At this holiday home, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Berowra Valley National Park and 6.5 km (4.1 mi) from Arcadia Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a washing machine. .Home features 5 bathrooms, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a fitness centre. .In proximity to this Galston holiday home you'll find Macquarie University.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
Norwest Business Park - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
Sydney Adventist Hospital - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
Macquarie University - 23 min drive - 23.9 km
Hawkesbury River - 65 min drive - 51.0 km
Getting around
Sydney Asquith Station - 11 min drive
Mount Kuring-gai Station - 15 min drive
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Hidden Jem Café - 15 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
KFC - 9 min drive
KFC - 10 min drive
Jim & Harry's - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
"Gorge Castle" in forest landscape
Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place. This beautifully German style castle is perfect for families want to retreat from the hustle and bustle and enjoy peace and quiet in a rainforest setting.
Enjoy your private camp ground amongst the hillside rockscape. • Beautiful scenery and setting • Nearby Galston village • 3 minutes to Galston Gorge • 4 minutes to Fagan Park • 15 minutes to Berowra Waters • 15 minute drive to Hornsby Train Station • 40 minutes to Sydney CBD
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number 2159, PID-STRA-58348
Frequently asked questions
Does "Gorge Castle" in forest landscape have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at "Gorge Castle" in forest landscape?
No, "Gorge Castle" in forest landscape does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at "Gorge Castle" in forest landscape?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
"Gorge Castle" in forest landscape Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Pei-Jiun C.
5 Mar 2025
Short getaway
Everyone loved the beautiful tranquil bush setting. The pool was lovely. Unfortunately the dishwasher dirty so we didn’t use it and all the food we cooked tasted like soap for the first 3 meals despite handwashing and rinsing everything we used first. The rooms in the main house were lovely but the 2 self contained suites downstairs smelt extremely damp and mouldy.
Pei-Jiun C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Freya T.
8 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here for 2 nights to celebrate a birthday
Property was lovely, I booked it to celebrate my birthday and it definitely exceeded expectations - the views were stunning, pool was great & the house was beautiful and spacious. All the guests loved it and had a lovely time. Check in and check out was an easy process and the owners were great at keeping in contact throughout the process of booking and check in. Thanks so much to the owners Bill and Cher! I highly recommend staying here!
Freya T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike C., Clearwater
9 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Unique
Unique and outside.
Mike C.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Suzuki C.
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great ‘castle’ experience
The property truly lived up to its name, "Castle." I had 12 people to accommodate, and we wanted to ensure both privacy and comfort while maintaining a sense of community. This property provided everything we needed! The owner gave us a tour of the place beforehand and offered some flexibility, which was wonderful. The king beds are more akin to queen beds or large king singles, making them suitable for couples rather than two single adults. However, there is a folding bed and an extra mattress available for those who prefer to sleep separately, as my guests did.Although some rooms did not have air conditioning, the owner's information was accurate— the rooms with air conditioning cooled down the entire house, keeping us comfortable. Thank you for providing such a gorgeous house for my overseas visitors!
Suzuki C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda ..
14 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A memorable event
The Castle was a perfect property for my daughters wedding preparation. The family plus bridesmaids had a lovely evening together and were able to use all the space for "hair and makeup" the next day.
The bridal party had all their portraits done at The Castle, using the grounds, majestic steps and rooms filled with natural light and character.
I was so pleased to have found this property. It did not disappoint.
Linda ..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
What a Great Weekend!
The property was perfect for us for a family reunion. We were a group of six adults and six children ranging from three to seventeen. The mix of accommodation in the house worked beautifully.
The house was large with plenty of room for all to have their own space when needed. We would love to stay here in the summer when we could make use of the pool.
We would definitely stay here again, the property was clean and well presented, communication with Bill, the host, was easy. We appreciated the early check in and late check out.
Michael C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Devan K.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Had a small function and loved the place
Devan K.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leanne M.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful weekend in Galston
A group of house had a wonderful weekend in Galston. This house was perfect for the 8 of house and less than an hour drive from home. We made the most of the open fire in the living room and thoroughly enjoyed all of our time spent here. Thank you for having us.