"Atalisel" Holiday Cottage

Description

WHY STAY AT ATALISEL COTTAGE IN TALBINGO

* You pay only for the cottage NOT PER HEAD.

* A self contained cottage all to yourself.

* Laundry and all household equipment is included in tariff.

* A home away from home.

* Privacy. You are not sharing facilities with strangers.

* Peace and quiet.

* Rest and refresh.

* Mountain and water views.

* At the centre of the mighty Snowy Mountain Scheme (one of the greatest engineering feats of the world). Tumut 3 Power Station (TALBINGO) is the largest power station in the Snowy Mountains Scheme and the largest Hydro-electric power station in Australia.

* Birthplace of Miles Franklin (author of "My Brilliant Career")

* Ken Warby - The Worlds Fastest Man on Water - The Record 511.11km/h, 8th October 1978, "Spirit of Australia", Blowering Dam.

* Last Saturday in October each year - JOUNAMA CLASSIC - only day in the year that you can go boating in Jounama Pondage to fish.

* Picnicing at Jounama Creek or the surrounding National Park.

* Comfortably sleeps 7 adults, or 2 couples and 3 singles.

* Birdwatching at dawn and dusk. Kangaroos in abundance around Talbingo.

TARIFF RATE - NOT CHARGED PER HEAD

* 2 night stays incur a $50 Cleaning Fee on top of normal tariff.

* $150 deposit required to secure booking.

* remaining fee to be paid at least 7 (seven) days prior to commencement of stay unless previous arrangements or negotiations have been made.

OFF PEAK RATE: $110.00 per night. -$550.00 per week (minimum of 2 nights).

PEAK RATE: $130.00 per night. -$650.00 per week (minimum of 2 nights).

OUR HOUSE "Atalisel".

* DRIVEWAY: Off street parking with plenty of space for boat or trailer.

* SIDE VERANDAH & ENTRY: Has cafe style table and chairs for that relaxed coffee or drink while watching the sun set over the mountains.

* LOUNGEROOM: Features include a split system air conditioner, which comfortably services the whole house, TV, 3 seater lounge and two single seat lounge chairs, coffee table, packs of cards, jigsaws 500 piece down to simple children's puzzles, some assorted games, tourist information folder of local attractions, and visitors book which we would love our guests to sign.

* SUNNY DINNING: R&R, in a sunny north facing dinning room with mountain and water views, comfy lounge to sit and read a book, or just take time out, bird watching from tiny wrens to colourful king parrots and if your lucky you may spot a wedgetail eagle soaring overhead.

* KITCHEN: Fully equipped electric kitchen - electric stove, fridge, microwave etc. just byo food, drink and linen.

* BEDROOM 1: Includes 1 double bed, built-in wardrobe, dressing table with mirror, bedside table, lamp and chair.

* BEDROOM 2: 3 Single beds, built-in wardrobe, dressing table with mirror. Vacuum stored in wardrobe.

* SUNROOM: Can be used as 3rd bedroom with a "futon" with a sleeping pad. (Bedding stored in 1st bedroom wardrobe). Private access to 2nd toilet.

* Bedding includes pillows, 2 doonas and 1 thermal cotton blanket for each bed.

* BYO Bed linen (i.e. sheets & pillowcases)

* Hire linen service available on request - $10.00 per person (includes 1 towel). Extra towels $2.00 per towel. Beds are made on arrival and laundered on departure.

* LAUNDRY: Located in bathroom has a large washing machine, tub, basket/pegs, iron and ironing board stored in kitchen.

* TOILETS: 2 sewered, one in bathroom, one off sunroom.

8 BATHROOM: Features include shower, handbasin, toilet and laundry facilities.

* GROUNDS: Fully fenced yard, room for kids to play.

* CHECK IN/OUT TIMES: Check in time is 2.00pm. - Check out time is 10.00am.

Things to do & see

VISIT:

Batlow for apples; Adelong & Kiandra for gold diggings; Yarrangobilly Caves and 27 degrees thermal pool (all year round); the Snowy Mountains, Tumut 3 Power Station, Talbingo Dam, Kosciusko National Park, Bago State Forest, Blue Water Holes, Buddong Falls and much, much more.

FISHING:

All year for rainbow trout, brown trout and redfin on Lakes Talbingo, Blowering or Tantangara. Or in season in the numerous streams running out of the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Some good Murray Cod and other native fish are caught in Blowering Dam. Jounama Classic - special fishing & boating weekend in Jounama pondage - occurs annually on last Saturday in October every year. Fishing Rods for hire from goPLAYoutside in Talbingo. Fishing tackle, supplies & bait from either Talbingo Supermarket or Talbingo Service Station.

WINTER:

Ski Mount Selwyn. Although Talbingo is below the snowline, the ski slopes of Mt Selwyn are only 40 minutes away via the Snowy Mountains Highway open all year. Mt Selwyn offers 12 ski lifts, at the lowest prices in the NSW Snowies! Toboggan runs and beginners slopes are provided. Also a ski school. Some of the finest cross country ski tours in Australia are a feature of this area. Check out the latest snow report for Mt Selwyn on the world wide web at selwynsnow or from Talbingo Supermarket by 8am every morning during the ski season. Snow Gear for hire from goPLAYoutside in Talbingo and Selwyn Snow & Water at either Mt. Selwyn or Tumut.

