FAQs | Bawley Bush Cottages


Can we take our dog to the beach? Yes but limits apply. There is only one legal off-leash beach nearby: Cormorant beach. As at December 09 it is legally off-leash from 4pm-8am but recommendations are before Council for this to become all-day off-leash. On all other beaches, except those in National Parks, dogs are permitted on leashes. On National Park (north of Willinga inlet and Murramarang Beach) and ANU (north of Kioloa) beaches dogs are prohibited unless leashed and on the hard-sand area (technically below mean high-water mark). You will note that these laws are often ignored even though rangers patrol our beaches. We ask our guests not to ignore these laws because in our area from August to April every year a few critically endangered hooded plovers use the upper beach areas for breeding. The eggs and chicks (which take 5 weeks to fledge) are beach-bound and very vulnerable to predation by foxes, goannas, snakes, crows, rats and dogs. At least we humans can control our dogs. Many locals co-operate to help protect these birds.
How far is it to the beach? The beach is just over 1km the way the crow flies, about 3km by road around wetlands and about 2km by kayak (you can borrow our kayaks). While it is possible to walk or cycle along the roads to the beach, part of it is narrow (but this section to be widened by March 2010) and has a 100kph limit and therefore not currently attractive.
Are there bushwalks nearby? Our 36 acre property is bounded by Lake Willinga and its reserves. We have about 2km of on-site bushwalks.
Can we bring pets? We allow a maximum of 2 dogs at a separate nightly tariff that is considerably less than you would pay for boarding kennels. Dogs are permitted inside but not on furniture or on carpeted bedroom floors. Dogs can be off-leash on our property but must be well-controlled to avoid offending other guests and from chasing wildlife and reptiles. Droppings must be picked up. Cormorant and Oystercatcher have dog yards at rear, other cottages have tie-up points. Please ensure your dogs are protected from the possiblity of paralysis tick poisoning, a risk on all NSW coastal areas. See separate FAQ re dogs on beaches.
Can we have a late check-out? If your cottage is not booked by someone else on the day of your departure we can usually accommodate requests for a departure an hour or two later than our standard check-out time of 11am without charge. However if you leave later than 11am without having made late checkout arrangements or exceed agreed arrangements you will be liable for a late check-out fee ranging from $75 to the full tariff or an extra night's accommodation.
What if we need to cancel? We understand that there are times when bookings have to be cancelled. Our cancellation policy varies according to season but all cancellations, except those for bookings made directly with us and within 48 hours of booking, will incurr an admin fee. Some cancellations will involve the surrender of part, some all, of your deposit. Please refer to your accommodation confirmation document or to our website (which contains our full accommodation contract including cancellation policies).

Can we take our dog to the beach?

Yes but limits apply.

There is only one legal off-leash beach nearby: Cormorant beach. As at December 09 it is legally off-leash from 4pm-8am but recommendations are before Council for this to become all-day off-leash.

On all other beaches, except those in National Parks, dogs are permitted on leashes. On National Park (north of Willinga inlet and Murramarang Beach) and ANU (north of Kioloa) beaches dogs are prohibited unless leashed and on the hard-sand area (technically below mean high-water mark). You will note that these laws are often ignored even though rangers patrol our beaches. We ask our guests not to ignore these laws because in our area from August to April every year a few critically endangered hooded plovers use the upper beach areas for breeding. The eggs and chicks (which take 5 weeks to fledge) are beach-bound and very vulnerable to predation by foxes, goannas, snakes, crows, rats and dogs. At least we humans can control our dogs. Many locals co-operate to help protect these birds.

How far is it to the beach?

The beach is just over 1km the way the crow flies, about 3km by road around wetlands and about 2km by kayak (you can borrow our kayaks). While it is possible to walk or cycle along the roads to the beach, part of it is narrow (but this section to be widened by March 2010) and has a 100kph limit and therefore not currently attractive.

Are there bushwalks nearby?

Our 36 acre property is bounded by Lake Willinga and its reserves. We have about 2km of on-site bushwalks.

Can we bring pets?

We allow a maximum of 2 dogs at a separate nightly tariff that is considerably less than you would pay for boarding kennels. Dogs are permitted inside but not on furniture or on carpeted bedroom floors. Dogs can be off-leash on our property but must be well-controlled to avoid offending other guests and from chasing wildlife and reptiles. Droppings must be picked up. Cormorant and Oystercatcher have dog yards at rear, other cottages have tie-up points. Please ensure your dogs are protected from the possiblity of paralysis tick poisoning, a risk on all NSW coastal areas.

See separate FAQ re dogs on beaches.

Can we have a late check-out?

If your cottage is not booked by someone else on the day of your departure we can usually accommodate requests for a departure an hour or two later than our standard check-out time of 11am without charge. However if you leave later than 11am without having made late checkout arrangements or exceed agreed arrangements you will be liable for a late check-out fee ranging from $75 to the full tariff or an extra night's accommodation.

What if we need to cancel?

We understand that there are times when bookings have to be cancelled. Our cancellation policy varies according to season but all cancellations, except those for bookings made directly with us and within 48 hours of booking, will incurr an admin fee. Some cancellations will involve the surrender of part, some all, of your deposit. Please refer to your accommodation confirmation document or to our website (which contains our full accommodation contract including cancellation policies).