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Uncle Billy's Retreat specialises in fly fishing for Rainbow Trout. The retreat offers accommodation options with exclusive access to fishing lakes for our guests
SELF-CONTAINED LOG CABINS ON THE WATER WITH EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE FISHING LAKES. UNCLE BILLY'S IS OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND.
TROUT FISHING IN NSW
Set in beautiful Ben Lomond (approximately 50 mins drive from Armidale & 25 mins from Guyra), Uncle Billy’s Retreat is a fisherman’s paradise.
Relax and unwind as you soak up the beautiful surroundings in one of our log cabins on the water.
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Uncle Billy's Trout Fishing Retreat consists of several pristine, spring fed water dams, including Lake Yoolimba, which covers an area of 15 acres, which guests have exclusive access to.
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Ben Lomond sits on the Northern Tablelands of the New England Region. Known for its snow falls in winter and magnificent scenery, it has some of the most beautiful countryside in New England.
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Uncle Billy's Retreat has ideal accommodation options for fly-fishing and those wanting to get away from it all.
FISHING AT UNCLE BILLY'S - NSW
Uncle Billy's Retreat specialises in fly fishing. We cater for both novices and experienced fishermen.
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During your stay you can fish one or all of the lakes we have stocked with fish. The largest of these is Lake Yoolimba, which covers an area of 15 acres.
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There are rods for hire and flys available to purchase on site, if required.
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Uncle Billy's Retreat is strictly fly fishing and is based on the catch and release system. We have a reputation of providing a high standard of quality fish and their health is paramount to the success of our business..​
OUR ACCOMMODATION
THE RETREAT
4 SLEEPER SELF-CONTAINED CABIN
The Retreat is our most popular cabin and is located on Lake Yoolimba. It was the first cabin built in 1995.
It comfortably accommodates four people, with a queen bed and two singles and can be combined with the other Log Cabin on the same site to sleep up to 9. However if you book the retreat, the log cabin (on same site) will not be booked out to another party i.e. exclusively yours for your stay.
The cabin has wood heating, is fully equipped and situated with a waterfront view, making it the perfect location to adore the scenery.
Situated on our largest lake, your accommodation booking here, will give you exclusive access to this lake i.e. no other guests will be able to access it. It has an outdoor fire pit and barbecue area, the Retreat has everything guests need to enjoy a night out under the stars.
OUR ACCOMMODATION
THE RETREAT + LOG CABIN
SLEEPS 9
Both log cabins are located on the largest lake at Uncle Billy's, the 15 acre acre Lake Yoolimba.
Accommodating up to 9 guests, each cabin has wood heating and is fully equipped with a separate bathroom cabin and function shed on site. Perfect for large groups.
The Retreat + Log Cabin, sleeps up to 9 people with one queen bed, six single beds + roll out available. On booking this accommodation option, the lake is exclusively for you and your group i.e. no other guests will be able to access/fish the lake.
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With an outdoor barbecue, fire pit and waterside location, these two log cabins are the perfect place to relax in the afternoon sun with a family or group of people.
OUR ACCOMMODATION
THE LODGE
4 SLEEPER SELF-CONTAINED CABIN
The Lodge Cabin is on a private site, which is separate from other accommodation and includes waterfront access to its own lake.
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Accommodating up to four guests with a queen bed and 2 single beds. It is a self-contained cabin with an ensuite.
This site is in the perfect private location with its own lake provided for fishing. When booked the lake is yours to fish exclusively i.e. no other guests will be able to access the site.