Title: Charming Riverside Retreat sleep7 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 # Charming Riverside Retreat sleep7 Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Macquarie ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105780000/105770700/105770642/5225e450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105780000/105770700/105770642/d855976c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105780000/105770700/105770642/a044221f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105780000/105770700/105770642/f69978ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105780000/105770700/105770642/e183b6c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a serene setting, Riverside Retreat offers 3 spacious bedrooms and panoramic river views. Unwind in the lush garden or cozy up by the fireplace with a warm cup of tea. 6.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi £287 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct ## 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. ### Charming Riverside Retreat sleep7 Discover serenity at our 3-bedroom Riverside Retreat. Enjoy panoramic river views, cozy interiors, and a well-equipped kitchen. Relax in the lush garden or explore nearby attractions. Perfect for a tranquil getaway. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, books, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90620000/90615000/90614954/01ce13c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Paradise with Jetty, Kayaks, BBQ, & more Dora Creek - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews £357 includes taxes & fees 7 Oct - 8 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=90614954&PinnedHotelID=90614954&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68440000/68438900/68438844/7581adbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serendipity Lake House - on the water's edge Dora Creek - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=68438844&PinnedHotelID=68438844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96460000/96459300/96459266/d6915c6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Palm Resort Luxury Retreat absolute Waterfront on 3 acres at Lake Macquarie. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that 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 Property Registration Number PID-STRA-64682, 2264 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-33.085125,151.50206&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7C%60%7ChE%7Bfu%7B%5B%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FQ%40S%40O%40SBQ%40QBQBS%40QBQBQDQBQBODQDQDQDODQDQDOFQFODMFSFMFOHMFSFMHOFOHKHMHOHMHMJMHKJOHKJKHKLKJKHMJKLKJILIJILKJGLILILKJELILGLINELGLELENGLENELELENENALGNANALCNANCNCNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40NBNBN%40LBN%40N%40LFN%40LDNDLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLDNHLFJHLDLHLJJHLFLFJLLHJHJJJJJLJJJJJJJJHJJNHJJLHLHLHNHLFJHNHNFLFNHPFNFLFRDLFNDPFNDPDPDNDPDPBPDNBPDPBP%40PBPBRBP%40P%40PBR%40N%40R%3FP%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FTAP%3FPARAPCPAPAPCPCRCPAPCPEPCPENCPEPEPENEPEPGNEPGNELGRGLGNIPGNGLINILGLILINILILKLIJKNIJKJKJKJKJKJKLKJKFMJKLMFMHKFMLMFMDKHMFOFMFMFMDODMFMBOFMDODMDO%40MDOBO%40MBO%40OBOBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOCOAMCOAOCMEOAOEMEMEOGMCOGMEMEMGOGMGMGMIKEMKMIMGKIMKKIMKKGMKKMIKKKMKIKKKIKKOIKKMIMIMIOIMIMGMIOGMGSIMGOGMGSEMGOGQEOEQEQEOEQEQEQCOCQEQCQCQAQCSCQAQCQAQAQAS%3FQAQAU%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mPNsPRr9BU2F1-VeiPgCoVITKbg=) Dora Creek, NSW #### What's nearby - Avondale University - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles - University of Newcastle - 33 min drive - 29.0 miles - John Hunter Hospital - 34 min drive - 21.5 miles - Blacksmiths Beach - 42 min drive - 25.5 miles - Newcastle Beach - 43 min drive - 26.7 miles #### Getting around - Wyee Station - 16 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Corner Bakehouse & Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Yard Brewery & Smokehouse - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wangi Workers Club - ‬11 min drive - ‪8 at Trinity - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Riverside Retreat sleep7 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Charming Riverside Retreat sleep7? > As of 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Riverside Retreat sleep7 on 6 Oct 2025 start from £287.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Morisset-Hotels-Charming-Riverside-Retreat-Sleep6.h105770642.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Charming Riverside Retreat sleep7? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Riverside Retreat sleep7? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Riverside Retreat sleep7 located? > Located in Dora Creek, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Macquarie and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area and Avondale University. Martinsville Valley/Watagan Mountains and Watagans National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Riverside Retreat sleep7 Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. 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