Lodge at Mount Rivers - The Perfect Destination!

The Lodge at Mt Rivers is a destination and experience like no other in the Hunter. This idyllic Australian property located in Mt Rivers (upper Hunter) a short drive from the village of Gresford, and 45 minutes to the Pokolbin vineyards, offers over 200 acres of private, sprawling countryside and 3.5 kilometres of exclusive Paterson River frontage that is yours to explore. The space ** The Lodge at Mount Rivers is positioned on the banks of the Paterson River. Access to the lodge is across a river causeway which is regularly monitored. The Paterson River levels rise and fall all year round dependent on rain events and upstream water releases from river systems and dams. This affects the height of water on the causeway and access in and out of the property. In the event that the river is too high to cross and in the interest of guest safety, no crossings are permitted when the level of the river is higher than standard access (approx. 20-40cm for a standard sedan or hatchback, 40-60cm in a larger-style 4WD vehicle). If the river rises between 60-120cm a Unimog (Army truck) is available on site to cross the river to enable you to still enjoy your stay. As the level of the river is out of our control, if access is not permitted (above 120cm only – extremely rare) , your booking may be cancelled and refunded or alternatively, rebooked and moved to a future date. If you are a guest in-house and the water level rises during your stay, you may be required to stay longer until the river levels recede to a safe level to permit crossing. ** The Lodge at Mt Rivers is a destination and experience like no other in the Hunter. This idyllic Australian property located in Mt Rivers (upper Hunter) a short drive from the village of Gresford, and 45 minutes to the Pokolbin vineyards, offers over 200 acres of private, sprawling countryside and 3.5 kilometres of exclusive Paterson River frontage that is yours to explore. This architecturally designed pavilion house has vaulted ceilings and large picture frame windows to take in the breathtaking views of the lush surrounding mountains and river, as well as the property's stunning infinity pool. Elegantly decorated, The Lodge features 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms accommodating up to seventeen guests (15 adults and 2 children), all effortlessly catered from the fully equipped gourmet kitchen which opens up to the dining room and decks. Here you will enjoy a relaxing brunch, long family lunches and fireside dinners with friends all whilst taking in the beauty of the picturesque setting. With ducted air conditioning throughout for the warmer months and two separate lounge rooms, both featuring open log fireplaces to keep you toasty in the winter, you’ll want to return every season to experience this idyllic property. By day, the property is perfect for those wanting to explore the outdoors and experience nature - there is something for everyone. Be it kayaking, bush walking or a picnic atop one of the many hills overlooking the farmland and river flats. Journey to any number of swimming holes, exploring the “commando” kids treehouse or wander to the paddocks and make friends with the the ponies and goat. If you fancy throwing in a line, a catch of the day is almost always guaranteed, but waiting for one is just as enjoyable! For those who wish to rest and restore, you’ll be spoilt for choice as you decide between chilling out in the sparkling pool or reclining on the sundeck with a glass of wine in hand. You may also like to let the hours slip away soaking in the private outdoor bath with views of the river, or finding a spot on the generous wrap around verandahs and deep sofas to curl up with with a magazine or turn pages of a book. You may like to stroll the orchard grove for a handful of seasonal fruits of oranges, lemons, grapefruit and mandarins ripe for the picking during the winter months, with wild pomegranate and peaches awaiting discovery elsewhere on the property by the discerning gatherer. At night, gather your friends and family around the fire pit to share the days adventures and tell stories whilst you toast marshmallows and gaze up at the stars. PARTIES AND EVENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED The Lodge at Mt Rivers is a property you will never forget. Other facilities that this fabulous property has are; - Outdoor bath - Recycle air conditioning throughout - Two open fireplaces - Two full size fridges and one full size freezer - Large open country style kitchen complete with all “city-slicker” mod cons - Three 500 litre hot water heaters - Infinity pool - Sonos multi-room sound system - Two living rooms - Full size pool/snooker table - 65” LCD smart TV with DVD/Blu-ray player (due to location no free-to-air is available) - DVD library - Netflix - Wifi - Board games - Trampoline - 12 seater dining table - Two outdoor lounge settings - Poolside directors chairs - 4 Burner BBQ - Fire pit overlooking the river - Four kayaks - Croquet set - Cricket set - Pets welcome, including horses Please note that this property IS pet friendly; we permit a maximum of 2 dogs at the property at any one time. A $30 per pet fee is applicable for all bookings that include pets. ACCOMMODATION Maximum 15 adults and 2 children 13 adults and 2 children in individual beds Bedroom One - 1 King bed with ensuite (2) Bedroom Two - 1 Queen Bed (2) Bedroom Three - Double bunk bed with single bed above suitable for a child only under 12 (additional single trundle bed available upon request) (3) Bedroom Four - Double bunk bed with single bed above suitable for a child only under 12 (additional single trundle bed available upon request) (3) Bedroom Five (Mezzanine) - 1 x King Bed (or 2 King Singles) plus 2 single beds (4) Bedroom Six (Love Shack) - 1 x King Bed (or 2 King Singles) and 1 Single Bed with ensuite (3) * Bedding configurations cannot be changed less than 14 days prior to arrival date * Linen for the trundle beds is not supplied unless requested. TARIFFS Weekend - minimum 2 nights for up to 8 guests (adults or children) $1899 per night (Thu-Fri or Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun) Midweek - minimum 2 nights for up to 8 guests (adults or children) $1425 per night (Mon-Thu) Extra adults are charged at $132 per person per night Children aged 2-12 are charged at $106 per child per night Infants under 2 are free. A $30 per pet fee is applicable for all bookings that include pets. Please note that a $40 booking fee is applicable for all bookings made. SECURITY DEPOSIT/BOND A security deposit/bond of $2,000 is required for The Lodge at Mount Rivers, processed as a credit card pre-authorisation on a card you provide to us during the registration process. A pre-authorisation is a temporary hold on a security deposit, making these funds unavailable to the cardholder until the charge is cleared. These funds will be held approximately 24 - 48 hours before your arrival, so please ensure the funds are available at this time. Depending on your bank your security deposit/bond is held for between 3 to 31 business days (international cards may take up to 31 working days). You will not see the amount returned as a refund, the amount will release back to your available funds. LONGER STAYS Please contact us for a customised quote for longer stays of 3 nights and over. NOTES A 1-night stay may be accepted at discretion of Management within 14 days of the prospective arrival date. A surcharge is applicable on the 1-night stay, this will be calculated by our staff and quoted to you before the booking is confirmed. Weekend Public Holiday, Easter, Christmas, and New Year periods require a minimum 3 night stay full weekend rate. Concert and special event weekends in the Hunter Valley will have a set minimum night requirement to stay and may attract a surcharge. PID-STRA-14591 Guest access The entire Lodge at Mount Rivers Estate is included in a booking and made available to guests. In addition to the 6 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms the property offers over 200 acres of private, sprawling countryside to enjoy and 3.5 kilometres of exclusive Paterson River frontage that is yours to explore. Be it kayaking, bush walking or a picnic atop one of the many hills overlooking the farmland and river flats. Journey to any number of swimming holes, exploring the “commando” kids treehouse or wander to the paddocks and make friends with the the ponies and goat. If you fancy throwing in a line, a catch of the day is almost always guaranteed, but waiting for one is just as enjoyable! You may even meet some of the locals including Kangaroos, Wallabies, Possums & Kookaburras. Two private cottages are located near the entrance to the estate and are not included for guests. Other things to note This Hunter Valley property is located in Gresford - 1 hour drive to Pokolbin Vineyards & Cellar Doors. There is a Low Bridge/River Crossing to enter the Estate. There is limited mobile phone coverage unless with Telstra, however Wifi is available at the home & there is a landline phone provided. Registration Details PID-STRA-14591