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Sonjas Bed & Breakfast

Sonja's B&B Lightening Ridge, NSW
Sonja's B&B Sunset Lamp
Sonja's B&B Lightening Ridge
Sonja's B&B Butterfly Room

Comfortable self contained suites. All of the rooms are bright and inviting,with homely furniture, comfortable beds and quality bed linen.Seperate entrances and parking.

Your Home Away From Home

Lightning Ridge, NSW [Location map...]

Up to 10 people, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

Availability and Pricing

Arriving

For night.

Adults

Children

Estimated price:

From $105 to $145 couple per night

Guest Reviews (3)

"Sonja made the stay a quality one. She was very willing to help out with our choices of places to visit around the town. Breakfasts were of excellent quality. The rooms were a little small, but very c..."

- Steve, NSW -Oct '08

"Sonja was a very friendly and approachable host. She provided good information about local attractions."

- Les, NSW -Jun '07

"We had a relaxed holiday in a homely environment and we were treated to gourmet breakfast each day. Sonja really looked after us and our children."

- Therese, NSW -Oct '06

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Holiday unit, Bed & Breakfast, Self-contained apartment

Sonjas Bed & Breakfast is comfortable home-style accommodation beside the opal fields, in the heart of Australia's black opal country.A choice of continental or hearty cooked breakfast, served each morning in the dining area.Or you may wish to self cater.

Evening meals are available by arrangement, and guests are welcome to use the barbeque and camp kitchen in Sonja's spacious back yard on the edge of the opal fields. Sonja's is within walking distance of Lightning Ridge's clubs, restaurants,and shopping.

The Miner's Suite has views out over the opal fields, and is decked out with a queen-sized timber bed, and a leather lounge to relax in.

Enjoy the warm and romantic atmosphere of the Sunset Unit, with a queen sized bed and a de'cor of gold, orange and violet, inspired by the Ridge's famous sunsets.

The Butterfly Suite, recalls the same celebrated black opal for which Butterfly Avenue was named. As well as a double-sized bed, the Butterfly Suite has two single beds.

There has to be an Opal Unit! Themed in vibrant blue and white,and features photograghs of some of the opal gemstones for which Lightning Ridge is famous. The Opal Unit has a double sized bed.

Languages spoken: German(Basic) Swiss(Basic)

"Thanks for a wonderful time" Maggie Barratt Suffolk Park. NSW
"What a fantastic place- great food & lovely people".Wernher Pramschauffer
Ballina NSW.
"Wonderful hospiltality & dreamy beds."Jill Andrews. Armidale NSW.
"Great Ambiance,quiet& cosy", Thanks.The Pfister Family. Roseville Chase NSW
"Good nights sleep and very enjoyable."D&E Schmidt Island Plantation Queensland.
"My New Home Away From Home".Anthony Fenech.Indiana USA.
Super Sweet.Kenneth Jantzen Denmark.

Locality

Sonja's Bed & Breakfast is the perfect home base for a visit to the fascinating opal mining town of Lightning Ridge, on the edge of the outback in north western New South Wales.

Lightning Ridge offers a host of memorable attractions for the visitor, including:
Tours to the opal fields, for fascinating insights into opal mining(and the unique lifestyle of the opal miner)

Fossick for opal, and perhaps find a valuable souvenir!

Rejuvenate in the therapeutic hot waters of the Artesian Bore Baths,open 24hrs.

Visit the John Murray Art Gallery and other venues for the local ceramics,fine arts and crafts.

See the fabulous cactus garden,bottle house and indigenous art and culture.
Learn more about Australia's National Gemstone the "Opal".

Wonderful wildlife and native plants are just a stone's throw away from Sonja's B&B to see kangaroos, wallabies, birds and more.

Don't miss Amigo's Castle, and Astronomers Momument.

Associations

Local Tourist Association
BBFANSW.Outbackbeds .

Holiday experiences

Art & Craft, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Close to Public Transport, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Executive rental, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Great view, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Indigenous Experiences, Motor Bike Friendly, Museums and Galleries, One Night Bookings Welcome, School Group, Student Accommodation, Valentines Day, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Camp kitchen, Camping, CD Player, Continental Breakfast Available, Continental breakfast provisions available, Continental breakfast provisions supplied, Cooked Breakfast Available, Cooked Breakfast Provided, Courtesy vehicle, DVD, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Faxing Facilities, Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, No smoking, Pets not allowed, Seniors Card Accepted, Spa Bath, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Tour desk, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied

Sonjas Bed & Breakfast

Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia

Rooms and rates

SINGLE-$90.00 without breakfast.$100.00 with continental breakfast $110.00 with cooked breakfast
DOUBLE- $105.00 without breakfast. $125.00 continental breakfast $145.00 with cooked breakfast
EXTRA PERSON-$25.00 without breakfast. $35.00 with continetal $40.00 with cooked breakfast
Extra person- $20.00 without breakfast. $30.00 withcontinental breakfast $40.00 cooked breakfast
FAMILY-$145.00 without breakfast. $185.00 with continental breakfast.$215.00
PEAK SEASONS. School Holidays, Easter, and Opal Festival.

ONE FREE NIGHT FOR 7 DAY STAY

Sonjas Bed & Breakfast (sleeps 10):

Availability

Sonjas Bed & Breakfast will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 13.6 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 Sonjas Bed & Breakfast 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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