Frequently Asked Questions about Seacliff House

Can you stay on the property?

Yes when you are having a wedding, you book Seacliff House for a minimum stay of 3 nights. 

How many people does the property sleep?

The original 5 bedroom house sleeps 10-12 people.  The second house called the Farmhouse, also has 5 bedrooms and can sleep 10-12 people.

Are there other accommodation options?

The NSW South Coast has many DIY accommodation offerings in Gerringong, Gerroa, Kiama and Berry. All of which are about 10 minutes drive to Seacliff. For more information visit South Coast Holidays or South Coast Experiences.

What is the configuration of the bedrooms?

See our Gerringong accommodation page

Is it possible to rent Seacliff out for accommodation only?

Yes during the week accommodation only is available. There are also certain times of the year (typically during school holidays) where the house becomes available – June, July, December, January.

Can we have an early check in / late check out?

Whilst there is no guarantees, ‘Generally speaking if there is no guests checking out or in we allow flexible check in and check out times.

What is included?

Seacliff House is a DIY wedding venue. You rent the house, grounds and Barn. You are able to hold your day in a way that you want using the beautiful NSW South Coast as your backdrop. We can recommend trustworthy suppliers. For more information see our friends page.

What is the maximum amount of people?

We permit weddings unto 130 people. Above that number is on a case by case basis.

Is your venue BYO food and alcohol? If so, do you charge a “corkage” fee

Yes we are BYO as we are not a licensed venue. Guests and their contractors are responsible for service of alcohol and we charge no corkage fee.

Is there a cool room?

There is a permanent cool room onsite next to the Barn. Please check your original quote to see whether this is included as part of your package. 

Are marquees allowed?

Yes but permission must be asked and given in writing. The Barn is part of our package offered as it is weather incumbent and generally more affordable. For more information see our page about The Barn.

Is there a noise limit?

We ask guests to be respectful of our neighbours. All music must be lowered by 10pm and turned off by 10.30pm. All guests must be off the property by 11pm.

Are my dates available – should I book in advance?

Weddings in peak months book out 15-18 months ahead. If you have your heart set on Seacliff and a particular date, you should book early. Check availability here.

When is the most cost effective time to get married?

Winter and mid-week are becoming more popular times to get married. You can save up to 25% as compared to weekend peak season weddings. Speak to us on 1800 442 388 for more information.

Do you host multiple weddings in one day or would we have exclusive use of the venue and surrounds?

There is a minimum stay of 3 nights for each wedding so you have the property exclusively during that period.

Do you allow live music (band)?

Yes but timings on noise apply.

Is there a curfew on amplified music or other noise restrictions?

Like many rural wedding venues we have an 11pm curfew.

Do you allow camping (for glamping tents)?

No.

Is the site accessible?

The accommodation is one level as is the Barn. There are two steps leading down to the ceremony area and pool.

When is a deposit due and what is the cancellation policy?

Depending on how far out you book, generally a 25% deposit is required to book your wedding. With a second 25% required 12 months prior, 25% required 6 months out and the final amount due 2 months before your stay.

Speak to our staff for all of the terms and conditions of bookings. Phone 1800 442 388.

Is there a Seacliff House representative onsite?

We will our manager visit you on the day of arrival normally to answer any questions. On the day of your wedding there is normally someone onsite during the reception and then again at the end of the night to help with the shutdown procedure. We are on call should you require us to answer any questions.

How many people does the Barn hold?

108 people with a dance floor. 130 people seated without a dance floor. For floor plans visit The Barn page.

Are the tables and chairs included?

Seacliff House recommend South Coast Party Hire for all your furniture hire requirements. 

We are hoping to have a cocktail style wedding instead of a sit down. Is that possible?

Yes it’s completely up to you how you want to run your day!

What are you food/drink packages?

Again it’s DIY so completely up to you how you would like to serve.

Is there a food preparation area?

Yes attached to the Barn but out of site.

What are the winter specials?

Make an enquiry here or speak to Seacliff House on 1800 442 388.

What is the option in the event of rain or bad weather?

