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Angophora Grove

The beautiful bark of the Angophora (Apple Gum)
Wake with the sunrise across the lake - Photo: G Hekking
Bedroom 1, ensuite and walk-in robe
Breakfast overlooking the lake
Swim, surf or sunbake at Cellito Beach
Prepare lunch, have a read, play a board game
Enjoy an afternoon sail or relax at Frothy Coffee
Birdlife abounds
The changing face of the lake - sandbar closed!
Stroll along the lake shore at sunset
Angophora Grove from the roadside
Plan of House - facing lake

3 hrs from Sydney but a million miles from your everyday cares. Lakefront. Bushland Setting. Mmm.... Did you know? Angophora Grove has been a state finalist in the TakeABreak "Best Places to Stay" Awards for the category "Family Holiday Accommodation

Angophora Grove - make our retreat yours

Smiths Lake, NSW

Up to 10 people, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

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Guest Reviews (12)

"Had a lovely stay at Angophora Grove. Although it rained all weekend we still enjoyed being there and had the fire going which warmed the place up beautifully. Will certainly recommend the place to fr..."

- Marnie, -Jun '11

"privacy closeness to lake"

- Anthony, -Feb '11

"We have been home a few hours from our lovely trip to Smiths Lake and your excellent house. Unfortunately the weather was far from kind to us. However Angophora Grove was well set up to cater for rain..."

- Peter, NSW -Oct '10

"We had a lovely relaxing time and particularly enjoyed the evening visit by mother and baby possum for a piece of apple. We are certainly looking forward to visiting your lovely house and Smiths Lake ..."

- Brett, -Sep '10

"We really enjoyed our stay, and the only comment we have is that the main bedroom needs a heater for the cold clear nights. The kids and the dog were quite warm in their area as there is a heater and ..."

- Peter, -Jul '10

"A comfortable and spacious house in a very beautiful and peaceful environment "

- Deborah, -Jun '10

"A home in a natural setting, felt very relaxing, with great amenity and layout for family or group stays. Beautiful lakefront setting with encounters with wildlife - possums and birdlife, and enjoyed ..."

- Joy, NSW -Oct '09

"What a wonderful time we all had at Angophora Grove. The house had everything we could have asked for. My partner & I were particularly impressed with the well equipped kitchen. Just magic for cooking..."

- Jackie, NSW -Jul '09

"We had the most enjoyable and relaxing stay. It was the perfect retreat for our family and grand parents, allowing us all our own space so that we did not feel on top of each. Extrememly well equiped ..."

- Jacob, GLOUCESTERSHIRE -Mar '09

"We enjoyed our stay tremendously and will certainly be going back! The accomodation was excellent! Everything you could require was in the house and it made one feel right at home."

- Michelle, NSW -Oct '08

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Accreditation and awards for 'Angophora Grove':

2009 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay

Beach

The lake shore beach is 20 metres from the back door and is great for swimming and sandcastles for the little ones and for an evening drink for the adults after a day of sailing or fishing or swimming or....

At Cellito Beach a mere 5-10 minutes drive away - you can surf, sunbake, fish, explore rock pools, walk and watch for dolphins & sea eagles.

Holiday house

Wouldn't you like to..... Wake up with the sun streaming in and the birds singing. Quick swim in the lake or a brisk walk along the shore, before a leisurely brekky with the kookaburras. Then over to the sandbar for a swim and a surf at Cellito Beach. BBQ lunch with the brush turkeys for company. Relax awhile. As the breeze picks up, sail, wind surf or kite surf on the lake. Pre-dinner drinks and a stroll along the lake shore to enjoy the sunset. Evening dinner (with the possums and bandicoots) before falling into bed..... only to... Wake up with the sun streaming in...

Wonderful in Winter or Summer!
"The ping pong table was handy for wet days and the wood firestove was charming and fabulous. We shall definitely come back again or recommend it to friends."
"Lots of space and plenty of peace and quite, which is exactly what we needed. The kids enjoyed walking out of the back door and swimming in the lake and of course the beach is only minutes away. We enjoyed feeding the possums at night. Look forward to booking another stay in the not too distant future."

Make Our Retreat Yours

Angophora Grove is our escape from the hustle and bustle of Sydney. We would like you to make it your retreat, as well. The house is only metres from the lake, nestled among the beautiful Angophoras (the Apple Gums after which our property is named).

The house sleeps 6 -10 in 3 bedrooms (1 queen bed, 2 double beds and 1 single trundle bed) with 2 double sofa beds in the lounge room. There are two 2 Bathrooms. The layout of the house (See Plan in Images) makes it great for 2 families of friends to share.

We have TV (incl digital channels), CD and DVD or you can connect your laptop computer or i-Pod to the stereo system. There is also Wi-Fi Internet access. Please note TV reception is not city-quality!

The slow combustion log fireplace makes the house snug in winter.

