The ultimate family farm getaway minutes from town Barrington Tops

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and pendant lighting.
A house with a covered porch, a metal roof, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious living area with a large window, a wooden coffee table, and a beige sofa.
A bedroom with a bed, white bedding, a wooden door with glass panels, and a view of greenery outside.
Two black cows in a grassy area with a house in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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Tugrabakh, NSW

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Kids hangout

2 Single Beds

Queen bedroom French doors to front veranda

1 Queen Bed

Queen bedroom luxury linen

1 Queen Bed

The green room master suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Vintage en-suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tugrabakh

Located in Tugrabakh, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Gloucester Country Club and Villa d'Esta Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Craven Reserve and Rocky Crossing Reserve. Rafting offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Tugrabakh, NSW

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thunderbolt's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tab - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nanna's Homewares & Antiques - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Farm - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roadies Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The ultimate family farm getaway minutes from town Barrington Tops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The ultimate family farm getaway minutes from town Barrington Tops?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The ultimate family farm getaway minutes from town Barrington Tops?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The ultimate family farm getaway minutes from town Barrington Tops?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The ultimate family farm getaway minutes from town Barrington Tops located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Gloucester Folk Museum, Gloucester Farmers Market and Billabong Native Garden. Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital and Saint Clements Historic Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely place to stay, loved the farm and the highland cows. Beautiful outlook.Kitchen very well equipped.Only 5 min from Gloucester.Would think kids would love it also.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Thank you so much Pam Great pics , thanks for your feedback it’s much appreciated Hope to see you again soon Leighton
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highland House provided the exact restful and peaceful getaway we needed. Travelling with someone who has mobility challenges can be tough, but the accessible entrance through the garage and seamless flat level through the main bedroom, kitchen and living area made our stay easy and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need, and waking up to those amazing views was a highlight. A special thanks to our host, who went above and beyond when I lost my phone on the property and reached out for extra assistance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Stephen , thank you so much for your lovely review , it was a pleasure to host you and your crew. Glad you retrieved your phone Hope to see you again soon Leighton
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most beautiful, relaxing stay. The farm house is idyllic, with amazing views out every window. The house has everything you need. Our favorite by far was the fireplace at night. It’s a great spot to explore a beautiful area. The hosts were very accommodating and great communication. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Thank you Megan for your lovely review , very happy you enjoyed your stay and the weather was kind to you. See you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing weekend

Great location and great accommodation. Very relaxing weekend away in quiet comfortable picturesque location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Getaway

A beautiful country cottage relaxing & just perfect. Absolutely lovely linen & very comfortable bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2025
Thank you Joanne and Herb for choosing our little farm to celebrate your 48th Wedding anniversary. Thank you for leaving the place in pristine condition , we hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Absolutely loved the property. We had an awesome time it was perfect for our needs. I will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2023
Thank you for your lovely review , we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. Thank you all so much for supporting “ The Highlanders Retreat “ We hope to see you again very soon 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary weekend

Wonderful little place set up on the hill So close to town and the Barrington tops We will sure be back again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil

A very pretty spot Everything you needed. We had a lovely relaxing time , would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2020
Ian and Sue Thank you so much for your lovely review , we get great joy from hearing people love “ The Highlanders Retreat “ as much as we do. Thank you for supporting the gorgeous town of Gloucester. Hope to see you again soon 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

A glorious peaceful setting for a relaxing getaway. A quaint homestead with all the heritage features. Stunning countryside views. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2025
Thank you so much Ann So happy you enjoyed your stay I must say the house was left immaculate, hard to believe anyone had stayed Thank you 🙏 Hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Rural Getaway

Incredible rural vistas from every window. Generous pantry and living room. Stylish Master bedroom. Wonderful selection of interior books to browse through. Close to town. Friendly cows. Total rural bliss!! Thankyou Julie
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2021
Thank you so much Julie We are always thrilled when our lovely visitors have a peaceful , relaxing time at “The Highlanders Retreat “ Thank you for supporting the gorgeous town of Gloucester . We hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect

Seven of us stayed at Highlanders for the weekend, school friends connecting over decades of friendship. It was the perfect location - rolling hills and complete peace but only five minutes to Gloucester. The house is beautiful, and equipped with everything we could have needed. Great communal spaces and room for privacy, and an amazing fire pit stocked with wood for long nights under the stars. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2024
Thank you Jodi for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you and your lifelong friends , it’s a privilege to open “ The Highlanders Retreat “ for such important get togethers. Hope to see you again next year Leighton
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Unfortunately for us we stayed whilst a severe weather event impacted the entire mid north coast of NSW so our hiking and mountain biking plans weren’t able to be met. The property is as presented and very comfortable. Our hosts were also very communicative and generous in allowing us to stay longer, should we have needed to, due to the significant flooding in the area. Very much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thank you Andrew Please let us know if you would like to revisit when the weather is more conducive to your plans No cost the time is on us Thank you for your kind review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Escape

A wonderful winter escape! The Highlander's Retreat has everything you need. The kitchen is well set up and the house has beautiful views from the main bedroom and lounge room. We enjoyed the daily visits from the cows. A country retreat on a large acerage all to yourself but only 5 minutes from town. Beautiful sunsets to enjoy from the fire pit and relaxing nights around the fireplace. The Highlander's Retreat is also the perfect base for walks in the Barrington Tops National Park. The walks in Gloucester Tops were our favourite. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mum's Birthday Get-together

