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Lyrebird Studio Hideaway in the Watagans - be at one with nature

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TV, fireplace, books
TV, fireplace, books
Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ellalong, New South Wales
  • Petersons Wines
    21 min drive
  • Hunter Valley Gardens
    35 min drive
  • Watagans National Park
    99 min drive
  • Cessnock, NSW (CES)
    30 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Ellalong

With a stay at this cabin in Ellalong, you'll be 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Werakata State Conservation Area and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Petersons Wines. .This cabin is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Carmichael Park and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Martinsville Valley/Watagan Mountains.

What's nearby

  • Petersons Wines - 21 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Hunter Valley Wildlife Park - 30 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Roche Estate - 33 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 35 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Watagans National Park - 99 min drive - 38.0 miles

Getting around

  • Fassifern Station - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paxton Bowling Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ellalong Hotel Pizza & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ellalon Takeaway & General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ling’s Cafe & Store - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lyrebird Studio Hideaway in the Watagans - be at one with nature

Lyrebird Studio in the Watagans is a secluded retreat on a rural property of over 40 hectares on the edge of the beautiful Watagan Mountains, 1.5 hours north of Sydney & 15 minutes from Cessnock allowing you to unwind, listen to the wind in the trees, and observe the local bird and wildlife.

The only tweeting you will hear will be from the local birds, including lyrebirds, king parrots, black cockatoos and many other species.  We have two large wedgetail eagle nests up the mountain and you can often see them soaring in the updrafts they are a sight to behold!

Watch out as the wombat (wallabies and kangaroos) come down to graze in the surrounding paddocks most days.  At night, wombats come out to feed and the local possum population occasionally hold a noisy gathering in the bush!

Amenities include air-conditioning, a compact kitchen and living area with comfortable couches and antique furniture.  A potbelly wood burning stove adds to the ambiance in the cooler months. 
The living room also offers a large screen TV and DVD player, radio and CD player.  The bedroom has comfortable bedding and luxury linen, including electric blankets.  The bathroom has shower, all linen, and heated towel rail.

Lyrebird Studio is not a "Pet Friendly" property.

Due to our location mobile phone/internet reception is patchy. If you live for texting, phone calls & internet, please note it's limited and streaming will most likely not work.  Lyrebird Studio is meant to be a break from communication, spend some peaceful time together, and generally switch off!

Lyrebird Studio is self-catering with a convection microwave & outdoor BBQ.

THE Important Stuff -
Bedroom 1: 1 King bed
Lounge Room: 1 double sofa bed available for groups of 2 or more.

How We Price: The booking price is based on a minimum number of guests. Any guests above this number are chargeable on a per person/per night rate. The system will automatically calculate the correct rate when you enter the required number of guests. Reductions in guest numbers are non-refundable.

Arrival Details: Access to the property is made easy for you. We will send you an access code just before 2pm on your arrival day via SMS and you will use this code for the duration of your stay.

Linen: 1 set of full bed linens and 1 bath towel per person are supplied. Guests may wish to bring extra towels depending on the length of their stay. Pool/Lake/Beach towels are BYO.

Guest Amenities: We are Eco-Friendly - to help reduce wastage, we supply a single bottle of 3in1 shampoo/conditioner/body wash in all showers. In addition, guests are advised to bring their own personal preferred bathroom products/amenities.

Wifi is provided complimentary on behalf of the owner. It is intended to be used in an appropriate manner by all guests. As the service is provided by an external 3rd party, Weekenda cannot and do not guarantee the speed or efficacy of this property's wifi connection nor do we pay any compensation for interruption of service for any reason.

Fires and Firewood: Internal wood fireplaces and outdoor fire pits only operate after the NSW Easter School Holidays up to before the NSW September School Holidays in line with NSW state fire restrictions. Please note: we will normally supply enough firewood, kindling & fire-starters for between 1-2 nights of your stay. For guests wishing to have additional fires, we suggest BYO Firewood, Kindling, and Starters which can be easily purchased from the local service stations.

No Party Policy: All reservations operate under a Strict No-Party & Non-Excessive Noise Policy as prescribed in the NSW Short-Term Letting Legislation and Local Council Laws. This property is in a Residential Area. Failure to comply can put the security bond into jeopardy and may lead to police-assisted eviction and/or extra charges being levied. We hate to have to note this but the reality is that so far this year we have had to evict 3 groups for overstacking/bad/anti-social behavior.

Extra Guests / Visitors: The number of people nominated on your booking is the maximum number of people that are allowed to be on the property at any one time, including visitors. Visitors may be requested and if approved must be approved in writing with Weekenda staff. Simply put, if Mum and Dad want to come over for a BBQ then we are likely to approve. If 10 extra people want to stop by we are unlikely to approve, which could put your booking at risk. We will always try to be reasonable with reasonable people within property constraints and House Rules.

Cameras and Noise Monitoring: There are no external security cameras at this location presently but the owner reserves the right at any time to install external cameras at their discretion. Any camera install will be in line with local regulations. A noise monitoring device is installed - fines apply to guests found to have disconnected, removed or damaged the noise device. These devices are used to monitor and maintain ours and guests responsibilities under the NSW STR Code of Conduct.

