The Lantern by Huch - built for the wild

The Lantern by Huch is surrounded by sandstone cliffs & native forests, only 5mins from Wollombi Village Hunter Valley. It sits lightly on the land at the bottom of a hill overlooking a beautiful mountain valley floor. A perfect couples retreat.

Watch native birds, kangaroos & wombats from your private woodfired hot tub or from your wilderness cocktail bar perched under a standstone undercroft.

You'll be staying in an architectually designed space created by Huch that completely immerses you in nature with its floor to ceiling glass doors leading to a front and rear deck. You'll enjoy a comfortable stay sleeping in a spacious and cosy king bed (with electric blankets) and there's a pull out double bed for kids. There is a high quality kitchen with all the cooking equipment and appliances you’d find at home including a dishwasher, an integrated 4 burner gas bbq, as well as a modern bathroom with a hot shower and a normal flushing toilet. There's a beautiful dining and lounge area that is framed by nature, there's also air conditioning, a woodburner for cosy winter nights, a woodfired hot tub and the dark interior and 360-degree glass walls have been designed to immerse guests in nature.

Enjoy sitting on the front deck watching nature pass you by or relax in a lounge chair on the rear deck and take in the beauty of the sandstone rock while you drift off to sleep listening to the sounds of nature.

There's also a bush cocktail bar on the hill behind the cabin for a romantic evening watching the sun set along the valley floor.

You can find more information about the Cabin and Huch at www.huch.com.au

The Lantern was designed for couples, singles and small families (2 adults and young children). Unfortunately we cannot accept group bookings, i.e. more than 2 adults

A dog under 20kgs and over 12months old is welcome but requires pre-approval to stay. You dog must sleep in its own doggy bed and if your dog marks or damages furniture, flooring or the linen bedding then you will be charged the cost of replacement. There is a fee of $125 for your dog staying but we may charge an additional dog cleaning fee if your dog creates additional cleaning inside or outside the cabin.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By accessing, browsing or otherwise using Riparide's website, you are acknowledging that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by these terms together with any Pre-Arrival Instructions and Additional House Rules or Cabin Guides provided to you via email, text message or at the cabin

GENERAL STATEMENT OF CAUTION
Huch Cabins are located on properties that are often very rural, mostly undeveloped plots of land in the bush and wilderness areas. Guests are completely responsible for their own safety and for having basic wilderness survival skills (e.g. do not approach wild animals, do not leave food out, etc.). We/Huch is not liable for bodily injury (including death) or damage to personal property, including vehicles, due to exposure to inclement weather or rural, rugged settings including but not limited to flooding, wind, fallen trees, fire or waterways (creeks, billabongs, ponds, lakes, rivers etc). By booking a Huch cabin, guests recognise and accept this responsibility and affirm they have these general skills.

WATER & HOT TUBS
Huch cabins are placed on plots of land where water such as streams, lakes and ponds may be present. Huch also provides wood fired hot tubs at its cabin locations.

Guests are completely responsible for their own safety and the safety of their children and for having good swimming skills (e.g. do not enter water or try to swim if you are not an experienced swimmer).

The NSW Swimming Pools Regulation 2018 requires spa pools and hot tubs to be covered with a child resistant structure such as a lid or cover. We provide hot tub covers with each hot tub.

Guests must therefore have the hot tub cover fitted securely at all times during their stay when not using the hot tub, if they have children under 10.

Please note NSW regulations also require parents to provide constant supervision of children around water to prevent accidents. You must ensure that young children are always within arm's reach and never left unattended.

Huch is not liable for guests and their children's bodily injury (including death) due to different types of water settings and bodies including the hot tub. By booking a Huch cabin, guests recognise and accept this responsibility and affirm they have these general skills and will comply with Huch's booking terms and conditions.

In summary:
Children under 5 are not permitted to use the hot tub.
Adults must supervise children at all times when they are around an uncovered or open hot tub or any water body.
Parents must keep the hot tub covered fitted securely when not in use if they have children under 10.

