• Entire home
  • 1076 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
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Just 5 minutes’ walk from Catherine Hill Bay swimming beach, Catho Cottage is surrounded by lovely gardens. This stand-alone cottage is 11 minutes’ drive from Lake Macquarie State Recreation Area and 17 minutes’ drive from Flat Island. At Catho Cottage guests can put their feet up in the seating area, which includes plush leather sofas and a flat-screen TV. The fully equipped kitchen includes a washing machine, microwave and a refrigerator.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
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  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    The location is great. Easy access to both Catherine Hill Bay Beach and Mooney Beach. The cottage itself has been refurbished beautifully and it is well equipped. Beds are comfortable and all linen was excellent and very clean. Catherine Hill Bay...
  • Christine
    Australia Australia
    The location was perfect and the property was lovely and perfect for our needs

Managed by Lakeshores Accommodation

Company review score: 8.6Based on 258 reviews from 62 properties
62 managed properties

Company info

Welcome to Lakeshores Accommodation! With over 25 years of experience, we understand what guests are looking for. We manage a diverse range of quality holiday homes in the picturesque Lake Macquarie area and surrounds. As a family-owned business, our expertise and passion ensure you will receive exceptional service, professionally cleaned properties, and round-the-clock management. Our team, Stacey, Leanne, Josh, Ioan, and Kai, are dedicated to your stay and love the area we live in, with its stunning lake, forests, and beaches. Arianne and Frae (our Lakeshores reception team) are available online and by phone if needed to ensure you have quick communication at all times. We also have a 24/7 after-hours service for any emergencies you may have. We're here to assist with queries about the area and our properties. We look forward to assisting you with any inquiries you may have, during your stay and afterward.

Property info

This property is a fully renovated miners cottage, incorporating a large backyard which backs on to bush land reserve. Just 5 minutes walk to the beach, it has a perfect location set off the main road (if you can call any roads in Catherine Hill Bay a main road). The home is environmentally friendly, with solar hot water, rain water tanks and gas cooking & heating and backs onto a native reserve. Enjoy the sound of the crashing waves and birds from the back veranda - the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon wine or your morning coffee and immerse yourself in the relaxing garden setting. There are 2 bedrooms, the Master with a queen bed and the second with a double and a single bed. The lounge room has plenty of seating for all with TV and DVD player. There is also a dining table to seat 6 people. The kitchen has been renovated with stainless steel appliances, gas stove, fridge and microwave. There is also a small gas BBQ outside for your use. This property has solar power and tank water and relives the history of the village but in a modern contemporary way. At the moment (winter 2023) the backyard is limited due to a recent installation of a new tank. Please be mindful when in the backyard not to bring mud or dirt inside. During this time the home may not be suitable for children due to this reason until the grass re-establishes itself. Thank you for your understanding over this period. The rest of the home is perfectly fine to use and the location remains as great as always! Registration Number - PID-STRA-8350

Neighborhood info

Catherine Hill Bay is a secluded and sleepy old mining village within the City of Lake Macquarie. Access is via a sealed beach road off the Sydney - Newcastle Freeway and the Pacific Highway. The beauty of the bay and the presence of the rusty iron and lifeless machinery is well known to locals and worth being discovered by others. Rows of 19th century miners' cottages, in a residential area known as Middle Camp in a gully surrounded by high hills, line the roadside. The village is named after the schooner "Catherine Hill" which ran aground there on 21st June 1867. Coal was discovered and mined by the New Wallsend Company which bought up the land, built a jetty and opened the mine in 1873. The coastal location facilitated shipment . The enterprise employed up to 100 men. Their cottages formed the basis of the township and still line the roadside. A post office opened in 1874. The mail was initially shipped in by the company's coal steamer, the Susannah Cuthbert. The township virtually ceased to exist until the Wallarah Coal Company opened up the mines again in 1889. the second 'Mine Camp' post office was opened 16 January 1903, and closed 31 March 1952. You will receive an SMS before your arrival with information on directions to your property and any other special information you may require during your stay. This is sent once the check-in form has been completed.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Catho Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Catho Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 12:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required on arrival. That's about USD 326. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Catho Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification via our guest registration form, prior to check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests will receive a rental agreement which must be signed and returned to the property prior to arrival. If guests don't receive the agreement on time, they should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: PID-STRA-8350

FAQs about Catho Cottage

  • The prices at Catho Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Catho Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Catho Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Catho Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Catho Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Catho Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Catho Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach

  • Catho Cottage is 0.7 miles from the center of Catherine Hill Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.