We stayed with Philip & Leigh at the Circle Studio, Bilgola for a week in December 2014.

They made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. We especially liked the cherries, fresh ground coffee and milk in the fridge which was a nice touch. The studio was spotlessly clean and very comfortable with modern furniture and a nice bed. There are also cooking facilities which we only used for breakfast, however it would be possible to fully self cater if you wanted to.

The neighbourhood is very quiet and peaceful and we slept soundly every night. The best part of staying at the Studio was the wonderful outlook from the balcony which looks out to the water and is surrounded by so many nice leafy trees which attract a lot of different species of birds.

It was the first time we had stayed in the northern beaches area of Sydney for any length of time and we loved it and intend to return as soon as we can.

The Studio is very close to local shops and restaurants at Avalon village and there are many beautiful beaches within a short drive or walk if you want some fitness as the area is very hilly.

We would highly recommend staying at the Circle studio if you are looking for a peaceful relaxing retreat on the northern beaches away from the city whilst in Sydney.

Thank you once again Philip & Leigh for making our recent holiday in Sydney a great experience.