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Chesleigh Homestead
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goldpanning
Chesleigh's scenery
Homestead in the heart of Sofala's historic goldfields on 3000 acres of beautiful country featuring waterfalls, river frontage, serene valleys, gold mines, historic ruins, and more.
Sofala, NSW
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Up to 24 people, 10 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 2
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Guest Reviews
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"What a great time, the weather,the activities, the relaxation factor, the food, the hosts. The whole weekend was an experience to be cherished. Well done Mike and Jan. We will definately be returning."
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Elaine, NSW
-Jan '09
"Great holiday for families. wonderful food and a very warm welcome. The children loved the riding and gold panning and we had a great time bushwalking and exploring the beautiful countryside."
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Sian, NSW
-Apr '08
"All children loved the games room, great atmosphere & different families could mix & play games together. Horseriding trails were beautiful, gold panning was great fun, meals room was cosy & warm on c..."
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Sandra, NSW
-Jul '07
"A stay at Chesleigh Homestead takes you 'Far from the Madding Crowd' - a place to wind down from the stresses and strains of city life. It's an ideal family escape where you can be as active or as re..."
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Susan, NSW
-Apr '06
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Resort, Bed & Breakfast, Farm stays, Guest house
Chesleigh offers country holidays from dinner, B&B ,weekends away, weddings& conferences to family holidays in school holiday time. Our range of facilities and activities caters for all, from horse riding, bushwalking and goldpanning for the energetic, to massage, snoozing ,eating and soaking in the spa for those who need to rejuvenate. Chesleigh is famous for its open fires, genuine home cooking, the beautiful ambiance of the lovely gardens amidst the bush setting and the entertainment offered by your host.Our bedrooms are all different, country in style, clean (of course)and comfortable. Our big games room is famous and is as comfortable for an all adult house as for families. There are no electronic games, just the ones which require communication and old fashioned skills.
Languages spoken: English(Conversation) German(Basic)
After 30 years of operation and 90% repeat business, there are too many words of praise to list here, but the most common comments are about our wonderful cooking, the friendly horses, the brilliant entertainment and our level of hostmanship.
Locality
Sofala is in the heart of the Turon goldfields, the cradle of gold mining in Australia, such a vital part of our history. In the foothills of the 'Great Divide' our country is hilly, forested and boasts 3 gold bearing creeks and at 2000feet has a wonderful climate, air like champagne and crystal clear water.The area abounds with history and there are now 2 award winning museums at Sofala,similar attractions at Hill End and Bathurst. Chesleigh is an ideal base from which to explore this fascinating region.We are also ideally situated as a stopover on the way to Dubbo zoo.
Property
Chesleigh is a 3000acre property, not a working farm, but a wildlife refuge teeming with natural wildlife in its own environment.There are caves, creeks, river frontage, lookouts from the high country and many relics from the gold days. Add to this our lovely accommodation, gardens, wonderful cooking and many facilities and activities and we are a vital stay at least once or many times for you and your group, be that your partner, family, club or social circle.
Associations
We prefer to stand alone and have been operating for 32 years and have over 90% repeat business.
Holiday experiences
Adult retreat, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Eco-friendly, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Great view, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Massage, Museums and Galleries, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Valentines Day, Wedding venue, Winter Holiday
Facilities
Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Books/Magazines Supplied, Cable/Satellite TV, CD Player, Conference facilities, Cooked Breakfast Available, Cooked Breakfast Provided, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Faxing Facilities, Games room, Gas open fire, Heated Spa (not spa bath), Highchair, Internet access, Linen supplied, Log fires, Massage, Meeting/Banquet facilities, No smoking, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Pool, Restaurant, Safety Deposit Box, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Tennis courts, Undercover or off street parking
Adult retreat
Property not suitable for children, Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions.
Although Chesleigh is a family friendly venue, we offer certain weekends which will be child free so that adults can enjoy uninterrupted use of the facilities and activities.
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
BYO a'la'carte restaurant on site., Set menu, Full cooked breakfast, Packed lunches available
Family Friendly
Games/videos for children over 12 available, Games room, Fenced/safe outdoor play area, Kids Club available, Kids meal options available.
Chesleigh offers a range of activities and facilities which are suitable for all the family. Some of the activities are for the children only allowing parents some free time.
Farmland Experiences
Farm animals live on the property, Chickens, Horses, Dogs, Guests able to interact with the farm animals
Fishing
Fishing available on-site, Fishing spots available nearby, Fishing gear available for use, Located less than 5 mins walk to water
Gay & Lesbian friendly
All guests welcome.
The hosts and staff at Chesleigh welcome gay and lesbian couples or groups and have done so for nearly 40 years.
Horse riding
Horse riding available on-site.
Chesleigh is famous for our horse riding experiences. The trails are stunning and the horses willing and friendly.
Museums and Galleries
Museums and/or galleries located nearby
Pet friendly
Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Pets are permitted outside only, Other domesticated animals reside at the property.
Chesleigh has pets of its own , elderly cats, 2 dogs, working horses, free range chickens and other guests and we therefore insist that visiting pets are under control at all times.Local authority health regulations do not allow dogs to sleep in guest bedrooms.
Romantic getaway
Accommodation just for two, Outdoor spa, Wood fire, Private living and recreation areas, Bathrobes available for guest use.
Chesleigh is a 3000acre property and there are many nooks and crannies for romantic getaways.
Wedding venue
Indoor weddings catered, Outdoor weddings catered, Group accommodation available, Church(es) nearby.
Chesleigh can accommodate 24 guests on site and cater for up to 60 for the wedding venue and reception. Romantic country settings are our specialty.
Winter Holiday
Log fire, Winter temperatures usually below 0 degrees, Outdoor spa
Chesleigh Homestead
Sofala, NSW, Australia
Rooms and rates
Dinner,B&B $90pp (available on weekends if accommodation available)
mid week and school holidays $140pp per day full board
weekend $290pp Fri-Sun full board
Sliding scale of children's prices
2-5 years $50 per day (all meals included)
6-11 years $70 per day (all meals included)
12-16 years $90 per day (all meals included)
Red cabin. (sleeps 2)
Base rate
$290.00/night.
580.00/weekend.
2 nights min.
Yellow cabin (sleeps 2)
Base rate
$290.00/night.
580.00/weekend.
2 nights min.
Green cabin (sleeps 4)
Base rate
$290.00/night.
580.00/weekend.
2 nights min.
$145.00 /person75.00 /child /night over 2 people
Cream cabin (sleeps 3)
Base rate
$290.00/night.
580.00/weekend.
2 nights min.
$145.00 /person /night over 2 people
Games room cabin 9 (sleeps 2)
Base rate
$290.00/night.
580.00/weekend.
2 nights min.
Games room cabin 10 (sleeps 3)
Base rate
$290.00/night.
580.00/weekend.
2 nights min.
$145.00 /person /night over 2 people
Homestead rooms,2 and 3 (sleeps 2)
Base rate
$290.00/night.
580.00/weekend.
2 nights min.
Homestead room 1 (sleeps 2)
Base rate
$290.00/night.
580.00/weekend.
2 nights min.
Homestead room 4 (sleeps 2)
Base rate
$290.00/night.
580.00/weekend.
2 nights min.
All prices in $AUD
Bookings for Fri/Sat must be for both days.
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Chesleigh Homestead will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 12 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 6.7 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 Chesleigh Homestead 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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