The Beach Retreat

Last minute deal: Stay before 1 Jun 2012 for 10% off

Description

Only an hour south of Sydney (by car or train) this cottage is the ideal retreat for couples.

Stanwell Park is a perfect holiday destination, located on the southern edge of the Royal National Park, nestled under the magnificent escarpment, it is well known for it's beautiful beach.

The beach is only a short walk from the cottage and offers patrolled swimming, a well known surf spot (with many others a short drive away), great beach fishing and the opportunity to paraglide hang glide from Bald Hill.

Behind the beach is a large grassy park with outdoor BBQs and childrens play area. There are many local bushwalks and lovely cafes within an easy walk from the cottage. Stanwell Park also has a village shop, a bottle store, gift shops and a surf shop (if you want to hire a board and wetsuit).

The Seacliff Bridge and Symbio wildlife park are within a 10 minute drive.

Well appointed cottage - home from home

The self contained cottage is an annex of the main house with its own street access, and front door accessed down steps through its private garden. There are polished wooden floors throughout and it is very well appointed with queen size bed, full kitchen (including double oven, cooktop, large fridge freezer, full size dishwasher and microwave), and a full bathroom (with a bath and shower) and separate toilet.

It has a built-in air conditioning system for the summer and under-floor heating for the winter months. Washing machine and laundry tub are also provided.

Either eat inside at the dining table suitable for 4 people, or cook outdoors on the 4 burner gas BBQ and eat in the private garden and enjoy the dappled sunshine under the trees sitting at the 4 person outdoor setting.

There is a private verandah, which gets morning sunshine, perfect for breakfast, private off-street parking and racks for the safe storage of surfboards.

There is also a large wide screen TV, DVD player and CD player, so you can kick back and relax without even leaving the cottage.

Small children are welcome, we have a portacot and high chair which can be used, or a single bed. There are no steps inside the cottage.

Local Attractions

The list of things to do in the area is almost endless!

Stanwell Park beach is a 5 minute walk, there you can swim and sunbathe on the patrolled beach, surf and fish (it is a well-known spot for both). Take a picnic down to the grassy park, or cook on one of the outdoor BBQs.

Play tennis at the courts less than a 5 minute walk away.

Hang glide (either solo or tandem) or paraglide from Bald Hill onto the beach.

Watch the humpback whales migrate along the coast, or see if you can spot a pod of dolphins.

Take day trips into the Royal National Park - hire a rowing boat at Audley, cycle down Lady Carringtons Drive, surf at Garie, or loll on the beach and in the lagoon at Wattamolla. Walk the sensational coastal footpath from Otford to Bundeena.

Cycle or motorcycle through the Royal National Park or take a long pituresque coastal drive.

Bushwalkers have many options to choose from - the best known (Otford to Bundeena) to climbing Mount Mitchell or walking along the edge of the escarpment on the Wodi Wodi track. Kellys Falls is also a lovely walk with picnic opportunities near the waterfall and cool pools.

Sit in the garden and watch the prolific bird life: Australian king parrots, emerald green cat birds, inky blue bower birds, kookaburras, corellas, crimson rosellas, superb blue fairy wrens, rainbow lorikeets, galas, sulphur crested cockatoos, fly catchers, wattle birds, the list goes on!

Walk the famous Seacliff Bridge, 5 minute drive away.

Visit Symbio wildlife park, 10 minutes drive from the cottage.

Walk to one of Stanwell Park's cafes for a lazy coffee or brunch.

Play golf at one of the two local courses at Stanwell Tops.

Walk to yoga classes less than 5 minutes from your front door.

Dine at one of the nearby restaurants in Austinmer or Thirroul.

Enjoy an evening sundowner beer at the Scarborough Hotel with spectacular point blank views of the ocean.

Play lawn bowls at the local Scarborough bowlo.

Swim laps in one of the nearby ocean pools at Coalcliff or Wombarra.

Walk or cycle the beautiful coastal bike path from Thirroul.

Go horseriding, paintballing or 4WDriving locally.

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