Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage
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Entire home
Popular amenities
- WasherWasher
- KitchenKitchen
- Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
- Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
Explore the area
- Two Figs Winery4 min walk
- Coolangatta Estate4 min drive
- Berry Courthouse14 min drive
- Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)108 min drive
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About the area
Back Forest
What's nearby
- Two Figs Winery - 4 min walk
- Coolangatta Estate - 4 min drive
- Mountain Ridge Wines - 6 min drive
- Shoalhaven Zoo - 14 min drive
- Berry Courthouse - 14 min drive
Getting around
- Berry Station - 13 min drive
- Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
- The Growers Shoalhaven - 14 min drive
- Shoalhaven Heads Bowling & Recreation Club - 6 min drive
- Eastern Tiger - 10 min drive
- Surah Korean BBQ - 10 min drive
- Bomaderry Bowling Club - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage
The self-contained Cottage has a nice open living area with a full equipped kitchen and a terrace with a BBQ. There is a queen-sized bed in one bedroom, a double and a single in the other bedroom and a single in the loft which is up top of the living room. The bathroom has a hot shower.
The cottages were built along passive solar principles. Most of the windows face north to let in the winter sun and there are wide eaves to block out the summer sun. Mudbricks give the cottages a high thermal mass to store heat and smooth out the day-night temperature variation. There is a gas heater in the living room for the extra chilly or cloudy days and fans help to cool down on hot summer days.
In between the cottages is a large games room where your children and you can play foozball or table-tennis, have a barbecue or just relax with a book. Enjoy the view from the terrace of each cottage and spott a beautiful bird.
Or say hi to our two friendly sheep Coco and Mama and our chooks.
Across the street from the end of our driveway is a delightfully quiet place to dangle a line into Broughton Creek, or walk a few hundred metres to its confluence with the Shoalhaven River. Just down the road is a boat ramp.
Put your canoe into Broughton Creek, paddle out into the middle of the Shoalhaven River and over to Numbaa Island. Canoe around it and be astounded by the variety and number of waterbirds. Or take part in the annual Bridge to Bridge regatta from the bridge on Coolangatta Road near Berry.
Walk along the creek, over the hill, up Coolangatta mountain, and far far away. Or just around the property looking for the endangered, green and golden bell frog. Bring your binoculars to look for Black Shouldered Kites, Wedge Tailed or Sea eagles and pelicans. One of our favourite walks is to Drawing Room Rocks, near Berry. Only a 15 minutes walk from here is Two Figs Winery - the view of the Shoalhaven River flowing from the mountains to the sea is spectacular.
One of the many delightful local drives is a circuit past Cambewarra Lookout, through Kangaroo Valley to the historic Hampden Bridge, over the mountains again to Berry, along Beach Road to Seven-Mile Beach, past Coolangatta winery and then back home again. The drive can be done in an hour, but why not take a picnic lunch and make a day of it?
Only 40 minutes away is Huskisson where you can take Dolphin cruises any time of year. And a few kilometres from there is Hyams Beach, recognised by the Guinness Book of Records for the world's whitest sands. In between are a number of beautiful calm beaches which are suitable for swimming and snorkelling.
Seven Mile Beach, Jervis Bay and Morton National Parks are all within half an hour's drive, so whether you like to explore nature near the surf, still water or the mountains, you will not be disappointed.
Now open every Sunday, Bundanon was Arthur Boyd's home. His studio is set up the way he left it and it doesn't take much imagination to visualise him there, painting the beautiful vistas of his beloved Shoalhaven. Book first at the Information Centre on (02) 4421 0778
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach sunloungers
Internet
- Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
- On-site parking options include a garage
- On-site parking
- Car required
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Coffee/tea maker
- Spices
- Toaster
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 1 bedroom
- Bed sheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower only
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- TV
- Pool or billiards table
- Table football
- Ping pong table
- Games room
- DVD player
- Games
- Video library
- Music library
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Firepit
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- In-room accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near the sea
- On the waterfront
- Next to a golf course
- Near the bay
- In a village
Things to do
- Arcade/game room on site
- Billiards/pool table on site
- Foosball table on site
- Table tennis on site
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Unit size: 861 sq ft (80 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-out
Special check-in instructions
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage?
The closest beach to Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage is Seven Mile Beach (9.1 km).
Does Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage have a pool?
No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.
Is Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage?
No, Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is there a golf course on site at Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage?
There is a golf course next to Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage.
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