Stay and play with your horse

Short version: - 3 bedroom earthen off-grid house - Spacious weekend horse yards - Next door to Willow's Leap Equestrian for XC, SJ and flatwork lessons - Let us design your special weekend/clinic with you! - Short trail rides through the bush - Only 90 minutes from Sydney, but feels like a world away - Experience the full nature getaway, with your horses! Detailed description: - Near to Yengo National Park and historic Wollombi Village - Short drive to the Hunter Valley wineries - Next door to Willow’s Leap Equestrian - No mobile signal; time to digital detox! - No traffic noise! - Off-grid solar power and large battery storage, with generator backup for emergencies - Rainwater harvesting - Made of rammed earth, so extremely well insulated; maintains a great temperature year round - No toxic artificial smells - Spacious car port with extra off street parking if required - Rambling cottage garden - Bush walking trails - 360 degree valley views - Abundant native birds and wildlife - Gallery of local photography and art throughout the house - Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout - Fire extinguishers - First aid kit Garden - 4 burner barbecue - Fire pit (with blankets for colder nights) - Outdoor table and chairs with shade umbrella - Mini croquet - Boule/bocce set *Seasonal fresh produce may be available from the garden Kitchen - Fully equipped, including pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, etc - Gas oven/cooktop - Microwave - Electric kettle - Toaster - Coffee plunger - Full size fridge - Upright freezer - Filtered rainwater - Selection of teas/coffee - Basic condiments - Iron and ironing board - Washing machine (detergent supplied) Lounge - Comfy sofas - Log burner - Flat screen TV - DVD player - Selection of DVDs from the last 20 years! - Dimmable lighting - High speed satellite internet (for those that don’t want a complete technology detox!) - Bluetooth speaker - Board games - Jigsaws - Cards - Brochures and maps of local attractions Bathroom - Full size bath - Walk-in shower with removable shower head and hand rail - Basic shampoo/conditioner/shower gel supplied - Hand rail in toilet - Extractor fan Bedrooms - An airy breezeway separates you from the dining room and bedrooms. All feature: - Air conditioning - Super comfortable beds (check out the reviews - best sleep ever!) - Microcloud quilts - Electric blankets - All linen and towels provided - Fans Front bedroom -Queen bed Back bedroom - Four poster double Breezeway bedroom - Standard double Dining room - Japanese-inspired 6 seater table - Sofa bed (linen extra) - Telescope to explore the night sky Guest access: - Entire home and gardens, with trails around the rest of the property Extras - Weekend horse yards - Riding lessons, clinics or packages - Guided nature walks - Selection of local wines (subject to availability) - Platters/hampers from Laguna Village Providore (delivery can be arranged with notice) - Extra firewood (if needed) - Want something else? Why not ask?

Things to know

A few simple guidelines for short stay visits - arrival, facilities, and what to bring.