Cottage, Holiday house

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Swanlake Cottage is positioned on a ¼ acre bush block, just metres away from the crystal clear waters and sandy beaches of Swan Lake, in the quiet village of Swanhaven, about 3 km from Sussex Inlet.

This lovingly renovated, timber-clad holiday house has a large private garden, frequented by a multitude of birds. Three bedrooms sleep up to 8 people. It has flyscreens on all windows and doors and stays cool without carbon emissions under the trees.

The house features polished timber floors and original paintings, is furnished with renovated 50's and 60's timber furniture and has a warm, lived-in feel.

It has a fully-equipped kitchen, integrated into a dining area with an electric stove, oven, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, bread maker and all the kitchen equipment you might need, including a store of basic cooking ingredients, such as spices, tea, coffee, oil and vinegar etc. in case you forgot to bring some crucial item. But please replace items if you use something up.

This holiday house has an undercover front veranda which looks out towards the lake - as well as a private, partly covered veranda with a table setting in the back. The fully fenced back garden also features a wood-fired BBQ, a gas BBQ and a campfire place. The use of our Hobie canoe (2 1/2 people) for trips on the lake and 6 bicycles are included in the deal.

On colder days, a slow combustion fireplace in the main living area heats the whole house (wood is provided).

There is a piano, a flat screen digital TV, DVD and CD player with USB input, 2 radios, games and a filled bookshelf.

There is a telephone in the house you can be rung on or use for local calls.

The individually styled bathroom has a full-sized bathtub. The laundry has a washing machine, iron and ironing board.

You can choose to either clean the house yourself before you leave or let us do it for you for an additional charge of $75.

Languages spoken: English(Conversation)  German(Conversation)

"perfect place to enjoy nature with comfort"
Penny, NSW May 08

"the value for swanlake was exceptional...the place was beautiful. it was a home away from home.."
Jhoanna, W.A July 07

"Our stay in Swanlake Cottage was, relaxing. It allowed the holiday spirit to kick in. ... The service was good and the experience was great as a whole as it allowed us to look around. There were useful directories in the cottage which gave us more places to see."
Mathu, N.S.W January

Locality

The holiday village of Swanhaven is a sleepy bush settlement straight out of the 1960's. It’s a paradise for nature lovers.

At Swanlake Cottage you can watch the sun set over the lake from the cosy front veranda, have a BBQ in the backyard, take the kids for a safe swim on the sandy beaches of the pristine lake, paddle a canoe across its shallow waters, go for a surf on one of the nearby untouched beaches, fishing in the lake, ocean or river or discover the bush-walks in the surrounding National Parks and Nature Reserves.

If you are bringing your motor boat please stick to the designated boat ramps and speed limits. There are black swans and a great number of other birds breeding in the shallow parts of the lake.

A 15 minute walk along the lake or a short trip in the car brings you to the untouched beaches of Wreck Bay, where dolphins and whales pass by while you relax under your umbrella or on your surf- or body-board. There is a Surf Life Saving Club in Sussex Inlet with a surf reef at the tip of the head and a calm swimming spot at Berrara Beach.

Sussex Inlet has a few cafes and restaurants, a supermarket, bottle shop, bank, pub, boat rentals, RSL club and even an old fashioned cinema. There is a market every second weekend. The caravan park on the main road to Sussex has a takeaway, a small shop and a laundry. There is a new bus route to Sussex Inlet and Nowra and one taxi operator in town.

Swanhaven is surrounded by National Parks. Plenty of outings to either the coastal National Parks or the Great Dividing Range with, for example, Ben Boyd’s Lookout or Pigeon House Mt walks, or the coastal towns such as Ulladulla, Milton, Bateman’s Bay, etc. are very attractive. At Jervis Bay, located just north of this area, you can go on Whale watching and Dolphin tours, as well as diving expeditions.

There are maps and some informational brochures in the house.

Property

One of the main features of the property is the big secluded garden, with old gum trees, tree ferns, orchids and lilies. There are many spots for your sun chair and a BBQ as well as a camp fire set-up.

