Bookings

Derwent Hideaway

The property is in high demand and we may suggest slight date changes to you to avoid stranded nights for us. Rest assured however that we will try and fit in with your requirements. One night stays are at our discretion and may attract an additional fee. Normally the minimum stay is 2 nights and during peak periods 3 or more at our discretion. Discounts may be offered for longer stays by negotiation. Please note that we reserve the right to refuse a booking without giving a reason.

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4 Harbinger Lane
Austins Ferry
Tasmania 7011

Directions

Policy on Pets and Smoking

Pets are welcome at Derwent Retreat but not inside. There is an enclosure suitable for compatible animals.

No smoking inside

Bookings

To make a booking please just email us and we will quote you and ask you to either pay by direct deposit us or fax back a credit card authorisation.

Please be warned a booking is not firm until a deposit is paid and the booking is confirmed by us as we also subscribe to several online booking systems.

Contact

John and Barbara Harrison
Waterside Accommodation
12 Harbinger Lane
Austins Ferry
Tasmania 7011
www.watersideaccommodation.com
Ph: +61 (0)3 62492352, +61 (0)3 62497868
Fx: + 61 (0)3 62725010
Mb: +61 (0)413 993911 (John)
Mb: +61 (0)418 991747 (Barbara)
(Please text a mobile if no answer)

Email: (as a graphic below)

Check In is after 2:00 pm.

Please phone the managers residence as you are getting close and they will come out and meet you, guide you in, show you around and provide any other assistance or advice required.

Check Out is before 10am.

You will be asked to leave the key inside in a nominated place. If not please enquire so we can find them!

Indicative Discounted Rates (subject to change without notice)

Derwent Hideaway
Arrival Date Departure Date Season Sell Rate Week end Sell Rate
01-02-10 28-02-10 Late Summer 150 180
01-03-10 01-04-10 Early Autumn 140 168
02-04-10 18-04-10 Easter Hols 140 168
19-04-10 25-06-10 Autumn/Winter 115 138
26-06-10 26-07-10 1st School Hols 145 174
27-07-10 17-09-10 Spring 130 156
18-09-10 18-10-10 2nd School Hols 145 174
19-10-10 11-12-10 Early Summer 120 144
12-12-10 22-12-10 Summer Holidays 165 198
23-12-10 15-01-11 Summer Peak 185 222
16-01-11 31-01-11 Summer Holidays 165 198
01-02-11 28-02-11 Late Summer 155 186
01-03-11 21-04-11 Early Autumn 145 174
22-04-11 08-05-11 Easter Hols 145 174
09-05-11 25-06-11 Autumn/Winter 120 144
26-06-11 26-07-11 1st School Hols 150 180
27-07-11 17-09-11 Spring 135 162
18-09-11 18-10-11 2nd School Hols 150 180
19-10-11 11-12-11 Early Summer 125 150
12-12-11 22-12-11 Summer Holidays 170 204
23-12-11 15-01-12 Summer Peak 190 228
16-01-12 31-01-12 Summer Holidays 170 204
01-02-12 28-02-12 Late Summer 160 192
01-03-12 21-04-12 Early Autumn 150 180
22-04-12 08-05-12 Easter Hols 150 180
09-05-12 25-06-12 Autumn/Winter 125 150
26-06-12 26-07-12 1st School Hols 155 186
    Extra Persons   20

Our current discounted rates for 2 people are 20% under rack rate. Extra persons attract a nightly charge as in the table.. One night stays are at our discretion and may attract an additional fee. Discount may be offered for long stays. Weekend nights are Friday and Saturday.

Children and Infants

Children are defined as under the age of 12. There is no charge for infants sleeping with their parents or in a cot that are below the age of 2 years. All children are charged at adult rates

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be by email with read receipt, by telephone or in person during business hours. No refund is available for the base rate. The balance may be refundable at our discretion depending on how close to the booked date cancellation accompanied by application for refund is made. Any amount paid is available for an alternative booking date if available. Charges we have incurred are never refundable.

Warnings

The property boundary is the river and there are steep banks and rock ledges. There is a railway 300 metres to the west and a main road 400 metres to the west.

Terms of Rental

Young mobile children or others that require supervision must be supervised by an adult. Our properties are not designed for wheel chairs.

Pets are not allowed inside at any of our properties.

Smoking inside is prohibited. If evidence of cigarette smoke is discovered inside, the guest will be evicted without refund or recourse and a cleaning charge of $250 applied.

Full terms of rental are available here

Room/Bed Configuration

Sleeps 6, with sofa bed and day bed 9
Master Bedroom - Queen size bed
Bedroom - Double bed
Bedroom - Two single beds
Sofa bed
Portacot on request (Babies stay for free)
Bathroom (shower only), separate toilet
Second toilet
Living, dining, kitchen and laundry.
Outside barbeque.

For pictures and other faclilities click here

Bathrooms and Toilets

Bathroom with shower and separate toilet/handbasin. Second toilet.

Business Facilities

Computer and desk supplied. Cable and wireless broadband are available at no charge.

Telephone

A local call only telephone is provided. The number is 09211096

Library

A book swap library. CD's and videos available..

Facilities of the Elderly and Physically Handicapped

The property is not fully wheelchair accessible according to Australian standard AS 1428. It may suit people with limited disabilities depending on whether assistance was available from others in the party. There is one step to the front and side doors. All rooms are then at the same level. The shower has an entrance lip, wide door and a safety bar. The showers are not suitable for wheel chairs and shower heads are not removable. Hand rails are installed in the main toilet. All door frames are standard size.

Other Facilites

The property has a modern fully equipped kitchen with microwave, hotplates, stove and fridge. The laundry has a washing machine and dryer. There is a separate barbeque area with a second dining table and chairs. There is a TV, stereo, ADSL2 wireless internet access etc. There are adequate heaters.

There is a large garden with many natural rock features and small basketball hoop for relaxation.

Supplied

Linen, crockery, tea, coffee, sugar, milk and more are all supplied.

Without notice and at your risk:

Fishing gear

By prior email request at your risk:

Bicycles, canoes and sail board (if available)
High baby chairs. Portacots.

School Holidays

For details of school holidays and other holidays see links