The Barn is perfect option for all weather conditions.

Do we have access to the Barn for set up on from check in?

Yes you will have access from the Barn from when you check in – a little closer to the date we confirm what time but standard check in is 3pm.

What about my suppliers – when do they need to remove their gear?

Generally speaking, third party contractors must have everything removed by the the time of your checkout.

What is the size of the Barn?

Roughly 9.5m x 24m

Do we have to clean up afterwards?

Whilst you do not need commercial cleaners, generally, the Barn should be left in a tidy state in the condition that is found. 

Can we inspect the property?

Yes private appointments are available but they generally tend to be during the week as most weekends are booked with weekends. Having said that speak to our staff as occasionally there may be a Sunday afternoon available if there has been a Sunday morning checkout. There are strictly no walk-ins allowed.

Do you have open days?

We generally have an open weekend with local suppliers once a year. Please enquire with us as to the next one.

What about virtual tours?

You can explore the Seacliff accomodation and Barn here.

What about video tours?

If you are unable to inspect we can do a personalised walk through with Facetime. We also encourage you to visit our videos gallery to see how other guests have used the property.

What does it cost?

Prices vary depending upon the length of stay, amount of guests, time of year and inclusions.

Make an enquiry here or speak to Seacliff House on 1800 442 388 for a quotation.

Are there any seasonal discounts?

We have 2 seasons – ‘peak’ and ‘off peak’.

– Peak season is all months bar Winter and mid-week. During this time it is a flat event rate no matter how many guests you have.

– Low season is June, July & August and mid-week. During this time there are reduced event fees available. Please enquire.

What about mid-week weddings?

We have a limited amount of mid-week wedding spots available during the year for smaller weddings up to 80 people. During this time there are reduced event and accommodation fees available.

What about micro weddings?

We allow micro weddings of up to 30 people including those guests staying on the property. Micro weddings are hosted during the week. Please enquire.

What is the rough timeline on receiving the bond back post event?

Bond is a pre-authorisation on your credit card taken just before you arrive – it disappears automatically after 7 days assuming everything is good.

Standard cancellation and postponements are defined as those which ARE NOT a force majeure (act of god) event eg. Government restrictions prevent your event or accommodation from going ahead. We accept a maximum of 2 postponements from your original booking.

Cancellation / postponement less than 1 month

Cancellation/postponement within one month means you forfeit 100% of your deposits. This is treated as a no show and there are no credit notes available.

Cancellation / postponement 1 – 3 months:

Cancellation/postponement within three months means you forfeit your initial deposit and 50% of any payments made. The remainder of deposits paid act as a credit note valid for 24 months.

Cancellation / postponement 3 – 6 months:

Cancellation/postponement within six months means you forfeit your initial deposit and 30% of any payments made. The remainder of deposits paid act as a credit note valid for 24 months.

You must be up to date with all of your due payments before we will move you. A new booking deposit is required for the dates you are moving for as well as a new agreement signed.

Cancellation within 6 – 12 months:

If you cancellation/postponement is within 12 months, you will forfeit your initial deposit. The remainder of deposits paid act as a credit note valid for 24 months.

You must be up to date with all of your due payments before we will move you. A new booking deposit is required for the dates you are moving for as well as a new agreement signed.

Cancellation 12 – 18 months:

If you wish to cancel your booking 12 – 18 months out, you will be charged a 50% rebooking fee and deposits paid act as a credit note valid for 24 months.

New dates will be offered up to 24 months from your original dates. Bookings are subject to availability and in many cases guests may need to take mid-week dates as we are heavily booked. 

You must be up to date with all of your due payments before we will move you. A new booking deposit is required for the dates you are moving for as well as a new agreement signed.

Cancellation/postponement more than 18 months out:

If you notify us of your intent to cancel more than 18 months ahead, we will refund your deposit minus the $1000 rebooking fee.

If you notify us of your intent to postpone more than 18 months ahead, we will issue you a credit note minus a rebooking fee of $1000. Deposits paid act as a credit note valid for 24 months.

In all cases you must refer to your agreement signed with Seacliff as the master agreement document.