NEIGHBOURS AND OTHER GUESTS QUIET ENJOYMENT

No loud music after 10pm please.

Guests should drive slowly along Angel Lane during their stay to be kind and considerate to our neighbours and any other guests buy reducing car noise and dust.

Maximum speed 20km per hour.

DRONES
Drones are not allowed in order to protect the privacy of our neighbours and other guests.

CHECK-OUT
Guests should leave the cabin on or before the checkout time. Leaving after checkout time without prior authorisation will be penalised as it could mean the cancellation of the next booking due to the cabin not being cleaned in time.

If guests need to leave the location at a later time, please contact Huch prior to arrival and ask if this is possible. We try to meet guest requests, but cannot guarantee late checkouts.

DAMAGES & MISSING ITEMS
Please note that by booking a Huch cabin and accepting these terms, guests agree that they are liable for any damages or missing items caused by themselves or their accompanying party.

We provide high quality furniture and equipment for guests use and enjoy and so we expect the furniture and equipment to be well looked after and left at the cabin when guests leave. Please do not move indoor furniture outside as it's not designed for the sun and outdoor weather.

CLEANING
The Huch cabin will be cleaned thoroughly prior to each arrival.

Although we thoroughly clean the cabins before guests arrive, sometimes dust and insects can occasionally make their way into the cabin between stays due to the rural setting of our cabins. If dust or insects are found in the cabin, for example on a window sill, we will not provide a discount or refund. However, we have left cleaning equipment and a tiny vacuum cleaner for guests to use if this type of additional cleaning is required.

DEPARTURE
Please make sure you check out on time ready for our house keeper's arrival.

Cleaning the cabin is our responsibility but we would be grateful if you can pop your dishes in the dishwasher and place furniture back where it belongs.

Please also refit the hot tub cover carefully back on the hot tub for safety reasons.

Please do not worry about removing ash from the fire pit or hot tub, we will also take care of those things as well.

You can either pop your rubbish and recycling in the 2 bins at the main gate (padlock code 1922) on your way home or leave it for our cleaner.

Please remember to turn off the air conditioning, gas hobs and gas BBQ.

CAMPFIRES & FIRE BANS
Campfires are an essential part of enjoying the outdoors. Fire bans occasionally happen at some of our locations. In accordance with government mandates, the use of your fire pit or burning fires of any kind, is not permitted during these events. There are no exceptions to our rescheduling/cancellation policies while active fire bans are in place. By booking a Huch cabin, guests agree to this policy

INCLEMENT WEATHER
If travel restrictions such as a bush fire or flooding prevent or prohibit travelling to, staying at, or returning from the listing location, the guest will be refunded or credited for the total value of the stay (including tax). This does not include non-binding travel advisories and similar government guidance.

Keep in mind that you may encounter steep driveways/roads, wet weather, curious wildlife, and cellular/connection issues. Huch cabins are offered for rental during the winter months and in the unlikely event that a guest is unable to leave a property on the planned departure date, the guest will not be liable for any additional accommodation charges. Guests are also reminded to ensure that they and their vehicles are suitably prepared and equipped for driving in the rural conditions likely to be encountered during their visit to the property. Huch personnel do not provide assistance with stuck guest vehicles. Each property is accessible by tow truck. Huch is not responsible for guest towing services.

PREPARATION FOR ARRIVAL
Guests are expected familiarise themselves with Huch’s policies and guides which will be emailed to you. Please get in touch with our team if they have any questions before check-in. We will prepare each cabin for check-in and will be available on the phone to help with arrival. Each confirmation email states contact information for Huch, should guests need it.

LOST & FOUND
We understand things get left behind, however Huch is not responsible for lost or stolen items left on property. It is the guests' responsibility to ensure all personal belongings are collected upon check-out.

