Sole occupancy, 3 Bedrooms, 8 beds, sleeps 10, Guesthouse.

Welcome to Old School Rocky Cape!

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of the 19th century School, our charming cottage offers a delightful blend of history and modern comfort. Allow us to introduce you to the magic that awaits:

The Cottage: Step into a fully renovated space that seamlessly marries old-world charm with contemporary amenities. Our cottage boasts three spacious bedrooms, each whispering tales of bygone eras. The stylish bathrooms invite relaxation, while the well-equipped kitchen beckons culinary adventures. Whether you’re sipping tea in the comfortable living room or basking in the sun on the outdoor deck, you’ll feel right at home.

Scenic Views: From the windows, behold breathtaking vistas of majestic mountains and rolling countryside. Let the beauty of nature envelop you as you unwind and rejuvenate. Whether it’s sunrise or stargazing, these views are a feast for the soul.

Your Escape: Are you seeking a relaxing getaway? A family vacation filled with laughter and memories. Perhaps a convenient base to explore nearby attractions? Or maybe a romantic retreat? Look no further—our cottage is the perfect canvas for your dreams.

During your stay, the entire guesthouse is yours to enjoy. Revel in the privacy and tranquility that only a historic property can offer. Book now and immerse yourself in the enchantment of this unique gem.

Centrally located between Stanley and Wynyard. Just a short 10-minute drive to Boat Harbour Beach, 15 minutes to Wynyard and 20 minutes to Stanley. You won't be disappointed.

This 3-bedroom guesthouse is very well appointed with spacious open plan living with separate lounge consisting of 2 three-seater and a single. The dining room is attached to a fully equipped kitchen with dish washer, microwave and full-sized fridge freezer.

The master bedroom has a Queen bed with En-suite and walk in robe, whilst the other 2 bedrooms have a Single Bunk bed, and Queen bed with 2 Single Bunk beds. There is a central bathroom. Guests can enjoy a large balcony offering outdoor furniture to relax and enjoy. A large outside under cover entertaining area overlooking the Hills of the National Park.

Our guesthouse is a three-bedroom renovated old teachers' residence and we would We would really appreciate it if you could follow the house rules:

• Please respect Check-in and Check-out times. Check-out Time is 10am. You will be charged an additional fee of $50/hour or there part of, for Check-out past this time.
• We allow house trained pets to stay. Service animals are most welcome.
• No Parties or Events.
• No Illegal activity allowed on the property. This includes downloads.
• No Unregistered Guests Allowed.
• No Muddy Shoes inside the House.
• No eating or drinking in bedrooms.
• No rearranging of furniture.
• Report damages immediately.
• Please take care of furnishings. You break/damage it = You pay for it.
• No Hot items on kitchen bench or tables. It will mark the wood with burn stains. You will be charged a resurfacing fee of $100 if this occurs. Cutting/Heat boards etc. are provided.
• No Smoking or Vaping Inside the House. Extra cleaning fees from $100 up to $500, to remove odour or stains will apply.
• Smoking Permitted outside where ashtrays are provided. If Cigarette butts are thrown on the ground a cleaning fee of $50 will be charged.
• Please Clean your Dirty Dishes before Checkout or you will be charged a cleaning fee of $50.00.
• Take out Trash and dispose in the Garbage Bins outside near the garage.
• An additional fee of $50 will be charged for Excess Trash.
• Turn off all Gas, Oven, AC and Lights on leaving.
• Keep noise to a minimum after 10pm.

Here is some additional helpful information:

Stay 2 Nights or more:
Guest who book for 2 or more nights receive the following.
- Complementary bottle of quality Australian Wine from our Wine Club,
- FREE use of Laundry - No charge
- If approved, your pet stays for FREE

Keys:
When you depart, please leave the key on the kitchen bench or place back in key safe and close the front door. Please take extra care of your keys. Lost keys incur a replacement fee of $10.00.
Heating / Cooling:
The thermostat is located in the kitchen next to the microwave. Please adjust the temperature to your liking.
All large beds have electric blankets. A portable oil heater is available on request.

