Entire cabin

Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Smart TV
Golf
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat

Hawkesbury Haven Cottage is an as new, beautifully furnished, free standing cabin on 12 acres in a semi-rural area between Windsor and Richmond. It has a luxurious ambiance and so suitable for a romantic weekend or catch up with close family and friends.

Fresh farm eggs, bacon, milk, butter and bread is provided for a full breakfast. Along with coffee and teas, sugar, salt, pepper and olive oil etc.

The cottage has an open plan living/dining/kitchen area with a queen bedroom and a double bedroom. It provides a full kitchen with gas and wood fire heating as well as reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling fans in each room. All new bedding, feather and down quilts and electric blankets. A sofa bed and a single roll-away bed can also be utilised (if required)

Unlimited WiFi, a large screen TV providing Foxtel, Netflix and Youtube in the living area with three and two seater comfortable lounges.

We have fenced the front veranda as a safe area for your dog and we are happy for your pet to roam free keeping in mind there are much loved animals on the property including Clydesdales, donkeys, goats, sheep, an Alpaca, geese, chickens and a Wheaten Terrier (who loves visitors).

There are many attractions in the Hawkesbury area so please visit the www.discoverthehawkesbury.com.au

Despite Hawkesbury's close proximity to Sydney, it is still very much a rural community, with market gardens, orchards and rich pasture covering much of the landscape from the floodplains to the hills.

Known as the "food basket" for Sydney, the Hawkesbury area grows a vast range of produce including stone fruits, oranges, apples, pecan nuts, berries and various vegetables, many of which are for sale at various stalls dotted around the roads.

Many of the orchards are open for "pick you own" customers. The orange orchards are found on the plains around Freemans Reach and Agnes Banks whilst the apple and stone fruit orchards are located further up the hills of Bilpin, Grose Vale and Kurrajong.

Property manager

Susan Murray

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-11126-2, 2758

Property is also known as

Hawkesbury Haven Rural Retreat
Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat Cabin
Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat Blaxlands Ridge
Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat Cabin Blaxlands Ridge
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About the area

Map
Blaxlands Ridge, NSW

What's nearby

  • Hawkesbury River - 17 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Cattai National Park - 22 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus - 24 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Hawkesbury Race Club - 25 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Rouse Hill Village Centre - 32 min drive - 36.2 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 23 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kravings - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sam & Ron's Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cooks Co-Op - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Glossodia Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beryl's Cakes for You - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat located?

Located in Blaxlands Ridge, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Colo River Park, Hawkesbury River and Kurrajong Hills Golf Course. Wollemi National Park and Matherson Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

