Fettlers Lodge - zigzag railway, peaceful, acreage

Welcome to your peaceful haven in Clarence - perfect for relaxing getaways.

Located just a stone’s throw from the famous Zig Zag Railway, Fettlers’ Lodge is a charming 5-bedroom home situated on approximately 5 acres. A fusion of modern and upcycled décor, there is ample room to comfortably accommodate up to 9 adults.

At either end of the home is a spacious queen-sized bedroom with ensuite. There are two additional bedrooms - one with a skylight - with queen-sized beds, as well as a fifth bedroom with a single bed. All have luxurious mattresses, pillows and bedding. A pull-out trundle that rolls out neatly from beneath the single bed, as well as a porta cot, are available for a child and an infant.

There is an open-plan kitchen/dining/living area, a full-size spa-like bathroom with a shower and large bathtub, a dedicated workspace, and a laundry with washing machine and dryer. Shampoo, conditioner and bath gel are supplied, and there is a hair dryer in each bathroom.

Relax in front of the wood burning stove in the living room – perfect for those chilly evenings - or share good times and memories around the large farmhouse-style dining table.

Reverse-cycle air conditioning keeps the home comfortable year-round.

The fully-equipped kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, oven, stove, slow cooker, espresso machine, coffee grinder, and 12-cup drip coffee maker.

Relax in the large entertaining area at the rear of the house, with plenty of space for family and friends to gather around the outdoor table. Toast marshmallows over the fire pit, or two can soak and luxuriate, with a glass of wine, in the double outdoor baths.

A gas barbecue is available in the entertaining area, as well as a rustic outdoor bar area a bit further behind the house.

Life is a little more relaxed here and this home is designed for relaxation and making memories.

The entire property - except the locked sheds - is your own personal and private space.

Surrender to the exquisite peace and tranquillity and enjoy the pure country air amid majestic gum trees, while the conveniences of Lithgow are only a 10-minute drive away. Kangaroos and numerous varieties of birds are regular visitors.

There are numerous bushwalking tracks nearby, as well various other attractions and historic sites such as the Zig Zag Railway, Glow Worm tunnel, Mount Vic Flicks, Hartley Historic Site, Blast Furnace Park, Eskbank House and Museum, and Hassans Walls Lookout.

The towns and villages of the Blue Mountains are a short drive away.

Go for a bushwalk, watch the wildlife, or just relax.

Dress in layers - mornings and evenings can be quite cool. It occasionally snows in Clarence.

Always keep an eye out for wildlife when driving to and from Fettlers’ Lodge, especially at night.

Children are to be supervised at all times – a small pond at the front of the property can be a hazard to little ones after periods of rain.

House rules are in the guest binder.

Information is provided to guests regarding local amenities, activities, and places of interest.

Instructions are provided for household appliances.

House-trained and well-behaved pets are welcome - the property is fully fenced and there is a smaller fenced-off area to the side of the house. Pets are to be supervised at all times and are not to be left unattended at the property. They are not permitted on beds or on carpeted areas.

High-speed wireless NBN is available.

There is free wifi and a universal charger is available for various devices.

We do have a security system in place, facing the perimeter of the property only. The CCTV helps us secure our property between reservations when the home is vacant and in no way invades the privacy of our guests.

There is plenty of parking available at the front of the house - please do not drive on the grassed areas.

No loud parties, stag nights, or hens’ parties allowed.

Visitors who are not booked in are not permitted on the premises after 10 pm.

Rubbish is picked up on Monday mornings - please take bins out for collection if you are staying on a Sunday night.

We are contactable throughout your stay to provide you with any assistance you may need.

Guest have access to the whole property apart from the garage, and the locked sheds.

We are avaialble if you should need us, just a message away.

Clarence is a quiet, residential, rural community that allows you to step away from the hustle and bustle into your own space, yet is centrally located to all of the highlights that The Blue Mountains and Central West has to offer. Public transport is not on offer and having your own Vehicle for transport is required. Kangarloo Retreat is self contained and you will need to bring your own food and drink supplies. The closest supermarkets and services are in Lithgow 14 minutes away.

