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Lyrebird Dell

Front of the house
Open Fireplace
Veranda
Master Bedroom
Second Bedroom
Bathroom
Living Room
Kitchen
Durras Lake
Durras Beach
Back of the House
Local Roo

A secluded, romantic and well-appointed cottage set in Murramarang National Park. A 5 min walk to the beach. Perfect for couples or a small family.

South Durras, NSW [Location map...]

Up to 4 people, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 2

Availability and Pricing

Arriving

For night.

Adults

Children

Estimated price:

From $695 to $1500 week

Guest Reviews (3)

"Lovely house, roomy & well decorated. Ample, tasteful furniture but not overdone. Everything we needed was there. Friendly communication with Veechi (owner). A perfect long weekend."

- Michael, ACT -Mar '09

"We were delighted with Lyrebird Dell. The house was comfortable and inviting, and the area was quiet yet close to everything you could want access to. We were especially impressed by the thoughtful ..."

- Karen, ACT -Oct '08

"A nice little cottage with everything we needed. "

- CAMMUI, ACT -Mar '07

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Cottage, Holiday house, Self-contained apartment

Lyrebird Dell is a gorgeous two-bedroomed cottage in the lovely sleepy village of South Durras. With luxurious linen supplied for all beds, an open log fire, king-size bed and beautiful furnishings, it's the perfect home away from home.

Snooze in the hammock, enjoy our wide selection of books, DVDS, CDs and videos, cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen, take time over dinner on the screened verandah, gaze at the flames from the open log fire at night and fall into the luxurious king size bed when you're done.

We pride ourselves on all the extras that make your stay comfortable. Our rates include coffee, tea, firewood for the log fire, linen on all beds, big fluffy towels, shampoo, soap, local phone calls and cleaning.

Look out the big north-east facing windows and chances are you'll spot kangaroos grazing in the garden or peeking curiously over the verandah. Wildlife abounds with possums, eastern grey kangaroos, swamp wallabies and common birdlife such as parrots, finches, honeyeaters and sea birds.

South Durras is an exclusive village of only 100 houses, surrounded by Murramurrang National Park, yet only 15 minutes away from Batemans Bay (four hours drive south of Sydney).

Languages spoken: English(Conversation) Fench(Basic) French(Basic) German(Conversation) Spanish(Basic)

" Beautiful, amazingly equipped cottage. We'll definitely be back next year!"
- Bruce and Fiona (Melbourne)

" Perfect place in such a beautiful spot. Thanks for the most lovely weekend."
- Pete and Julia (Canberra)

Things to do.

Venture down to the beach (only five minutes walk away) and enjoy kilometres of quiet sandy beaches, rockpools, headlands and daily views of dolphins swimming in the bay.

Explore the chain of private beaches tucked away in the National Park just south of Durras, either by car or by bike (you're welcome to borrow the two mountain bikes that come with Lyrebird Dell).

Make your way over to Durras Lake (2 km away) and discover one of the most pristine inland waterways in NSW. You can hire canoes at very reasonable rates from Lakesea Park or, if you prefer, you're welcome to borrow our old row boat or surf skis.

There are lots of great surf beaches around. The beach at South Durras is fairly quiet at the southern end (ideal for kids), but good surfing at the northern end.

If you love walking, Durras is a paradise. We supply you with maps, bushwalking books, a thermos and a water bottle -- all you have do is the walking!

For excursions, Bateman's Bay is only 15 minutes drive away, with lots of shopping, seafood, movies and holiday activities.

Access and Facilities

Lyrebird Dell has good access (six gradual steps down to the front verandah, then one step onto the verandah itself). The house is all one level, with a garage underneath.

In winter (when the South Coast can be chilly!), you can stay warm in front of the open log fire. Additional electric heaters, lined curtains, electric blankets and goose down doonas all ensure a comfortable stay.

We want you to enjoy your holiday, so we supply all linen, towels, doonas and pillows, as well as complimentary fine tea and coffee.

If you're able to stay midweek (any days other than Fri/Sat), then generous discounts apply.

Associations

Eurobodalla tourism association

Holiday experiences

Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Family Friendly, Fishing, Great view, Honeymoon, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Baby Cot, Bath, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, CD Player, Children's Playground, DVD, Fans (ceiling/standard), Highchair, Kiosk, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied

Canoeing & Kayaking

Canoe and/or Kayak facilities available on-site., Canoe and/or Kayak facilities available nearby, Guests welcome to bring their own canoe/kayak, Secure storage facilities available, Less than 5 minutes drive to water

Pet friendly

Cats are permitted, Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Bedding/sleeping area provided.

Whilst pets are not permitted in the house and the yard is unfenced, Lyrebird Dell provides an enclosed, covered verandah, attached to the house, for your pet. In addition, just 500m away is an off-leash beach.

Lyrebird Dell

South Durras, NSW, Australia

Rooms and rates

Lyrebird Dell (sleeps 4)

Base rate

$90.00/night 1.

$0.00/night 2.

$0.00/night 3.

$0.00/night 4.

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$0.00/night 6.

$0.00/night 7+.

2 nights min.

All prices in $AUD

Last minute deals

A 15% discount is currently available for stays that commence within the next 14 days.

Availability

Lyrebird Dell will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 23.1 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that Lyrebird Dell may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

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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