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Riverview Homestead

View from breakfast/relaxing spot
Welcome to Riverview Homestead
Your hosts Les and Robyn
Your kitchenette
Read the paper, watch TV or sip a cuppa and chat
Stroll by the river?
Now to freshen up
Tempted to rest now?
One step out your bedroom door

20 mins from Canberra, in a protected pastoral valley, stunning views of the Murrumbidgee River. Air cond. modern private apartment, kitchenette, lounge/dining, QS bedroom with ensuite. Hazelnut orchard,riverfrontage,walks. A rural artist's delight

"Relax with Nature in Country Comfort"

HALL, ACT [Location map...]

Up to 6 people, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

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From $135 to $210 couple per night

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Guest Reviews (16)

"Very friendly hosts and lovely views and surrounds"

- Kim, -Apr '13

"Riverview Homestead was a very peaceful and enjoyable break away for my family. The accommodation was very roomy with 5 adult people, very clean and relaxing. We had great walks down to the river s..."

- ARIELA, -Mar '13

"Peace and Quiet, Lovely home made bread "

- Marion, -Mar '13

"Fantastic hosts, and lovely cosy cottage. Great for a quite, romantic get away. Great breakfast with freshly baked bread and the valley was covered in mist on our second morning, absolutely stunning..."

- Lubov, -Aug '12

"HAving a place where we could stay with our dog, being able to take her for good walks by the river and throw the ball in the 'orchard' and generally made to feel that she was a swelcome as we were"

- Marion, -Mar '12

"Very flexible and helpful,looked after me and my dog. Lovely views. Nice walk by the river. Nice home made food. Very peaceful.I stayed an extra couple of days. "

- Lesley, -Feb '12

"The views and quietness of the countryside. Great location to take a small-med sized dog."

- Christine, NSW -Dec '11

"We had a lovely peaceful time at Riverview. The hosts were very helpful, breakfasts very good and the position of the property was lovely and quiet. We might bring our friends next time."

- CAROL, NSW -Mar '11

"Beautiful views and fantastic hosts. The pictures on the website just don't do this place justice, you have to see it for yourself to appreciate how lovely it is."

- Daniel, -Oct '10

"A lovely comfortable, clean place to stay, with good breakfasts and beautiful scenery. We enjoyed the walks down to the river, and the girls liked seeing the horses. Les and Robyn were very friendly, ..."

- Brenda, NSW -Jan '10

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Accreditation and awards for 'Riverview Homestead':

2009 State Winner (AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY) TakeABreak Accessible Holiday Accommodation

2009 State Winner (AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY) TakeABreak Romantic Holiday Accommodation

2009 State Winner (AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY) TakeABreak Self-contained Holiday Accommodation

Holiday apartment, Bed & Breakfast, Farm stays, Self-contained apartment, Serviced apartment

Riverview Homestead is nestled in a quiet protected valley overlooking the Murrumbidgee River. Your hosts, Les & Robyn, invite you to relax in their beautifully appointed quality apartment style accommodation whilst taking in the magnificent views of the river as it winds its way through this tranquil pastoral valley.

Perfect for a romantic escape or a peaceful place to stay whilst on a business trip to Canberra (free wifi included). From a couple of days to a full week or more, you will find "Riverview Homestead" the place to be refreshed and invigorated.

"Riverview Homestead" is the perfect place to wind down and reconnect with the land and nature. You can stroll through our established hazelnut orchard or take a walk along the banks of the river. Our homestead is situated high over the river valley with breathtaking views and a variety of walks.

Enjoy the privacy and exclusive use of two generous sized rooms both at ground level. The modern living area consists of a fully equipped kitchenette,(hot plates, full fridge dishwasher, microwave) sunlit lounge and eating area. Reverse cycle air conditioning/heating is designed to provide a comfortable cosy environment. Your fridge will be stocked with all you need for a hearty cook-your-own breakfast. Please notify in advance of any special dietary needs).

Your adjoining queen sized bedroom and elegantly crafted ensuite offers all the comforts you would expect of quality accommodation. Double doors open to a private covered outdoor sitting area with walled garden.

Wander a few steps from your living room and relax at the tranquil barbeque lookout that takes in the extensive views of the valley and the mighty Murrumbidgee River.

Our hazelnut orchard and farm is an artist's delight with many picturesque rural scenes to tempt brush and pallet.
Secure agistment paddocks available.

Games room is under construction
Wifi access,local phone available,
DVD, Digital local and Pay TV.

