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Calabash Bay Lodge

CALABASH BAY LODGE IS A BOUTIQUE LUXURY RETREAT FOR THE DISCERNING TRAVELLER in a unique and exemplary water-access only location on the Hawkesbury River.

AAA 4.5 STARS Self Catering Accommodation

As featured in 52 Good Weekends Away, & 45 mins from Sydney, this luxury lodge awaits the discerning traveller

Sydney, NSW

Up to 8 people, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 2

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From $400 to $1100 6 persons per night

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Guest Reviews (1)

"Our stay at Calabash Bay Lodge was everything I had expected and more! From the bed sheets to the dvd collection, nothing was over looked! We will be back! Hope Martyn"

- Hope, NSW -Jun '08

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Accreditation and awards for 'Calabash Bay Lodge':

Cottage, Holiday house, Holiday unit, Holiday apartment, Boutique hotel, Resort, Guest house, Self-contained apartment, Lodge, Chalet

VOTED BY THE WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN'S TRAVEL EDITOR AS ONE OF THE "TOP 5 WATER BEDS" IN AUSTRALIA, and featured as one of the top luxury picks in Fairfax's 52 Good Weekends Away list of 2011, Calabash Bay Lodge is surrounded by 360 degrees of riverfront national park. The pristine eucalypt bush and 200 million year old Hawkesbury sandstone cliffs that ring Calabash Bay Lodge will seduce you.

BEING WATER-ACCESS ONLY, Calabash Bay Lodge is a very private and exclusive sanctuary for guests to replenish, rejuvenate and recharge in this magical setting. Naturally, your stay with us includes arrival and departure boat transfers from the closest road access point, and use of a boat and kayaks to explore the river from the property, as well as fishing rods and a crab pot to try your luck at catching dinner.

CALABASH BAY LODGE OFFERS NORTH-FACING FLOOR TO CEILING VIEWS from every room to a 4km sweep of riverfront that ends at the best address in Berowra Waters, Calabash Point. We have four beautifully-styled double bedrooms - all with access to balconies and water views, and 3 bathrooms, 2 being private ensuites. Our interior-designed indoor and outdoor entertaining and lifestyle zones feature the best of Australian and international design from Coco Republic, Hub, Planet, and Cloth Fabric, and essential modern amenities, including high speed wireless broadband, integrated stereo system, games console, and an HD media centre.

IF YOU'RE CELEBRATING A SPECIAL OCCASION or just feel like treating yourselves, we also offer an unparalleled in house dining experience with a Michelin star trained private chef, and full gourmet catering packages. Massage and spa pampering options are also available.

THE LODGE HAS A SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS, running on GreenPower energy, an eco-friendly septic waste system and is cleaned with chemical-free products, to maintain a low footprint on our pristine natural environment. We support local business and preference Australian suppliers.

WE INVITE YOU TO SHARE THE EXPERIENCE WITH US.

Languages spoken: English(Conversation) French(Conversation) Italian(Basic)

VERY LATE CHECK-OUT

WE THINK YOU SHOULD MAKE EVERY MINUTE of your valuable weekend away count towards the ultimate in relaxation & indulgence.

That's why ALL our weekend rates include our exclusive Very Late Check-out option - that is, we include 3 nights Friday, Saturday AND Saturday for the advertised Fri+Sat price - so guests can arrive on Friday afternoon & check-out Monday morning. Long Weekends offer the public holiday Monday night with our compliments, so you can stay and enjoy the full day of the public holiday also, and check-out Tuesday morning.

TAKE ME THERE...

UNLIKE OTHER DESTINATIONS further afield, Calabash Bay Lodge offers a unique experience of the Australian wilderness and absolute waterfront way of life, yet is only a heartbeat away from the bustling national metropolis of Sydney, only 1 hour to the south.

How do I get here?

Calabash Bay Lodge is situated in Berowra Waters, at the southeast edge of the Hawkesbury region and only 45 minutes drive north from the Sydney CBD via the F3 freeway, or 1 hour from Sydney's international and domestic airports. The Lodge is also reached easily from Sydney's north-west and west via the M2 and M7 tollways, Newcastle & the Central Coast and from the Hunter Valley region on a pleasant tourist drive via the old Pacific Highway.

