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"The Block Getaway" - Peaceful Country Haven for Families

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Overview of "The Block Getaway" - Peaceful Country Haven for Families

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Explore the area

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Invergowrie, NSW
  • AirportArmidale, NSW (ARM)12 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of New England14 min drive
  • Popular LocationArmidale Plaza Shopping Centre14 min drive
  • Popular LocationArmidale City Bowling Club15 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

"The Block Getaway" - Peaceful Country Haven for Families

Newly completed, self contained house set on 10 peaceful acres, great views!

Property has been completed to a high standard with privacy, peacefulness & comfort for those who stay here at the forefront of our design. Very restful location, yet easily accessible to nearby Armidale, Uralla & even Inverell.

Property is located in Invergowrie in Rocklea Road, which is located only 10 mins drive or 13km west from Armidale on a sealed road. Invergowrie is an area of many small rural holdings, mostly around 5 to 10 acres of people wanting to be close to a reasonably large centre of Armidale, but with the space to allow for peace and quiet and to enjoy the rural relaxed lifestyle, that's safe and where you can get a good night's sleep.

Would be ideal for Families/Retirees/Professional people wanting a quiet weekend away or for a few days quiet, safe stay whilst visiting Armidale - very much worth the small 10 mins drive to stay in this relaxing environment, with everything you would need.

Bed's are made, ready for your stay. Linen provided, Cutlery, Plates, Kitchen Utensils, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hairdryer, Dishwasher, Reverse-Cycle Air-Conditioning maintains temperature with Remote Control, 2 TV's, 2 DVD Players, Extra Heaters for Bedrooms, Fan, Bedside Lamps, BIW in Main Bedroom, Wardrobe in 2nd Bedroom with 2nd Sofa, Washing Machine/Laundry in Bathroom, Separate Bath, Shower, Vanity all with On-Demand Hot Water, Heat/Light/Fan Unit, Curtains/Blinds/Carpet or Floating Timber Floors throughout, Desk & Return, Porta-Cot.

House yard only is included excluding locked up garage - yard is fenced off from rest of property making a safe child-friendly yard. Pet cows sometimes graze in rest of property to keep the grass down and property neat. Well behaved small dogs are only OK in limited circumstances and with prior notifying of owner - there are sheltered areas for them in the enclosed yard, but NOT allowed in the house itself please. You must clean up after them also, or a charge will be imposed for us to do so. Any damage caused by pets will be deducted from bond. PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR "WELL BEHAVED" DOGS TO BE GIVEN AN EXCEPTION AS A REFUSAL MAY OFFEND - NO DOGS INSIDE THE HOUSE, AT ALL!

All new or near new furniture, new carpet, floating timber floors, new bathroom, new kitchen, new appliances, but charm and quietness of location remain. House is well insulated making very comfortable throughout.

On-demand hot water, shower, separate cast iron bath, separate toilet next to bathroom, separate tv room for kids, dining/kitchen/lounge all combined, bench-top servery for meals as well as dining table/chairs, extra bed options, sofa-beds, etc included also.

Local shop nearby (about 4 kms) which provides general store supplies, fuel, very tasty takeaways, ice-creams, movies, daily papers, etc and friendly service.

A safe, quiet, peaceful and extremely comfortable semi-rural haven on a sealed road, with very easy access to Armidale, Uralla & even Inverell. We love being a small distance from town to get the safeness and quietness of this great location. Every effort has been made to ensure your stay is enjoyable and relaxing, as has been the case for all staying so far. Visitor's Register with 100 percent positive experience feedback available if required. UNE easily accessible - nice easy trip of about 10-15 mins.

For longer stays the rate is the same - please do not ask for discounts for longer stays as the rate is the same as what Vrbo will quote - thank you.

Property manager

Michael Jones

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside house
Please keep both property front gate and house yard gates shut at all times as cattle frequently graze on property

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property registration number PID-STRA-7782

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Invergowrie

Located in Invergowrie, this holiday home is in a rural area. Armidale Golf Course and Aboriginal Cultural Centre & Keeping Place are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Yarrowyck Nature Reserve and Manna Gums Bushland Reserve.
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Invergowrie, NSW

What's nearby

  • Armidale Golf Course - 10 min drive
  • University of New England - 14 min drive
  • Armidale Plaza Shopping Centre - 14 min drive
  • Armidale City Bowling Club - 15 min drive
  • The Armidale School - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Armidale Station - 13 min drive
  • Armidale, NSW (ARM) - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Block Getaway" - Peaceful Country Haven for Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Block Getaway" - Peaceful Country Haven for Families?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Block Getaway" - Peaceful Country Haven for Families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Block Getaway" - Peaceful Country Haven for Families located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Armidale Golf Course, Mount Yarrowyck Nature Reserve and Manna Gums Bushland Reserve. University of New England and New England Regional Art Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lynette Essex
It was a very comfortable and clean house. Quiet and very close to a local Shop (take away food and fuel) and only 17 kl to Armidale Very happy with ourstay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stars. Country but close to to Amidale. Kangaroo's in the nearby paddock.
Great for our situation. 15 minutes to Amidale University for our daughter's graduation. Plenty of room for 4 adults. Lots of blankets and pillows if needed. Away from the crowds of Amidale after graduation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Kay P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great location, dirty house
The house sounded as if it was just what we needed The booking process was smooth. The owner responded quickly to our questions and provided details about the address and how to access the key. Unfortunately the shower and bathroom basin were very dirty. The mugs and frying pans were dirty as were the light switches. A lot of the nonstick coating on the frying pans had disappeared some time ago. The owner had told us the dishwasher wasn’t working and that he hadn’t been able to get it fixed over the Christmas break. Both the inside of the refrigerator and the microwave needed wiping out. The double bed was good. The smart tv and the washing machine worked well. The location was only 5 minutes away from the studio where I was doing my course. If the house had been cleaner I would come back next time but I’m now looking for another place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful country stay
I stayed at The Block Getaway with my husband and kids and it was such a peaceful getaway! The property is nice and quiet, yet still fairly close to Armidale. It was a perfect size for our family of 4 to relax while away visiting family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of heaven
The Block Getaway - says it all really. Beautiful, peaceful retreat, fabulous views, 3 friendly which the boys loved hand feeding grass to. Plenty of room for the five of us - the additional TV lounge was a godsend to those of us who didn't have Grand Final fever that weekend! The place was immaculately clean and nicely furnished for a weekend away from it all - there were even 2 beers in the fridge (three now - enjoy!) Loved the local shop - friendly and well stocked. Armidale and the Waterfall Way were easy to get to and fun, but coming back to solitude and peace was just heavenly. We loved every minute - especially the spectacular sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael Jones

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We are a local professional couple, who have built this property over several years as a "get away from it all" peaceful project. Has been greatly enjoyable the building of property, and much attention to detail and care has gone into it's construction and facilities/comforts included.

Why they chose this property

Property bought off my parents who purchased it off a neighbour as an interest block. Has just evolved over time as we all have enjoyed going there and working on it.

What makes this property unique

Larger block with great views set back off main road for peace and quiet at top of a small hill. Closed in yard and many trees planted around boundaries give great privacy also.
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