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Ossian Hall Valley Retreat

Arrive in style in our beautiful Horse Drawn Carriage
Cottages in garden overlooking valley
Winner, Awarded "Best Unique Accommodation in NSW 2007"
JIm & Di Awarded "Best Unique Accommodation in NSW 2007"
"The Bower" our honeymoon suite
Kayaking on the Colo
Relax in the Gazebo overlooking the pristine Colo River
Set on the hillside overlooking the valley
Have fun in our games room, darts,snooker or select DVDs
Looking across the tranquil pasture of the farm
Enjoy a BBQ for breakfast or dinner
Explore the local area on our mountain bikes

The ultimate adults only Romantic Retreat in a private bush setting fronting the beautiful Colo River. NSW Tourism Award Winners 2007/9/10, National Australia Winners HMAA 2009.Privacy,Seclusion,Indulgence for couples wanting that special occasion.

AAA 4.5 STARS Self Catering Accomodation

Romantic Retreat on the Colo River

Colo, NSW [Location map...]

Up to 6 people, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

Availability and Pricing

Arriving

For night.

Adults

Children

Estimated price:

From $215 to $290 couple per night

Guest Reviews (7)

"Very relaxing and peaceful. Nice to not have mobile phone reception."

- Nick, -Dec '11

"Extremely relaxing and so peaceful. Jim & Diane welcomed us with open arms. It was the perfect break we were after, i only wish we could have stayed longer."

- Clare, NSW -Jun '08

"We had a fantastic weekend, Jim and Diane were the perfect hosts and everything was better than we expected (except the weather), but accommodation, facilities and surroundings were totally fantastic."

- Tracey, NSW -Sep '07

"Superb location in the Colo Valley with great access to the river for us water lovers. Presentation of the cabin was excellent - great attention to detail with many trappings of luxury. Service was ex..."

- Colin, NSW -Aug '07

"I can honestly say, Ossian Hall offered THE BEST customer service I have ever experienced. From the "Welcome Matt & Erin" letter with chocolates on the bed when we arrived, to the fresh hot bread and ..."

- Erin, NSW -Jan '07

"It was a lovely place to stay with lots of attention to detail. Our only regret was that it was too short!"

- MELINA, NSW -Nov '06

"Accommodation is definitely 4+stars. Service rivals the best 5 star hotels both in Australia & Overseas. Our hosts Jim & Diane were fantastic, anticipating our requests before we even thought of the..."

- Kevin, NSW -Jun '06

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Accreditation and awards for 'Ossian Hall Valley Retreat':

2009 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay

2007 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay

Cottage, Holiday apartment, Bed & Breakfast, Farm stays, Guest house, Self-contained apartment, Cabins, Spa

Ossian Hall" our farm is situated on 86 acres of Australian bush on the banks of the beautiful Colo River. The cottages are nestled on the side of the hill overlooking the valley ideal for that romantic time away to spend with the one you love. If it is a peaceful honeymoon you seek then there is no better place, you can relax in the spa, sauna or indulge in a relaxing massage. Enjoy a sumptuous 3 course dinner, our seafood platter is our signature dish. You can enjoy our farm animals, walk along the river bank or take our dingy out for a row, fish or just catch up on that book that you never seem to have time to read. We have 2 person kayaks for the adventurous along with mountain bikes to explore the local area. There is some serious bush walking tracks for those who like to be at one with nature in the Wollemi National Park just minutes away. We do have our own resident wild life, wombats, swamp wallabies and a never ending list of beautiful birds. Our pool is solar heated and is warm from September to April. The cottages have their own 2 person spas or hot tub spa & sauna room. Enjoy some fun in our games room with snooker or darts & feel free to select a DVD from our library. If you just want a quite time then sit by the river in our gazebo and watch the ducks swim by or hideaway in your beautifully appointed air-conditioned cottage complete with log fire for cold winter nights.

Languages spoken: Australian(Basic) English(Basic)

"After arriving unannounced with no booking, we were delighted to be welcomed by Jim & Diane. After a long day on the road, we were treated to a candle lit seafood platter within an hour of arriving. Our only regret is that we did not know Ossian Hall existed, otherwise we would have arranged our trip to stay a couple of days. Jim & Diane, you have restored our faith that real people who offer real service still exist."
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Location/ The Hawkesbury

We are situated on the Colo River 27kms north of Historic Windsor, 80 mins from Sydney.
Bushwalk in the Wollemi National Park.
Explore The Hawkesbury Valley in all its natural beauty & historic value which extends back to the first fleet & the days of Governor Macquarie.
Visit the oldest church in Australia at Ebenezer & take in Tizzana Winery, then continue on exploring the Hawkesbury Harvest Trail, a unique experience gathering local produce & artefacts. Extend your day to the beautiful botanic gardens of Mt Tomah & Mt Wilson a little piece of English country gardens in the heart of the Blue Mountains.

For the Romantic ones

We can arrange to meet you in one of our Beautiful white horse drawn carriage and convey you to "Ossian Hall" what a way to start a romantic weekend with your loved one, whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary or just to say "I love you" then we can have your personal Chef prepare you a magnificent gourmet dinner in the comfort of your cottage. We are proud of our 100% “YES” given by brides to be, accepting the proposal from their loved one at Ossian Hall. Note for proposals please don’t book if there’s a chance of a No!

Associations

NSW Tourism
Hawkesbury Escapes
Hawkesbury Hideaways
Hills Hawkesbury & Riverlands Tourism
AAA NRMA Touring Services 4 1/2 star rating
Bed & Breakfast Australia
Bed & Breakfast Council NSW
Upper Hunter Country Tourism
Bed & Brealfast Book Aust

Holiday experiences

4WD Tours, Adult retreat, Birdwatching, Body Treatments, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Culinary delights, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Luxury, Massage, Motor Bike Friendly, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Swimming Activities, Valentines Day, Walking or Hiking, Water sports, Waterfront, Wedding venue, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, Bar, Bath, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Hire, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, CD Player, Continental Breakfast Available, DVD, Fans (ceiling/standard), Faxing Facilities, Games room, Heated Spa (not spa bath), Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, Massage, Masseur, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Pool, Spa Bath, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Heritage Trail

Heritage buildings nearby.

Explore Historic Windsor/Richmond/Ebenezer The Macquarie Towns. Visit the oldest church in Australia at Ebenezer, while you are there take in Tizzana Winery.

Ossian Hall Valley Retreat

Colo, NSW, Australia

Rooms and rates

Lyre Bird Lodge $215 per night per couple mid-week $239 weekends.
The Bower & Bluewren cottage $240 per night per couple mid-week $265 weekends.

All include full breakfast basket with home cooked bread
Fully equiped kitchens for your convenience

* Single night stay on Friday or Saturday incurs additional $25

* For Public Holidays & Long weekends a minimum 2 night stay applies. Easter Long Weekend a minimum 3 night stay applies.

Lyrebird Lodge (sleeps 2)

Base rate

$215.00/night.

$239.00/weekend-night.

478.00/weekend.

The Bower (honeymoon cottage) (sleeps 2)

Base rate

$240.00/night.

$265.00/weekend-night.

530.00/weekend.

Blue Wren Cottage (sleeps 2)

Base rate

$240.00/night.

$265.00/weekend-night.

530.00/weekend.

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Ossian Hall Valley Retreat will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 12 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 3.9 hours)

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The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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