefs, high quality bedding for our most sensitive guests and a comforting outdoor fireplace to snuggle beside, this house awaits you to see its beauty for yourself. And of course, how could we forget the little added luxuries like access to Netflix, free Wi-Fi, Nespresso Machine and even a telescope, this truly is your next home away from home. The property sleeps 11. The available sleeping arrangements are: • Master bedroom- King bed sleeps 2 adults + 1 child (large cot) • Midnight Fleur bedroom- Queen bed sleeps 2 adults/children • Alpaca bedroom- 2 singles sleeps 2 adults/children • Equestrian bedroom- 2 singles sleeps 2 adults/children • Theatre room- 2 double sofas sleeps 2 adults/children Set on nine magnificent acres of bushland, this place is filled with enough activity, adventure, and relaxation to cover every inch of the property. From a leisurely morning nature stroll to late night stargazing, there is something for everyone to enjoy (all activities feature on our website & popular Insta account @didosplace). While this place offers the perfect amount of seclusion for pure bliss and relaxation, Dido’s Place is just 90 minutes from Sydney, at the gateway to the Blue Mountains. With a long list of local activities and attractions, there is always so much to see and experience. Why not explore the scenic bushland of the magnificent Blue Mountains, go fruit picking at the sweet orchards of Bilpin, sip local wine and cider at Hawkesbury’s finest settings, eat your way through the delicious Hawkesbury Food Bowl, or hit the river for some water activities (be sure to check out my guidebook below and visit my website for more holiday fun). We’ve also got our wedding guests covered, with Dido’s Place conveniently located near popular wedding venues such as: * Blueberry Hills on Comleroy - 4.4km * Curraweena House - 8km * Plynlimmon The Cottage at Kurrajong - 8.9km * Loxley on Bellbird Hill - 9.4km * Lochiel House - 12km * The Cooks Co-op - 17km * Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley - 21km * Chapel Hill Retreat - 33km * Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens - 36km From check in to check out, your stay is carefully prepared to take the stress out of planning so you can enjoy all this place has to offer. Guests have access to the entire property with the exception of the garage, linen room, and sheds. There is also ample parking available on site. Please read and understand our policy below prior to booking. Dido's Place is yours to use exclusively during your stay. We are contactable at anytime before, during and after your stay. We will make every effort to make sure that your stay is special. The Hawkesbury has so much to offer: 4 wheel driving, canoeing, cycling, go-carting, bushwalking, fruit picking, star gazing, rock climbing, bird watching, art galleries, farmer markets, local crafts, water skiing, tubing, boating, horse riding, historic towns and fishing, the list goes on. The area also hosts a number of equestrian competitions, boat races and classic car events throughout the year. Want some ideas? We love to provide recommendations to assist you in your holiday planning. You can also stay up to date with what's on and visit our Insta Page: @didosplace The best way to get to the property is by car. There are a number of local bushwalking tracks and cycle routes in the area. Details of these are provided at the property. OUR POLICY At Dido’s Place, we strive to ensure your stay is as peaceful and relaxing as the property offers. In our endeavour to achieve this, we kindly ask for your respect in following our policy guidelines: • Parties, schoolies, loud music, visitors, or events of any kind are not (Website hidden by Airbnb) permitted • Climbing on property structures is prohibited • The property is not suitable for children under the age of four • All other children must be supervised at ALL times, especially around the (Website hidden by Airbnb) unfenced dam, creek, beehives, barbed wire, and electric fencing While we have made every effort to mark these areas out, we do not take responsibility for the actions of our guests. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS Dido’s Place is a registered Covid Safe Business, operating in line with the NSW Government guidelines. Additional precautions have also been taken to protect the health and safety of our guests. • Dido's Place is professionally cleaned after each stay by cleaners who (Website hidden by Airbnb) have undertaken Infection Control Training Covid-19 through the (Website hidden by Airbnb) Department of Health; and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for (Website hidden by Airbnb) Covid-19 Virus with the World Health Organization • We are committed to Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol • We maintain a buffer period of at least 72 hours between reservations NSW CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL ACCOMMODATION INDUSTRY Dido’s Place complies with the NSW Code of Conduct for the Short-term Rental Accommodation Industry. A copy of the Code of Conduct is available in our Guides folder onsite, NSW Fair Trading website and on our website. As guests, you require to be aware of and agree to abide by the NSW Government’s Code of Conduct. In abiding with the Code of Conduct, you have also agreed to: - Treating our neighbours with respect by keeping noise to a minimum and within acceptable levels, - Not hosting parties or events that would disrupt the peace and comfort of the home or neighbours, and - Follow our house rules during your stay