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Hawkesbury Country Retreat

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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at Hawkesbury Country Retreat. Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking at this farm stay. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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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 cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hawkesbury Regional Gallery and Hawkesbury Showground. Travelling with kids? Consider Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre and Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope. Waterskiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby. Visit our Sydney travel guide
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Cornwallis, NSW

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with several boats, a bridge, and hills in the background.
    Hawkesbury River
    1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • A concert with a large crowd, stage lighting, and a crowd of people.
    Afterpay Arena
    44 min drive - 59.7 km
  • An aerial view of a city with various buildings, including a stadium, sports fields, and commercial areas.
    Accor Stadium
    44 min drive - 59.7 km
  • A person standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a body of water and hills.
    Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
    45 min drive - 62.0 km
  • A large historic building with a central tower, symmetrical windows, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.
    University of Sydney
    53 min drive - 75.0 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Station
    7 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Macquarie Arms Hotel
    8 min drive
  • Subway
    7 min drive
  • Royal Exchange Hotel
    7 min drive
  • The Second Home Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Cafe Red
    7 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
    • Games, beach towels and barbecues
    • A billiards/pool table, a video library and water sports equipment
    • Ping pong, outdoor furniture and books
  • 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

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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.

How much is parking at Hawkesbury Country Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hawkesbury Country Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawkesbury Country Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hawkesbury Country Retreat located?

This family-friendly Sydney farm stay is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hawkesbury River and Hawkesbury Regional Gallery. Hawkesbury Showground and Windsor Downs Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Hawkesbury Country Retreat Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great venue with a large variety of different activities and spaces to keep you entertained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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