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Garden Hill Retreat: Beautiful Sandstone Cottage: Swimming pool & Tennis court

Garden Hill Retreat: Beautiful Sandstone Cottage: Swimming pool & Tennis court

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Overview of Garden Hill Retreat: Beautiful Sandstone Cottage: Swimming pool & Tennis court

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Cambewarra, NSW
  • Popular LocationShoalhaven Zoo9 min drive
  • Popular LocationNowra Golf Course9 min drive
  • AirportNowra, NSW (NOA)20 min drive
  • Popular LocationKangaroo Valley Golf Club21 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Garden Hill Retreat: Beautiful Sandstone Cottage: Swimming pool & Tennis court

The Connoisseur's Cottage @ Garden Hill Retreat is a well-appointed, aesthetically designed and tastefully decorated two-storey sandstone masterpiece, which nestles at the foot of the Cambewarra Mountains. Straddling between picturesque Kangaroo Valley and fashionable Berry, it has been meticulously conceived to give the most demanding connoisseurs a most memorable experience in country living.

Standing elegantly on the western end of the property, the Connoisseur's Cottage enjoys a panoramic view of Brown's Mountains, the mirror lake and the French-inspired kitchen garden.

Enjoy breakfast at the sun-drenched courtyard and feast on the breathtaking view of the Australian bushland amidst the manicured rose and gourmet kitchen gardens. Recharge with an energising game of tennis. Swim in the indoor pool. Relax with a game of croquet. Wind down with your favourite Shiraz or Chardonnay at the sun-drenched courtyard and watch the ducks dive in and out of the mirror lake.

Book at table at the fabulous restaurants in Berry: South on Albany, Burrows, or the Silos Estate.

Awaken your senses with a visit to the delicious wineries: Two Figs, Silos Estate, Coolangatta Estate, Cambewarra Estate and Mountain Ridge.

Leave your footprints on the exhilarating walking trails at Shoalhaven Heads, Nowra Grotto Walk or Bomaderry Creek Nature Reserve. You will be blown away by the sheer majesty of these spectacular and subtly hidden heritage sites.

Read our wonderful reviews on our sister property Garden Hill Spa Retreat (The Magnolia Cottage). Visit our blogs and video clips on Garden Hill Spa Retreat on wordpress and youtube.

To make your holiday relaxing, we provide farm fresh eggs, breakfast provisions, a bottle of wine and chocolates, linen and towels. Simply chill out and be mesmerised by the sublime beauty of Garden Hill.

Message or email us if you have a special celebration: birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, honeymoons and even babymoons, and we would do our best to help make your stay unforgettable.

Following is the wonderful review we received from a very happy guest:

Connoisseur's Cottage
The Connoisseur "Sandstone" Cottage is a love affair between the Arts and English heritage. The dwelling features an indoor wood fire place, master bedroom, shower amenities, indoor plus outdoor dining, veranda with a garden patch that have various herbs such parsley, coriander, mint, and thyme. In addition to the above luxury amenities the stay included an outdoor wood fire "sandstone" oven.

As my wife and I sat outdoors during breakfast we can we see the transition from the dwelling to the lake and were taken away by the hills in the backdrop. There afterwards, we played a sporting game of tennis then took a wonder around the garden and the lake. Later the evening we would relax by the indoor pool, which can be used throughout the year. In addition to the above, we learnt the site will feature a playground for Croquet, which is a gentleman's/woman's game.

The Garden Spa is also within proximity via vehicle to Queen Street in Berry, which has diverse restaurants and cafes plus much needed body message services in the area. Berry has a local history of both English convicts and Aboriginal settlement so check out the local museum (Free entry).

My wife and I travel quite a lot and we rarely give 5/5 but this place is an exception. Overall, we loved it and look forward to coming back!

Red October 2016


Confirmation and Cancellation

We are pleased to confirm your reservation as soon as full payment has been made.
We have blocked the calendar for you and rejected all other applications in your favor and will not be able to offer the cottage again for the same dates.
Please note the Cancellation Policy applicable.

Minimum Stay

The minimum stay is 2 nights except for the Christmas season, which is 7 nights.

Garden Hill is sublime beauty. You will have a fabulous stay.

Property manager

Rosalind & Nicholas Drake

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property registration number PID-STRA-3482-2

About the area

Cambewarra

Located in Cambewarra, this cottage is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tapitallee Nature Reserve and Bomaderry Creek Regional Park, while Nowra Museum and Meroogal are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like winery tours.

What's nearby

  • Shoalhaven Zoo - 9 min drive
  • Nowra Golf Course - 9 min drive
  • Coolangatta Estate - 18 min drive
  • Kangaroo River Nature Reserve - 20 min drive
  • Kangaroo Valley Golf Club - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 17 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • North Nowra Tavern - 7 min drive
  • Chooksy's - 7 min drive
  • KFC - 6 min drive
  • Bomaderry Bowling Club - 7 min drive
  • Hyper Hyper Coffee - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Garden Hill Retreat: Beautiful Sandstone Cottage: Swimming pool & Tennis court have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Garden Hill Retreat: Beautiful Sandstone Cottage: Swimming pool & Tennis court pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Hill Retreat: Beautiful Sandstone Cottage: Swimming pool & Tennis court?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Hill Retreat: Beautiful Sandstone Cottage: Swimming pool & Tennis court?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Hill Retreat: Beautiful Sandstone Cottage: Swimming pool & Tennis court located?

Situated in Cambewarra, this golf cottage is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Tapitallee Nature Reserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cambewarra Estate Winery and Bomaderry Creek Regional Park. Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnificent Gardens and Beautiful Sandstone Cottage : A 6-Star Property!
Garden Hill Retreat is truly the hidden gem with magnificent and magical gardens and a wonderful well-appointed sandstone cottage with a wood-burning stove. The cottage is serene and sublime. It overlooks the beautiful veggie garden, rose garden, Mediterranean garden and lotus pond. There are wonderful features: croquet lawn, tennis courts and an indoor swimming pool to enjoy. There are amazing birds twittering in the camellia hedges and rose bushes. You can see Mama Duck waddling down the lotus pond with her ducklings watched over by Papa Drake. The whole 20-acre property is embraced by stunning magnolias, jacarandas, maples, eucalyptuses, Norfolk pines, Pin oaks, Bunya pines and even the oldest species: gingko trees! It is indeed a privilege that Nicholas and Rosalind the gracious and hospitable hosts are immensely generous and kind to make my stay such a memorable experience! I would highly recommend that you stay at this magnificent property at the foot of beautiful Cambewarra Mountain, close to Jervis Bay, Berry, Bowral and Kangaroo Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GB Review
Great property & great hosts - really appreciated the opportunity to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountains & Sea
Beautiful location, sandstone cottage with character & wonderful hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious long weekend
The perfect escape. Gorgeous cottage retreat with magnificent grounds and lovely hosts. An excellent spot from which you can explore this beautiful part of the world. Look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kent H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay
A beautiful cottage. We had horrendous weather (during the NSW floods) and were kind of “forced to wind down” in the circumstances. Very comfortable and cosy fire, perfect to catch up on a few books. Friendly hosts, lovely gardens. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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