"Relax with Nature in Country Comfort"

Languages spoken: Pidgin English(Conversation)

Some of the comments recorded in our visitors' book are:

"We love the place and the surrounds. Thank you so much for your hospitality"

"Thank you for the bed and the beautiful breakfast!! An amazing spot!"

"What a blessing it was to stay and rest in this beautiful place! Thank you for your hospitality. It was lovely to meet you both and some of your family"

Local Area

Within 5 to 15 mins pleasant rural driving are:- Gooromon Ponds Cafe, several local wineries (Brindabella Hills, Pankhurst, Surveyors Hill and Wallaroo Wines and Hall's Crossing Wines) Hall Village, (Post Office, petrol station and Tavern. Discover Cockington Green, George Harcourt Inn and Federation Square with its exclusive boutique shops, restraunts and cafes.

Only 15 to the major shopping centres of Gungahlin or Belconnen with their(Woolworths, Coles, Big W, Best & Less or K Mart(Belconnen).

20 mins drive to Murrumbateman and 40 mins to Yass. Only 20 mins from Canberra with its major tourist attractions - National Museum of Australia, Australian War Memorial, Parliament House and Old Parliament House, National Art Gallery, National Library.

Special features

40 acres of undulating grazing property with 1000 hazelnut trees/bushes planted on the slopes in contourlines. This orchard caters for pick-your-own hazelnuts each February.

Ask Les or Robyn about hazelnuts and they will offer you a complimentary tour and chat,and show you the easiest way to the riverside walks, you may even be tempted to drop a line in!

"Riverview Homestead" overlooks the Murrumbidgee River with breathtaking views. Tranquil and peaceful.

For the active and adventurous, climb higher behind our Homestead, visit our environmental restoration site and be rewarded with even better views.

Truely a place to:-
"Relax with Nature in Country Comfort"

Associations

Canberra and Region B and B Network

Holiday experiences

Accessible, Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428, Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Eco-friendly, Executive rental, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Hot Air Ballooning, Museums and Galleries, One Night Bookings Welcome, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Skydiving, Valentines Day, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, BBQ, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, Cable/Satellite TV, Continental breakfast provisions available, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, DVD, Ensuite, Games room, Highchair, Internet access, Linen supplied, Pets Welcome Indoors, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Accessible

Chairs are permitted in the shower, Unimpeded wheelchair access from car parking to the property, Toilet is big enough to fit a wheelchair.

Please advise if you need wheelchair access as we will provide small ramp to overcome the front door lip. Winner of the 2009 TakeABreak Accessible category for Best Places to Stay ACT and surrounds.

Accessible by Wheelchair AS1428

Access available for large vehicle to load/unload accessibility equipment., Unimpeded wheelchair access from car parking to the property.

Guests have described this property as "excellent for the disabled". Winner of 2009 "Accessible" category for ACT and surrounds with TakeABreak. The ensuite shower is generous to allow easy wheelchair access, has height adjustable shower head and handrail. A wheel chair can fit under the handbasin facility and doorways have ramps available as needed. Direct access to unit which is all on ground level.

Adult retreat

Privacy from other guests in living and activity areas, Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions.

When you book at Riverview Homestead your party will be the only guests here and your privacy will be respected by your hosts Les and Robyn

Art & Craft

Art and Craft experiences located nearby.

The closest is Federation Square (approx 15km) which also has monthly markets. Hall Markets are on the first Sunday of the month.

Birdwatching

Bird-watching available on-site, Binoculars provided, Information provided on local bird population and sightings.

This is a 40ac property with reserve and private access to Murrumbidgee river. Depending on the time of the year you can listen to and watch many varied species of birds. We even have the smaller birds nesting amongst the hazelnut trees.

Bushwalking & wilderness

Canberra has great bushwalking especially at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Riverview Homestead is set in beautiful river valley right on the Murrumbidgee river and offers breathtaking views and riverside walks.

Eco-friendly

Building designed along eco-lines, Bio-diverse setting, Recycling facilities available.

We are installing "grid feed in" solar system, we have solar hot water. We have areas on our 40ac property that are fenced off to regeneration and Heritage Fund restoration has bio diversity as our goal. Our hazelnut farm adds diversity to this tranquil environment. Native animals observed range from wallabies to wombats, platpus to echidna, frogs to fowls. Our domesticated pets include our pup and 2 cats who control all mice. Birdlife is abundant and at the right times you can be assured have a range of birds welcome the day in for you. Platypus have been observed and photographed by guests at Riverview Homestead.

