The Botanical Ark Retreat is the original residence of the Carle Family and is now available for holidays and retreats.

Voted one of the top 10 holiday choices in Australian House and Garden Magazine, The Botanical Ark Retreat is a private holiday home surrounded by award winning exotic, tropical gardens.

The Botanical Ark Retreat was designed for embracing the tropical lifestyle of North Queensland, Australia and is available for exclusive holiday rental.

Accommodating up to eight guests in four bedrooms, The Botanical Ark Retreat features beautiful timber furniture, wide verandahs and all of the mod cons that are necessary for a relaxing and well-deserved holiday.

Your holiday experience at The Botanical Ark Retreat is complete with

Absolute privacy
4 bedrooms (1K with marble ensuite and spa bath, 2Q and 2s)
2 bathrooms
Gourmet kitchen featuring a walk in pantry, espresso machine, dishwasher, microwave and gas cooktop and electric oven
Television with AUSTAR, DVD, CD player, ipod dock
Freshwater swimming hole with private sandy beach and 2 sun lounges
Extensive Award Winning Gardens – WINNER of Australia’s Best Backyard in 2007, Winner of Gourmet Traveller Jaguar Award for Innovation in Travel, Winner of Slow Food Award, Italy
Ceiling fans. The master bedroom has A/C
Extensive library with books, magazines, CD’s, DVD’s and games
Art collection
Large verandah for entertaining with hammock
Indoor and outdoor dining, Gas BBQ
Telephone and WiFi access
Full laundry facilities
All linen including beach towels provided
A complimentary service is provided for stays of 8 nights or more
In House Catering, In House Spa Treatments, Yoga, Meditation and Babysitting are available on request
Comprehensive Tour Compendium available
Arrival pack – tropical flowers, exotic fruit, chilled wine, chocolates and amenities

RATES
$650.00 per night	2 guests
$750.00 per night	4 guests
$850.00 per night	6 guests
$950.00 per night	8 guests

Cleaning fee - $450 per stay

Minimum Stay - 3 nights

Maximum guests - 8

WIFI
Please note that although WIFI is available, it is via satellite so has restricted downloads. Please enquire if you require further information on this.

Optional Extras

PRIVATE GARDEN TOUR

The Botanical Ark Retreat is located withing the gardens of The Botanical Ark. Private, guided tours are available on request and subject to availability. Please contact your host for further information and rates.

THE BOTANICAL ARK BOOK

The Botanical Ark book is available for purchase. Please contact your host should you wish to purchase a copy.

**Please note that the property features some medicinal and potentially poisonous plants and also areas of unfenced water gardens and a swimming area. Children must be supervised at all times whilst staying at the property.