Bower Retreat Cottage

The Bower Retreat is a very comfortable fully self contained four bedroom cottage which sleeps eight. Cottage backs onto rain forest creek with view of Balck Bulga Range to the front. Bower Retreat is just great for couples , families or groups who want to get away and enjoy some country life in a very beautiful and quiet spot. Cottage stands alone by its self on property so there so guests have their privacy. It is set on a 56 acre property which guests are free to explore. There are marked walking tracks along the creek and up and over the timbered hill. Plenty of open and flat area as well for children to play and ride bikes. The cottage now has an enclosed area at front suitable for containing small children making supervision of them a much easier task, whilst they enjoy the outdoors. This fenced area is also suitable for containing small to medium sized dogs. Bower Retreat is a pet friendly establishment. Activities Bush walking, birdwatching (up to 90 species recorded on property, see for bird list), swimming in pool, table tennis, horse riding nearby, bike riding. There are friendly cows to pat who love a hand out of bread and poultry to feed and eggs to collect. Walk the marked walking track along the rainforest creek, marvel at the ferns and mosses, then climb the timbered hill to a view of the property. Horse riding nearby is with Lisa at Topline. Lisa caters for beginners as well as more experienced riders. The Bower Retreat is conducting a number of art/craft retreats this year. There is a large well lit and air conditioned studio room on the property which is set up for the needs of the various activities. Workshop on offer include- Patchwork Quilting & Doll making Patchwork & Quilting Course Fabric Dyeing Scrap Booking Packages for these courses include 2 nights shared accommodation, tutor and material (where stated), 2 course dinner on Saturday night,2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 morning and afternoon teas. ( All good country home cooking.) These retreats are a perfect getaway to learn a new craft and be able to relax in quiet and beautiful surroundings. You could organise your own group of friends or come along and meet some new ones. Please email or phone if you would like full course details sent to you. Pricing 2 person for 2 nights $290 3 nights $390 4 nights $440 Group Rates 3 adults $60 p.p.p.n 4-6 adults $55 p.p.p.n 7-8 adults $45 p.p.p.n. 9+ adults $40 p.p.p.n Weekly rates $750for 2 persons (6-7 nights) Weekly rates for groups on application Children Over 12 - 18 years $20 p.p.p.n 4-11 years $10 p.p.p.n. 3 years and under no charge Pets Surcharge of $20 per pet/horse per stay MID WEEK SPECIAL 4 night stay Mon to Thurs nights $390 for two person or 10% off normal tariff for groups. (special does not apply in school holidays) CONDITIONS FOR LONG WEEKENDS Easter minimum 4 night booking - (minimum booking - 4 adults) Other Public holiday weekends - minimum 3 night booking - (minimum booking - 4 adults)