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Grevillea Cottage, Swansea, NSW

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61076.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Swansea, NSW
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Byrnes Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Grevillea Cottage, Swansea, NSW

Within walking distance to shops, clubs, pool & picnic areas by the lake, this very quaint 2 bedroom cottage is the perfect place to escape for a holiday. Beaches are only a short drive away at Blacksmiths and Caves Beach.

The house has 2 living areas, modern kitchen and bathroom, and 2 toilets. Off street parking is available in the fully fenced yard.

There is also a very cool, covered BBQ area off the living area for those quiet afternoon drinks!

Sleeps 6 comfortably - 2 Queen Beds, Single Bed + Trundle, Double Sofa Bed.
Includes Linen.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
When you leave the house during your stay, and at the end of your stay, please leave the keys in the lockbox, spin the combination, so that there is no chance of loosing the keys when you are out.
Take rubbish outside to bins. Green bin food waste using green bags. Yellow recycling. Red all other waste. Put bins out on Sunday please.
Place all used towels in the laundry basket. Please make sure all heaters, fans and lights are turned off before you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-10219, 2281

About the area

Newcastle

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Swansea, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Charlestown Square and Westfield Kotara. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Swansea, NSW

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Byrnes Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 24 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 32 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 22 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swansea Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wangi Workers Club - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Nords Wharf Trading Post - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Wangi - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Caves Beachside Hotel - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grevillea Cottage, Swansea, NSW pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grevillea Cottage, Swansea, NSW?

As of 30 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grevillea Cottage, Swansea, NSW on 6 Apr, 2026 start from S$220, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Grevillea Cottage, Swansea, NSW?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grevillea Cottage, Swansea, NSW?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grevillea Cottage, Swansea, NSW?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grevillea Cottage, Swansea, NSW located?

This family-friendly Newcastle holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Macquarie and Byrnes Reserve. Blacksmiths Beach and Moon Island Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always comfortable enjoyable house. Host always happy to help out if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Close to all amenities, love the original features, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort, fun, sun and food

A beautiful house very comfortable and convenient. Second stay and plan to go back hopefully soon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort with great location

The house was a gem and the location, whether on foot or in a car, was fantastic. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family home ,good location,convenient, value for money.

Lovely character filled , spacious home, well facilitated for young families and close to shops, clubs, walking trials and the lake. It was comfortable house and very homely . We look forward to staying here again next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy cottage

A lovely place to relax
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Brilliant location

After a mixup getting in, the property is in the best location to access all Swansea has to offer…I will go back…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Fantastic place to stay

Stayed at the cottage for 10 days and it was terrific. The place is very clean, has two very spacious bedrooms, a dining room, great living room and kitchen - although we mainly used the new BBQ out the back. Close to all restaurants, the Workers Club and the RSL. Neil was very helpful throughout our stay and thoroughly enjoyed our time at the cottage. Cheers, Paul
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tammy

A beautiful old house with everything you need and was very clean and tidy. Lots of things in the house for the kids to play with and watch on tv. Close to everything, shops, beach, fishing, restaurants etc. I highly recommend this property
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Quentin S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Comfortable enough

The property was comfortable enough and pleasant. However it could have done with a vacuum prior. Garden needs weeding.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Archival

4/10 Poor

Barry A.

Overpriced for what you get.

House and yard did not present well at all. The interior had a musky smell and needed a prolonged airing. BBQ was in a disgraceful condition, yard looked unkempt, the bedroom wardrobes were full of someone's clothes negating any use. The laundry and various other rooms had someone's possessions stored in available nooks and crannies. To finish on a positive - we only stayed one night!
Verified

8/10 Good

PETER D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to most things.

If you looking for location with things to do without having to go far. Then this house is for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

PETER D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything

Has most holiday house needs for small families.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Had a great time House is fantastic plenty of room and clean could not aask for more Maybe need upgrading on bQ AND NO OVEN in kitchen Shame state titles are not not next year as I would have booked again Damo
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grevillea Cottage Swansea Belmont

The property is olde worlde and reminded me of houses I lived in as a child. It was comfortable & everything we needed was available. Swansea is definitely a wonderful part of NSW.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

PETER D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything

Easy comfortable place for those who spend more time exploring than sitting around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

I J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Stars

Was a good property for a 2 day getaway with some friends. Very understanding owners. Thank You
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

PETER D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Close to most things

Property is good weekend/few days break house. But its not for long holidays like 2 weeks period as it gets uncomfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

PETER D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to most things

Property good for larger families or 2 couple's looking to spend holiday without driving. Most amenities are conveniently locally.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in great location

We enjoyed our stay a lot. Owner and agent respond quickly and positively to enquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

don r.

Good location and very comfortable home.

This home suited our short term stay, but would be terrific for longer periods. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

PETER D.

Comfortable

We enjoyed our stay as close to everything and easy for a family of four.
Archival

8/10 Good

Mandy C.

Great cosy cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at thr cottage, plenty of room and excellent out door area .
Archival

8/10 Good

Dieter B.

Quite roomy & comfortable

Every room was well appointed and clean but there was evidence of cockroach infestation which is understanderble given the age and location of the premises.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

Lovely cottage

We really enjoyed our stay here, it was cozy, homely and peaceful. Very close to the local shops and to the water. We would happily book here again.

About the host

Hosted by Neil Joseph

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I am an experienced traveller who worked for many years in IT. I now have the duties of running the family home and our holiday home - Grevillea Cottage.

Why they chose this property

Our holiday home is great for relaxing in the wonderful town of Swansea. Swansea is a lovely seaside town with both beach and lake options. There are National Parks within 20 minutes drive. There are shops within walking distance, including major supermarkets. The local heated public pool is only 2 minutes walk away!!

What makes this property unique

This house is 106 years old with great character, lots of space to relax and a huge garden. It is close to all the things you will need for a perfect holiday!
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