SUMMER:

* WATERSPORTS: Talbingo is the centre of immense waterways. Talbingo, Blowering and Jounama Lakes offer 6500 hectares of recreational water for fishing. On Talbingo and Blowering: water skiing, sailing, canoeing and swimming are every day activities during the warmer weather. 5 HP, 4.3 metre motor boats and trailers for hire locally from tourist park - no licence required. Other watersport gear can be hired from goPLAYoutside in Talbingo or Selwyn Snow & Water in Tumut.

* SWIMMING: A magnificent, safe area has been allocated near Talbingo Dam specifically for swimmers. The views are unbelievable and the water as clear as a bell! This area is just 5-10 minutes from Atalisel Cottage by car. There are many swimming holes in the local creeks including Jounama Creek.

ALL YEAR:

* GOLF & TENNIS: 9 hole golf course and two tennis courts for hire available at the Talbingo Country Club - just down the road! Golf & tennis gear can be hired in Talbingo or BYO.

* BUSHWALKING: Choice of walks in the Kosciusko National Park or the largest state forest in Australia for both experienced and dedicated walkers, as well as for those who love to wander in our natural environment. This area is a bushwalker's delight! Hume & Hovell Walking Track, Buddong Falls, Old Mountain Road, Jounama Creek, Mill Creek Falls, Lander's Creek Falls, Big Talbingo Mountain, Warogong Sugarloaf, Red Hill Road, Cliffords Creek, Blowering Cliffs and other beautiful scenery and views.

* Talbingo Country Club (200+m)
* Historic Gold Mining Town of Kiandra and Adelong
* Other Towns to visit: Tumut, Gundagai, Batlow, Cabramurra, Tumbarumba, Adaminaby, Cooma
* Picnics and barbeques
* Great half and full day car trips
* 4WD tracks in National & State Forests (subject to weather & conditions). Snowchains may be required in winter. Some roads & 4WD tracks are closed in winter due to snow.
* Bike Riding and Walks
* Just sit back and relax

DISTANCES & APPROXIMATE TIMES TO OTHER DESTINATIONS FROM TALBINGO
(according to RACQ Road Travel Planner):

* Tumut 3 Power Station (3 km)
* Yarrangobilly Caves (39 km - 37 min)
* Tumut (43 km - 33 min)
* Kiandra (55 km - 39 min)
* Selwyn Snowfields (57 km - 41 min) * Tours of T2 Power Station (70 km)
* Batlow (74 km - 1:04 hr)
* Cabramurra (74 km - 1:01 hr)
* Gundagai (76 km - 1:02 hr)
* Adaminaby (92 km - 1:03 hr)


FACILITIES AT TALBINGO

TALBINGO COUNTRY CLUB: Licensed club. Visitors welcome. ATM available. VHS & DVD video hire. Pool & billiard tables. Dining room with beautiful mountain views. Gourmet Paradise Talbingo (Chinese Restaurant): includes Australian, Thai & Chinese cooking. Open Tuesday - Sunday 6pm. 9 Hole Golf course & tennis courts for hire available.

TALBINGO LODGE MOUNTAIN ESCAPE STEAK HOUSE AND PIZZA RESTAURANT : Licensed restaurant. Cook your own steak + salad bar, sausages, marinated chicken breast, kids meals, pizzas & desserts.

TALBINGO SUPERMARKET: Stocks all provisions for the holidaymaker. Newsagency, souvenirs, take-away, pharmaceutical, groceries and smallgoods, fresh meat to order, hardware, fishing tackle, post office, toboggan hire, VHS & DVD video hire, golf club and tennis racquet hire. Liquor. Computer/printing/internet/faxing, photocopier & laminating service available. Rural Transaction Centre facility includes: Medicare EasyClaim, Centrelink Access Point etc. Open 7 days a week.

TALBINGO SERVICE STATION: All BP products including diesel, fishing tackle and licenses, souvenirs, ice, portagas and Snow Chain hire. Toboggan hire. Laundromat. Open 7 days a week.

goPLAYoutside: Leisure Equipment for hire and sale. Gear includes: cycling, camping & hiking, kids gear, water sports, destination gear & winter sports.
* All our snow sports gear is brand new for this season and includes the latest designs and models of skis, snowboards, boots and clothing. Why waste your precious holiday time queuing up for hire gear on the slopes when you can arrange everything here and spend more time on the snow!
* Talbingo 4-day weather forecast, snow report and road conditions posted on shop window for perusal each day. Hire your snow gear here. Personally fit yourself up and/or collect the day before in a cosy shop. Highly recommend.

OTHER SERVICES: Police station, library, medical centre (part-time), post office, preschool, outdoor ski and water hire activities, public phones, Miles Franklin Park, BBQ & toilet facilities, children's playground facilities in Bridle St. & Pether St., Jounama Creek picnic area, boat launch areas, swimming areas, Church: Australia's first interdenominational church etc

Feature List

• Cooking Facilities
• Air Conditioning
• DVD Player
• Microwave
• Pets allowed
• Refrigerator
• TV Reception
• Non-smoking
• Iron
• Washing Machine
• Doonas
• Picnic Set
• Blankets
• Pillows

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.

For a 2 night stay a $50.00 cleaning fee applies.

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Prices listed based on 7 adults. Property has 5 beds and can sleep a maximum 7 people

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