Stone Stream ECO Cottage, a very green retreat...

Accommodation designed for travellers who like to avoid tourists. 

Stone Stream cottage is just a little bit off the beaten track. 

26 km NE of Dorrigo cocooned in a little valley overlooking Eve Creek.

It is a secluded, self contained rainforest eco cottage created for just one couple. 

Your hosts, Evan & Peta,  stock the kitchen with everything you need to create,

a big country breakfast. Including free range eggs from our own chooks, 

bacon, yoghurt, cereals, toast, plunger coffee, and a range of teas. 

Also, there is usually a few extra treats to snack on during the day. 

Stone Stream cottage overlooks the creek with cascades and rock pools. 

It is bounded by rainforest, wildlife, giant old growth trees, lush pastures, lashings of fresh air 

and lots of blissful peace and tranquillity. Perfect for bushwalking & Bird watching.

Arrangements for some meals can be made, or BYO supplies and self cater.

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Stone Stream ECO Cottage 

A note on "Romance".....

Stone Stream is ideal for those of us who are "Romantically Challenged".

Mother nature has really laid things on quite thick here. She is obviously out to impress.

Simply discovering & booking Stone Stream is, in itself, 

technically deemed an "Act of Romance". 

We are very happy for you to take full credit for the stunning scenery, 

starry skies, babbling brook, cute cottage, fab food  etc etc....

Eve Creek ...

The Accommodation Queen bed dressed in quality linen. Selection of 2 styles of pillows. Lounge/Dining area. Small, well equipped, kitchen with gas stove/oven & small fridge. Bathroom with bath and bath robes. Gas Heater (flued) Furnished veranda overlooking the creek, pastures and rainforest.   Gas BBQ with roasting hood. Selection of books and reading material. Binoculars and wildlife identification books. Picnic hamper/backpack.   CD/Radio/I Pod player.

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100 acres Temperate rainforest.

3 rainforest streams.

Cascades and rock pools.

Lots of wildlife including, wallabies, koalas, reptiles and a huge number of Native birds.

Frogs (lots)

Huge old growth Tallowood trees, 100’s of feet high, 100’s of years old.

Corfes Memorial Tree.

75 acres lush pastures.

Small, quiet herd of cattle.

Base of a Yellow Carabeen

Rainforest canopy

Buttress roots

Bird Nest Ferns in the rainforest canopy

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A very Green Retreat.....

Link: The Green Directory

Stone Stream ECO cottage is a carbon neutral site.

It is totally self sufficent in terms of electricity, rainwater and waste.

It is not connected to public suppliers.

We have onsite solar and wind generated 240 volt electricity system.

LED and energy effecient lighting.

ECO loo - elegant, in-bathroom, waterless composting toilet from "Nature Loo". visit Nature Loo website

Rainwater collected and treated onsite.

Instantaneous hot water heating.

Filtered,  non chemically treated drinking water.

Refillable and reusble containers used for food and hygiene products.

Linen & towels washed and ironed at Barefoot Falls (the main house),

which which is 100% powered by an onsite Micro Hydro Electric Scheme, and then line dried. back to top

Gourmet, gourmet, gourmet ...

One of Stone Stream’s unique attributes is its seclusion.  

Thus, we have set the cabin up for BYO self catering. 

Or you can let us do some of the work for you. See ‘ dinner’ below.  

The closest food outlets are at Dorrigo (26km)  and Ulong(10km)

Ulong has an great general store that serves good coffee and food daily.

The Ulong Exservices club for drinks, and meals on some nights.

Breakfast

Your cottage comes stocked with everything you will need to create a 

scrumptious meal to start each day. Including :- 

Fresh free range eggs from our own hens, bacon, tomato, bread, fruits, creamy yoghurt, 

fruit juice and a choice of cereals. There is a good supply of plunger coffee, a range of teas, 

hot chocolate and a few extra treats for snacks during the day.

Self Catering

The cottage is set up for self catering. There is a basic range of condiments for your use. 

(fresh herbs from the cottages garden when in season)

The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove/oven and microwave, 

as well as the basic tools needed to create and serve good food. 

There is also a gas BBQ on the veranda. 

If there is a special kitchen tool or appliance you require let us know. 

If we have it, you are welcome to borrow it.

Lunch and Dinner  

Gourmet dinning

Delicious meals can be arranged. Peta is a very experienced and dedicated foodie, 

and can put together a very fresh and tasty menu for you.  

Catering for special dietary needs if requested. 

In all our menus we try to utilise fresh produce from our own garden and local suppliers. 

Please discuss this when booking as some notice is required. 

2 course Dinner hamper delivered to the cottage $60

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A special note on the weather.

Stone Stream is situated on the Eastern Dorrigo Plateau in an area known as Brooklana. 

The area is so lush and beautiful because it is at a higher altitude, 

thus, is cooler and much wetter than right down on the coast.   

The high rainfall results in our stunning rainforests and landscape. 

Sometimes we can experience 4 seasons in a day. 

So, always pack an umbrella & some cool weather clothes even in summer.

• The cottage has everything you need to keep you comfortable regardless of the weather:-

• The cool rainforest and creeks for those hot days.

• The veranda overlooking the creek & paddocks is perfect for watching sun showers.

• The heater will keep you, and the cottage, toasty warm during those chilly times.

• There are two large umbrellas at the cottage, perfect for sun shower strolls. 

• Rainforest aromas are delicious after rain.

Summer is usually warm during the day, often with an afternoon storm or sun shower.

Autumn is characterised by cool crisp mornings, warm days, misty evenings and cool nights.

Winter is renowned for crisp frosty mornings, clearing to stunning sunny days,

followed by chilly nights, when the mist rolls into the valley like a blanket,

(a lovely time to cosy up in the cottage).

