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Hawkesbury Country Retreat

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Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, toys
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Property grounds
Hawkesbury Country Retreat, near Sydney, offers a peaceful getaway with river views. The spacious riverfront house suits all group sizes and is perfect for entertainment. Enjoy kayaking the Hawkesbury River or relax by the pool and pontoon, watching the sunset.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Hot tub
  • Gym

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About the area

Located in Cornwallis, a neighbourhood in Sydney, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Australiana Pioneer Village and Rouse Hill House & Farm are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Heartbreak Ridge Paintball and Bullridge Estate Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Nurragingy Reserve, or check out an event or a game at Hawkesbury Race Club. Waterskiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Cornwallis, NSW

What's nearby

  • Hawkesbury River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hawkesbury Race Club - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lynwood Country Club - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • The Australiana Pioneer Village - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Cattai National Park - 31 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 7 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Windsor Bowling Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Macquarie Park Boathouse Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Simon's Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Hawkesbury Country Retreat

Family-friendly farm stay located in Cornwallis
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at Hawkesbury Country Retreat. Active travellers can enjoy kayaking at this farm stay. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Ping pong, books and barbecues
  • Outdoor furniture, water sports equipment and a video library
  • A billiards/pool table, games and beach towels
Room features
All guest rooms at Hawkesbury Country Retreat feature thoughtful touches, such as private pools and fireplaces, as well as amenities, such as air conditioning and Internet access.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's books and travel cots
  • 3.5 bathrooms with baths and showers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and fenced pool

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Video library
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Not inside, only outside

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No Glass in the pool area No confetti or water balloons to be left around the property, otherwise additional cleaning fees will be charged.
There is an additional $300 cleaning fee if you have more than 14 guests staying.
Additional cleaning fees may apply if the property is not properly cleaned by you and your guests upon departure.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Happy to host bucks and hens parties Weddings 500+

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Not inside, only outside

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Happy to host bucks and hens parties Weddings 500+
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 2756, PID-STRA-4811

Property is also known as

Hawkesbury Country Retreat Agritourism property Cornwallis
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Hawkesbury Country Retreat Agritourism property
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hawkesbury Country Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hawkesbury Country Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is Hawkesbury Country Retreat located?

This family-friendly Sydney farm stay is located on the waterfront, steps from Hawkesbury River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Windsor Downs Nature Reserve and The Australiana Pioneer Village. Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus and Hawkesbury Race Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Hawkesbury Country Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kiki J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bday Retreat

We had a fantastic stay! The shed provided a huge range of areas to host and entertain (and dance) throughout the night and regardless of the rainy weather. We would book again, and another friend will be booking here for his birthday as well. Thanks Andrew and Anna xx
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting!

Amazing setting with the yard, pool, river access, just a beautiful place to enjoy. Was perfect for our large family group
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Milestone Birthday

A family friends birthday celebration. A number of lunches and dinners well accommodated. Great tips from Anna on setting up for the lunches and dinners
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

LU R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

happy team building

we had team building in hawkesbury country retreat in the last weekend in November. Andrew and Anna are so nice and introduce the beautiful place to me. I love the animals, trees there, the canarys even sing a song for us. It is an ideal place to hold large activities. Recommend to everyone if you like country life.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hens Extravaganza

Everything was outstanding. The staff and management are so helpful and friendly. It was a perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bancroft S.

Wedding weekend

Andrew and Anna have a beautiful spot down on the Hawkesbury river. We had such a great weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Sue M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

Disappointed with the house we stayed in. We didn’t know that it was a “lived in” property. No room for our groceries (pantry already full). No room for clothes and was not cleaned properly. It wasn’t what we expected considering the amount of money we paid. However The Shed was a great place to celebrate my birthday with family and the courtyard was fabulous. Pool was not clean. Beautiful surroundings and we loved the bird Avery. So a mixture of a fun weekend but also disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a special birthday weekend away

We booked this place for a special birthday and we’re not disappointed. Only can recommend. If you require a late check out, let the owners know at the beginning of your booking. Don’t wait for them to contact you closer to the date as that might be too late like in our case. Wonderful location to hang out with friends, kids and pets. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

MATTHEW R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The place was huge! Was very cozy and had many attractions. The property manager was very helpful and friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eryk B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible property, incredible hosts

This is an amazing property. Anna and Andrew went above and beyond to host our group of 20 after floods came through Windsor. They managed to put the property back into shape in no time at all so that we could enjoy a really special weekend away. I can’t recommend Cornwallis enough. It’s huge, has top notch facilities for a large group and a really welcoming and inclusive atmosphere created by Anna and Andrew. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hyelin & Karl S.

Wedding reception venue: Gorgeous and intimate setting; knowledgeable and generous hosts

The Hawkesbury Country Retreat run by Anna and Andrew was more than we could ever have dreamed of - it really played a part in making our wedding / reception special and unforgettable. The venue itself is stunning, with many unique spaces that have been expertly crafted and curated by the hosts. Anna and Andrew were receptive, knowledgeable and extremely helpful - Anna played such a role in getting us organised with our wedding! She has such a great understanding of what needs to be done, how to get those things done, and she provided access to an almost endless inventory of decorations to beautiful the venue before the big day. I would trust them to handle any future events in a heartbeat and will not hesitate to recommend them and their venue to anyone on the market for something unique and personal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Danielle M.

Beautiful property unfortunately experience did not meet expectations

Had a number of problems with electricity, running water, heat, manure and flys
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eamon J., Sydney

The perfect country getaway!!

This place is amazing! Anna and Andrew were extremely accommodating from the first day I was in contact with them... We had the most amazing weekend at Hawkesbury Country Estate, celebrating my 30th birthday... This property is truly beautiful and it really made my birthday a memorable one! If you are looking for a beautiful and magical venue with the most peaceful surroundings then I would highly recommend you choose the Hawkesbury Country Estate!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

KIERA A.

Dishonest and unprofessional

Our wedding day was barely scraped together by our friends and the catering staff we had booked, not the owners. I would not recommend this venue if you expect any communication or honesty in dealing with them. Extremely unprofessional.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018