Animals:
We allow house trained animals to stay. As we have ducks, chickens, geese and lambs, all pets must by controlled on a leash when outdoors.
We charge from $100 per animal killed by your pet.
We charge $20 for your pet for the entire stay.

Fire Place:
If you wish to have an open fire going, we provide the wood and fire starters for a cost of $10.00 per night. The fireplace will not heat the guesthouse, it is for atmosphere and mood setting. The reverse cycle air conditioner will heat the guesthouse.

Bedrooms:
No eating or drinking allowed in bedrooms.
Complimentary Ear Plugs are provided to ensure a restful nights sleep.
1 x Single Bunk Bed, 1 x Queen with En-Suite, 1 x Queen + 2 Single Bunk Beds.
Extra blankets and linen are located in the Walk in rode in main bedroom, and on shelving in the Recliner room. New towels and bed linen are available on request.
We have additional two fold up single beds and a single travel cot if required.
Please request at time of booking so that these can be set up on your arrival.

Television:
There are two remotes. The TV remote turns the TV on and off. The Satellite remote changes all your Satellite TV channels. We are unable to receive local television, our Satellite displays NT television.

Entertainment:
In the lounge, we have a coffee table with drawers. Open them to discover family board games to enjoy when the outside is not welcoming. We also have a large variety of adult and children's books to relax and read. There are reading lamps in the bedrooms, so curl up and enjoy whilst snug and warm.
We also have a large selection of DVDs available FREE of charge. Speak to your Hosts for DVD information.

Wi-Fi:
We offer ADSL wireless Wi-Fi for Free.
User Name: Activate8me-2E50DEC
Password: F694E52B

Lounge:
We have two, two seaters and a single seater, both have minor cat scratch damage from our cat. In the second bedroom there are two single recliners with views overlooking our deck and the National Park.

Kitchen:
Please help yourself to anything in the kitchen. Feel free to use our cooking ware, utensils, and appliances. The stove is a gas stove top. Press the knob in and wait for it to click/light, and then adjust the temperature.
Please do not place hot items, pots and pans on the kitchen bench. It will mark the bench. If this occurs you will be charged a resurfacing fee of $100.00.
If the gas runs out on the stove stop, please contact us ASAP and we will replace it with a new cylinder.
Remember to wash all dishes and utensils prior to leaving. We supply all the kitchen cleaning products. There is a dishwasher. Open the door to turn on, fill the dishwasher and throw the tablet in the bottom of the machine. Press start.
Due to COVID we only supply Salt and Pepper grinders, Single use Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar for your first night. Longer stays will require you to purchase your own supplies.

Laundry:
We do not allow guests to use our washing machine, but we are happy to place a load on for you at the cost of $5 per load. We supply the washing powder, stain removal, and fabric softener. We also supply an iron and ironing board. The laundry is locked to prevent unauthorised use.
Alternatively, there is a laundromat at the Rocky Cape Tavern (5km down the road) with washers and dryers and it is opened 24 hours, and takes $1 Gold coins. You require your own washing powder, stain remover, etc.

Meals:
The local Rocky Cape Roadhouse is open 4am to 6.30pm and serves takeaway meals, fish & chips, burgers & salads. I’ve heard nothing but good reports of not only the food but their service as well. You’ll find them on the corner of Rocky Cape Road and the Bass Highway. It is located 3 minutes down the highway. It is also our Post Office and Service Station selling both Diesel and Petrol.

The most popular venue in the region – the Rocky Cape Tavern is an absolute cracker. There’s a good range of Aussie pub staples and no chance of leaving hungry! There’s also a bottle shop on site – perfect for keeping the Esky well-stocked – and frequent live music on weekends.
Open Wednesday - Sunday from 12pm-2pm for lunch and 6pm-8pm for dinner.

COVID:
Both your hosts have had all COVID vaccinations and boosters along with the annual Flu injection.
Please make yourself at home and enjoy your stay. Let us know if you have any questions.

Cheers
Alex and Liam