Hospitality, breakfast and decor: quotes from recent guest reviews say it all:

"What a fantastic experience! Absolutely the finest B&B we have stayed at! Loved everything." - S&M - Sydney - 09 November 2008

"The rooms are exquisitely decorated and appointed. The spa sumptuous and the service very friendly and the breakfast was delicious. A wonderful break. Thank you Tina and John." - J&J - Sydney - 09 November 2008

"Thank you for making our honeymoon so special." - S&Z - NSW - 08 November 2008

"Dear Tina and John, Thank you so much for such a lovely stay. It's been wonderful to experience the lake and all it has to offer for the first, very memorable time. I look forward to sharing my experiences with others and seeing you again one day, I'm sure." - BS-B - Sydney - 06 November 2008.

"Dear Tina and John, Had a really wonderful stay. Room was lovely and breakfast sublime.Was a very relaxing overnight stay and we admired the place as a whole. Will definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to pop up to Lake Macquarie!" - K&D - Sydney - 02 November 2008.

"A wonderful romantic getaway, for new romance or renewing romance. Thanks for the comfort, privacy and just the peace." - H&C - Sydney - 26 October 2008.

"A perfect break from the children! Thanks for making our stay so relaxing." - K&M - Sydney - 26 October 2008

“Dear John & Tina. Warm thanks for making our short break so special. Your care and wheelchair accessibility to your stunning property was much appreciated. We enjoyed the calming energy and quiet, interesting conversation and great food – couldn’t ask for more! We’ll be back and will give recommendations to our friends.” – J&B– Sydney – 20 October 2008.

“Thank you. This is a beautiful place to stay. Lovely ambience and great food! Can’t wait until the fruit trees grow up! See you next time.” – R&E – Sydney – 19 October 2008.

“A so lovely place to stay and so nice people to meet here! Sweet home! We will recommend you! Love – C&A – Geneva – 17 October 2008”

“What a lovely house / B&B – superb 1 nights stay – thank you” – C&N – London – 16 October 2008.

“Thank you. You made us feel like royalty.” – H&E – Coffs Harbour – 13 October 2008.

“Thanks a lot. The room was very nice and cosy and the breakfast was lovely! Your hospitality and service were excellent.” – L&D – Sydney – 7 October 2008.

“Thanks for the great brekkie. Gorgeous place. “I did but I didn’t and now I have.” – T&B – Sydney – 4 October 2008.

“Your attention to detail is extraordinary in every way. We both are very happy to have been able to enjoy your hospitality. See you soon.” – T&A – Sydney – 4 October 2008.

“We enjoyed staying here very much! The decor is stunning and the atmosphere very warm and welcoming. We would love to recommend your accommodation to friends.” – M&M – Sydney – 1 October 2008.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Christina's B&B is a luxury "traditional" hosted B&B. We live upstairs and guests have a quiet and private ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom and waterfront balcony + guest lounge / dining and balcony facing a sunny private landscaped garden. A full gourmet cooked breakfast is provided each morning at a time to suit you with late check out (noon) as standard. Afternoon tea is served on arrival if you wish. Tea and coffee is available in the guest lounge at anytime.

ALTERNATIVE styles of B&B accommodation include:

"home-stay" - where guests share the dining / living room with the hosts.

"self-catering" where guests cook their own breakfast.

"continental / light breakfast".

QUALITY STANDARD: AAA Tourism rating: 4.5 STARS

"Excellent quality accommodation, furnishings and facilities. Must provide either individual or en-suite facilities for each bedroom. Although not 5 STAR rated, Christina's B&B is fully air-conditioned with individual controls in each bedroom and the communal areas." - AAA Tourism.

The STAR Rating Scheme provides independent, accurate and credible STAR Ratings so that guests may book with confidence.

STAR ratings are the only genuine ratings recognised in Australia. Obviously "self-ratings" cannot be genuine, and are often higher than a previous AAA Tourism rating!

TRUTH IN ADVERTISING:-

* our quality rating of 4 ½ STARS is genuine AAA Tourism 99757

* all guest reviews are authentic and accurately quoted from our guest book.

NB: to protect your privacy, we do not disclose guest names,

* all other quotes are authentic and accurate and with attribution to their authors,

* all text is original and is an accurate representation of Christina’s B&B,

* all photographs are of Christina’s B&B and of Lake Macquarie surrounds.