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Hill View Retreat

Welcome to Hill View Retreat
Alfresco area with spa, sauna and pool
Sauna
BBQ area near pool
Sundeck
Living and entertainment area
Spacious Living
Main bedroom
Other queensize bedroom
2 Singles bedroom
Bathroom
Other outside area

Peaceful, tranquillity Hill View Retreat with sauna, spa and swimming pool, perfect for the family, groups or a romantic retreat.

Hill View Retreat

Mt Compass, SA [Location map...]

Up to 12 people, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 2

Availability and Pricing

Arriving

For night.

Adults

Children

Estimated price:

From $170 to $200 couple per night

Guest Reviews (9)

"A great place to go with kids with plenty of room for two families. "

- Chris, SOUTH AUSTRALIA -Jan '12

"I have recommended you to many of my friends. Sugest creating a Facebook page"

- Rachel, SA -Mar '11

"Location was great and the spa was well used. A great place for a family with teenagers to get away, spend time together and just relax."

- Kelly, SA -Jan '11

"the sauna was very nice and the outdoor set up"

- Ann-Marie, S.A -May '10

"Hill View Retreat is a great place to stay and relax. We had a wonderful time and made use of the pool, spa and sauna. Plenty of room and the fire was ready to light if we needed it. We would definate..."

- Kathy, SA -Jan '10

"We had a lovely holiday although the first couple of days were hard to handle with the heat. Would suggest ceiling fans in the bedrooms and air conditioning.The house was clean the pool and spa were g..."

- Ros, SA -Jan '10

"Really enjoyed our stay as the weather was perfect for the use of the pool (non-heated), great spa and sauna. House was adequate (attached to owner's)- lots of beds,two living areas and a basic kitche..."

- JULIE, SA -Jan '10

"Every effort was made to ensure our accommodation was comfortable. Everything was of good quality and surroundings spacious. We were a family of two adults and three teenagers and there was pleanty ..."

- Rosie, SA -Dec '08

"Great place for a quiet and relaxing holiday. The holiday house was clean and spacious and our hosts Case & Betty were wonderful. They made sure that we had enough firewood to keep us warm. The..."

- Yee, SINGAPORE -Sep '08

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Holiday house, Self-contained apartment

Nestled on the side of a hill, offering sweeping views of native flora and fauna, Hill View Retreat offers peace and tranquillity in a charming cottage setting. Perfect for the family, groups or a romantic retreat.

Enjoy an afternoon dip in the pool, or relax on the elevated deck overlooking the bushland whilst enjoying a quiet meal. Unwind and enjoy an unique interlude for a romantic weekend, family getaway or respite from daily routine.

Property features include:
- All weather alfresco dining area with a 62 water jets spa and a stone heated sauna
- Swimming pool with elevated decking overlooking acres of bushland with barbeque
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Separate DVD room for the kids!

With endless sightseeing options at your finger tips, Hill View Retreat is centrally located for you to enjoy the best the Fleurieu Peninsula has to offer.

Indulge your senses with the tastes of the local food and wine region on offer in the rolling vine clad hills of Mclaren Vale or perhaps a short drive to explore popular tourist destination of Victor Harbour meandering through the shops and famous buildings, maybe dining at the infamous Star of Greece Restaurant at Port Willunga or perhaps cruising the infamous Fleurieu Peninsula coastline and beaches.

What are you waiting for!

Languages spoken: Dutch(Conversation) English(Conversation) German(Basic)

Locality

It is located in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula.

The facilities in this area are:
golfclub
wildlife park
bushwalking
adventure park
penguin parade
Strathalbyn for the antique lovers
wine tasting in the Mclaren Vale district
whale watching between June and October
different beaches are only 25 min. drive away

Property

The property is located on Cleland Gully Road, exactly 3 km on the left of Victor Harbor Road turn off and 9 km on the right hand side of the Adelaide - Goolwa Road turn off.
You can find us on the GPS under: 1 Cleland Gully Road, Tooperang

Holiday experiences

Accessible, Adult retreat, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Honeymoon, Nudist, Romantic getaway, Whale Watching, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Baby Cot, Bath, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Cable/Satellite TV, Children's Playground, DVD, Heated Spa (not spa bath), Highchair, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Pets not allowed, Pool, Safety Deposit Box, Sauna, Seniors Card Accepted

Accessible

Suitable only for persons with limited mobility but not wheelchair users, Step or lip exists to the entry door, Step or lip exists to the shower, Unimpeded wheelchair access from car parking to the property, Some stairs, described below.

