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Complimentary welcome basket of goodies

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Private kitchen
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Dining
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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swansea, NSW
  • Lake Macquarie
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Belmont Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Complimentary welcome basket of goodies

This cosy 1914's cottage has been updated with all the modern facilities. Foxtel available. The kids can swim all day at the heated pools within 50m of the cottage, kick the ball directly across the road at the park or enjoy a 2 min stroll to local cafes, shops or the lake. Views of the beautiful lake from your balcony & master bedroom ease away your stress. New ceiling fans in each room for your comfort.

Newly renovated Modern Bathroom and Kitchen!

Activities

Many fun & relaxing activities are within a short distance of Lakeside Cottage.

Patrolled Beaches - Blacksmiths (2km) & Caves Beach (3km)

Fishing - The lake is within 200m of your front door where you can throw in a line. There are many great fishing spots around the lakes edge or you can hire a boat & head for deep water. Alternatively, access for a boat to be parked at the rear of property (confirm with owner - 2.2m wide vehicle access). (temporary fishing licences are available from the Dive shop 200m. Pensioners and children under 16 do not require a fishing licence). For the ultimate fishing experience contact B&L fishing charters Swansea (near RSL)

Cycle/Walking paths & tracks - There are walking paths in the area that start 150m from your front door. You can head for the beach or stroll along the edge of the lake. If you are after adventure there is an abundance of native bush in the area to be explored or snorkel at the beautiful lake.

Boat hire - Boats can be hired from Pelican marina (3.5km) or Squid's at Belmont South (6km). For the kids there are canoes and paddle bikes for hire at Warners Bay (15km) or bring your own boat as their are many jettys closely located to Lakeside Cottage

Scuba Diving - The Dive shop is located 200m from the Lakeside Cottage. Contact them for Scuba Diving information

Golf - The Lakeside Cottage is located approx. (5km) from Belmont Golf Course

Swansea outdoor heated pools are within 50m easy walk from your front door. Great fun for the kids!



Enjoy the markets every 4th Saturday of the month (20 metres)



For information on additional activities contact Lake Macquarie visitor information centre. (1km)



Clubs - Swansea RSL(250m), Caves Beachside (2.5km), Belmont Yachting club(4km), 16' Sailing club(7km), Belmont Golf club(4km), Pelican RSL(2km), Swansea Bowling Club(100m).

Supermarkets - Woolworths (250m) & Coles supermarket is located in Swansea's CBD (4 minutes easy walk from the Lakeside Cottage)

Restaurants - Various restaurants and coffee shops in Swansea's CBD (easy walk from the Lakeside Cottage)

Pools - Swansea pools has 3 outdoor pools, heated all year round (50m from your front door)

The Caves Beachside - is a very popular restaurant at nearby Caves Beach(2.5km). Join the locals and have a ball.

Clubs - Swansea RSL, Swansea Workers Club (150m) & Swansea Club are all a short walk from Lakeside Cottage

Take away - Domino's Pizza (200m), McDonald's (1km). Many other take away options at Belmont (6.5km)

Beautiful Belmont Golf Course 5km

Property manager

Bernadette

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-23377, 2281

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newcastle

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Swansea, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Charlestown Square and Westfield Kotara. With power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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swansea, NSW

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Belmont Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 21 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 37 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 22 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Mamma's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Orana Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mai Thai Restaurant NSW - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Complimentary welcome basket of goodies pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Complimentary welcome basket of goodies ?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Complimentary welcome basket of goodies ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Complimentary welcome basket of goodies located?

Located in Swansea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Byrnes Reserve and Lake Macquarie. Blacksmiths Beach and Moon Island Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surprise Engagement for Sons Friend
Loved the house and how easy it was to check in etc great location and fantastic host so hospitable would come back here that’s for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent little holiday house
This home has everything you need for a getaway. Clean, well equipped, convenient location. The owner is extremely generous with check in and out times. Looking forward to next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vashti B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
Great location, cute clean little cottage. Really enjoyed our stay. We needed somewhere local as my teenage daughters and duo partners were competing at a local dance comp. Host was lovely great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy
Great communication. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swansea
Had a great weekend fishing , visiting family and the boys even went for a swim. Great place for a holiday. Thanks Bernadette
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House near shops
The property has been renovated however it still an older style house. Has an antenna on the house but the local TV stations can't be used, only foxtel. The TV remote didnt work either. Little things but they make a difference. The only thing my wife missed was a dryer. It was hard to use the clothes line as it was covered with spider webs and over grown trees.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, well-equipped home close to the shops
Great house and location, very convenient to the shops, cafes, etc. The kitchen was well-equipped and the BBQ was great. We were there on a hot weekend, the house had ceiling fans but was still quite warm. Communication with Bernadette was great and the little touches of the welcome hamper and ice blocks was very much appreciated. Overall it was a great place to spend a weekend away with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebika P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean
Great place, well equipped kitchen with everything you could possibly need. Loved the shower head in the bathroom. Thank you so much Bernadette for being so attentive and accomodating me and my family .. you’ve been so kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious
Spacious, well stocked kitchen & property is in central location. Really difficult to cool down if at the house & outdoor temp is 30 degrees or over, as house heats right up & there is no A/C or ceiling fans etc. First impressions are good. Has a large backyard, nice little back deck & front veranda.

10/10 Excellent

Priscila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for the family
This place exceeded all expectations! Clean, comfortable and within walking distance to shops, cafes, lake and the awesome Swansea pools. The welcome basket was a nice little touch after a long drive. Kitchen well stocked and super clean. The bathroom is beautifully renovated. Large backyard for kids to run around with a cute cosy deck. Bernadette the host was wonderful, efficient and attentive.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and easy
Easy communication via texts from property manager, home was clean, uncluttered, easy for kids, had foxtel, no WiFi. Got lovely gift hamper, very accommodating. Home better than pictures (more spacious!)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Seamless experience. The house is cosy and has everything you need. Close to shops and Main Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy little cottage
Bernadette, our host was just wonderful. Very accomodating and honest. We liked our stay , especially our 2 little children calling this place “our home”. Kitchen was very well equipped, and overall the place was very nice and cosy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Central to everything!
Fabulous property central to lakes, beaches and shops! Very cosy cottage with all amenities included.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very Nice Cottage, Great Location!
We really enjoyed our weekend at Lakeside Cottage, the accommodation was clean and cozy. The location was amazing, across the road from park, lake and swimming pool and the shops were a short walk up the street. Will definitely stay there again when in Swansea.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Spotless! Perfect location thanks Bernadette for being so accommodating and generous with the firew
Spotless! Perfect location thanks Bernadette for being so accommodating and generous with the firewood
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Just what the Doctor ordered!!! Charming cottage with all the modern touches. Absolutely recommend
Just what the Doctor ordered!!! Charming cottage with all the modern touches. Absolutely recommend to all. Thanks again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette, Firsty thank you enough for donating your property to the charity event. It was worth e
Bernadette, Firsty thank you enough for donating your property to the charity event. It was worth every bid! Perfect location, spotless and a incredible cottage.My family had a ball. Thank you
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette, thank you for making us have a very comfortable holiday by staying at your property. Yo
Bernadette, thank you for making us have a very comfortable holiday by staying at your property. You very very accommodating. I highly recommend your place to everyone interested in staying there. The place was lovely. Thanks again.

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