Hernani Wilderness Hut: WeilHouse Living

HERNANI WILDERNESS HUT

WEILHOUSE LIVING:
WHO WE ARE
We offer 4 unique properties under our brand WeilHouse Living. Three of those properties are Farmstays on our beautiful 8 acre Organic Farm in Bellingen NSW.

Each property has been lovingly built and restored to tread lightly on the planet and to maximise the beautiful surrounds. The Bellingen Farm House, The Bellingen Vintage Farmstay and The Bellingen Farm Shed cater to a wide range of tastes and budgets. Guests can book the entire farm for a special occasion. For direct bookings search the web for WeilHouseliving.

CHECK IN TIME: 2pm onwards
CHECK OUT TIME: 10am

OUR VISION
Our vision is simple, we are committed to providing our guests with eco-friendly accomodation and to provide you with a beautiful space which is fully equiped for you to enjoy your holiday with your loved ones.

OUR HUT SPACE:
Our cleverly restored eco-hut is well-insulated and spacious, sleeping up to nine people in a comfortable design that minimises your carbon footprint. It has been crafted from recycled timber and fittings with off-grid solar power, a slow-combustion fireplace and indoor-outdoor living options to take advantage of the stunning daytime vistas and sparkling night skies.

Adventurers, bushwalkers and nature lovers will delight in the easy access to fishing spots, horse riding trails, waterfalls, swimming holes, lookouts and walking tracks in all directions. Surrounded by bush and pasture in total privacy, the hut is a short drive to town for basic supplies but far enough away to retreat and replenish in a unique, breathtaking setting.

LAYOUT
The hut is open plan, with four sleeping spaces including a small loft with a single and queen sized mattress suitable for children, as there's little head clearance in the loft. There are three queen size beds downstairs.While each is in its own area, If privacy is important then this hut won't suit you as none of the bedrooms have doors and are part of an open plan layout.

EXTRA GUESTS CAMPING INFO
Extra guests can pitch a tent nearby the open fire pit and outdoor barbecue area with its own sink. The outside bathroom with toilet and shower has glorious views over the paddocks and fruit trees. From late spring to early autumn you can help yourselves to the peaches, nectarines, pears and plums (before the birds do).

If you would like to bring more than 9 guests to camp or bring a caravan or camper trailer please contact me to discuss access and because the number of guests can add strain to our very limited resources at the hut ( water and power) so we will need to discuss suitability depending on the weather conditions and number of extra guests and the conditions of that to see if it’s a good fit.

The open-style living area can be closed off with glass doors for winter comfort and includes a kitchen with a slow-combustion stove and gas cooktop, also great for heating the whole hut on those cold winter nights.

OUTDOOR BATHROOM
The outhouse is 5 metres from the hut and has a separate shower and flushing toilet. Both have stunning views over the orchard and paddocks.

AMENITIES
ESKY
There's no fridge (they suck a lot of power!) but you can keep fresh produce icy cold in the 125L commercial Esky – an old-fashioned ice box with plenty of storage. Ice is also available at the Ebor service station five minutes away. Or you can pick it up en route at Dorrigo, Grafton or Armidale. We suggest 3-4 bags of ice.

WHAT WE SUPPLY
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS & TOWELS
We supply soap, pillows, doonas, blankets and toilet paper .. we have mozzie nets in the summer months and hot water bottles for winter.
We supply firewood, matches, firelighters and mozzie coils.
However, due to the remote location of the hut we are unable to provide towels sheets and pillow cases. So please bring a fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillow cases to go under the doonas and blankets provided. Please do not use our own linen as they are for our own use only. All beds are queen sized except one single mattress in the loft.

POWER
Our hybrid slow-combustion-solar power set-up means there is minimal power for gadgetry, but a single power outlet allows you to recharge small electronic devices. like phones, laptops and camera batteries. There is not enough power for hairdryers, stereo systems or heated blankets. The hut has 6 internal lights.
Telstra's 3G network provides mobile coverage.

We've supplied a stack of board games and puzzles plus cards and books, so staying here is a chance to slow down, chat fireside, play games, read and relax the old-fashioned way.