The entrance gate is 900 mm wide.
We can place a ramp for the front door, which is 820 mm wide.
There are 3 steps to the swimming pool.
The doors inside are normal standard.
The shower is over the bath, which is closed in by a shower screen.

Adult retreat

It is a quiet and tranquil envirement, but there are neighbours.

Birdwatching

Bird-watching available nearby.

Near Mt Compass is a walking trail for bird-watching and there are different parks in the area for bird-watching as well. Brochures of the parks are available at the information centre in Mt Compass.

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby, Bushwalking maps provided, Located near a National Park.

The property is in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula with lots of parks, where bushwalking and wilderness is available. ie Mount Magnificent, Cox Scrub and Granite Island.

Family Friendly

Portacot available, Plastic crockery and cutlery available for children, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Games room, Children's playground equipment, Babysitting services can be arranged.

The portacot is $15.00 extra per stay.
There are some video's available.
There is a DVD room where kids can play.
The swingset is in the carpark area, it is not fenced off.
We live on the property and we will babysit for a small charge.

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Boat storage/parking available onsite.

Within 3 kms is the popular Tooperang Trout Farm. Boatramps are within 25 kms from the property.

Gay & Lesbian friendly

Offers a high degree of privacy, All guests welcome.

The holiday house is completely closed in with a high fence, we live at the property and have no problems with gay and lesbien.

Golf

Golf course located nearby.

Mt Compass 18-hole golf course is within 5 kms of the property, also within 25 kms is McCracken 18-hole golf course and Willunga 18-hole golf course. They are very popular.

Romantic getaway

Accommodation just for two, Outdoor spa, Wood fire, Private living and recreation areas.

In the alfresco area is a spa, sauna and fish pond with seduced light, very romantic.
Wood fire is in the lounge room - kitchen and also a wood fire on the dekking near the swimming pool. Wood is provided. Hill View Retreat is been closed in. There are no other guests. The main bedroom got a queen size bed with a walk in robe.

Whale Watching

On-shore whale watching nearb.

Whale watching is between June and October only. Whale watching can be seen on different locations within a distant of 25 kms of the property. The whale museum in Victor Harbor is open all year round and give information where the whales are.

Wine Appreciation

Winery tours available nearby.

Wine tours are available in Mclaren Vale, lots of wineries are in the area.

Winter Holiday

Log fire, Outdoor spa.

The alfresco area with spa and sauna is very nice in winter time.
The wood fire is in the lounge room - kitchen and there is one on the deck near the swimming pool. Wood is provided.

Hill View Retreat

Mt Compass, SA, Australia

Rooms and rates

Summer holidays $1,000.00 p/w p/c or $200.00 p/n p/c Min. 2 nights

Base $850.00 p/w p/c or $170.00 p/n p/c Min. 2 nights

Easter $200.00 p/n p/c Min. 2 nights

Per person $30.00 p/n extra, children under the age of 10 $15.00 per child and children under the age of 2 are free

If you like to check out later than 10 AM, for $40.00 extra you can check out untill 5 PM

Hire portacot $15.00 extra per stay

Baby bath available

Hire highchair $15.00 extra per stay

Security deposit $100.00 refundable

Security deposit party groups $200.00 refundable after 3 days

Cleaning fee $70.00

Party groups cleaning fee $100.00

The cleaning fee is for empty, disinfecting
and refill the spa for every new guest,
washing and wear and tear of linen

Hill View Retreat (sleeps 12 - 2 bedrooms with 1 queensize bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with 2 queensize beds and 1 double sofabed upon request)

Base rate

$170.00/night.

$850.00/week.

2 nights min.

$30.00 /person15.00 /child /night over 2 people

Easter rate

06/04/2012 - 09/04/2012

$200.00/night.

$1000.00/week.

2 nights min.

$30.00 /person15.00 /child /night over 2 people

Summer Holidays rate

14/12/2012 - 31/01/2013

$200.00/night.

$1000.00/week.

2 nights min.

$30.00 /person15.00 /child /night over 2 people

All prices in $AUD

Deals

WHALE WATCHING TIME from the 15th of JUNE till the 17th of OCTOBER 2011. Stay 4 nights with 4 people for $600.00 DON'T MISS OUT, BOOK IN EARLY!!!
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10% discount for pensioners.
Midweek discount: Stay 4 nights and pay 3 nights.
Only in off season time.
Valid to: 17 Oct 12

Availability

Hill View Retreat will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 8.7 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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