Being Scottish expats, Highlander's Retreat sounded like the perfect place for Mum's 83rd Birthday... and it was! Beautiful touches throughout the cottage. Super comfortable furniture & beds & very spacious for 6 adults. Stunning scenery that would change with every season / weather. Stunning sunrises & sunsets with finches, wrens & wagtails galore. You could visit 4 times in a year & have 4 different experiences.... lovely in all temperatures for different reasons. I would challenge anyone not to love a few days here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
Thank you Lynn for your beautiful review We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay Hope to see you again soon at “ The Highlanders Retreat “
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glorious country escape!

Our group of four adult friends and two spoilt oodles spent a long weekend at Highlander's Retreat as a celebration of a special birthday. Everything about the property was completely perfect. The home is as beautiful as the pictures suggest (to get a real feel for how lovely it is check out the better and bigger selection of pics on the "other" holiday booking site). There are several outdoor and indoor areas to relax, celebrate or just soak up the sunshine, peace and beauty of the property. The kitchen is fabulous for creating special celebration meals with everything you could need plus lots of basics in the pantry ready to go. We picked the sweetest oranges I've ever tasted from the front garden and orchard, played badminton in the garden and spent hours chatting, star gazing by the firepit and playing boardgames on the deck. We slept in gorgeous comfy beds with top quality linen and enjoyed having a bathroom per couple. Leighton and Kathy are so welcoming in all their communication that you feel like it's your home and they truly want you to enjoy every moment you are there. We didn't do much in the local area, having the two dogs meant no walking in the National Parks but we knew that well in advance and were happy to wander on the farm or do very little and let go of the rush of our busy lives for a couple of days. We've all come home so relaxed with many happy memories and our diaries firmly in our hands trying to decide when we can go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2023
Wow!! That’s such a lovely review , thrilled you had a great stay. Thank you so much for supporting “ The Highlanders Retreat “ Hope to see you again soon 🙏
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place to get away

Stunning views around the home, great open space, great view of the cows, comfortable beds, pantry well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thoroughly recommend

Fabulous. All the generations had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Walks, stars, warming fires, so well provisioned. Everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing holiday. Host was friendly and helpful without being intrusive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly

The Highlanders Retreat is nestled amongst rolling green hills and big open skies. The landscape is breathtaking and its easy to relax and soak in all the sights and sounds of nature. The house is large but cosy at the same time. Well appointed with everything you need for a home away from home feeling. The mattresses , bed linen and pillows are perfect luxury for a good nights sleep . We sat at the outdoor table every meal to take in the scenery and watched the galahs and rosellas feed at the bird table. This place feels loved and cared for by the owners and happy that they want to share it with others. We will definitely be back . Thank-you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2022
Thank you for your lovely review Amanda , we are so thrilled you enjoyed your stay at “The Highlanders Retreat “
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This property is so special. The location is dreamlike and the property itself is fantastic.

The hosts gave us everything we needed to enjoy the most peaceful break we've had in years.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place to unwind

We had a very relaxing stay. This house is beautifully furnished, and the kitchen has everything. The views and location are stunning. Peaceful but plenty of things to do right on the doorstep.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2021
Thank you Denese for your lovely review , we are so glad you had a relaxing time. Thank you for supporting “The Highlanders Retreat “ and the gorgeous town of Gloucester. We hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nothing short of spectacular!!!

What an amazing property! Owners were a pleasure to deal with. Property is even more amazing than we expected. All the mod cons and a spectacular view from every angle! We made use of the entire property and loved all the extra little homely touches. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou for your amazing hospitality, we will Definately be back! A++++++++++++ property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2021
Thank you so much Jodie , it brings us immense joy when our guests love our little farm as much as we do. See you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely flawless

This is the first place I've stayed at where the actual property is even better than the photos. Beautiful setting inside and out. The interior is spacious, clean and modern. The kitchen is well stocked. There's even a Thermomix! Very prompt communications from the owner. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2020
Thank you so much for lovely review Katie , we really appreciate you supporting “ The Highlanders Retreat “ we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property. Gorgeous old house with modern renovations.

The house was amazing with all the conveniences needed for a memorable family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2020
Thank you Lachlan for your wonderful review , it gives us great joy when our guests love “ The Highlanders Retreat “ as much as we do Hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautifully presented and peaceful property

A comfortable, charming home in a spectacular location. Extremely well stocked and thought has gone into how to cater for guests. Designer touches and modern comforts add to the experience. Would not hesitate to book again.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2020
Thank you so much Erica It was a pleasure to host you , hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country Getaway!

Beautiful house and surrounds. Great for families, very child-friendly. Lots of space for children to run around and explore. The house exceeded our expectations (photos on stayz.com doesn't do it justice!). There is pretty much everything you need, making it a lovely country getaway for the weekend. Location was perfect, not too far from Gloucester town and a reasonable drive to the Barrington Tops. Leighton (owner) was very responsive and easy to communicate with. It was wonderful weekend had by all and we plan to be back again =)
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2020
Thank you so much Cecelia
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