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"The Block Getaway" - Peaceful Country Haven for Families

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Invergowrie, NSW
  • University of New England
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Armidale City Bowling Club
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Saumarez Homestead
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Armidale, NSW (ARM)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

"The Block Getaway" - Peaceful Country Haven for Families

Newly completed, self contained house set on 10 peaceful acres, great views!

Property has been completed to a high standard with privacy, peacefulness & comfort for those who stay here at the forefront of our design. Very restful location, yet easily accessible to nearby Armidale, Uralla & even Inverell.

Property is located in Invergowrie in Rocklea Road, which is located only 10 mins drive or 13km west from Armidale on a sealed road. Invergowrie is an area of many small rural holdings, mostly around 5 to 10 acres of people wanting to be close to a reasonably large centre of Armidale, but with the space to allow for peace and quiet and to enjoy the rural relaxed lifestyle, that's safe and where you can get a good night's sleep.

Would be ideal for Families/Retirees/Professional people wanting a quiet weekend away or for a few days quiet, safe stay whilst visiting Armidale - very much worth the small 10 mins drive to stay in this relaxing environment, with everything you would need.

Bed's are made, ready for your stay. Linen provided, Cutlery, Plates, Kitchen Utensils, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hairdryer, Dishwasher, Reverse-Cycle Air-Conditioning maintains temperature with Remote Control, 2 TV's, 2 DVD Players, Extra Heaters for Bedrooms, Fan, Bedside Lamps, BIW in Main Bedroom, Wardrobe in 2nd Bedroom with 2nd Sofa, Washing Machine/Laundry in Bathroom, Separate Bath, Shower, Vanity all with On-Demand Hot Water, Heat/Light/Fan Unit, Curtains/Blinds/Carpet or Floating Timber Floors throughout, Desk & Return, Porta-Cot.

House yard only is included excluding locked up garage - yard is fenced off from rest of property making a safe child-friendly yard. Pet cows sometimes graze in rest of property to keep the grass down and property neat. Well behaved small dogs are only OK in limited circumstances and with prior notifying of owner - there are sheltered areas for them in the enclosed yard, but NOT allowed in the house itself please. You must clean up after them also, or a charge will be imposed for us to do so. Any damage caused by pets will be deducted from bond. PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR "WELL BEHAVED" DOGS TO BE GIVEN AN EXCEPTION AS A REFUSAL MAY OFFEND - NO DOGS INSIDE THE HOUSE, AT ALL!

All new or near new furniture, new carpet, floating timber floors, new bathroom, new kitchen, new appliances, but charm and quietness of location remain. House is well insulated making very comfortable throughout.

On-demand hot water, shower, separate cast iron bath, separate toilet next to bathroom, separate tv room for kids, dining/kitchen/lounge all combined, bench-top servery for meals as well as dining table/chairs, extra bed options, sofa-beds, etc included also.

Local shop nearby (about 4 kms) which provides general store supplies, fuel, very tasty takeaways, ice-creams, movies, daily papers, etc and friendly service.

A safe, quiet, peaceful and extremely comfortable semi-rural haven on a sealed road, with very easy access to Armidale, Uralla & even Inverell. We love being a small distance from town to get the safeness and quietness of this great location. Every effort has been made to ensure your stay is enjoyable and relaxing, as has been the case for all staying so far. Visitor's Register with 100 percent positive experience feedback available if required. UNE easily accessible - nice easy trip of about 10-15 mins.

For longer stays the rate is the same - please do not ask for discounts for longer stays as the rate is the same as what Vrbo will quote - thank you.

Property manager

Michael Jones

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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
Only outside house
Please keep both property front gate and house yard gates shut at all times as cattle frequently graze on property
Please do not move furniture around into different rooms or from where you find furniture, as it is put where it is for a reason.
Please leave house clean and tidy and put rubbish in bins provided, thank you.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-7782, 2350

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Invergowrie

Located in Invergowrie, this holiday home is in a rural area. Armidale Golf Course and Aboriginal Cultural Centre & Keeping Place are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Yarrowyck Nature Reserve and Manna Gums Bushland Reserve.
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Invergowrie, NSW

What's nearby

  • University of New England - 14 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Saints Mary & Joseph Catholic Cathedral - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Armidale City Bowling Club - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Peterson's Cellar Doors - 17 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Saumarez Homestead - 19 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Armidale Station - 13 min drive
  • Armidale, NSW (ARM) - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Block Getaway" - Peaceful Country Haven for Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Block Getaway" - Peaceful Country Haven for Families?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Block Getaway" - Peaceful Country Haven for Families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Block Getaway" - Peaceful Country Haven for Families located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Armidale Golf Course, Mount Yarrowyck Nature Reserve and Shamrock Avenue Leash Free Area. Manna Gums Bushland Reserve and University of New England are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent
Highly recommended , beautiful location , great facilities. Very helpful host
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place to stay as I was working in the area for 10 day was perfect
The place was great quiet open and privet was a great place to stay I will be staying again if I'm in the area
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

