Country Escape Southern Highlands

Cottage in Bundanoon, Country NSW, NSW, AU

92% Recommended•

4 people

No pets

An ideal city escape halfway between Sydney and Canberra in the beautiful Southern Highlands, situated on the edge of the village and Morton National Park.

Creative and nature-loving locals and visitors love the close access to nature and the feeling of well-being that the wonderful starry nights and misty fresh mornings and evenings bring.

Good mix of country and contemporary living, well situated in the historic village of Bundanoon. Private location while being close to village conveniences and cafes and a good base for exploring the Southern Highlands.

COMPLIMENTARY SEPT & OCT 2023: Cherry Tree Hill Bottle of Wine (750ml)....

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Features and Amenities

2 bedrooms

2 beds

1 bathroom

Air conditioning

Bath

Heating

Details

Check in after 03:00pm
Check out before 11:00am
Weekday minimum booking: 2 nights
Weekend minimum booking: 2 nights

Cancellation Policy:

Receive a full refund (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

STRA Registration: PID-STRA-24872

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HOUSE DETAILS
You can enjoy cafes and village life as well as bush walks and country drives. We have many activities in a small village... Winter Fest, Brigadoon, Tango Festival, Local Market, Scarecrow Competition, Garden Ramble, Pie Time, The Art Trail...it's very friendly & festive any time of year.

Bundanoon village shops are closeby. Bundanoon is also the gateway to the beautiful and extensive Morton National park full of natural wonders and bushwalking tracks including a short one that starts at the end of the cottage driveway.

Parking is off-street immediately to the front side of the cottage, a few steps to the front door. Decks front and back for morning and afternoon sun & outdoor relaxing.

Interaction is by text, email and phone mostly. Depending on arrival schedule sometimes face to face depending on guest need. Check-in and check-out are self-service usually unless special circumstance required and is set up in advance. Please keep you mobile phone charged for smooth communication for check-in and during stay.

Bundanoon is friendly and a slow living location, locals are proud of their historic village.

The Southern Highlands offers arts, antique and second-hand hunting, markets, cafes, restaurants, wineries, open gardens and side trips and beautiful drives down the escarpment to the coast or south to Canberra, west to Wombeyan Caves and other county detours.

Bundanoon is on the train and bus lines. Check timetables for frequency and specific times. To enjoy the area fully a car is recommended. Bikes are available at the cafe near the railway station, next to the post office. It is a popular area for biking and mountain biking.

Bundanoon has a swimming pool for a dip on a hot day.

Exeter is the closest village and also has a post office and general store as well as a terrific cafe. Petrol is available at Sally's Corner, Sutton Forrest just off the freeway or several in Moss Vale.

There is also Westside Petrol that stays open late in Bundanoon. It's next to the Village Grocer Supermarket which is very convenient for last-minute groceries. Please also support our local butcher, Jumping Rock Bakery, news agency, pharmacy, local business and the CWA shop and our Bundanoon Market days.

There are regular music and theatre events in our village hall - piano concerts, plays, exercises classes... check out the noticeboard outside as well for local activities. Bike hire at the Bicycle Cafe opposite the hall.

ADDITIONAL POLICIES & HOUSE RULES:

Covid Double Vacs documents and Covid negative proof (RAT OK) for all guests to be provided prior to arrival. Host reserves right to decline bookings.

No shoes to be worn indoors and no smoking, no open flames or candles.

Respect nature, neighbours, locals and the environment.

Put rubbish in correct bins provided and on Sun nights take to curb for collection. Use food waste caddy for worm farm, don't put food waste in RED BIN, avoid single use plastics and don't put items that contaminate recycling bin (YELLOW BIN) with non-recyclable items such as reusable shopping bags.

For long-stay guests 1 week+, please water the garden in the evening, if it's a hot summer day and plants, look like they are as thirsty as you.

Keep the house locked when not on the premise. Keep the screen doors closed as birds may want to come to visit.

No parties. No pets. No smoking.

Beds are both queen size. Main bedroom upstairs is open plan mezzanine with own sitting area.

NOTE: A $1000 cleaning fee will be charged if smoking inside occurs or any other desensitised clean or biohazards clean needed due to negligence or not leaving the property how you found it or Covid sanitisation. Any cigarette butts or litter found in pot plants/windowsill garden will incur a fee of $200....

Prices

Base Price $295 / night
Weekend Price $345 / night
Cleaning Fee $150
Security Deposit $500
Extra People $50 (adult) and $50 (child) / night after 2 people
Discounts
5% discount for bookings of 5 nights or longer
10% discount for bookings of 7 nights or longer
15% discount for bookings of 14 nights or longer
25% discount for bookings of 28 nights or longer

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92% Recommended

Host

Debbie

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I've been on the move around the world a lot for business staying in corporate style hotels. My personal style, however, is smaller, interesting with character and/or well being oriented. I'm an easy-going guest appreciative of creativity, art and a harmonious atmosphere. Some of the same attributes I would say about myself and admire in others. I'm a host who allows guests their privacy but willing and enjoys giving tips and hints about the local area and interesting things to do in Sydney, Melbourne and Australia if needed so that guests can have the best experience of our neighbourhood, city and country. I can't live without adventures, spontaneity and strawberries…and chocolate…and....and...and. I also can't live without my wonderful close and loyal friends and a supportive family. My life motto is "Facta non-verba" ("Deeds not words") and I aim and encourage others to take actions to move toward and live their dreams rather than "waiting till one day…"…

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