Spring can be unpredictable. Hot and sunny one day, cool and stormy the next.

Koala

Rainforest Fungus

Calf born 2008

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We recommend that you stay at least two days, or longer if you can, to get a real feel for the area, 

and to really unwind and get a true sense of the peace and tranquillity of Stone Stream cottage. 

Book a Massage or Spa treament, at STUDO 287 see the SPA /MASSAGE button at the top of the page for details.

 

Things to do while at Stone Stream  Arrive……Aaaahhhh the serenity! Breath, Bathe,  Banquet, Bird watch and Bushwalk Calm down, Canoodle, Cuddle, Celebrate Drink bubbly, Draw Eat fresh foods, Enjoy Foot rub, Frolic, Frog watch Giggle, Guzzle, Get naked, Go Gourmet Hang out, Heal Imagine, Indulge Just do nothing Kiss Lounge, Look around, Listen to the bird song, Meditate, Make-out, Moonlight stroll Nanna nap , Nuzzle a neck Over sleep Pop the question, Pop the champagne, Paint Quote poetry Read, Relax, Rest, Rejuvenate, & Revive in our Rainforest Retreat Sit, Sip, Stroll, Stop & Smell the Roses (there are a couple in the garden just for this purpose) Taste, Talk, Touch Unwind View the Valleys, Vanquish Stress Walk, Wander, Watch the grass grow (mind you it’s pretty damn quick growing round here) XXX Yearn for a longer stay Z Z Z Z……ssshhh!   Still want more to do? Stone Stream is accommodation designed for total relaxation.  However, if you want to get out and about the area has a great deal to offer.  We suggest you try the following sites for all the details…. plus there is a compendium filled with ideas and information in the cottage. External Links

Where the mountains reach the sky - www.dorrigo.com Travel the Waterfall Way -  www.waterfallway.com Where the Beach meets the Bush - www.coffscoast.com.au Coffs Harbour Tourism - www.visitcoffsharbour.com.au Dorrigo National Parks - www.nationalparksaccom.com.au/dorrigo-national-park Other useful links Take a Break Holiday Home Rentals - Australia Houses to Rent Book It Now Total Travel True Local Visit NSW Shopsafe Please take me to Hotfrog.com.au Corporate tourism Sydney.com Plan Book Travel Australia.com About Australia.com Purple roofs gay and lesbian accommodation Altraverse Accomodation wherever you want to go

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We are situated Approximately 26km from Dorrigo, or 50km from Coffs Harbour. 

On the Eastern Dorrigo Plateau, in the area known as Brooklana.

Street Address:

Stone Stream b&b 

18 Kirtons Road 

Brooklana NSW

2450

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How to get here

Instructions  to print off...

By car from Dorrigo

• Turn North at the (town monument) intersection of Waterfall Way & Hickory Street, towards Dangar Falls.

• Travel along this road for approx 14km until you reach the small village of Megan.

• At Megan you will cross Wild Cattle Creek and then turn right to Brooklana. It is well sign-posted.

• Travel down Coramba Road (also called Eastern Dorrigo Way or Main Road 120)  for 12km.

• The road is gravel but the surface is fine for all cars. 

• It is quite narrow and winding, so take it easy, and keep left as much as possible.

• The windy road makes it feel like you are travelling much further than you really are.

• When you pass the ‘Barefoot Falls’ sign on your left you have 2.5km to go.

• You will come to a ‘Y’ intersection at Eve Creek Bridge & Kirtons Rd (No through Rd).

• There is a Stone Stream sign here. Keep left onto Kirtons Road.

• Travel up Kirtons Road. The Cottage is 180 m on the right.

 By car from Coffs Harbour

• Travel west from Coffs Harbour to the town of Coramba.

• Drive right through the little township of Coramba.

• Just as you leave the 50km zone from Coramba you will see a turn to the left, to Dorrigo. It is sign-posted.

• Take this road, Eastern Dorrigo Way (also called Main Road 120 or Coramba Road) for approx 29km. 

• From here onwards it is a stunningly beautiful drive, but quite windy, so take it easy and enjoy the scenery.

• 1km after you pass the turn off to Ulong, keep left at the ‘Y’ intersection,  (Approx 20km) Sign posted - Dorrigo.

• At approx 21km the road will turn to gravel, but the surface is fine for all cars. 

• It is windy, and sometimes becomes quite narrow, so keep left as much as possible.

• At 29km you cross Eve Creek bridge and, straight away, you will see you are at a ‘Y’ intersection. 

• You should see the Stone Stream Sign. Turn right into  Kirtons Rd .

• The Cottage is 180 m on the right .

Closest Airport

Coffs Harbour

Closest Train Station

Coffs Harbour

Travel distances by car from…..

Dorrigo - 26km

Coffs Harbour - 50km

Brisbane - 450km

Newcastle - 430km

Sydney - 560km

All rates are per couple & include daily breakfast supplies.

For Stays longer than 3 nights add $100 for each night.

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Meal rates (see 'Meals' section for details)

Stone Stream is Gay & Lesbian friendly and welcoming.

Stone Stream is a Non- Smoking Environment.

Bookings:

are subject to the following conditions, please read carefully.

A 50% deposit is required at time of booking. Bookings are not firm until deposit has been received.

Cancellation policy applies, see below

Check in time: 2:00 pm onwards (early check in by arrangement) 

Check out time: before 11:00 am (later check out by arrangement)

Cancellations:

Whilst we understand unexpected things can happen.

15 or more days: no charge

3 to 14 days: $50 administration fee

48 hours: one nights room rate

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Contact & Bookings

Peta and Evan Bollard

Phone: 02 6654 5381

Mobile: 04 2934 2498

Email:  info@stonestream.com.au

Web:    www.stonestream.com.au