13 Moons - NSW, Barrington Tops National Park

Address:

755 Gloucester Tops Road , Faulkland, NSW 2422, Australia

Description:

** 360-degrees of beauty **

Nestled atop a gentle rise in the secluded Gloucester River valley lies 13 Moons, a magical place of misty sunrises, lazy days and embered sunsets. Escape the stress of the city and unwind in this contemporary brick cottage set on 28 green acres close to Barrington Tops National Park north-west of Newcastle, about 2.5 hours from the F3 turnoff at Wahroonga.

Be welcomed to nature by this splendid rural property that offers postcard views in all directions with no neighbours in sight, truly 360-degrees of beauty. Bird-watch from the rose arbour or spot local wildlife on easy walks around the district. At nearby Gloucester Tops, enjoy the very best of Barrington Tops National Park - step into the endless green of the Antarctic Beech forest, stroll through snow gum meadows and hike high-country rivers and falls.

** Perfect for nature seekers **

The farmhouse features two queen bedrooms perfect for a romantic weekend away or a relaxing holiday with friends. Boasting a cook’s kitchen and comfy furnishings, a holiday at 13 Moons allows you to get back to nature but still treat yourself to the very best comforts at the end of your day’s explorations of this renowned region.

Enjoy your farm-style breakfast in the sunroom looking out over the remarkable Bucketts Mountains, then browse the library and put your feet up with a good book. Or take an invigorating post-breakfast walk across the property or a leisurely stroll down to the Gloucester River, keeping an eye out for the local wildlife.

Surrounded by luscious gardens, fruit trees and groves of spotted gums and grevilleas, it’s the perfect place to bird-watch without even leaving the wrap-around veranda. Feel free to replenish the bird-feeder under the rose arbour – it’s a great way to meet the friendly king parrots up close. And look out for the family of grey-crowned babblers – a threatened species – whose communal nests are dotted in trees around the house.

The property’s location provides amazing ‘big sky’ days where the passing clouds look like last-minute touches to your very own real-life landscape painting. Let your senses enjoy the bountiful fragrant rose garden as you sip an evening cocktail under the arbour’s soft glow of fairy-lights. Or simply take a beer out onto the grassy banks and watch the sun set over the distant Barrington Tops National Park, just 30 minutes drive away. The evening summer serenade of the land will lull you to sleep; or during the cooler months the warmth of the slow-combustion wood fire will be your comfy companion.

Children: 12 and under

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Location:

15 minutes from Gloucester, known as the Basecamp to Barrington Tops, 13 Moons is located just 7 kms along Gloucester Tops Road from the signposted turnoff on the scenic Bucketts Way, with fully sealed road right to the front gate. Just over an hour from Newcastle, Taree or Forster.

Facilities:

• Barbecue Facilities
• DVD Player
• Guests welcome to bring own food in
• Hair Dryers
• Internet and email access
• Laundry Facilities
• Lovely setting
• Microwave Oven
• Non smoking establishment
• On-site undercover parking
• Queen size room with Ensuite
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning
• Self Contained
• Slow Combustion Fire
• Stunning Views
• TV
• Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
• Tranquil bush setting

13 Moons

Room Type:

Queens only

Room Information:

The cottage features: Views from every room - Two queen beds and linen - Main bedroom with ensuite - Gourmet kitchen - Library/study - Sunroom fully screened for insects and weather - Weber barbecue - Slow combustion wood stove - Ducted air conditioning - Electric blankets - Satellite broadband internet access - TV and DVD - CD stereo with iPod connector - Hair dryer and straightener - Washer and dryer - Iron and board - Pure clear rain water - 100% green energy - Non smoking

Up to two more guests can stay in the second bedroom, also featuring a queen bed, for just $60 for the room per night.

Room Facilities:

Occupancy:

Included in the published rate is 2 adults. (Maximum occupancy - 4 guests). Of the extra guests 2 may be an adult.

Check-in Time:

2pm

Check-out Time:

12pm

Children & Extra Guest Policy:

The rates listed are per couple per night, utilising the main bedroom with queen bed and ensuite.
Up to two more guests can stay in the second bedroom, also featuring a queen bed, for just $60 for the room per night.

Car Parking:

Undercover parking.

Local Attractions:

** In the heart of World Heritage **

The charming town of Gloucester is a 15 minute drive away on fully sealed road and offers everything from the essentials of supermarket and bottle shop to great cafes, book stores, local arts and crafts and the region’s information centre. It’s known as the Basecamp to the Barrington Tops, being the closest town to the National Park, so be sure to call into the office of the National Parks and Wildlife Service for maps and exploring advice.

Besides it’s glorious location, Gloucester is also endowed with a diverse selection of sporting activities at the Recreation Park including a brand new hydrotherapy pool; at the Gloucester District Park you can enjoy an easy walk under towering trees surrounding riverside meadows which is a perfect stop for a picnic or barbecue and to listen to the soothing sound of the Gloucester River on its pebbled journey to the sea; elsewhere there are inspiring views from several look-outs, while the setting of the golf club must be the prettiest in the state!

In just 30 minutes you can drive to the spectacular Gloucester Tops within the world heritage-listed Barrington Tops National Park, with many beautiful walks around the rivers, forests and falls. The unique and unforgettably green walk through the ancient antarctic beech forest is the best-kept secret of the whole Park, like stepping into the movie Lord of The Rings!

Getting There:

From Sydney or Newcastle: Turn left off the Pacific Highway at 12 Mile Creek into the Bucketts Way. Follow this road through the scenic valleys & pretty towns of Booral, Stroud, Wards River, Craven & Stratford. Turn left into Gloucester Tops Road, through the park-like countryside into the secluded Gloucester River valley.

From Taree or Forster: Follow the signs to Gloucester along the Bucketts Way (direct from Taree or via the Nabiac road if coming from Foster area). Travel through the township heading towards Newcastle, then turn right into Gloucester Tops Road, through the park-like countryside into the secluded Gloucester River valley.