Due to the remoteness of the hut and the limited power on site our caretaker cleans and prepares the hut for your arrival. All you need to do is enjoy the hut and all that it has to offer. We are unable to use a vacuum on site due to limited power. so all cleaning is done by broom. We appreciate your understanding.

WEATHER & ACCESS TO HUT
The hut is accessible by 2 wheel drive, however, please do not bring a low lying car or sports car. In wet weather we recommend an all wheel or 4 wheel drive to reach the hut safely. If you book months in advance, we can’t predict your access until closer to your arrival date. We will always contact you with an update should you require 4 wheel to access the hut.
However, to err on the side of caution we recommend that you own a suitable vehicle to manage all weather conditions and to avoid disappointment if the weather requires an appropriate vehicle for access.

HUT INFO
When you arrive at the hut please read through the hut Information folder carefully, as it explains where everything is and how it all works. There is also a detailed check list to follow when you check out ensure the hut is shut down properly and our equipment is well looked after, failure to do so can result in damaging our system and loss of your bond.

ARRIVAL & THINGS TO KNOW
Getting to Hernani Hut is part of your wilderness adventure.
Once you have booked you will need to email Susan at susan@weilhouseliving.com.au to receive the hut info & directions to reach the hut, you will not locate it via google maps. It’s a fairly easy, well-marked 1km off-road drive from the main Road. Plan to arrive well before sunset, as the hut can be difficult to find in the dark.

HUT CHECKLIST
The hut Accommodates: 9 people in the house with extra room for camping/camper trailers. We charge extra guests 2 years plus $25 per person per night.
If you plan to bring extra guests to camp, please check this with Susan first before booking, as weather conditions can impact the number of guests staying on site. Campers will need to bring their own phone chargers, drinking water, plates and cutlery as there is not enough power and equipment at the hut to accommodate more than 9 guests.


WHAT WE PROVIDE
- Sheets and towels are NOT included in your booking
- We provide: Doonas, pillows, blankets, tea towels, bath mats,
- We supply a Slow combustion Fireplace and firewood
- Double burner Gas stove
- Outside bonfire pit (please collect your own firewood for this...there is plenty lying k around the paddock)
- Fully equipped Kitchen
- Soaps
- Pantry basics
- 24-hour self check-in
- Free parking
- Power to charge batteries, laptops and phones
- Books, games and children’s toys

SPECIAL FEATURES
- Horse friendly
- Gay friendly
- Extra room for camping
- Outdoor bathroom and toilet
- Child friendly
- Dogs and domestic pets are not permitted
- Outdoor Bonfire pit and seating
- Local swimming holes
- Outdoor Table and benches
- 1920'3 slow combustion oven and stove for winter
- Firewood supplied

COVID TRAVEL POLICY
Given the current state of Covid and to ensure the health and safety of all our guests visiting our farm for their holiday we now require the following: Guests must either provide their negative PCR test or their RAT test (rapid antigen test) prior to arrival. Should guests tests positive they will be unable to attend their holiday and will forfeit their booking. We are unable to provide refunds or travel credits for guests that are unable to attend as a result of having Covid. We highly suggest that guests take out travel insurance to cover any accidental loss of funds as a result of Covid. Thank you for your understanding.

COVID CANCELLATIONS
Government Policy
If your trip is cancelled due to government policy restricting travel, or a lockdown as a result of Covid 19, we will offer you a travel credit of equal value to be used within 6 months of your original booking date. There are no extensions for this time period, so we suggest you book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Should you reduce the number of guests from your original booking we will not offer any refunds.

COVID POSITIVE
If you test positive to Covid prior to your arrival, you will not be able to have your holiday. We will not be offering refunds or travel credits as we will be unable to fill your booking. Should you arrive at our farm and test positive for Covid during your stay, we will either ask you to leave and complete your isolation at home or for longer bookings you're welcome to have your holiday here as long as we can rest the house for 72 hrs before the next guest arrives, in which case you may have to reduce the length of your holiday to accomodate that safety gap.