Title: Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98521300/98521243/08f65b3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98521300/98521243/c30fb50d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98521300/98521243/w2420h1814x0y1-b2e957a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98521300/98521243/50ddfc65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98521300/98521243/7634c3aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - 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 Located in Hardwicke Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Bublacowie Military Museum and Stansbury Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Warooka Golf Club and Stansbury Golf Club. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. [Visit our Hardwicke Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hardwicke-Bay.dx553248634383085586) [View more Holiday homes in Hardwicke Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hardwicke-Bay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248634383085586-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles - Prince Alfred College Wambana Campus - 14 min drive - 10.5 miles - Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre - 16 min drive - 14.4 miles - Walk The Yorke Point Turton Trailhead - 17 min drive - 10.1 miles - Port Vincent Marina - 47 min drive - 41.3 miles ### Restaurants - ‪The Bay Cafe and Takeaway - ‬6 min walk - ‪yolo 420 shack lyf - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Bay Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Fat Burger - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! located? > This family-friendly Hardwicke Bay holiday home is located by the sea, 1.8 mi (3 km) from Longbottoms Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Warooka Golf Club and Prince Alfred College Wambana Campus. Walk The Yorke Point Turton Trailhead and Harry Butler Red Devil Memorial are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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