The Clarence
Unwind, relax and enjoy the pristine surroundings of the Clarence River and experience living off grid in luxury, without compromising lifestyle and comfort.
We invite you to take it easy at The Clarence, a unique and tranquil country retreat set in a beautifully remote location. Run only on solar power, it is a quiet refuge away from everything, allowing you to be free from all outside distractions. Enjoy amazing views and vistas in all directions at any time of the day.
The Clarence is an Eco-friendly masterpiece of steel, concrete, glass and wood, located in a beautiful north facing parkland overlooking the river. The combination of industrial raw materials combined with nature makes this space something completely unforgettable.
This exclusive property is perfect for large groups as you'll have the main house which features a big, beautiful deck overlooking the river, a studio and bell tents all to yourself.
The Space -
Main house - 1 Bedroom, King Bed, TV and ceiling fan.
Studio - 1 Queen and 2 King single beds with ceiling fan.
Bell Tent - 2 Queen beds with an option to have extra bedding if requested.
We also have an additional 4 Bell Tents set up on the property. Two with Queen beds and two with 2 Single beds in each.
We have styled our beds with our favourite most luxurious linen brands, Cultiver and Bemboka, you feel like you're staying in a 5-star hotel.
The kitchen is located in the main house and includes all basic amenities including Nespresso coffee machine. As The Clarence is run on solar power there is no oven or stove top, however we do provide a gas cook top. The outdoor dining table seats up to 12 guests with an additional 6 guests at the inside dining table. Relax on the couch in front of the cosy, wood fired heater ----- or lose yourself in a good book.
The large outdoor deck has comfortable seating, allowing you to relax and enjoy the view. With the large solid European oak dining table and a premium barbeque that can also be used as an oven and cooktop, meals are easily prepared and enjoyed in comfort.
The modern bathroom, located in the main house has a rainwater shower with both hot and cold water and an environmentally friendly compost toilet.
Activities -
With the mighty Clarence River literally at your doorstep, directly in front of the property, our guests can enjoy a spot of fishing, kayaking, standup paddleboarding and swimming. In addition, we also have a Golf deck with golf balls supplied. If you're planning on hitting a few however, please bring extras with you.
Alternatively, you may simply choose to lose yourself in the quietness of your surroundings, listen to the birds, be in awe of the 35m Tall Flooded Gums, the Ironbarks and Tallowoods that adorn the property.
After a busy day exploring, partaking in activities or just relaxing, our outdoor fire pit surrounded by rustic seating, beckons. As night falls, settle in for a cosy night by the fire and view the beautiful night sky and constellations without any light pollution.
However you decide to spend your time, you have an entire 30 acres of serenity to yourself, along with 1km of the picturesque Clarence River.
Surrounding Area -
Alice is a small New South Wales rural location within the local government area of Clarence Valley (approximately 715km North of Sydney). Our suggestion if you're flying interstate would be to fly into Ballina and drive to Alice which should take approximately 2 hours by car.
There is a small town, Tabulam, located about 20 minutes from The Clarence which has a convenience store, a pub and a post office.
There are a variety of things to do in the surrounding area. A local favourite is visiting Bald Rock National Park, a 90-minute drive from The Clarence. We also have beautiful neighbours who operate horse trail rides along the river. We would be more than happy to book and organise this for you.
As The Clarence is located in such a rural area, we will not always be there to meet and greet you upon your arrival. However, we will provide you with a detailed list of instructions to remove any confusion and give you peace of mind to fully enjoy your stay.
Enjoy The Clarence!
