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Last Stop Ambledown Brook Self Contained Trains

Bedroom In Self Contained Train No 4388
4388 Deco Lounge Room
4786 Lounge Room
4786 Bedroom
4786 Kitchen/Dining Area
View of Self Contained Trains
View from the carriages

In our beautifully restored vintage train carriages you can experience the peaceful romantic surroundings of a bygone era.

Winner Unique and Unusual Accomodation 2009

Canberra, NSW [Location map...]

Up to 4 people, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

Availability and Pricing

Arriving

For night.

Adults

Children

Estimated price:

From $ to $170 2 persons per night

Guest Reviews (7)

"The owners put you at ease straight away nand were very attentive to your needs, the breakfast provided within their house was excellent along with their friendly informative insight to Canberra's tou..."

- Paul, -Aug '11

"We loved that the train was "different" from other forms of same old, same lod accomodation and was very well laid out and had everything you could need for 1 night or 10 nights."

- Ken, -Aug '11

"Unusual, quirky, excellent!"

- Conrad, -Jul '11

"Jenny and David are fantastic hosts, made us feel at home but feeling like we're on a break. Place is fantastic,peaceful and very close to Canberra. David even had the fireplace going for my wife and ..."

- Torriano, -Apr '11

"We like the hospitality of the owners. They are very down to earth and friendly. The train was very unusual too."

- Gina, -Jan '11

"The whole experience and the privacy that the accomodation and the owner provided"

- Annalisse, ACT -Jun '10

"There were lots of great things about Ambledown Brook. The relaxing & comfortable atmosphere, the train decor themes, the local wildlife, closeby wineries and, to top it off, the delicious home cooked..."

- Darren, ACT -Dec '09

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Romantic getaway

This property is marked as Romantic getaway, but no specifics have been provided by the operator.

Bed & Breakfast

Your hosts David and Jenny are pleased to offer you relaxed and friendly country hospitality with an eye for the little things that we trust will make your stay truly memorable.

Enjoy the nostaligic charm of our uniquely decorated train carriages in a peaceful rural setting.

If you are looking for a chance to unwind in a Bed & Breakfast with a difference, then the "Last Stop - Ambledown Brook" is for you...

"well done! Can't wait to return next time" Kylie

"What a wonderful concept. Setting just perfect! The boys love sleeping in the tram. The beds are so comfy. The decor just wonderful. Hospitality second to none." John, Claire, Alexander and James NSW

"What a lovely place to experience Canberra from. Very comfortable with wonderful hosts which added little extras to make our stay very pleasant. What a shame we didn't have a little more time to sit and relax."
Andrew, Karen, Lachlan and Cameron Qld

Locality

Wineries
Last Stop Ambledown Brook is within walking distance of the three award winning Hills of Hall Wineries, Brindabella Hills, Pankhurst and Surveyors Hill and within a 20 minute drive of a dozen more nationally recognized cool climate wineries such as Doonkuna, Helms and Clonakilla. To find out more about these and other local wineries please visit the Canberra District Wineries website at: http://www.canberrawines.com.au/

Places to Eat
Within a 10 minute drive there are range of places to eat. Some of our guest’s favourites are the Wood Duck Inn in Hall Village and The Green Herring, George Harcourt Inn (an English Style Pub) The Gold Creek Country Club and The Homestead Café on Gooroomon Ponds Rd (02) 6230 2230..
Within a 20 minute drive some favourites are Poachers Pantry ( http://www.poacherstrail.com.au/) near Hall as well as the large range of international restaurants found in Woolley Street Dickson.

Markets
For weekend guests there are a range of markets that sell everything from art, craft and regional produce to clothing, antiques and bric-a-brac.
The Hall Markets http://www.contact.com.au/hall/ features hundreds of stalls and are held on the first Sunday of every month from 10am till 3pm.

Holiday experiences

Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Honeymoon, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Unique and Unusual, Valentines Day

Facilities

Air conditioning, Baby Cot, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, CD Player, Cooked Breakfast Provided, DVD, Fans (ceiling/standard), Highchair, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Pool, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Tennis courts, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied

Last Stop Ambledown Brook Self Contained Trains

Canberra, NSW, Australia

Rooms and rates

$170.00 per double, per night including breakfast.
$120.00 per single, per night including breakfast.

Train Carriage 4786 (sleeps 2)

Base rate

$170.00/night.

$170.00/weekend-night.

$ /night over 1 people

Train Carriage 4388 (sleeps 2)

Base rate

$170.00/night.

$170.00/weekend-night.

Price per night rate

01/01/2011 - 31/12/2012

$170.00/night.

$170.00/weekend-night.

$40.00 /person /night over 1 people

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Last Stop Ambledown Brook Self Contained Trains will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 17.0 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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