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Ferndale Country Retreat

Typical view from your chalet
Comfortable queen size beds
Billiards & Table Tennis
BYO and enjoy the view!
cosy log chalet blends beautifully with surround bush

Situated in scenic Lower Portland overlooking the Hawkesbury River, Ferndale offers accommodation in a/c well appointed one and two bedroom cabins with magnificent views, just 1½ hours drive from Sydney.

Ferndale Country Retreat & Conference Centre

Lower Portland, NSW [Location map...]

Up to 52 people, 26 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 1

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From $110 to $165 couple per night

Guest Reviews (2)

"We had the best time at Ferndale during the Chrissy break!! The owners - Kee, Chris and their boys - were absolutely wonderful! The stay was comfortable and lacked nothing. My partner is a vegetarian ..."

- Diya, -Dec '11

"Very quite, tranquill and relaxing"

- Michelle, NSW -Apr '09

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Resort, Bed & Breakfast, Guest house, Cabins

Ferndale Country Retreat offers delightful accommodation, magnificent views and a range of recreational facilities in a delightul bush setting overlooking the Hawkesbury River. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere in one or two bedroom cabins all with spectacular river or bush views. The cabins are surrounded by an abundance of flowering native plants which attract a wide variety of birds.
All cabins have their own bathrooms reverse cycle a/c, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast is included in the tariff or you can opt for Dinner Bed & Breakfast or all meals including lunch.
On site we have a swimming pool tennis court, games room with billiards, table tennis and darts, and bicycles.
For those wishing to explore the area we can pack a picnic lunch for your enjoyment. As we are not licensed you are welcome to BYO. There are plenty of things to see and do in the area including golf, river cruises and wine tasting - all within an easy drive from Ferndale.

Languages spoken: Chinese(Conversation) English(Conversation) Taiwanese(Conversation)

Locality

Ferndale is situated near the junction of the Colo & Hawkesbury Rivers and surrounded by national parks. The area is steeped in history of the early settlers including the oldest church in Australia at Ebenzer or the walk along the Old Northern Road constructed by convicts. Nearby Windsor contains the first observatory and the oldest pub in NSW, a wealth of antique shops to browse.

Holiday experiences

Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Honeymoon, One Night Bookings Welcome, Romantic getaway, Valentines Day, Wedding venue, Wine Appreciation

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Bath towels provided, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, Business Centre, Conference facilities, Continental Breakfast Available, Cooked Breakfast Available, Cooked Breakfast Provided, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Faxing Facilities, Ferry nearby, Games room, Hair dryer, Internet access, Lake nearby, Linen supplied, Log fires, Meeting/Banquet facilities, Parking, Pets not allowed, Pool, Restaurant, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Tennis court, Undercover or off street parking

Ferndale Country Retreat

Lower Portland, NSW, Australia

Rooms and rates

$150.00-165 B&B per night, per couple Fri/Sat.
$110.00-125 B&B per night ,per couple Mon-Thur
Excluding Xmas/New Year
Additional meals available. Average price lunch $20-25.00 per person Dinner $25-35.00 per person 2-3 course tea and coffee.

Riverbend (sleeps 3 - 1 x Queen size Bed 1 X Single size bed Cabin 3A,3B,6A,6B,9A,9B)

Base rate

$110.00/night.

$150.00/weekend-night.