Bookings

Derwent Retreat

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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12 Austins Ferry Road
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 Retreat
Arrival Date Departure Date Season Sell Rate Week end Sell Rate
01-02-10 28-02-10 Late Summer 170 204
01-03-10 01-04-10 Early Autumn 160 192
02-04-10 18-04-10 Easter Hols 160 192
19-04-10 25-06-10 Autumn/Winter 135 162
26-06-10 26-07-10 1st School Hols 165 198
27-07-10 17-09-10 Spring 150 180
18-09-10 18-10-10 2nd School Hols 165 198
19-10-10 11-12-10 Early Summer 140 168
12-12-10 22-12-10 Summer Holidays 185 222
23-12-10 15-01-11 Summer Peak 205 246
16-01-11 31-01-11 Summer Holidays 185 222
01-02-11 28-02-11 Late Summer 175 210
01-03-11 21-04-11 Early Autumn 165 198
22-04-11 08-05-11 Easter Hols 165 198
09-05-11 25-06-11 Autumn/Winter 140 168
26-06-11 26-07-11 1st School Hols 170 204
27-07-11 17-09-11 Spring 155 186
18-09-11 18-10-11 2nd School Hols 170 204
19-10-11 11-12-11 Early Summer 145 174
12-12-11 22-12-11 Summer Holidays 190 228
23-12-11 15-01-12 Summer Peak 210 252
16-01-12 31-01-12 Summer Holidays 190 228
01-02-12 28-02-12 Late Summer 180 216
01-03-12 21-04-12 Early Autumn 170 204
22-04-12 08-05-12 Easter Hols 170 204
09-05-12 25-06-12 Autumn/Winter 145 174
26-06-12 26-07-12 1st School Hols 175 210
    Extra Persons   30

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 75 metres to the north.

Warnings

The property boundary is the river and there are steep banks and rock ledges. There is a railway 75 metres to the north and a main road around 600 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 folding beds 9
Master Bedroom - Queen size bed with en suite shower/toilet
Bedroom - Double bed
Bedroom - Two single beds
Two large and one smaller single folding beds on request.
Portacot on request (Babies stay for free)
Second bathroom (shower/bath), separate toilet
Living, dining, kitchen and laundry.
Barbeque on deck

For pictures and other faclilities click here

Bathrooms and Toilets

Master bedroom ensuite with shower and toilet
Second bathroom with bath and shower
Separate 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 are two steps to the front door with a bannister rail on the right side. The foyer and living room are on this level and then there are two steps down again to the dining, kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms which are all on the one level and a bar rail is provided on the adjacent wall. The front door and both showers have entrance lips and no bars. 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, wireless internet access etc. Heating is underfloor and wall mounted. There is also a wood buring stove.

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