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"Gorge Castle" in forest landscape

Sydney vacation home in Galston area

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An aerial view of a large estate with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and dense surrounding vegetation.
A spacious living room with a white sofa, a large rug, and a view of a balcony with greenery.
A multi-story house with a unique architectural design, surrounded by lush greenery.
A house surrounded by lush greenery and a natural pool.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a white sofa, a white rug, and large windows with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Galston, NSW
  • Place, Berowra Valley National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawkesbury River
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Sydney

Galston stay.Your stay at this Galston vacation home places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Arcadia Park and Berowra Valley Regional Park. Dural Nature Reserve and Hornsby Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Berowra Valley National Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hawkesbury River - 29 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Circular Quay - 43 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 43 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 43 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Asquith Station - 11 min drive
  • Mount Kuring-gai Station - 15 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Saturdays - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Savvy Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Minami San - ‬10 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

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Unit size: 4,306 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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 each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2159, PID-STRA-58348

Frequently asked questions

How close is "Gorge Castle" in forest landscape to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.4 mi (61-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does "Gorge Castle" in forest landscape have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does "Gorge Castle" in forest landscape offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at "Gorge Castle" in forest landscape?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at "Gorge Castle" in forest landscape?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Is there free parking at "Gorge Castle" in forest landscape?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does "Gorge Castle" in forest landscape have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does "Gorge Castle" in forest landscape have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is "Gorge Castle" in forest landscape to downtown Sydney?

This vacation home is 16.9 mi away from Sydney.

"Gorge Castle" in forest landscape Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Had a small function and loved the place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sahar K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was absolutely amazing.The place is huge, spotless, and has so many rooms and studios. The pool was clean, big, and deep, and the privacy was perfect,which was the most important thing for us girls. The only thing I would’ve loved is some lighting around the pool at night so we could swim after dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Freya T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique

Unique and outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

shirin a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Ms shirin

Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pei-Jiun C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda ..

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzuki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

fahmia i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place to hold an event

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025