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Cottage
The Sawmiller's Cottage at "Orange Grove", Allynbrook - was
once used as a residence for the owner/manager of a sawmill, (eco-friendly
of course!) and is located on a working beef cattle property in the Allyn
river valley.
The
cottage is 'self-cater', has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 8 (3 rooms with Queen
beds, and 1 with
2 singles).
The large country kitchen is well equipped and comes with stove, microwave,
fridge, toaster, jug and many extras. The crockery and cutlery are of
the best quality as is the linen - all of which is provided.
In the large comfortable
lounge room and additional to the TV and video unit you will find a selection
of books, cassette tapes and indoor board games. Please bring your own
videos or, hire them from the local store.
On the large side
verandah you can play table tennis or try your hand at darts.
The front verandah is the ideal spot to sit and relax, soak up the scenery
- watch contented cattle graze and do absolutely nothing.
Town
Life
Our closest
town is East Gresford (approximately 7 kilometres away) and boasts a post
office, general store, hotel and bowling club. If you don't want to cook
or barbeque, there is a family restaurant at the Hotel and Chinese and
Australian meals are available at the Bowling Club. The takeaway at West
Gresford comes highly recommended too.
Finding Us
You can be here in approximately 2½ hours from Sydney via the F3
freeway, Maitland, Paterson, Gresford - (all on tar sealed roads!). See
Map
Allynbrook is especially well sited for you to enjoy the many features
of the area. These include local boutique wineries, Barrington Tops Rain-Forests,
Lostock Dam, Historical towns and much more.
The Allyn valley runs through the rolling hills making up the southern
slopes of the magnificent World Heritage listed Barrington Tops National
Park. It is the smallest of the three southern river valleys, (Paterson,
Allyn, and Williams) and its central location between the other valleys
makes it arguably the hidden "gem".
Accommodation Rates
MINIMUM 2 NIGHT BOOKING
RATES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT
• $55.00 (per person) for first 2 persons
• then $50.00 for 3rd & 4th persons
• then $40.00 for 5th & 6th persons
• then $35.00 for 7th & 8th persons
• Discounts apply to stays of 4 nights and longer.
• Valid "Seniors" card holders receive 5% discount on the above.
• Rates for 1 night available on application
• Complimentary Tea, Coffee, Extras
• Sorry, no pets
Check-in from 1.00pm, Check-out 10.00am (negotiable depending upon occupancy
activity).
Booking Conditions
Deposit:
A deposit of 30% of the total cost is required within 7 days of booking.
Balance:
The balance is to be paid on arrival. Cash or bank cheque only please.
No EFTPOS services available.
Cancellation:
If notice of cancellation is received in writing prior to 14 days of expected
arrival date, your deposit will be refunded less a $15.00 per person booking
fee.
Local Attractions
Once here, YOU ARE:
• within minutes of three boutique wineries with welcoming cellar doors
& a good range of prize winning varietals & blends.
• a short drive to Lostock Dam on the Paterson river - ideal for those
who wish to wet a keel or line.
• a short drive to Barrington Tops rainforests. Bring your walking shoes
and take the scenic bushwalking trails. Gaze forever from spectacular
lookouts & enjoy the abundant bush animals - how many have seen a
pademelon?
• a short drive to Allyn River & Mount Royal State forests. These
forests have a range of 4X4 trails for those who leave "larger"
footprints.
• a short scenic drive to historical towns, (Gresford, Paterson, Dungog)
offering museums & galleries, local crafts, licensed clubs, hotels
& eateries.
• encouraged to explore the "Orange Grove" property and take
advantage of our Allyn river frontage to swim, or perhaps just sit and
listen to the river still time.
Allyn
River
Just a short stroll takes you down to the Allyn river where you can swim
(please bring your own beach towels), read under the shade of the River
Oaks, or perhaps just sit and listen to the river still time.
Keep
an eye out for platypus, turtles and echidnas.
Facilities
• four tastefully appointed bedrooms to rest your weary head & sweeten
your dreams (3 large bedrooms each with a Queen Bed and 1 bedroom with
2 single beds).
• a well appointed kitchen & BBQ if you wish to "eat in".
Fresh air does wonders for the appetite!
• a tiled bathroom & 2 toilets - all linen & towels supplied.
• large verandas to enjoy the twilight over the hills, recount your adventures
and perhaps savour some of the local vintage.
• a large comfortable lounge room with TV and video - (for those who are
addicted) CD player and radio.
• a reverse cycle air conditioner.
Activities
• wine tasting
• fishing or boating on Lostock Dam
• a swim in the Allyn river
• bushwalking in the spectacular Barrington Tops rainforests
• a game of bowls at the local Club!
• browse the antique shops, museums, craft shops, or ...
• sit on the verandah, soak up the wonderful scenery and relax completely.
Just Because
Just because you are in the country doesn't mean you have to miss out
on the comforts. A comfortable restaurant (located in the Hotel Beatty)
is just seven kilometres away. Licensed clubs and takeaways at Gresford
& Dungog add to your choices. For those with still more energy, Dungog
even has a golf course. Those with less energy may care to visit the Dungog
picture theatre, (open weekends) and reputed to be the oldest still operating
in NSW!
Accreditation
Member of
Barrington Tops Tourism - Dungog Shire.
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