Holiday experiences

Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Cruising, Culinary delights, Cultural Experiences, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Eco-friendly, Executive rental, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Indigenous Experiences, Luxury, Massage, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Swimming Activities, Valentines Day, Wake boarding / water skiing, Walking or Hiking, Water sports, Waterfront, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Alarm system, Babysitting, Balcony, Bath, Bath towels provided, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Hire, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, Cable/Satellite TV, CD Player, Clothes dryer, Continental Breakfast Available, Continental breakfast provisions available, Cooked Breakfast Available, Courtesy vehicle, Courtyard, Dial up internet available, Dishwasher, DVD, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Fireplace, Gas stove, Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Internet access, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Local telephone calls included, Log fires, Massage, Masseur, Meeting/Banquet facilities, Microwave, No smoking, Patio, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Reverse cycle heating, Roof garden, Stairs, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Train nearby, TV with teletext/caption functions, Vacuum system, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Washing machine

Family Friendly

Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Fenced/safe outdoor play area, Babysitting services can be arranged

Pet friendly

Bedding/sleeping area provided, Cats are permitted, Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted, Pets are permitted outside only, Secure, fully fenced running area.

The property is fully fenced at the front of the property, with the exception of the access point to the pontoon on the river with a lawn area suitable for pet exercise. A secure outdoor overnight sleeping area is provided, however, guests do need to bring their own pet bed & bowls. At the rear of the property, a walking trail extends directly into national park, with other trails accessible by boat. Dogs are welcome on the boat and at all beaches along the riverfront.

Rooms and rates

All weekend rates also include our Very Late Check-out special offer - stay Friday through Sunday nights, & checkout Monday morning - enabling two full days to relax & unwind at Calabash Bay Lodge.

Booking conditions
All rates are a flat rate for up to 6 guests staying, and are GST inclusive. We have a 2 night minimum stay booking policy unless specified, and weekends must include both Friday & Saturday nights. When 6-8 guests stay, or all 4 bedrooms are required, a $200 large group surcharge per booking is also applicable.
We accept payment by electronic funds transfer and all major credit cards, including American Express.

Calabash Bay Lodge (sleeps 8 - 4 queen sized bedrooms)

Base rate

$625.00/night.

$3800.00/week.

1850.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$100.00 /couple50.00 /child /night over 6 people

Queen's Birthday 2013 Long Weekend rate

07/06/2013 - 10/06/2013

$1067.00/night.

$5000.00/week.

3 nights min.

June/July 2013 School Holidays rate

28/06/2013 - 15/07/2013

$725.00/night.

$4800.00/week.

2250.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$100.00 /couple50.00 /child /night over 6 people

Sep/Oct 2013 School Holidays rate

20/09/2013 - 03/10/2013

$725.00/night.

$4800.00/week.

2250.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$100.00 /couple50.00 /child /night over 6 people

Labour Day 2013 Long Weekend rate

04/10/2013 - 07/10/2013

$1067.00/night.

$5000.00/week.

3 nights min.

December 2013 School Holidays rate

20/12/2013 - 22/12/2013

$725.00/night.

$5000.00/week.

2250.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$100.00 /couple50.00 /child /night over 6 people

Christmas 2013 rate

23/12/2013 - 30/12/2013

$928.57/night.

$6500.00/week.

7 nights min.

New Years Eve 2013/2014 rate

30/12/2013 - 04/01/2014

$1000.00/night.

$6500.00/week.

5 nights min.

January High Season 2014 rate

04/01/2014 - 28/01/2014

$875.00/night.

$5800.00/week.

3 nights min.

Australia Day Long Weekend rate

24/01/2014 - 28/01/2014

$1067.00/night.

3 nights min.

All prices in $AUD

Bookings for Fri/Sat must be for both days.

Availability

Calabash Bay Lodge will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 12 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 4.0 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 Calabash Bay Lodge 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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