Ferndale
Location: 991 River Road, Lower Portland, New South Wales, 2756, Lower Portland, AU
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Recreational Opportunities
Don't miss out on the wonderful recreational opportunities at Ferndale, including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Enjoy a day filled with fun activities and relaxation.
Amenities Galore
Experience top-notch amenities at this guesthouse, such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills. Stay connected, entertained, and well-fed throughout your stay.
Convenient Event Facilities
Benefit from event facilities at Ferndale, including conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Whether you're planning a business conference or a special event, we have you covered.
Make yourself at home in one of our air-conditioned rooms and enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the Hawkesbury River. Book your stay at Ferndale now for an unforgettable experience in Sydney.
Important Information
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Free WiFi
- Conference space
- Arcade/game room
- Free self parking
Rooms Available
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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Balcony (Riverbend)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Balcony with valley views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
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Basic Suite, 2 Bedrooms
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
430-sq-foot room, balcony with river views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
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Basic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
172-sq-foot room, balcony with hill views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
Guest Reviews
- Annika (2/5): - The place do not exist. It was shut 2 years ago. So after a 12 h drive and at 21.30 night we had to try to find another accommodation. Not happy at all take this listing of your sight. And I have for sure deleted your app from my phone to never be in this situation again.
- Najeeba (2/5): - We never got to stay in this property as it was never available for accommodation! Experia ruined our celebration by listing this property to be booked while it was sold a year ago!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Beautiful place in nature - A wonderful, peaceful place. If you are looking for peaceful surrounds surrounded by nature, and don't need the latest luxuries, I can recommend Ferndale with no reservations.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The owners were so friendly and accommodating and made a brilliant breakfast!
- Verified traveler (6/5): - We were disappointed that we were not able to get an evening meal the day we arrived? We were told after we arrived that they had not had enough notice to be able to do that! we were then advised to go somewhere else for the meal. After a long drive to get there we were tired and not very impressed. Otherwise things were satisfactory an dit was a lovely spot.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We enjoyed our stay. It was really peaceful and relaxing. Thank you Chris and Kee
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I love this place! peaceful, relaxing, beautiful walks and the owners are soo kind.... We went up for my friends birthday and the cabin was perfect, BBQ on the deck and a fire pit meant for a stunning birthday. Looking forward to our next stay
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Fantastic spot great place. My only suggestion would be to consider getting rid of a lot of the plastic and old furniture lying around would make the place look so much better.
- Chris (10/5): - Kee and Chris were excellent hosts.made me feel very wrlcome. Breakfast was perfect and accomodation very good with fantastic views across the Hawkesbury River
- Verified traveler (10/5): Fantastic view - Fantastic view of the Hawkesbury river. Very welcoming and friendly hosts. A great place to just relax and do nothing.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Had a great stay. It was peaceful and fulfilled out needs. Wonderful breakfast and stunning view.
- melissa (10/5): Beautiful place - Idyllic location with bushland scenery and river views. Staff very friendly and accomodating. Comfortable cabins, ours was just missing a toaster but everything else you could need is provided.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Getting back to nature - Dusty room. Small bathroom Okay bed Quiet place to relax
- Hannah (10/5): Peaceful with views - This was my second time here. Beautiful views of the Hawkesbury from my cabin. The cabin was well equiped with every detail thought of even aeroguard and bug spray (although there are no bugs in the room). The rooms were very clean and they come with A/C, toiletries, microwave, TV. You can turn your light on at night and not have bugs coming in from everywhere. Self cooking was easy in the Conference building with all supplies provided. The hosts Kee and Chris are exceptionally friendly and welcoming and they make you feel at home. Swimming pool was very refreshing. Places to see in the area - walks through maximum knee deep clean water in upper Colo Heights (Colo Merroo), Wheelbarrow Ridge Road mountain drive and Bob Turners Track were all amazing. Thank you again and I look forward to my next visit.
- Lance (8/5): This was a last minute choice, but a good one. - Great location overlooking to river. The owners are excellent. The rooms are basic but comfortable. We plan to stay again at christmas.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Quiet retreat on ridge with relaxing river views - Cabin was spacious and clean. Balcony had great views of river below. Bellbird sounds as well as water skiers. Very relaxing, you fl you have really got away. Wifi available but only in conference hall and dining room, not in cabin. No mobile phone reception. DVD player and some DVDs available. We would have liked to use the tennis court but rested more instead!
- May (8/5): Friendly owners - Owners were extremely helpful and down to earth. Very affordable. Facilities were great. Perfect view
- Anzhela (10/5): very convenient, clean, comfortable, amazing view - Very amazing place, quiet, beautiful nature, good service, clean. Good location. Good prices. I definitely would love to come there again.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - We had really nice short getaway. View from our room was absolutely stunning.
- Evagrius (8/5): Hawkesbury Haven - Bushland setting overlooking the Hawkesbury River; ample cabin space inside and out; wonderful, attentive hosts; Took two ferry rides; driving tours to Windsor, Wiseman's Ferry & St Albans; relished the river view and beyond from the cabin deck.