William W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful an Peaceful
Spacious setting with everything required for a self contained stay. Beautiful country views and quiet surrounds
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace & Quiet
Lovely spacious country property. Well eqipped. Crisp linen and comfy bed -slept in which is unusual.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lynette Essex
It was a very comfortable and clean house. Quiet and very close to a local Shop (take away food and fuel) and only 17 kl to Armidale Very happy with ourstay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful country stay
I stayed at The Block Getaway with my husband and kids and it was such a peaceful getaway! The property is nice and quiet, yet still fairly close to Armidale. It was a perfect size for our family of 4 to relax while away visiting family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Block Getaway
Great place to stay. Easy check in. Has everything necessary for a peaceful/relaxing holiday
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stars. Country but close to to Amidale. Kangaroo's in the nearby paddock.
Great for our situation. 15 minutes to Amidale University for our daughter's graduation. Plenty of room for 4 adults. Lots of blankets and pillows if needed. Away from the crowds of Amidale after graduation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Kay P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great location, dirty house
The house sounded as if it was just what we needed The booking process was smooth. The owner responded quickly to our questions and provided details about the address and how to access the key. Unfortunately the shower and bathroom basin were very dirty. The mugs and frying pans were dirty as were the light switches. A lot of the nonstick coating on the frying pans had disappeared some time ago. The owner had told us the dishwasher wasn’t working and that he hadn’t been able to get it fixed over the Christmas break. Both the inside of the refrigerator and the microwave needed wiping out. The double bed was good. The smart tv and the washing machine worked well. The location was only 5 minutes away from the studio where I was doing my course. If the house had been cleaner I would come back next time but I’m now looking for another place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of heaven
The Block Getaway - says it all really. Beautiful, peaceful retreat, fabulous views, 3 friendly which the boys loved hand feeding grass to. Plenty of room for the five of us - the additional TV lounge was a godsend to those of us who didn't have Grand Final fever that weekend! The place was immaculately clean and nicely furnished for a weekend away from it all - there were even 2 beers in the fridge (three now - enjoy!) Loved the local shop - friendly and well stocked. Armidale and the Waterfall Way were easy to get to and fun, but coming back to solitude and peace was just heavenly. We loved every minute - especially the spectacular sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat for a few days for us. Could have stayed longer.
Very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Naomi F.

Liked: Communication, location
Tranquillity
After the false start of not being able to access the property, it was a great stay in a quiet semi rural area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good family accommodation in a peaceful setting.
We enjoyed staying at this property. Nice peaceful location amongst trees and birds. Good basic accommodation perfect for a family weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer H., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil break
We had a lovely stay at The Block Getaway. It was very clean, cozy and restful. The country quiet was sublime. The kids loved having the pet cows and looked forward to seeing them in the mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than a motel
clean, great set up, better than a motel & a short 10 minute drive to town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

alan k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Very tidy residence, cooking facilities good, plenty of open space, great sunsets,plenty of parking. Hope to stay there again
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
It is a great property! Clean & tidy & away from rather smokey environment of Armidale at night but only 9 mins on average from town. The property manager was very kind & obliging. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Bev S.

Weekend away
Thanks for a lovely stay. The house was very clean, well appointed, beds comfy and we really enjoyed having a warm and cosy place to come back to after our daughter graduated from UNE.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Great escape, close to Armidale
This little cottage was perfect for us; easy trip into town and no close neighbors. ‘plenty of room and nice accoutrements. My only suggestion would be a few more essential kitchen utensils, but I’m guessing this is simply because no one has mentioned it as everything else was taken care of. Nicely appointed bathroom and kitchen.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

anne o.

clean comfortable quiet relaxed
So nice to arrive at this little house and lovely to wake up there in the morning, with a view out over the surrounding countryside and morning sunshine. It's in a lovely, quiet spot not far out of Armidale. Overall impressions were that it is light, clean, well maintained and very easy to relax in. Very important - the bed is wonderfully comfortable. I hope to come back after there's been some rain.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven c.

Hot initially due to heatwave but nice cooling lovely house
Spoke to owner afterwards very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Michael Jones

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We are a local professional couple, who have built this property over several years as a "get away from it all" peaceful project. Has been greatly enjoyable the building of property, and much attention to detail and care has gone into it's construction and facilities/comforts included.

Why they chose this property

Property bought off my parents who purchased it off a neighbour as an interest block. Has just evolved over time as we all have enjoyed going there and working on it.

What makes this property unique

Larger block with great views set back off main road for peace and quiet at top of a small hill. Closed in yard and many trees planted around boundaries give great privacy also.

Languages:

English