When we visit we like cooking so the well-equipped, modern kitchen (condiments and spices supplied) and outdoor BBQ area allow meal preparation to be part of your holiday experience. But if cooking's not your idea of fun, you can order take-away or eat at a local restaurant.

The separate garage contains a table-tennis table and is a great play area on rainy days.

There is always ample parking in the street.

To relax or not...?

Do nothing or do everything...

You can choose to relax.... with a glass of wine and a good book with nothing more to disturb your day than bird song, the breeze rustling through the trees or the distant rumble of the surf rolling in on the ocean beach.
Or
You can choose to be energetic... and swim, surf, sail, paddle, water ski, windsurf or kite surf, putter round the lake in a tinny, go fishing in the lake or from the ocean beaches, play golf, walk or jog along the beach, explore the rock pools, do some snorkelling, stroll around the lake shore when the lake is low, visit the Frothy Coffee Boatshed and Cafe, check out the local market, pull on your walking boots and explore the coastal wilderness and rainforests of the National Parks and State Forests of the Great Lakes district, head off to the movies, eat out at a local restaurant and much more.

Holiday experiences

4WD Tours, Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Close to Public Transport, Eco-friendly, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Great view, Honeymoon, Luxury, Motor Bike Friendly, Museums and Galleries, One Night Bookings Welcome, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Valentines Day, Wake boarding / water skiing, Waterfront, Wedding venue, Whale Watching, Windsurfing/Kitesailing, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Balcony, Bath, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Broadband internet available, Bus nearby, CD Player, Clothes dryer, Cooking facilities, Dishwasher, DVD, Electric stove, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Fireplace, Games room, Heaters provided, Internet access, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Local telephone calls included, Lock up storage, Log fires, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Patio, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Seniors Card Accepted, Stairs, Stereo, Street parking, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, TV with teletext/caption functions, Vacuum system, VCR, Walk to the shops, Washing machine

4WD Tours

The house is on a sealed road but the beautiful beaches, national parks and state forests await you and your 4WD.

Adult retreat

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

Snuggle up in front of the fire in winter or sip champagne on the lake shore in summer. Or mmm...

Art & Craft

Visit http://www.greatlakes.org.au/ for details of local markets and galleries.

Beach

Birdwatching

Be awakened by the kookaburras, entertained by the parrots, amazed by the sea eagles, delighted by the tawny frog mouth and wait with bated breath for the return of the rufous night heron and then there's the brush turkey mound right beside the house...

Bushwalking & wilderness

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

The house is on a sealed road but the beautiful beaches, national parks and state forests await you. Gentle strolls and strenuous walks are both an option.

Canoeing & Kayaking

Canoe and/or Kayak facilities available nearby, Guests welcome to bring their own canoe/kayak, Secure storage facilities available, Located on waterfront.

No white water rafting but you can paddle to your heart's content on Smiths Lake, all the while enjoying the scenery and the circling sea eagles. At the end of the day pull your boat onto the sandy shore and walk 20m to the deck of the house to enjoy your evening tipple and prepare for the next day's adventures. Perhaps you might take your boat to Myall Lake or Wallis Lake for a change of scenery or try some ocean paddling off one of the nearby beaches.

Close to Public Transport

Public transport within 5 minute walk, Bus service.

There is a limited daily bus service from Forster with a stop 50 metres from our property.
http://www.forsterbus.com.au/307_timetable.html

Eco-friendly

Bio-diverse setting, Recycling facilities available.

We have solar-powered hot water and utilise Country Energy's green energy. The house is designed to welcome the breezes through and is surrounded by beautiful large gums trees (including a grove of Angophoras or Apple Gums which gives the property its name) and native bushland. We encourage guests to recycle and use our compost bin. Possums, bandicoots and myriad birds make their home nearby and a family of brush turkeys has established a giant mound on our property.

Family Friendly

Portacot available, Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Games room.

You'll never hear "I'm bored. What can I do?" The problem is deciding what to do & when. We provide puzzles, games and table tennis for those rainy days and TV / DVD player for quiet time. We are only 20 metres from the lake shore for all manner of water based activities. Cots and other nursery equipment plus linen are available for hire from our cleaner http://www.rdtotalclean.com.au PLEASE NOTE: Our property is NOT fenced.

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Located on waterfront, Located less than 5 mins walk to water, Located less than 5 minute drive to water, Boatramp within 5 minute drive, Boat hire available nearby, Boat storage/parking available onsite.

Walk 20 metres to the shore of Smiths Lake and invite the fish to share dinner time with you. You can also hire a boat at Frothy Coffee (just 1km from the house) or launch your own boat on the public boat ramp and spend time fishing all over the lake. Good beach fishing is also available at nearby Cellito Beach.

Gay & Lesbian friendly

Offers a high degree of privacy, All guests welcome.

Tired of camping? Let our retreat be yours.

Golf

Golf course located nearby.

Tick off another of Australia's beautiful 9 hole golf courses! And afterwards take a dip at Cellito Beach.