You must have a car to stay at Fettlers Lodge
We aim to help our guests create beautiful memories in our cosy home. Please take a few minutes to review the following rules to help make your stay as comfortable as possible.

PARKING
There is plenty of parking area at the front and side of the home. Please park ONLY on the gravel areas, and not on the grassed areas on the right side as you enter.

FOOTWEAR
Please use the doormat to clean shoes/boots prior to entering the home. If shoes/boots are dirty/muddy, please remove and clean them prior to wearing them inside, or they can be placed in the old chest on the verandah near the front door to help keep them dry and spider-free.
Footwear is NOT permitted on the furniture - both adults and children.

AIR CONDITIONING
If you need to use the air conditioning for heating or cooling, simply use the remote control units, located on the wall in the living room beside the front door and in the 2 bedrooms at either end of the house, near the light switches.
Please do not adjust the thermostat on the wall to the right of the combustion stove. This is NOT heating - it controls the heat transfer from the combustion stove to the two bedrooms behind the fireplace.

FIREWOOD/COMBUSTION STOVE
Firewood is located on the rack beside the combustion stove. This wood is for the combustion stove ONLY and is NOT to be used for the outdoor fire pit. You have been supplied with adequate wood for heating the home for the duration of your stay.

OUTDOOR FIRE PIT
For the fire pit, bags of split timber are available from service stations, or you can gather fallen/dead branches from the ground around the property.
Please download the Hazards Near Me app - if you haven’t already - for information about fire danger ratings and total fire bans if you are considering using the fire pit. This area was severely affected in the 2019-2020 bushfires and we do not want our home to burn down from careless use of the fire pit or a campfire.

BBQ
Feel free to use the barbecue. As with all appliances, you will find it clean on arrival, with the understanding it will be left clean after use. If the barbecue is found to have been left dirty, an extra cleaning fee of $50 will apply.




OUTDOOR BATHS
When finished with the baths, or prior to checking out (if you have used the outdoor baths) please use the cleaning spray provided (in the box beside the barbecue) to give the baths a spray, wipe down with the scouring pad/sponge, and rinse with the hose.

CHILDREN
Children and infants must be under active supervision by a parent or guardian at all times. All responsibility and duty of care for them must be provided by you.

PETS/SERVICE ANIMALS
Only well-behaved and house-trained pets are permitted, and they must be registered upon booking.
Pets are NOT allowed on the beds and they are to be kept out of the carpeted areas.
If you wish to have pets on the sofa with you, ensure you place the furniture protector pad/s on the sofa beforehand - they are located on the bottom shelf of the linen cupboard, beside the main bathroom.
There are coloured towels on the same shelf, which can be used to dry pets in the case of wet weather. Muddy paws are to be cleaned before pets are allowed inside.
Pets are not permitted to be left unattended at the property.
Please clean up after your pets - there are pet waste bags in a dispenser under the little table near the water tank.

SMOKING
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside. There is an ashtray on the patio. If you feel the need to smoke, close the doors to ensure the smoke does not drift into the home.

NOISE
Noise is to be kept to a minimum after 10pm - we like to keep our neighbours as friends.

ADDITIONAL GUESTS
A reasonable number of day visitors are permitted; however, NO extra guests are permitted as overnight visitors. Visitors are not permitted on the property after 10pm.
Parties, illegal activity, or disruptive gatherings are not permitted.
If guests are found to have had a party without host permission, which results in extra cleaning, guests will be responsible for extra cleaning charges, and, in the event of disruptions to our neighbours, guests will be asked to vacate the property immediately.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Guests are permitted to take personal photos for their own enjoyment and memories, but commercial photography/filming is not permitted without explicit permission from the host.

EMERGENCIES/SAFETY
For fire prevention and safety, please do not leave any electrical appliances switched on when not in use, or when you are not on the premises.
There may be snakes and funnel web spiders around - please be aware when wandering around the property.
For your own safety, please do not approach kangaroos or other wildlife.
OUT OF BOUNDS AREAS
The whole 5 acres are yours to explore during your stay, with the exception of the locked sheds/garage.

OTHER
Please let us know immediately if something is malfunctioning so it can be rectified, and also if something is accidentally broken during your stay.