Kookaburra Hill

Last minute deal: Stay before 20 Feb 2012 for 10% off

Description

Kookaburra Hill is a contemporary architect-designed solar passive house on 5 acres - just 700 metres to Kangaroo Valley village.

The house is set back far from the road (200 metres) and the double glazing and thick gum forest means you do not hear anything. You feel "away" from it all and can wake up gazing at Wedding Cake Mountain and the restful country mountains and hillsides. There are 2 acres of garden and lawns in the front of the house, an acre of lawn and salt water in ground heated pool behind the house with the best view of the surrounding valley and mountains and more than 2 acres of bushland on hill above Kookaburra Hill.

It has a purpose-built 3-bedroom self contained guest accommodation with a private entrance which is part of a large country house. It sleeps up to 5 adult guests or 6 guests including young children who have Kookaburra Hill for their exclusive use. The accommodation and the main residence are under the one roof but are separated by a hallway with 2 lockable doors and are quite separate with different entrances and no common areas or facilities - the right side of the house in the main picture of Kookaburra Hill facing the mountains is the accommodation. Guests privacy is respected at all times by the owner who is not far away if you have a question.

The suite has its own Daikin fully ducted reverse cycle AC and hot water systems. Relax into soft Bay Leather Republic leather lounges in the living room facing the pool garden and enjoy the HD TV with DVD player and library. You have your own stainless steel outdoor kitchen to cook up a great meal between your living room and the solar heated in-ground salt water pool. Families and children are welcome - come and stretch out and enjoy the quiet solitude and acres of lawns and natural bushland. There are stunning mountain views from the water and cabana.

Special rates are offered for families with children over 2 years and under 14 years ($30 per night) and discounts are available for families with teenagers in the school holidays with the $30 a night rate for them also.

Kookaburra Hill has luxury bedding and linen in two queen and one twin single bedrooms (king single and trundle) with lovely linen, fine goose-down or wool duvets and soft towels. The full bathroom has a corner spa with views of the pool. There is a kitchenette with a small gas cooktop, microwave, refrigerator and all you need to prepare and serve meals indoors. The outdoor kitchen has an ILVE gas and electric cooktop, large sink, refrigerator and dishwasher and table and chairs for 6 people. There is also a mobile frig in the cabana. The garden features more than 500 old fashioned roses and pesticide-free fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden are sometimes available for a meal at Kookaburra Hill. Always herbs including many mints to make herbal teas. The volcanic soil that washes down from the high hills above Kookaburra Hill produces fruit, vegetables, and eggs, with the most amazing taste. The summer tomatoes are always described as "the best I have ever eaten".

The self catering rate does not include breakfast but staples are provided as well as a selection of teas and plunger coffee. Complimentary chocolates and a large bowl of perfumed roses are also included (the roses bloom all year here although in August I sometimes have to include some jonquils and camellias to bulk out the roses) and children of any age can always collect chicken and duck eggs. As detailed on the kookaburrahill website, the indulgent rate includes a breakfast with eggs from resident hens, organic bacon (from free range pigs), buttermilk pancakes, home-baked berry muffins, chocolate profiteroles, the famous Berry Sourdough Woodfired bread, Treat Factory jams and juice and this can be ordered for a two night minimum. Dine indoors, cook in your private alfresco dining area or stroll to a restaurant.

The property has pet ducks and chickens who more than free range - they love to do cross country training over several acres seeking the tastiest worm or green produce and produce the most delicious eggs. There is a bantam rooster, so the noise is not very loud and he looks after the hens very well. There are sometimes baby chicks or ducklings.

House-trained dogs with a current vaccination record and flea/tick treatment prior to visit are welcome. An outside kennel is provided in a secure location outside your living room. Small and medium dogs may visit with you in your living room with its stone floors, but cannot access carpeted bedrooms (a doorway barrier is provided) for the protection of future guests. Stroll to dog-friendly cafes and drive to dog-friendly beaches. The front 2 acres of park-like lawns are perfect for dogs to enjoy their bone arrival present and it is great for dog owners as these acres are securely fenced which wraps around to include the guest suite entrance and outdoor dining area. The private outdoor dining area has a fence and when the gate is closed, it is escape proof for all dogs so your friend can be contained safely when and if required. Three acres of natural bush land at the rear of the house is for you to explore but is not open to dogs for the sake of resident poultry and wildlife.

Feature List

• Barbeque
• Bedding (Linen)
• Cooking Facilities
• Air Conditioning
• DVD Player
• High Chair
• Inhouse Movies
• Linen Supplied
• Microwave
• Pets allowed
• Refrigerator
• Spa Bath
• Swimming Pool
• TV Reception
• Video Player
• Non-smoking
• Iron
• Washing Machine
• outdoor full kitchen
• chooks, ducks and ponies
• dishwasher
• a vase of fragrant roses on your table
• DVD library
• in house beauty or massage treatments can be arranged

Rates

Note: Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.

The normal rate is based on a couple. Additional adults are $60 children 2-13 years are $30. A "two couples" rate of $748 applies for weekends ($628 weekdays).
Peak Dec-Jan rate of $339/ night is for up to 5 adults or 6 people including young children. Weekly bookings preferred but negotiable.

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Prices listed based on 2 adults. Property has 4 beds and can sleep a maximum 5 people

Exceptions

The following dates have a specific tariff and will not be charged the normal price. However any discounts will be applied.

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