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Sheerwater - Windy Harbour

Front door view
The Cook's Domain
Breakfast by the Sea
Queen Bedroom
Ocean View Room
Northern View Room with Balcony
Western View Room
The beautiful coastline
Fishing at Salmon Beach
Sandy Island
Local Fishing Boat
State Family Friendly Winner 2009

* 2010 TakeABreak State Winner for Family-friendly Accommodation * View the Southern Ocean and Sandy Island from your breakfast table. Watch the enthusiasts go out to sea and return with a boat full of dhufish.

Uninterrupted ocean views

Windy Harbour, WA

Up to 6 people, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 3

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From $140 to $170 4 persons per night

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Guest Reviews (14)

"Sheerwater was exactly as described and we loved it. We had a wonderful and relaxing time. We would particularly like to thank Les and Lurline, the in-laws of the operator who live next door, for thei..."

- David, -Aug '12

"Relaxing,Beautiful, and very looked after by the inlaws 2 houses up... Took my elderly parents there for 2 days and we enjoyed the peace and quiet and the friendly kangaroos that came nad visited us..."

- Anna, -Mar '11

"Excellent Accommodation Value for money very nice to be able to sit and have your meals looking out the window and see the ocean right there very relaxing did not want to leave Very clean excellen..."

- Raelean, -Feb '11

"Very relaxing place to stay. I loved the smell of the ocean, the views from the house. The boys loved the fishing & I loved the peace & quiet. It's just what we wanted, excellent!"

- Amelia, -Jan '11

"The location of Sheerwater was what me and my kids wanted, close to the water, great views and the house was easy to use. Good value."

- Greg, -May '10

"It was clean, on the beach, family friendly"

- Melissa, WA -Apr '10

"It was great to get away & have a nice relaxing time in a wonderful spot. Sheerwater was clean & the neighbours were very friendly."

- Jenni, WA -Apr '10

"For a no-frills holiday where you want your kids to see what it was like when you used to go on holidays as a kid...Sheerwater at Windy Harbour was perfect. The owners were very helpful and friendly ..."

- Rebecca, WA -Apr '09

"Our stay at Sheerwater was excellent, the accomodation was excellent and exactly what myself and the kids needed. The games provided in the house were great for the wet days and the fact it is so clo..."

- Janine, WA -Jan '09

"The four kids, Jill and I had a fantastic time. This was our second trip to Windy Harbour and I would have to say this time was much more comfortable. The first time we did the camping thing and struc..."

- Jillian, WA -Apr '08

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Accreditation and awards for 'Sheerwater - Windy Harbour':

2010 State Winner (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) TakeABreak Holiday Family-friendly Accommodation

2009 State Winner (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) TakeABreak Family-friendly Holiday Accommodation

Cottage, Holiday house

Sheerwater was originally a small holiday shack built in the 1950s. Since then it has been partially renovated and extended over the years to become a cosy 4 bedroom family holiday cottage with stunning ocean views. It is powered by a petrol generator and has a gas fridge/freezer, gas hot water and gas heater. Unfortunately due to the lack of power at Windy Harbour there is no washing machine, however a laundromat is available in Manjimup.

The main living room has a rechargeable mosquito camping lamp which acts like a night light for most of the night. It is a requirement of the Windy Harbour Management Committee that all generators be turned off by midnight.

It is fully self-contained with all crockery, cutlery, coffee plunger, pots and pans etc and a couple of wind-up torches for when you need to turn the generator off. It also has a small TV and DVD player, a selection of DVDs, loads of books, magazines and board games. The roadside balcony houses a gas barbecue and outdoor seating. For safety of small children the balcony has a lockable gate. Mosquitos are around in the evenings, being close to the ocean, some mosquito coils are available. The peppermint trees do attract bees in the spring and early summer season.

We also have an excellent telescope that can not only view the rings around Saturn (if you know where to find it!), but it is also great for land viewing. Sandy Island is only five and a half kilometres off the coast, directly in front of Sheerwater. A perfect way of seeing the island up close without getting wet or cold.

See the fishermen and women's faces up close to see if they had a good days fishing as they come back in. If they're smiling a quick walk down to the boat ramp might score you a cheap fish for dinner. You won't get a fresher fish, that's for sure! Even in the winter it's great being warm and snug in this cosy cottage watching the waves rise and fall.

Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Great ocean views. Windy Harbour is definitely worth a visit.

Alan and Val Moir. Swanview.

Things To DO

Windy Harbour is a sleepy coastal holiday settlement that becomes a busy little fishing port at Easter time and during school holidays, and it is a short distance from the Pemberton wine region and the beautiful karri forests for which the South West is famous.

Stroll along the beach, past nature's spa up to Cathedral Rock, continue up the cliffs to view The Window, a great place to watch the sunset over the ocean. A little further around is the lighthouse and another seat to just sit, rest and take in the beautiful view. Even in summer though you may need a jumper as the place isn't called Windy Harbour for nothing!

There are many walk trails, scenic spots and 4WD trails in the area and of course the fishing so many come for. The surfers also enjoy the waves at Salmon Beach.

Extra Information

NextG mobile phone reception is only available on the cliffs, not within the settlement. However there is a public phone box opposite the caretaker's building and for emergency purposes only the caretaker's number can be given out.

The new Northcliffe Visitors Centre is full of great ideas on things to do and places to go within the area. www.northcliffenaturally.com.au

Holiday experiences

Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Rockclimbing & Abseiling, Waterfront, Whale Watching, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Baby Cot, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, CD Player, Children's Playground, DVD, Highchair, Kitchen, No smoking, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Television, Videos/DVDs Supplied

Rooms and rates

Rates start from $140 per night for up to 4 people, additional $10 per person per night up to 6 people. School holiday and public holiday rates from $170 per night for up to 4 people, additional $10 per person per night for up to 6 people. LINEN IS NOT PROVIDED.

Sheerwater - Windy Harbour (sleeps 6 - 1 queen bedroom, Ocean view room - 1 double bed, 1 sets of single bunk beds, 1 single bunk bed with double futon underneath.)

Base rate

$140.00/night.

2 nights min.

$10.00 /person10.00 /child /night over 4 people

June Long Weekend 2013 rate

31/05/2013 - 03/06/2013

$170.00/night.

3 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 4 people

July School Holidays rate

05/07/2013 - 21/07/2013

$170.00/night.

21 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 4 people

October School Holidays 2013 rate

27/09/2013 - 13/10/2013

$170.00/night.

3 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 4 people

Christmas Holiday 2013/14 rate

20/12/2013 - 03/02/2014

$170.00/night.

3 nights min.

$10.00 /person /night over 4 people

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Sheerwater - Windy Harbour will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 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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