CAMPFIRE, LITTERING, NOISE POLLUTION & CONDUCT
Safety and ensuring a good experience for all of our guests is important to us. We ask that guests never leave a campfire unattended and to never leave food and/or trash outside as it will attract wild animals.
We also ask that guests don't play music outside of their cabins and to avoid yelling or making unnecessary noise. Violations are subject to a $200 charge.

Our cabins are a place to relax and immerse yourself in nature. They are not a place for having a party. Unruly, disruptive and destructive behaviour and criminal activity is prohibited. Guests should be aware that if loud music is played or a party is held they may be immediately removed from the cabin regardless of the time, day or night.

NUMBER & IDENTITY OF GUESTS
Guests should inform Huch of the number of guests in the booking and their age. Only those persons indicated in the booking made by the client may enter and stay at the cabin. The number of guests using the Huch cabin should not exceed the number assigned to each cabin. Violations are subject to a $500 charge per extra person per night. The cabin has a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children. Please contact us if you have more than 2 children, as we can supply a small tent.

Children stay for free but you must inform us if you have children staying with you so we can provide advice on sleeping arrangements and safety advice.

MINIMUM AGE
All guests staying in the cabin must be 18 years of age or older, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Guests are required to use a credit card in their own name in order to book a cabin.

No illegal substances or underage drinking are permitted in the Huch cabins or on Huch property.

PETS
Dogs under 20kgs and over 12months old are welcome but require pre-approval to stay. If your dog marks or damages furniture, flooring or the linen bedding then you will be charged the cost of replacement. There is a fee for your dog staying but we may charge an additional dog cleaning fee if your dog creates additional cleaning inside or outside the cabin. You dog must sleep on its own doggy bed.

INTERNET
Internet services are provided for the use of Huch guests and only WiFi phone services may be available due to the rural location of the cabins.

SMOKING
Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is not permitted inside the cabins and must be done at a minimum distance of 10metres from all buildings. Litter is not permitted on the land and guests must clean up all cigarette butts. Guest will be fined a fee of $500 for each night that the cabin is unable to be occupied after stay if said guest is found smoking within the cabin.

EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES PROVIDED
All equipment and facilities are provided at the discretion of Huch and every attempt is made to ensure that such equipment is in working order for the duration of the rental period. Should a breakdown or some other situation occur that renders a non-essential element unusable, Huch does not take responsibility for replacing or refunding the guest for the lack of use of these equipment or facilities. The equipment and facilities referred to include (but are not exclusive to) such items as stove, toilet, shower, lights, air con and sink. The guest must report any inoperative or defective equipment to Huch promptly. We will make every reasonable effort to have repairs made as soon as possible. While every attempt will be made to ensure that all the advertised equipment and appliances are in working order at the commencement of a rental period, no reduction of rent, rebate, or refund will be issued for a mechanical failure of any appliances.

WILDLIFE
Huch cabins are placed on plots of land where wildlife may be present. When booking a cabin, the guest agrees to take appropriate safety measures to prevent negative interactions with wildlife in the area such as snakes. This includes, but is not limited to, not engaging with wild animals, keeping food out of reach, keeping the site clean, and securing all personal items. Ticks, flies, mosquitos, and other insects may also be present at the site – all guests are expected to take necessary steps of precaution against these insects. Guests are also not permitted to harm the land or the natural habitat of any wildlife in any way. Huch is not liable for any personal injury due to wildlife or insects.------

RULES
All guests agree to read and abide by all rules specific to their booking, which may vary by Huch cabin and location. These rules must be read and agreed to before check-in. If rules are not abided by, Huch reserves the right to ask guests to leave the property and pay for any necessary damages as a result of the guests’ disregard for these rules.----

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Huch shall not be responsible for any direct or indirect damages caused to the any Huch property as consequence of use. This includes damages, insurance, loss due to fire, theft, and misconduct.

In the event that a guest fails to comply with any terms applicable to their booking and/or stay, Huch reserves the right to ask the guest to leave the cabin and property, and the guest in question shall not be entitled to any form of compensation.

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