About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Willow's Retreat in Fernances Crossing offers a recently renovated holiday home with three bedrooms and a living room. The property features a garden, free WiFi, and a private entrance. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a lounge with a sofa bed. Additional facilities include a private check-in and check-out service, outdoor fireplace, and free on-site parking. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a patio, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Bicycle parking and barbecue facilities enhance the outdoor experience. Local Attractions: Located 103 km from Newcastle Airport, Willow's Retreat is ideal for hiking enthusiasts. The surrounding area offers scenic garden views and opportunities for relaxation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
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Kylie
Australia Australia
The amazing hosts had great communication. They orientated us the property and ensured that we had everything that we needed. All facilities were clean, a well equipped kitchen, a comfortable bed, a peaceful garden with a rustic fire pit. The...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Phil and Lyndel

10
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Phil and Lyndel
Willow’s Retreat is a family-run secluded paradise, on over 50 acres of pristine bush and pasture, at the Southern tip of the Wollombi Valley, NSW. An hour’s drive from Hornsby, and only 45 minutes from the Central Coast, it’s quick and easy to get to, yet feels like another world. Everyone’s welcome at Willow’s Retreat - whatever your background and wherever you’re from, it’s the perfect place to be yourself. “Willow’s Retreat” is a beautiful house made of rammed earth. As such, it is extremely well insulated and maintains a great temperature year round. For extra comfort, there are ceiling fans for summer, and a wood fire and electric blankets for winter. We can provide a portable aircon unit (solar dependant), but you really won't need it! Every living area is equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for your safety, with extinguishers and first aid kit for emergencies. Solar powered, and harvesting rainwater, it’s completely off grid. There’s also no mobile signal; however, we do have high speed satellite internet for those that don’t want a complete technology detox! There’s a fully equipped kitchen, with gas oven/cooktop, microwave, kettle, toaster and large fridge and freezer (great for longer stays - shops aren’t close!). All utensils, crockery and cutlery are provided. Outside, there’s a brand new 4 burner barbecue with side gas ring, as well as a super-comfy hammock to laze in. The living area is spacious, with comfortable sofas, flat screen TV and DVD library. Or go old school, with board games, jigsaws and boule to keep you entertained! To explore the night sky, we've provided a telescope, too! There’s also a separate dining room, with a Japanese-inspired 6 seater table. The bedrooms have amazingly comfy beds (one queen and two doubles), with all linen and towels provided. With no traffic noise to disturb you, you’ll have the best night’s sleep and wake to the sounds of the birds outside your window.
We'll meet you and show you around; with being an off-grid property, it does function slightly differently from others! We're usually available at the neighbouring property, Willow's Leap Equestrian - just ask if there's anything you need. There's wifi in the house and garden, so you don't even need to leave the Retreat to ask us a question during your stay. We like to leave you in peace during your stay, and send a detailed guide round on booking to help with that. Make sure you ask us any questions you have - plus, it makes us more comfortable knowing you've seen it! To protect our wildlife and stock, pets are sadly not allowed. However, there is the potential to bring your horse to ride at Willow's Leap Equestrian nearby! Whilst we're not set up specifically for children, contact us if you want to discuss bringing the whole family.
We can make your Wollombi Valley stay as eventful or slow as you wish! Bushwalks to the Finchley lookout and sacred Aboriginal sites is one of the many popular activities visitors get up to when they visit Wollombi. Walking tours, 4WD tracks, the Wollombi Wine Trail, cafes, restaurants, the infamous Wollombi Tavern, and the many different cultural events are just some of the offerings within the Wollombi Valley. Nearby in Hunter Valley Wine Country there is everything from helicopter tours to horse and carriage and hot air ballooning. Do everything or do nothing!
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Willow's Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Willow's Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: PID-STRA-51527