Luxury

Global financial crisis? BBQ: best form of eating out. Fresh lake water: better than any spa resort! Seriously though we are not 4.5 star rated but you'll feel as though you've truly relaxed when you leave our place.

Motor Bike Friendly

Motor bike riders welcome, Motor bike parking available, Lockable parking facilities for motor bikes, Property is located on a sealed road.

You may lock your motor bike in our garage to keep it safe and protected from the elements.

Museums and Galleries

Visit http://www.greatlakes.org.au/ for details of local markets and galleries.

Pet friendly

If you have a pet who regularly shares your holidays contact us to discuss the options.

Romantic getaway

Wood fire, Private living and recreation areas.

Champagne in front of the fire in winter or on the lake shore in summer. You choose... and we provide the champagne!

Wake boarding / water skiing

Wake boarding and/or water skiing facilities nearby, Boat ramp within 5 minute drive, Parking for boats available.

At Frothy Coffee - 1km away just around the headland - you can launch your boat at the public boat ramp and then Ski Cove is at your finger tips.

Waterfront

Absolute waterfront, Expansive water views.

Enjoy Smiths Lake - 20 metres from the door - you can swim, wind surf, kite surf, sail, water ski, putter around in a tinnie, paddle and go fishing. Or just walk around the water's edge 1km to Frothy Coffee for a bite to eat. At Frothy Coffee you can also hire catamarans and tinnies or launch your own boat. At night time pull your boat up onto our sandy beach readyfor some pre-breakfast water activity. Don't miss the fantastic sunrises and the reflected sunsets - great with a G & T or a game of boules!

Wedding venue

Church(es) nearby, Wedding venue only, catering to be arranged externally.

We held our own wedding here - an intimate affair for under 30 people - and would be very happy to share with you how we did it including contacts for a wonderful celebrant, fantastic caterer plus all else you need to make a very, very special day.

Whale Watching

Whale watching tours available nearby.

Visit http://www.amaroocruise.com.au/ for details of Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruises available from Forster - 30 minutes drive away.

Windsurfing/Kitesailing

Popular windsurfing and/or kitesailing spots nearby, Windsurfing/kitesailing storage available onsite.

Enjoy Smiths Lake - 20 metres from the door - you can swim, wind surf, kite surf, sail, water ski, putter around in a tinnie, paddle and go fishing. Or just walk around the water's edge 1km to Frothy Coffee for a bite to eat. At Frothy Coffee you can also hire catamarans and tinnies or launch your own boat. At night time pull your boat up onto our sandy beach for some pre-breakfast water activity. Don't miss the fantastic sunrises and the reflected sunsets - great with a G & T or a game of boules!

Winter Holiday

Log fire.

A complimentary bottle of port warms you in the inside whilst the slow combustion wood fire warms you on the outside when you book a winter week with us.

Angophora Grove

Smiths Lake, NSW, Australia

Rooms and rates

Week-end stays and stays of 7 days or more include a complimentary clean.

For midweek stays add a one-off cleaning fee of $115.

Linen Hire Available - Please ask for details.

Angophora Grove (sleeps 10)

Base rate

$119.00/night.

$265.00/weekend-night.

$844.00/week.

530.00/weekend.

Shoulder Season - 2012 rate

31/01/2012 - 04/04/2012

$167.00/night.

$337.00/weekend-night.

$1207.00/week.

674.00/weekend.

Peak Season - Easter 2012 rate

05/04/2012 - 09/04/2012

$372.00/night.

4 nights min.

Shoulder Season - 2012 rate

10/04/2012 - 29/04/2012

$167.00/night.

$337.00/weekend-night.

$1207.00/week.

674.00/weekend.

Low Season - 2012 rate

30/04/2012 - 20/09/2012

$132.00/night.

$274.00/weekend-night.

$906.00/week.

548.00/weekend.

Shoulder Season - 2012 rate

21/09/2012 - 08/10/2012

$167.00/night.

$337.00/weekend-night.

$1207.00/week.

674.00/weekend.

Low Season - 2012 rate

09/10/2012 - 12/11/2012

$132.00/night.

$274.00/weekend-night.

$906.00/week.

548.00/weekend.

All prices in $AUD

Deals

Week-end Specials in February & March: 3 nights for the price of 2 (Fri, Sat, Sun) incl complimentary cleaning.

EASTER Special: 5 nights for the price of 4 (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon) incl complimentary cleaning.

SENIORS ARE SPECIAL: Present your Seniors Card to receive a discount of 5% on our advertised rates (excl specials, last minute deals and school holidays) if you book for 7 days or more.
Valid to: 30 Oct 12

Last minute deals

A 15% discount is currently available for stays that commence within the next 14 days.
Only available on stays of 3 nights or more. Not applicable in conjunction with other deals on offer.

Availability

Angophora Grove will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 2.2 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 Angophora Grove 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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