belinda m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
My friend and I enjoyed our stay at this property. The hosts were welcoming and having interactions with the farm animals was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely friendly farm stay
Really enjoyed our second stay at this property. Friendly hosts, friendly animals and lovely peaceful surrounds!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Bliss
Owners/Managers are absolutely a pleasure. They will go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I really enjoyed my time there was longer
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Beautiful property and beautiful hosts. I’ll definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sal T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful & peaceful
We just loved our stay. The animals were an added bonus and we really enjoyed feeding & watching them move around the paddocks. Everything you needed was available in the cabin. It was clean and tastefully decorated. Our hosts made us feel very welcome & were lovely country people. Delighted with the fresh Eggs for breakfast which we ate out on the verandah in peaceful beautiful surroundings. eggs for
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mechalle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect.
John and Suzanne where so friendly fresh eggs were divine. Views are stunning who wouldnt want to have a cuppa outside looking at the beautiful horses and animals they have. I really didn’t want to leave. I have never had a fire before and that was so cosy with plenty of wood available at no cost. Would love to go back someday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Friendly Farm Stay
Family friendly farm stay, wonderful and friendly hosts , comfortable accomodation with everything you need ,yummy breakfast included with farm fresh eggs , peaceful and quiet , friendly farm animals that our kids fed with the carrots provided by the hosts - horses, goats, sheep, a donkey, chickens , geese and cows. Can cook own food, go out to the Thai place nearby or drive into the nearby towns around 20mins away for food and provisions . Great pizza can be ordered and delivered nearby . Thank you Susan and John for your hospitality and to David - their friend for letting the kids help with the horses and farm Chores. The Daniels
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super friendly - hosts & farm animals
Susan and John were wonderful hosts - making us (2 people with a dog each) very welcome! Having access to a much larger yard for our dogs was an unexpected surprise and we stayed cosy warm with the cottage fire (already prepped and lit for us). Thank you for a relaxing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot for a break!
What a great place to enjoy a peaceful getaway. Very clean and spacious accommodation. Great hosts that were happy to assist when needed. Quiet location. Oh, and the kids absolutely loved the animals, kept them entertained for ages! Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shalin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful getaway
We loved our getaway and especially loved John and the farm animals. Our 4 year old did not want to leave and has been asking for John, Nellie farm dog, and all the animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great and relaxing stay
I would just to thank Susan and John for our fantastic stay. They have a beautiful farm and both Susan and John are amazing hosts. The highlight of our stay was feeding carrots to the horses, Tony and Clyde. And who can forget Nellie, their dog? Nellie is lovely and welcoming, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lynnette
Was the best place, so clean. The owners were very friendly and Nelly was great greeting us. The farm animals just made the atmosphere 😉 Very dog friendly accommodation where you can sit on verandah with a glass of wine and watch the beautiful sunset. Definitely returning 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawkesbury haven
A pretty property, friendly hosts, clean, easy drive to coffee shops, restaurants etc. Love the pets on the property and the pet friendly accommodation. Level access and parking at the door made access easy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family holiday stay
Thank you Susan and John (and Nelly) for the stay and your amazing hospitality, care and kindness. We really loved our time there and hope for another future visit to meet John in person. Take care, keep well and happy cooking! : )
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Retreat
Clean comfortable accommodation which had everything for a couple family looking for a few days away on a farm. The plus was that it is only 1-1/2 hours drive from Sydney making it accessible for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place for the whole family
We had a fantastic stay, and the kids were in love with all the animals. By the 2nd day, our eldest was asking if we could make it a regular holiday destination. We will definitely be back, and cannot recommend any higher!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay over Christmas
Susan was a wonderful host and made us feel extremely comfortable. The animals are beautiful and all have their own unique personalities which added a new dimension to the trip. We would be very happy to recommend this property to anyone looking to get out of the city in a beautiful part of NSW!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sammi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay for the whole family
We had an amazing long weekend there. Susan and John are the most lovely host. The place is clean with everything we need. Kid loved feeding the horses in the farm and picking fruits near Bilpin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and Friendly Place
Lovely, friendly owners happy to show you around and share their knowledge. We all loved getting to know the animals and feeding them. A very relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and peaceful
My husband and I had a very relaxing stay at Hawkesbury Haven. We explored the surrounding national parks, read, met the animals on the property, and had some very nice meals in Windsor and Richmond. John and Sue are very friendly and easygoing hosts, and Nelly is super cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mum and daughter get away
It was peaceful, relaxing and a perfect break away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country retreat
Lovely location and great hosts. We were there under sad circumstances but the animals were a relaxing distraction. Sue and John were beautiful hosts and we thank them for their help and understanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Getaway
What a wonderful getaway. Susan & John the hosts were just so lovely and it was such a treat to meet all the animals! Everything was perfect and the farm fresh eggs for breakfast were delicious. Great way to unwind and connect with beautiful farm animals. We will definitely stay again! Thank you both - you made it a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy and Relaxing
Great place to chill with the fire on and the animals were a blessing in entertaining the 9yr old. John and Susan were incredibly accommodating. The dog loved the open enclosed space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
Went for a quick girls getaway. Easy to find. Hosts were very welcoming. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023