Escape from the city and immerse yourself in the heart of the Southern Highlands at Bundanoon Lakehouse. A European-inspired provincial farmhouse, large enough for 2 families, sits on an elevated position of 20 acres of rich highland soil where the trees and gardens have matured to offer natural beauty, protection and total privacy for this wonderful retreat. A key feature of this property is the stunning private lake which our home shares with 2 adjoining properties and takes its name from. *Changing of Dates Terms & Conditions - Requests to change booking dates may only be accommodated if check-in is more than 1 month away. - This is subject to approval and we reserve the right to decline any requests. - Please note that there may be a surcharge to change the dates. - Any changes to bookings are subject to approval and we ask all guests to reach out to us first. THINGS TO KNOW * Checkin details will be sent either the night before checking in, or the morning of check-in for security reasons. * We only provide 1 set of keys for each stay. We do not have extra sets. *There is no WiFi available at this home as we want to provide an off-the-grid experience, however, the reception is strong for phone and data (depending on your network) *Have a great time, but kindly keep in mind that our property is nestled in a tranquil rural area, where sound carries easily through the crisp highlands air. Please ensure that any music played remains at a background level. *Before your departure, please ensure that the Lakehouse is left in a clean and tidy condition, and dispose of all rubbish in the bins located at the front gate. *Vehicles are restricted to driving only on the gravel road leading to the house; driving elsewhere on the property is prohibited. *Additional detailed guidelines will be provided in the guest Welcome Letter/House Manual. *Strictly no fires in the warmer months or periods of fire bans. You must check the NSW Rural Fire Service website to check if you can have a fire, but it is best if this is only used in the cooler winter months and find fallen wood on the property for your fire or bring your own. We are a company that does a lot of travelling so our best means of contact would be either through the app or please email us and my Team will respond as soon as possible! Bundanoon Lakehouse is only 2km from the heart of Bundanoon. There are many places to eat in the village, including cafes and the traditional Chinese and of course, the grand Bundanoon pub to have a beer and is great for family meals too... Also, the Exeter General Store just down the road in Exeter is great for meals, especially breakfast. If you are into walking / biking and sightseeing, some of the Southern Highlands best walks set off from Bundanoon. Try Glowworm Glen, Moreton Park, taking in Grand Canyon lookout, Echo Point Lookout, Sunrise Point Lookout and Coal Mine Falls are directly accessed from Bundanoon. Old Berrima, on the Old Hume Highway, is a must to visit, its got plenty of restaurants, cafes, specialist craft stores, the Old Berrima Jail and one of the oldest pubs in Australia. Bundanoon Lakehouse is only 2 hours from Sydney and Canberra. When coming from Sydney the quickest and easiest way is to travel along the Hume Motorway and turn left at the Illawarra Highway. At Sutton Forest look for the sign to Bundanoon and turn onto Old Exeter Road, this takes you all the way to Bundanoon.  If you want the more scenic route that takes you through the highland townships of Mittagong, Bowral and Moss Vale, then turn off the Hume Motorway at the signs that say Mittagong ( Old Hume Highway B73). This will take u to Sutton Forest and then turn onto Old Exeter Road. Entering through rustic gates and driving down the gently curving clay driveway leads you to the Lakehouse' substantial accommodation. Inspired by traditional European architecture, the farmhouse has 2 distinct wings with high roof pitches connected by a stunning glassed walkway which acts as the main dining hall. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, multiple living/ seating areas, a rumpus room and wrap around verandah the house is perfect for 2 families to share. A second TV in the rumpus room adjoining the garage with table tennis and foosball tables ensures that the parents can enjoy the main lounge and dining wing of the house and the kids have their own area. Abundant in its proportion, Bundanoon Lakehouse has many spaces to relax in or entertain. From the sun drenched front courtyard, the substantial dining pavilion with 12 seat banquet table , or the verandah with Adirondack lounges and BBQ, an outdoor area with pizza oven overlooking the picturesque lake and sloping lawns, inside and out Bundanoon Lakehouse is an family get together entertaining dream or relaxers haven. The house is of full brick construction to keep you cool in summer and with its fireplaces and electric heaters in each bedroom will help insulate you in winter. There will be enough wood supplied to have fires during your winter stay, however we ask you to be frugal with this finite resource and use the 2 slow combustion heaters. We want you to be comfortable during your stay and the lakehouse is a big house with vaulted family room ceilings so we also provide plenty of rugs thermo rugs for you to snuggle up with and we appreciate you being sensible with the wood. The rustic metal door and bars that feature in the northern courtyard of the house are believed to be from the Old Goulburn jail and on the southern side you will find a wood fired pizza oven which we believe was resurrected from an old bakery in Newtown. ACCOMMODATION AMENITIES - 1 Master bedroom – Queen bed, WIR, electric blanket, ensuite, electric heater - 2 additional Queen bedrooms with electric blankets, electric heater, cupboards - 1 bunkroom (3 bunkbeds for 6 people), electric heater, cupboards - Main Bathroom – Separate bath and Shower - Kitchen – 90cm oven, dishwasher, microwave, cook top , full cooking utensils, Nespresso Citiz coffee machine, cutlery and crockery for 12. Child high chair. - Formal dining pavilion – 12 seat banquet table - Large family room – cathedral ceilings, breakfast table , 2 fireplaces, 2 separate lounge settings, TV + DVD. The Lakehouse does have a Bose SoundTouch 10 with Bluetooth to play your own to play your music, the serenity of the secluded property and the occasional train going by is music unto itself! - Rumpus Room – TV + DVD, Slow combustion fireplace, lounge, - Double Garage: 4x tennis racquets + balls, basketball, foosball table, table tennis table - Laundry - Washing machine , dryer and basin, iron+iron board. - External pizza oven, preparation platform and pizza spade - Large stainless steel 5 burner BBQ - 4 external Adirondack chairs and side table + cushions - Tennis Court + basketball hoop THE GROUNDS Depending on what time of year you are coming, the Lakehouse’ stunning diverse flora will delight you with a spectacular vibrance of the flowering blossom season, the rich warm colours of autumn, summer greens or the winter deciduous shedding. Mature natives on a number of points create features, privacy and protect you from the western sun so you can enjoy an afternoon drink on the balcony and look down at the lake. Around the property you will see mature elms, river gums, ash trees, oaks, “ Bruce” the blue spruce, liquid ambers, Manchurian pears, Rhododendron, weeping mulberry, lipstick maples, Camellia, liquid amber, flowering dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, olives, crab apples, weeping cherry, cherry blossom and chestnut trees. The property also has a range of citrus trees. Orange, lemon, lime, lemonade, mandarin and grapefruit. They mature at different times in the year, so feel free to pick some to enjoy during your stay, but please be mindful of leaving plenty for others. The property also has apple and plum trees in the western paddocks. If you are there at the right time try an apple or a plum. The general rule of thumb is the fruit is ripe the day before the birds eat it! Undulating lawns roll you down from the house to the vine-covered lake pergola. The lake is fed by a natural spring which helps maintain its levels in periods of drought and if you are staying in the heat of summer it’s a great way to cool off. Please note that there is no safety equipment around the lake, if you are around , on or in the lake it is at your own risk. On the high side of the property enjoy a game of tennis on the all-weather tennis court or have a family game of basketball with the hoop set up. In the cooler months toast yourself some s'mores at the outdoor firepit. There's plenty of room with the old railway sleepers set on local sandstone blocks, so get out the guitar and have a singalong.