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The Hidden Door Bowral Cottage - Old Bowral History in the heart of town xx

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A house with a green door, a bench outside, and a white picket fence.
A sign with the text "The Cottage" on a white wall.
A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a painting of a tree-lined path, and two lamps.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a bed, and a dining area.
A small house with a green door, a bench outside, and a white picket fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Located near a museum, this 2-bedroom cottage accommodates 4 guests. It features a patio, with golf nearby. The stay is pet-friendly. Explore attractions like Tractorless Vineyard and Corbett Gardens in the vibrant village and shopping area.

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds

    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Bowral Golf Course
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bowral, NSW
  • Place, Corbett Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, International Cricket Hall of Fame
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowral Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Hidden Door Bowral Cottage - Old Bowral History in the heart of town xx

Our Cottage, which was built over One Hundred Years ago is both intimate and elegant having recently been fully renovated and painted both inside and outside featuring a gas fire, new ducted air conditioning, new large smart TV, new lounges, heated towel rail, a Master Bedroom with its’ new King Bed that can be split into Two Single Beds and a Second Bedroom with its’ new Queen Bed together with a beautiful garden space to sit in fronting the road through a garden and a white picket fence and a rear deck on which to quietly enjoy our beautiful Southern Highlands weather.

The whole Cottage, which looks like something out of a magazine including all of the comforts of home, is yours to escape to & enjoy.

Perfect for golfing weekends, wedding guests, girls' weekends, romantic weekends, families and business travellers etc.

We are also Pet Friendly. If you want to bring your pet on holidays with you, we charge a Pet Fee.

Our Cottage is a flat 3 minute walk to the heart of Old Bowral with its restaurants, cafés and boutiques, gorgeous parks, museums, galleries, vineyards and golf courses.

For larger groups we can offer accommodation for up to 14 people with our two Hidden Door properties and our secluded private luxury boutique home, Hall House, which is also within minutes walk to the heart of Old Bowral:
• The Hidden Door Cottage - 2 Bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Bathroom;
• The Hidden Door Villa - 2 Bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 Bathrooms; and
• Hall House - 3 Bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 2 Bathrooms and a Luxury Outdoor Spa.

The Hidden Door Cottage & Villa are both self contained and separate.

All of our properties, which are under separate listings, have been recently renovated both inside and outside. Hall House is our only property that does NOT allow pets.

We can split our King Bed in the Master Bedroom into Singles. We cannot split the Queen Bed in our Second Bedroom. Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like the King Bed split.

All beds are fitted with electric blankets for the cooler nights.

We are only a phone call away, so don't hesitate to call us if you'd like tips on where to visit, shop and dine in the Highlands. Live like a local, regardless of the length of your stay.

The Southern Highlands is a beautiful year-round destination. Stop-in-your-track colour characterises autumn; snow sometimes accompanies winter; spring dazzles with its kaleidoscope of colour; and summer warm days with low humidity. Bowral is a such a safe destination, so you can wander to your heart's content.

Our Cottage is within walking distance of the train station and Bowral is serviced by taxis.

If you have your own car, there is free unlimited parking right out the front on The Hidden Door side of Bundaroo Street (and around the corner in Bendooley Street). Across the road there are some parking restrictions during weekday business hours and Saturday morning.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-1766-2, 2576
Property # 9203153
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bowral

Bowral is home to this cottage. Retford Park and Mittagong Maltings are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Gibraltar Reserve and Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve. International Cricket Hall of Fame and Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and winery tours.
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Bowral, NSW

What's nearby

  • Corbett Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tractorless Vineyard - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • International Cricket Hall of Fame - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bowral Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mount Gibraltar Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Bowral Station - 4 min walk
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffé Rosso - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Franquette Creperie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nick’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Gumnut Patisserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Press Shop - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hidden Door Bowral Cottage - Old Bowral History in the heart of town xx pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hidden Door Bowral Cottage - Old Bowral History in the heart of town xx?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hidden Door Bowral Cottage - Old Bowral History in the heart of town xx on 2 Nov 2026 start from £473, 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 The Hidden Door Bowral Cottage - Old Bowral History in the heart of town xx?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hidden Door Bowral Cottage - Old Bowral History in the heart of town xx?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hidden Door Bowral Cottage - Old Bowral History in the heart of town xx?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Hidden Door Bowral Cottage - Old Bowral History in the heart of town xx located?

