Title: Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! Family-friendly holiday home in Hardwicke Bay ## Photo gallery for Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! ![Beach nearby - Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! (Hardwicke Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98521300/98521243/08f65b3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! (Hardwicke Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98521300/98521243/c30fb50d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! (Hardwicke Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98521300/98521243/w2420h1814x0y1-b2e957a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! (Hardwicke Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98521300/98521243/7634c3aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! (Hardwicke Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98521300/98521243/50ddfc65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Royaston Retreat offers a warm and inviting space for up to 8 guests. With its open plan kitchen, outdoor dining setting on the large front deck, hooded BBQ and fire pit with seating, this holiday home has everything you need to unwind in style. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! ROYSTON RETREAT is a lovely 4 bedroom holiday home that accommodates up to 8 guests with only a short walk to the beach. (203 steps from the front gate to the top of the beach stairs to be precise!) Open plan kitchen with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, electric oven/stove top, microwave, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee pod machine (BYO pods), toastie machine, rice cooker, pura tap, slow cooker, butlers pantry. Dining with large dining table, stereo - blue tooth, lounge with large smart TV, Blue Ray player, reverse cycle split system air-conditioner, 2 1/2 seater lounge plus 2 seater lounge, bean bag area - book case with small selection of puzzles and books. Bathroom with vanity, shower, bath, separate w/c. Laundry with top loading washing machine, dryer, laundry trough. Large front deck with outdoor dining setting, 2 seater lounge with 2 single chairs and coffee table, hooded BBQ. The shed has been transformed into a separate living space, kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities, bar fridge, sink, small round table and 2 chairs, split system reverse cycle air-conditioner, lounge area with 2 lounges, coffee table, combustion heater (BYO wood). Bedroom with double bed, bathroom with vanity, shower and w/c. Games area with table tennis table and dart board. Outdoor fire pit with seating (BYO wood, to be used in non fire danger season only). Lawned area. Fish cleaning facility Bed configuration - bed 1 - queen, bed 2 - double, bed 3 - 2 singles, bed 4 (detached) - double bed All linen/towels (excluding beach towels), pillows and quilts/covers are provided for all beds. Hardwicke Bay is a small beachside settlement with beautiful beaches, reef and rockpools. No smoking inside Dogs allowed - Property is fully fenced - please note front fencing is rural wire fenced. \* OFF PEAK SPECIAL\* (excludes school holidays and long weekends) 15% discount on off peak nightly tariff for bookings 4 nights or more Nightly tariffs - cleaning, booking and refundable bond fees apply Peak - 24th Dec to end of Jan school holidays and Easter: 4 night minimum stay $230 per night High - all other school holidays plus long weekends: 3 night minimum stay $200 per night Off Peak - school terms: 2 night minimum stay $170 per night Read less ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105630000/105629700/105629635/19026098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax on Royston - Dog friendly, short walk to the beach! 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 2912-255602 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.89373%2C137.45752&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qigs61s8IQZPUjUup1S_k2ZSbLA=) Hardwicke Bay, South Australia #### What's nearby - Longbottoms Beach \- 4 min drive \- 2.6 miles - Prince Alfred College Wambana Campus \- 11 min drive \- 10.5 miles - Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre \- 13 min drive \- 14.4 miles - Harry Butler Red Devil Memorial \- 13 min drive \- 14.9 miles - Walk The Yorke Point Turton Trailhead \- 14 min drive \- 10.1 miles #### Restaurants - ‪The Bay Cafe and Takeaway - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Bay Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Fat Burger - ‬3 min drive - ‪yolo 420 shack lyf - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special!? ### What time is check-out at Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special!? ### Where is Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! Reviews ## Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jess G. 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house and excellent location The house was beautifully presented and in such a perfect location. Cannot recommend highly enough! We will be back! ##### Jess G. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda W. 12 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Fabulous! Had a memorable stay at Royston's Retreat. Far better than the description. Beautifully presented and very much a family home feel to it. Would recommend to anyone and will certainly visit again. ##### Amanda W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bianca H. 27 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family stay Great location and plenty of space. Lots of little extras for our children to play with ! Thank you. ##### Bianca H. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ange W. 3 Mar 2025 #### Beautiful house with secure yard for our puppy Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house with lovely decorations and furniture, with fans in all rooms. Really enjoyed our stay. The beds were very comfortable as well. Found we would get some ants if food rubbish was not put outside in summer. Short walk to the beach. ##### Ange W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui D. 19 Jan 2025 #### Great stay - highly recommend! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: property was very clean and well-maintained, so many thoughtful amenities and personal touches which we very much appreciated. BBQ & coffee machine were terrific. Close to the beach and dog friendly - perfect for us! The only feedback we had was perhaps a second (older) fridge could be added to the shed, we found that there wasn't really any room to store our fishing bait and catch surplus drinks. Thankyou so much for a lovely stay, we hope to be back again soon! ##### Jacqui D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa M. 11 Mar 2025 #### Royston Retreat Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Well laid out house with pretty much everything you could need for a family. Studio/shed had the dart board and table tennis. Beach is a very short walk over one street. Very flat and perfect for a kayak, paddle board or a swim. Magical sunsets. Very quiet area and location was great to get to Point Turton and other lovely seaside towns for fishing and snorkeling. Imagine it is the best location if you have a boat. Air con was needed due to the lovely hot weather and so was very grateful for that. Bedrooms have fans only. We enjoyed our stay. Had some ants in the kitchen so take everything in containers and store things in the fridge that they might want to get into. Mgt will look into that but sometimes it can’t be helped. Didn’t impact us greatly. ##### Melissa M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Lauren Y. 12 Feb 2024 #### Comfortable and spacious Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I stayed at Royston Retreat for 4 nights and loved how spacious and comfortable it was for a family of 5\. Loved the ping pong table and darts too! The only downfall was the cleanliness of the house... eg toilet, vanity (soap scum around taps), dead bugs on windowsills, food splatters on venetians at kitchen window. ##### Lauren Y. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aidan H. 31 Jan 2024 #### Great stay Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great stay with the family. Clean, good lay out. Everything you need. Thank you for having us ##### Aidan H. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dani M. 5 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Dani M. 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