A Settler's Waldorf

Description

Early settlers rammed earth cottage on a small farm offering a tranquil retreat for adults. Old fashioned charm and simplicity, modern comfort, peaceful and private, open log fire place and electric heaters, splendid central tableland views. Self catering. Reasonable prices with a winter heating surcharge of $15.00 per night to a maximum of $70.00 per weekly visit. Tariff reduces for stays of three nights or longer to $450.00 per week.

A Settler's Waldorf accommodates four guests in two bedrooms - one with twin King single beds and the other with a Queen sized bed. Dogs and other pets are not allowed.

Your privacy is respected and assured. The cottage has a private entrance separate to the main house which is 150 metres away and secluded in a rambling country garden of many shady trees.

Well placed for exploring the region, A Settler's Waldorf is six kms from the National Trust classified village of O'Connell; 25 kms from Australia's oldest inland settlement Bathurst; 50 kms from the Industrial Heritage City of Lithgow and 30 kms from caves country Oberon.

Simple and restful old fashioned charm is the essence of this cosy and comfortable cottage without clocks, telephone, television and digital clutter.

The cottage walls are largely constructed of rammed earth which provide excellent insulation. It keeps warm when temperatures fall. Fragrant old fashioned roses and perennial plants blend with Australian plants in a water wise garden.

Delightful walks and pleasant drives can be enjoyed in the immediate area. The Fish River has some great picnic and swimming spots. Day trips can be comfortably made to the many nature reserves and national parks (including Jenolan & Abercrombie Caves and Kanangra Walls); authentic former gold mining settlements such as Hill End and Sofala and various other interesting early settled villages many of which have been classified by the national Trust.

A picnic at Flat Rock on the beautiful Fish River; a walk up Evan's Crown with its impressive massive granite boulders; and a visit to enchanting Longwood Studio and the Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery at Tarana (residence of artist and illustrator, Sandra Laroche) are three of many pleasurable local outings we can highly recommend when you stay at A Settler's Waldorf. A sunny day could happily end with a favourite tipple sipped beneath the ancient shady Elm tree at the well patronised historic O'Connell Pub.

Another popular rendezvous is The O'Connell Avenue Cafe and Store located in the old Butcher's Shop and open from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Jo and Sandra give you the warmest welcome and brew excellent coffee from locally roasted beans. Delicious meals are reasonably priced with a tempting selection of yummo sweet treats to accompany tea and coffee. Jo and Sandra have created their own special Avenue blend of O'Connells Fish River Roasters coffee. The O'Connell Avenue Cafe has been named in honour of O'Connell Anzac Memorial Avenue, a beautiful living Cathedral of Desert Ash, which is viewed from the cafe courtyard. The Avenue is a national treasure and is significant as one of only a few surviving First World War avenues of honour in Australia.

O'Connell is rich in Australian colonial history and is listed on the Register of the National Estate. It was one of the first places settled by Europeans west of the Blue Mountains following the completion of Cox's Road in 1815. A Settler's Waldorf is one of the remaining early earth buldings of the O'Connell area. These comprise the oldest group of earth buildings in Australia.

O'Connell's high country has four distinct seasons from warm summers to chilly winters when the air is crisp, clear and invigorating. There are glorious displays of spring and autumn colour. The changing seasons and quality of light, the picturesque landscape, make A Settler's Waldorf a paradise for gardeners, artists, writers, romantics and all who enjoy the beautiful Australian bush.

Touch the sweet earth and find joy in the sky, in the trees and the flowers at this simple place. Do nothing more energetic than listen to the figs grow (and eat them in season) and relax with a good book by a log fire.

Feature List

• Barbeque
• Bedding (Linen)
• Cooking Facilities
• CD Player
• Linen Supplied
• Microwave
• Open Fireplace
• Refrigerator
• Non-smoking
• Iron
• Stereo
• Washing Machine

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.

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Prices listed based on 4 adults. Property has 3 beds and can sleep a maximum 4 people

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