Guest Registration / ID Check : Weekenda requires every guest to complete and sign an electronic guest registration prior to arrival which will ask for photo ID i.e. a copy of your Drivers Licence or Passport. The primary booker will also be required to complete a list with the guests names and actual mobile numbers. In the event we are unable to reach the primary booker, it is very important we can get a hold of other guests. These documents will be deleted after your departure. Access Codes are only released to Registered and Verified Guests.

Critical Update: Due to an unprecedented influx of fraudulent bookings, we are forced to impose a policy that protects our clients, industry and community against those attempting to commit fraud and theft. Any booking made within 5 days of arrival is required to provide a photo of a valid credit card in the same full name of the primary guest to match the supplied identification document. Failure of these documents matching will result in the booking being cancelled and all funds processed returned to the original card assumed as stolen and thus a fraudulent transaction. We trust we have our honest and genuine customers understanding this policy is in place to protect all parties.

Insurance: As always, but ever so more due to recent times, we strongly encourage any holidaymakers to obtain a very inexpensive 3rd Party Domestic Travel Insurance Policy to cover you for all manners of matters which may restrict travel. This is particularly helpful for things like Hunter Valley Concert cancellations, Covid or Medical and Other Emergencies for which we don't provide refunds, and anything which falls under our standard Terms & Conditions irrespective of the reason. We suggest reviewing policies with 'Cover-More' or 'Travel Insurance Direct' or 'Insureandgo'

This property is managed by Weekenda, a licensed real estate. Weekenda staff are available 7 days a week to assist from your initial enquiry through to your departure and everything in between.

We look forward to having you stay with us.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Weekenda

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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-17666

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lyrebird Studio Our Funky Getaway to Escape the City Blues
Lyrebird Studio Our Funky Getaway Escape City Blues House
Lyrebird Studio Our Funky Getaway Escape City Blues Ellalong
Lyrebird Studio Our Funky Getaway Escape City Blues
Lyrebird Studio Our Funky Getaway Escape City Blues
Lyrebird Studio Our Funky Getaway Escape City Blues
Lyrebird Studio Our Funky Getaway to Escape the City Blues
Lyrebird Studio Our Funky Getaway to Escape the City Blues
Lyrebird Studio Our Funky Getaway Escape City Blues Ellalong
Lyrebird Studio Our Funky Getaway Escape City Blues House
Lyrebird Studio Our Funky Getaway Escape City Blues Ellalong
Lyrebird Studio in the Watagans
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Lyrebird Studio Hideaway in the Watagans - be at one with nature Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful bird song
what a relaxing stay in the cozy quirky cottage. Peter kept us well stocked with firewood to keep the pot belly stove hot all weekend. So many beautiful trees and birds. Plus the sound of the lyrebirds as promised.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Purpose fit for a self catering weekend relaxed getaway. Close to wineries and Hunter attractions. The hosts are the shining star of the accomodation. The hosts were fantastic, welcoming and so accomodating. Will gladly return next time in the Hunter. Thankyou for sharing your property with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piotr W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy and secluded
Just what the doctor ordered ... Peacefully organic with touch of hippie touch fresh air and bush all around is a bonus..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Claude
Gorgeous cosy property. Amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly
Ellalong was a lovely place to stay. Very quiet and relaxing. The cottage had everything we needed for a weekend away from the rat race. Thank you Di & Peter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, peaceful, relaxing, would go again
This is a great location, away from the busyness of the wineries area, but still convenient to them all. The place is very clean and well looked after. A great host, very welcoming and keen to show you around. Would visit again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations - a wonderful getaway
Tucked away in a beautiful location, this studio met all expectations and then some. Clean and cosy. I am already missing the birdsong and the roaring fire. Wonderful hosts were very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Hunter Valley cabin
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the remote cabin. It is very spacious and has all amenities. WiFi was patchy, but I was not expecting any reception or internet at all. Kitchen with all appliances you may need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lida H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin life
Life away from life.... peace nature and soul cleansing. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bird watcher & wildlife spectacular
We had a very relaxing time watching the birds and wildlife,great place to get away from the city noises,could not ask for better hosts,we will be back and recommend this true Aussie bush surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and serenity
Great place to stay for a peaceful getaway. Clean and tidy and the hosts were very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend this delightful studio!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luca L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful weekend in a charming property
We had a wonderful time escaping the city listening to the cicadas and enjoying Peter’s stories. The lyrebird studio is a cosy place and very clean. We will recommend this lovely spot to all our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet cottage - clean and very comfortable.
The agent Weekenda took over the renting experience. They were helpful and kept in touch.

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
A truly beautiful place in the bush, and cosy, homely accommodations. Thanks to our lovely hosts and I hope this area can retain its remote and wild feel, so close to the towns and cities of the Hunter.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sussan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway!
My partner and I stayed for a few nights in winter and it was quiet, relaxing and absolutely beautiful! Loved the history of the house and the owners are extremely accomodating. Heated blankets, board games and endless DVDs to choose from was just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blair C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Wonderful
An amazing getaway, beautiful property, Thank you for such great getaway locations. Would highly recommend for couples who want to get away and have some time away in the country

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

Amazing location!
Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quiet weekend away
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018