Your tennis club has just wrapped up another season. Somewhere between the pennant matches, the committee meetings, and the Saturday morning doubles, someone always says the same thing: "We should all get away together sometime." A tennis club getaway turns that throwaway comment into a real weekend, with your whole club under one roof.

Finding tennis club accommodation for a big group is harder than it should be. Most venues split you across separate rooms, floors, or even buildings. That is not what a club weekend away is supposed to feel like.

Berrima Retreat solves that problem. It is an exclusive-use property in the Southern Highlands, just 90 minutes from Sydney or Canberra. Your whole tennis club stays together, under one roof, with the entire place to yourselves.

No shared corridors. No other guests. No compromises on the group experience you actually wanted.

The Problem With Booking a Club Trip

Anyone who has organised a tennis club weekend knows the headache. Hotels cap room numbers. Some members end up across the road. Others end up in a different building entirely.

That kills the whole point of the trip. Club weekends are about being together, not scattered across a booking system.

Budget adds another layer of stress. Splitting a group across multiple hotel rooms often costs more per person than one shared venue. Organisers end up chasing separate invoices and juggling different check-in times.

Then there is the social side. A hotel bar with other guests is not the same as your own space. Clubs want somewhere to unwind, debrief the day's matches, and just be a team.

Most accommodation with a tennis court attached is built for individual travellers, not for a club of twenty or more arriving together.

How Berrima Retreat Solves It

Berrima Retreat was built for exactly this kind of group. It sleeps between 22 and 55 guests, all in real beds, no sofa-beds involved.

Because it is exclusive-use, your club gets the entire mansion and grounds. There are no other guests to work around and no shared spaces to negotiate.

This makes it a genuinely useful tennis club accommodation. One booking covers the whole group, one price, one arrival time, one shared space to relax in after matches.

The commercial kitchen means your club can self-cater or bring in a caterer, whichever suits the budget. Large groups eat together in one place, the way a real club trip should feel.

Benefits for Tennis Club Accommodation

• Everyone stays together. No splitting the club across separate rooms or venues. Doubles partners, committee members, and social players all share one roof.

• Simple budgeting. One booking for the whole group makes cost-splitting far easier for organisers. No chasing separate hotel invoices from different members.

• Space to unwind. The firepit, games room, and media room give your club room to relax after a big match day. These spaces suit a proper team debrief.

• Room for the whole squad. The volleyball and cricket lawn, pool, and table tennis mean off-court activity does not stop when the tennis does.

• A private setting. Exclusive use means your club can be as loud, competitive, or relaxed as it wants. There is no need to worry about disturbing other guests.

• Close to Sydney and Canberra. At 90 minutes from either city, it is an easy weekend trip. Members do not need to burn a whole day travelling.

Things to Do Beyond the Court

A tennis club accommodation works best with variety. Berrima Retreat gives your group plenty of ways to fill the time between matches.

The pool and spa suit recovery days after a heavy competition schedule. The firepit is perfect for evening drinks and storytelling once the sun goes down.

Kayaks on the dam and bike trails around the grounds give more active members something to do. Table tennis and pool tables keep the competitive spirit going indoors.

Just beyond the gates, Berrima village adds another dimension to the trip. It is one of Australia's best-preserved Georgian-era villages, with sandstone streets and boutique shopping.

Local wineries and restaurants make for a relaxed group outing on a rest day. According to Australia.com's guide to the Southern Highlands, the region is known for its cool-climate produce and historic charm, both worth building into your itinerary.

Planning Tips for Club Organisers

Booking tennis club accommodation for a large group takes a bit of forward planning. These tips make the process smoother.

• Confirm numbers early. Berrima Retreat sleeps 22 to 55 guests, so knowing your final headcount early helps with room allocation and catering.

• Decide on catering upfront. The commercial kitchen supports self-catering or an external caterer. Choose early so you can plan meals around match schedules.

• Build in recovery time. Pool and spa access matters after a big tournament weekend. Leave space in the schedule for players to properly rest.

• Plan a group activity. A trip to Berrima village or a local winery gives non-playing time a purpose. It also strengthens team bonds off the court.

• Book with enough lead time. Exclusive-use venues suit specific weekends, especially around finals or end-of-season celebrations. Enquire early to lock in your preferred dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Berrima Retreat sleeps between 22 and 55 guests in real beds. This suits most tennis club groups without needing a second venue.
  

• Yes. Exclusive-use means your club has the entire property and grounds. No other guests are on-site during your stay.
  

• It is about 90 minutes from both cities. That makes it an easy weekend trip for most club members.
  

• Berrima Retreat does not have on-site tennis courts. Public courts are available nearby in Bowral for clubs wanting to play locally.
  

• Yes. The commercial kitchen supports self-catering, or your club can arrange an external caterer for the weekend.
  

• Guests can use the pool, spa, firepit, kayaks, bike trails, and games room. Berrima village and local wineries are also close by.
  

• Yes. Many clubs use exclusive-use venues like this for end-of-season celebrations, presentation nights, or finals weekends away.
  

• Reach out through the contact us page with your group size and preferred dates. The team will help plan your stay.

Book Your Club's Next Getaway

Tennis club accommodation should bring your team closer, not split it across separate rooms. Berrima Retreat gives your whole club one shared space to stay, relax, and reconnect.

With room for up to 55 guests, a private pool, firepit, and grounds built for group downtime, it takes the stress out of organising a club weekend away.

Ready to plan your club's next trip? Check availability or get in touch with the team at Berrima Retreat today.