Executive rental

Executive standard, Daily service available on request, Linen included, Laundry facilities available on-site, Internet connection available.

For your business convenience free wifi connection is provided. Landline will also be made available on request. Local calls are free to guests. Mobile phone service is available but "patchy" in our secluded river valley. Daily room service available for extra fee. Guest lounge is suitable for small meetings say up to 5.

Family Friendly

Portacot available.

We have an adjoining twin bedroom for children bigger than toddlers/babies with it's own ensuite facilities. Austar TV with min 9 children's channels including Nickeldeon Junior (only for the rainy days). This is a enchanting peaceful place to visit and experience the chooks, horses and hopefully spot the platpus from the riverside. Ping pong table available whilst games room is under construction.

Farmland Experiences

Farm animals live on the property, Chickens, Horses, Dogs, Guests able to interact with the farm animals, Working farm with some limits on guest access to animals.

Naturally caution with interacting with animals is essential, we currently have chooks, a dog and two cats around the house. In the fields are 3 horses who love to be fed carrots, apples or bread. We had sheep until recently and may consider getting some cattle soon. Cattle, sheep and alpacas can be seen in the surounding farms. Wild life is diverse, from wallabies to wombats,frogs to fowl, and even platpus to possums. Birdlife is abundant.

Fishing

Fishing available on-site, Fishing spots available nearby, Located on waterfront, Located less than 5 mins walk to water.

For a quiet spot of river fishing "Riverview Homestead" is fine. However, a lot of carp seem to be caught from the riverbank, although we have reports of local species as well. Most fishermen/women here toss the carp out under our hazelnut trees and release the local species back into the river. At the right time platpus entertain us with appearances.

Heritage Trail

Heritage buildings nearby.

The villiage of Hall has heritage listed buildings and a school museum. Please enquire from hosts the details as the school museum is not open full time.

Hot Air Ballooning

Hot air ballooning available nearby.

Canberra is a popular spot for hot air ballooning, I am told it is a fantastic experience to float over Parliament House and the beautiful planned bush city capital. Not sure I will ever go up in one though.

Pet friendly

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 inside, Secure, fully fenced running area, Other domesticated animals reside at the property.

We have a pet policy that is provided to guests when booking. This is a farm with sheep and lambs nearby therefore pet owners are required to maintain control of their pets. Pets are welcome in the rooms and for walks with owners both to and along the riverside. We find that most pet owners treat their pets as part of their family and such really love and care for their pets. We have a fenced area with kennel which is suitable to leave your pup if you need to during the day. We also have a pup and 2 cats. Horse agistment is available.

Romantic getaway

Accommodation just for two, Private living and recreation areas.

2009 Winner of "TakeABreak" most Romantic place to stay in ACT and Surrounds. Very private, no other guests are on property when you stay at "Riverview Homestead" Tastefully modern self contained apartment with generous ensuite. Set in beautiful gardens with river views. Hazelnut grove, hilltop and riverside walks for the energetic. Breathtaking views.

Wine Appreciation

Winery tours available nearby.

Canberra region has huge range of wineries to tour and taste. Riverview Homestead has several wineries and grape plantings with easy reach. Local wineries have cellar door sales, and naturally Canberra is the cool climate wines capital.

Winter Holiday

Winter temperatures usually below 0 degrees.

Canberra is only a few hours drive from the snow, buses do take visitors on day trips to Threadbo and Mount Blue Cow etc There are also lots of indoor attractions in our Capital, i.e. War Memorial, Old and New Parliament House, Institute of Sport, National Art Gallery and Portrait Gallery, High Court, National Film and Sound Archives, Museum of Australia to name a few.

Riverview Homestead

HALL, ACT, Australia

Rooms and rates

Rates per couple GST incl.
Fri to Sun&PH: $210 1st night add'l night $160
Mon to Thur: $180 1st night add'l night $160
Full week Special $990 (continental breakfast)
Extra adult $40 per night
Child 3-12yrs $25 per night
Under 3yrs FREE

Small pet $20, Agistment $20

Riverview Homestead (sleeps 6 - One QS bedroom with ensuite, 2 single rollaway beds and if required adjoining bedroom with 2 single beds is available)

Base rate

$180.00/night.

$210.00/weekend-night.

$990.00/week.

370.00/weekend.

$40.00 /person25.00 /child /night over 2 people

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Riverview Homestead will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 4.9 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 Riverview Homestead 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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