Joan's Place is a quaint retreat that has the autonomy to come and go as one pleases in a beautifully attached suite to the main house but privately nestled overlooking a park and stream below. The studio styled suite has a separate private entrance that is covered to shelter from weather, with guest "at the door" parking available. The entrance opens to a kitchen and laundry area which then opens to a step-down studio styled bedroom & dining/lounge with TV entertainment at your disposal as well as a beautiful modern bathroom ensuite. The shower is great! There is plenty of bathroom toiletries available and extra towels etc. for use. Brilliant!
The bed is very comfortable with plenty of pillows, inclusive of an electric blanket to pre-heat before retiring for the night. The room has a heat-pump for warmth in winter & aircon ability for cooling in summer. We were toasty and warm during our stay.
The modern kitchenette has all the basic amenities one needs inclusive of a mini fridge, toaster, boiling jug, microwave & a portable induction hotplate stored in the cupboard should you wish to cook or heat something, but the dining out places available in Picton, especially The Oxley's Bar & Kitchen that Joan recommended to us is superb! No need to cook! The local Picton Village Bakery has delectable treats for breakfast or lunch. Should you need to do laundry, there is a washer & dryer at your disposal behind the double door cupboards. Joan will show you how to use them upon your welcome induction.
I loved staying at Joan's Place, there is a private outdoor patio overlooking the park & stream below but being winter we enjoyed the views from inside through the massive window with streaming sun coming in while sipping on a hot cuppa. Take note, there is an odd train that will go by on the other side of the park, I heard a low rumble twice during our stay but it didn't startle me. I will definitely want to stay here again, Joan's Place was a delightful retreat.