- geeta (10/5): It was quite and relaxing - Wecwere really happy everything good we had a lovely time
- T (8/5): If you are looking for peace and quiet this is it - This place is the perfect getaway for those seeking isolation and tranquility. It is not on the higher end of the scale accommodation wise so anyone expecting 5 star accommodation, this is not the place for you. It is, however, suitable for those who want to sit on the balcony and be immersed in the bush and river setting that is offered as well as a sanctuary where you feel like time has dissolved into nothing. The owner and her son were very accommodating and went out of their way to cater for our needs they pretty much hand over the key to their property to do with as you wish. There is a games room with pool table, ping pong table, etc. as well as a swimming pool, tennis court and conference room/BBQ. Some of the cabins have their own BBQ as well. The perfect getaway for the person or couple who want to get away from it all. My partner and I are definitely coming back.
- L (6/5): Pretty hidden cabins - Cabins are a little dated but it adds to the charm of the place. Beautiful views of the river! Not to far to Richmond and Windsor but twisty, steep roads. We enjoyed our stay and the kids loved the pool
- Van (4/5): Nice view. - Booked two nights, stayed overnight have to leave next morning because room full of dust, unclean sofa bed sheets(did not change from previous occupier). Bed bugs in queen size bed.My wife and daughter had beaten by bugs. Backed to Sydney to seek medical treatment.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great Retreat and Breathtaking Views and Area - Amazing retreat and I would go back. Safe area, amazing views. Breakfast includes hot meal although advertised as continental, cabins look out to bushland and river and the valley, some with better views than others. Swimming pool was a good size and great for a swim. Very friendly service, always happy to help and chat; they will also recommend places to go. Localilty - I was able to go walking outside the retreat on the road and enjoy amazing rock formations and country/farm views, drive to Wisemans Ferry for a walk and lunch, drive (breathtaking views) and swim in River Colan which is family friendly. Locals are friendly. Lots of history in the area about the first settlers. Area also great for water skiing.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - If you wanted to get close to the nature without getting too close, this is your kind of place.
- Ray (8/5): - It was what we were looking for, a quiet place to get away and relax.
- James (8/5): Bungalows in the bush set beside a river - Hard to find a place like this set in plenty of unmanicured bush so this was it. We wanted something natural and unpretentious. Hospitality was great. We were able to go for a nice bushwalk from the cabin which rewarded us with amazing views of the river.
- Verified traveler (4/5): Great veiws - Very run down old facility that needs a lot of work
- jayde (10/5): Nature at it's best! - Me and my partner stopped in for a night it was fantastic!
- Alain (10/5): Ideal place to getaway from the city - Rustic accommodation but still clean and comfortable. Great hosts.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - A little bit out of the wsy and not easy to find but nice quiet location.
- Patrick (8/5): - Tranquil
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Great location. Quiet and private. Terrific advice from host
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very friendly and great location up on the cliff looking over the river
- Felix (10/5): Nice isolated location with great view. - Qi, Chris, Mat and Andrew the peacock were very friendly and welcoming. The stay was short but enjoyable. The pool was clean and very nice. Breakfast was delicious. Had a great time there and will be back.
- Verified traveler (10/5): It's all about that view - A great place to escape everyday life. The panoramic views from the room were amazing. It was a hot time of year, but the air con was lovely, as was the crystal clear pool. Wild life all around. My children were very happy here, as was I, and I plan on returning with more people next time. It would be a perfect place to have a family/friends reunion. The owners are superb. They were helpful in every way, even noting when one of my tyres was out of condition and bringing it back to a driveable state. Lovely people, and a very special place.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Rustic lodge overlooking the river. - Hotel owner-managers make the place really welcoming and homely. Really nice people, family run, everyone made to feel welcome. Gay friendly, really laid back place with beautiful views.
- Locko (8/5): Fantastic Ferndale - Chris and Kee are made for this job. Informative, friendly and relaxed. A beautiful setting. Oh the serenity.
- Greg (8/5): beautiful secluded spot in the bush - Lovely spot - will come back and just spend time in the bush around the cabins. Very helpful staff.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Cabin in leafy environment - We had a lovely stay at Ferndale, with wonderful hosts. However, we were under the impression that there would be a DVD player and microwave in the unit only to be told that they were only in the two bedroom cabins. We did however have access to both in the Conference Room. Breakfasts were great and the Saturday dinner also very enjoyable. Having some mobility problems it was a somewhat difficult from the car park to the cabin, especially carrying luggage. The host did carry some items for us, which was very considerate. It would be good if you could park near or next to your allotted cabin. The steep walk both up and down to the conference area and dining area were difficult, especially at night and when it had been raining.
- Nina (10/5): - Value: Great deal; Service: Friendly down to earth;
- Margaret (8/5): - Value: Affordable; Service: Friendly;
- Mel (8/5): -
- Anne (10/5): -
- Debbie (10/5): - Facilities: Good; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Pleasant; Located amongst interesting early history
- Frances (10/5): - Facilities: Nice ; Value: Affordable; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Pleasant; great tips to explore the local area
- Ivan (8/5): - Value: Affordable;
- James (10/5): - There's a great bushwalk to a clifftop overlooking the Hawkesbury River on the property. Well worth doing!
- Lisa (10/5): - Facilities: Nice ; Value: Great deal; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Pleasant; Not far to drive to other destinations. Lovely bushland.
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