LOCATION
Killcare is located on the scenic Central Coast of NSW, an hours drive from Sydney CBD.
ACCOMMODATION
Bells at Killcare is a luxury retreat with self designer cottages set in the extensive property. Relax in the extensive gardens, which includes olive, fig and citrus trees with a recently introduced herb and vegetable garden and greenhouse.
MANFREDI AT BELLS
Manfredi at Bells takes the Manfredi urban sensibilities and transplants them to a contemporary coastal setting one and a half hours north of Sydney. Together with owner operators Brian and Karina Barry, Stefano Manfredi and Julie Manfredi Hughes have created a world-class destination that remains a favourite with locals and critics alike. The menu is grounded in the core Manfredi values of simplicity and sustainability, with seasonal dishes inspired by the produce grown and harvested in the estate’s famous vegetable garden.<br>In addition to this produce, the menu features locally harvested seafood including Hawkesbury River oysters and crayfish caught off nearby McMasters Beach, Gundooee Wagyu beef from the Central Tablelands and Bangalow Sweet Pork from the Northern Rivers. The Restaurant was awarded one Chef’s hat at the prestigious Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Stefano Manfredi is a leading exponent of modern Italian cooking. Born in Lombardy region of northern Italy he came to Australia in 1961. His culinary journey was launched when he opened his first restaurant in 1983. Manfredis Restaurant transformed the way the cuisine of Italy was offered in Sydney.
FUNCTIONS
The Conservatory - The beautiful new purpose-built function room, The Conservatory, overlooks the gorgeous established gardens and swimming pool. The Conservatory has been decorated in signature Bells’ style, with an adaptability making it the perfect location for conferences, meetings, special events, gala dinners and of course, weddings.
The room is bathed with natural light, flowing through the large, white sash timber windows. It has a deck that opens out onto the main lawn area and, at the east end, concertina bi-fold doors that lead to a private outdoor garden, complete with cascading vines.
The menus offered at The Conservatory take a lead from the one-hatted Manfredi at Bells restaurant. Chef Stefano Manfredi’s cuisine retains its core tenets of simplicity and sustainability, adapted beautifully for the function market.
Capacity
Seated – up to 120 guests
Standing – up to 220 guests
The Garden Room - At the west end of the manor house, is the delightful Garden Room. Perfect for smaller and more intimate functions, also also overlooking the stunning manicured grounds.
Capacity
Seated – up to 20 guests
Standing – up to 25 guests
FOOD & BEVERAGE
For those who appreciate fine food and wine, menus are designed by Stefano Manfredi and can be tailored to suit any specific requirements. Packages can include wine tastings from the Bells award winning wine list, with more than 300 fine wines predominantly from Italy, France, New Zealand and Australia.
BELLS DAY SPA
The newly completed Bells at Killcare Day Spa is now open for pampering. The beautiful day spa is located in a fully restored, two story, pitched roof barn, located adjacent to the Manor House and has full use of the new Bells at Killcare 20 metre lap pool (with change facilities & lockers). The newly fully refurbished Day Spa features the signature blue & white coastal country style of the manor house, with beautiful marble topped vanities and white French country style dressers. Luxurious, extra large massage tables are installed along with a relaxation courtyard garden and four luxuriously appointed beauty therapy, massage and wet treatment rooms. The day spa operates as a facility for inhouse guests of the hotel as well as being open to the public - by appointment.
The couples room, designed for sharing the spa experience, is made complete with romantic French doors leading onto a private balcony overlooking a peaceful bushland setting. Visitors to the Day Spa will be offered a selection of signature Kodo Massage, Facials, Pedicure, Manicure, Herbal Mud Wraps and Sacred Gubbera Stone Massage (hand carved crystal stones sourced from the northern WA region.) The LI'TYA spa experience is revered and enjoyed across the globe for its dedication to excellence and its truly holistic approach to caring for you physically and spiritually. Li’tya – skin care from the Australian Dreamtime. Guests will be able to enjoy a Manfredi coffee or a chilled beverage from the Bar with a simple menu of snacks available to relax and rejuvinate in the delightful courtyard.