Holiday experiences

Art & Craft, Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Eco-friendly, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Great view, Horse riding, Indigenous Experiences, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Scuba diving, Swimming Activities, Valentines Day, Wake boarding / water skiing, Walking or Hiking, Water sports, Waterfront, Whale Watching, Windsurfing/Kitesailing, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Bath, Bath towels provided, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, Cable/Satellite TV, CD Player, Children's Playground, Cooking facilities, Courtyard, DVD, Electric stove, Fans (ceiling/standard), Fireplace, Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Local telephone calls included, Log fires, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, TV with teletext/caption functions, Undercover or off street parking, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Washing machine

Beach

Less than 5 minutes walk to the beach, Less than 5 minutes drive to the beach.

You have lake views from the house. The lake has sandy shallow beaches and soft water, a mix from creek water feeding into the lake and salt water coming in at certain times when it opens to the ocean at Cudmirra beach. Fantastic for the faint hearted swimmer and kids and for playing around with boats. The ocean beaches are a 5 min drive or a 15 min walk away.

Bushwalking & wilderness

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

The house is set within an area of a great number of National Parks and protected nature. There are a great number of walks available, ranging from a short walk to the beach right from the house along the lake, to longer hikes onto Pidgeon House Mountain near Milton, or other great lookout areas like Boyd's Lookout, offering 360 degree views. There are maps in the house.

Eco-friendly

Ecological activities nearby, Recycling facilities available, Building designed along eco-lines, Building made from ecologically friendly materials, Bio-cycle or equivalent waste system., Bio-diverse setting.

surrounded by trees to cool in summer without air conditioning - in bio-diverse setting
wood fire place inside and BBQ & camp fire outside using fallen timber and paper waste
timber house with rejuvenated/recycled timber furniture from former decades
recycling bin and own paper recycling collection - composting bin in garden
Swanlake is ecologically pristine and home to 75 species of birds including black swans and restrictions to boating apply
the area is set within a number of National Parks but also contains areas with dog access

Golf

Golf course located nearby.

Sussex Inlet Golf Club is a small nine-hole course with a pro-shop, hire facilities, drinks for sale and BBQ area. Entry is free. Watch out for the kangaroos! www.sussexinletgolf.com.au

Horse riding

Horse riding available nearby.

There are horse riding facilities at Falls Creek, about 25 km north, turn off into Falls Road.

Indigenous Experiences

Indigenous experiences available nearby.

Jervis Bay National Park is managed in cooperation with the local indigenous community and offers Aboriginal Tours
The lake has been an important site for the local indigenous people. There are scar trees across the lake, middens surrounding it, and at Fisherman's Rock for example, you can see sharpening grooves and other signs of their former occupation with explanatory notes from the Nat Park.

Pet friendly

Cats are permitted, Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted, Pets are permitted outside only, Secure, fully fenced running area, Food and water bowls provided.

The spacious back garden is fully fenced and has a gate to the front garden (which can be closed to contain pets). The front garden adjoining the road is not fenced as borders on the road, which has little traffic and then the nature strip which goes down to the lake. Due to the National Park status and rare birds nesting sites, some beaches are out of bounds for dogs, other at certain times, other always accessible to dogs. There is a brochure in the house with details.

Scuba diving

Scuba diving available nearby.

Scuba Diving tours available in Jervis Bay area.

Wake boarding / water skiing

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

The lake is divided into areas where water skiing and wake boarding is permitted and other areas where only slow boats or non motorised boats are permitted to protect the residents swans, who breed on the shores. There is something for everyone. Boat-ramps are available at the small beach 200 m from the house and for bigger boats 1 km further along The Springs Road.

Waterfront

Accommodation within 50 metres of waterfront available, Expansive water views.

The house is in the first row right across from the lake, separated by the road and a small nature strip. It offers lake views from the rooms in the front of the house and the front veranda. Boat access is located about 200 m from the house at the lake beach.

Whale Watching

Whale watching tours available nearby, On-shore whale watching nearb.

Whales migrate along this shore during their migration in spring and autumn. Dolphins can often be seen in Wreck Bay right from the beach. Their are also whale and dolphin watching tours available from Jervis Bay.

Windsurfing/Kitesailing

Popular windsurfing and/or kitesailing spots nearby.

You can surf, windsurf or kitesail at the extensive pristine beaches of Wreck Bay. There is a surf lifesaving club with a controlled beach at the Sussex Inlet end.

Wine Appreciation

Winery tours available nearby.

There are a number of wineries in the wider area that offer tastings and tours.

Availability

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