Situated in Bowral, this cottage is steps away from Tractorless Vineyard and Corbett Gardens. Dirty Janes Bowral and International Cricket Hall of Fame are also within 15 minutes. Bowral Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Neatly equipped and a sweet cosy cottage. Definitely worth a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful property within walking distance to everything. Stylishly decorated, spotlessly clean, comfortable beds and bedding and everything you could wish for in the kitchen. Can’t recommend highly enough and we’ll definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2026
Thank you very much Christine for your lovely review. We look forward to hosting you again when you're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming, cant wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2026
Thank you very much Julianne for your lovely review. We look forward to hosting you again when you're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful cottage the cleanliness location and decor were all exceptional the Easter decorations were a lovely touch to add to a perfect couple of days in Bowral will definitely return and highly recommend the hidden door cottage Jo and Greg were great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellent property and host

Great location near to the centre of town - and perfect facilities for a short getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2024
It was our pleasure having Simon and his family stay in our Cottage. We look forward to hosting them again when they're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time here. Had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2025
Thank you very much Matthew for your wonderful review. We look forward to hosting you again when you're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxury in Berry

Beautiful home, well appointed and great location. Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekender spot

Very central to all shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thank you very much for your review. We look forward to hosting you again when you're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pet friendly stay in Bowral

Great location, very comfortable property and best of all we could take our little dog with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2024
Thank you very much Rod for your review. We look forward to hosting you again when you're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous cottage, great location

The cottage was beautiful, with everything we needed and just a few minutes walk to the Main Street. We’ll definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

It was great and as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great short stay!

The cottage was perfect for our weekend away in Bowral to celebrate a friend's party. Very well presented and some nice touches like the local chocolates that were provided.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Oh, Chris. We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us—and the amazing chocolates from Ms Peacock at The Mill (she delivers nationally, by the way!) We'd love to have you stay with us again down the track.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing

Great property and location. Friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, warm and cosy.

Lovely cottage in town . Great fireplace and lovely decoration
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you very much Cat for your lovely review. We look forward to hosting you again when you're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Cottage

The Hidden Door Cottage has a lovely old world charm, is well equipped and is in a very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cozy cottage

A warm welcome to a lovely cozy Cottage was appreciated, the fire was on when we arrived. Very comfy beds and the Cottage is in a great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
Thank you very much Fleur for your lovely review. We look forward to hosting you again when you're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hidden Door. We had everything we needed in this charming, cozy and comfortable cottage. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Thank you very much Gaye for your lovely review. We look forward to hosting you again when you're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!!

A stunning renovation by caring and attentive hosts. We highly recommend this comfortable, well located, character filled property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Thank you Karen for your lovely review. We look forward to hosting you again when you're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A must stay when visiting the Southern Highlands.

We visited Bowral to attend a family wedding, this cottage was so well presented. The history of the cottage has been well preserved and it is styled impeccably. The beds are luxurious. The location is perfect, everything is in walking distance but is far enough away that you don't hear the town. If you are visiting the Southern Highlands, this stay is a must.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage in Bowral

Amazing cottage- walking distance to Bowral shops , cafes , restaurants- a great pub on the corner just down the street . Greg’s communications were spot on . Overall - very enjoyable time in the Southern Highlands
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you very much Craig for your wonderful review. We look forward to hosting you again when you're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant in every way.

Cottage is spacious, clean and functional. Location is perfect. Host was communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you very much Dan for your review. We look forward to hosting you again when you're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxury Bowral Stay

I could tell from the moment we walked into The Hidden Door Cottage, Bowral that this was a very special place. The Cottage was just beautiful, the ultra modern air conditioner was on and we felt so welcomed and comfortable. Our Hosts Jo & Greg have created a luxury retreat in Bowral which is only minutes away from the main street. We loved our Bowral stay and most important, we'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2024
Thank you very much Michael for your wonderful review. We look forward to hosting you again when you're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay at gorgeous cosy cottage

Beautiful renovated cottage. Gorgeous furnishings, bedding and linen. Great location in town. Lovely lovely hosts who had turned on the heating and the lamps before we arrived and left us with some lovely bubbly. Can’t wait til we stay again. Highly recommend. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This property is just as lovely and as comfortable as it looks and the location in central Bowral could not be better. The owner was helpful and we were made to feel very welcome. S. and A. Hill
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Thank you very much Sharon for your lovely review. We look forward to hosting Alan & yourself again when you're next in Bowral. Kind Regards, Greg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely loved everything about this gorgeous cottage.

My friends and I had a very relaxing time in this gorgeous cottage. We loved sitting by the fire, enjoyed the peace and quiet and loved the decor. The house was very clean, the beds were really comfortable and the linen was lovely. I highly recommend this for a girls weekend getaway and would come back next time I’m in Bowral. Thank you for sharing your beautiful little cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Gemma,thanks for your review and lovely words. Glad you had such a great time. Love to see you back at The Hidden Door xx

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