Chequers Court

Description

A very warm welcome to Chequers Court. This classic 1880s mountains weatherboard home retains the quirkiness and charm of the period with today's comforts.

Gather the family - all generations -- or a group of friends and spend some time relaxing and discovering the delights of quiet starry nights and enjoying long discussions and games around the kitchen table.

The area is fantastic all year round -- autumn and winter are great for long walks in the crisp mountain air, sharpening your appetite for steaming soup, hearty casseroles and hot fruit crumble. April and May display peak autumn colour. June is Winter Magic Festival. July is Yulefest (Christmas in July). In Spring the gardens are spectacular and it's still cool enough in the evenings to enjoy the open fire and hearty meals. Summer has beautiful days with a little crispness in the early morning and the comfort of a blanket at night. Bliss!

The house and garden

Chequers can accommodate up to 10 people in the house and separate cottage. The property is usually booked as one item, but if you are a smaller group and would like to rent the house only (6 people), that may be possible too. The cottage is never booked separately so you still have the property to yourselves.

See the floorpan in the picture gallery to get an idea of the layout. Kind of like a Cluedo board without the secret passages!

The main house has 3 bedrooms. Bedrooms 1 & 2 have queen beds, and Bedroom 3 has a king bed which can also be made up as twin beds. There are two bathrooms in the house. The main with a clawfoot bath and separate shower.

The kitchen is eat-in with a large table and chairs, large open fireplace, 2 sinks and preparation areas, dishwasher, microwave, regular oven. The BBQ connected to natural gas is just outside the kitchen door and is under cover.
The table from the games/dining room next to the kitchen can extend the kitchen table to accommodate 10 people.

There is also a library/sitting room with a wide range of books to choose from,. The formal lounge has a 3D TV and DVD and gas log fireplace. The enclosed verandahs wrapped around the house provide more cosy nooks to curl up with a book.

The separate cottage has a further 2 bedrooms, living area with TV/DVD, and another bathroom. This is a great space for the "kids domain". Either bedroom can be made up as a king bed or as twins. The cottage is not rented separately, but provides additional accommodation for the main house, so your family or group are the only occupants of the property.

Chequers Court sits on a half-acre block so there is plenty of garden to explore. The rhododendrons in the front garden are over 100 years old and are an absolute picture in Spring. The courtyard with its table and chairs seats 12 people and is a lovely relaxing place for breakfast on a sunny morning.

Blackheath

Blackheath has a National Parks Visitors Centre where lots of local information on the area can be found. Details for walks from gentle strolls to more adventurous hikes can be obtained here. There are many walks, waterfalls, lookouts and spectaular scenery to enjoy. Blackheath also features a picturesque golf course, the Rhododendron gardens and the "Rhododendron Festival" in the first weekend of November.

Blackheath has antiques, old and new books at the legendary "Gleebooks", jewellery, clothes, galleries, gifts and more, but the real heart of this town is good food and good living!
Apart from great coffee at any number of cafes, there is also good local shopping including a fabulous butcher, fruit and veg store, delicatesans, two well stocked supermarkets and two sourdough bakeries. So the choice is yours - shop and cook at home, or try one of the many eateries. In addition to the cafes and pubs, Blackheath has several award-winning restaurants including "Vulcans", "Ashcrofts" and "Escarpment". Booking in advance for these is a good idea.

If you happen to be in town on the 2nd Sunday of the month, there is the growers market in the Community Centre (cnr Gardiners Rd and Great Western Highway). It showcases local producers for fresh fruit and vegetables, assorted cheeses, freshly made breads, olives, oils, free range eggs, deli items, meats, freshly made pasta & sauces, baked goods, seafood, condiments, freshly cut flowers, plants, seedlings, plus much more.

There are of course many more things to do. It is a short drive to Shipley Plateau (visit Logan Bray Apple Orchard), Hargreaves Lookout and Megalong Valley (which incidentally has a great tea room/cafe). There are many local galleries featuring the work of local artists. The Zigzag railway is a short drive away. A day trip to Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens or Jenolan Caves is well worth the effort. Another fabulous experience is a visit to "Secret Creek" wild life sanctuary with cafe/restaurant in a fabulous bush setting in Lithgow.

Feature List

• Barbeque
• Bedding (Linen)
• Cooking Facilities
• CD Player
• DVD Player
• Linen Supplied
• Local Telephone
• Microwave
• Open Fireplace
• Refrigerator
• TV Reception
• Video Player
• Non-smoking
• Clothes Dryer
• Washing Machine
• Library
• Separate cottage
• Outdoor Eating Area

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.

Every weekend stay late Sunday. On long weekends stay late Monday.

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Prices listed based on 10 adults. Property has 8 beds and can sleep a maximum 10 people

Exceptions

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

Extras

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