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10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
15 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Spot
Rebecca M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Entire home
Camellia Cottage Farm Stay
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Reviews
Loved by Guests
10 out of 10, Loved by GuestsTop 10% of guest reviews in this areaTop 10% of guest reviews in this area
Highlights
- Your gateway to the great outdoorsGuests love the location for its easy national park access.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Hot tub on site
- Air-conditioning
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Refrigerator
- Internet
Explore the area
Thirlmere, NSW
- Lin Gordon ReservePlace, Lin Gordon Reserve10 min walk
- Thirlmere Lakes National ParkPlace, Thirlmere Lakes National Park2 min drive
- TrainworksPlace, Trainworks3 min drive
- Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI)Airport, Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI)50 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Camellia Cottage Farm Stay
We are situated close to Picton, 30-45 min from Camden, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Mittagong and Bowral. We are 1 hr away from Sydney.
This cosy cottage has three bedrooms on 5 acres farm. We grow fruit trees, herbs, vegetables with loads of ornamental flowers and trees.
A swim spa to enjoy, a herbal gardens to potter around or visit farm animals located nearby. We are near the NSW Rail Museum, Thirlmere Lakes, Dams, pubs and trendy cafes.
This cosy cottage has three bedrooms on 5 acres farm. We grow fruit trees, herbs, vegetables with loads of ornamental flowers and trees.
A swim spa to enjoy, a herbal gardens to potter around or visit farm animals located nearby. We are near the NSW Rail Museum, Thirlmere Lakes, Dams, pubs and trendy cafes.
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
No Glitter, bubble, Playdo, paint, textas, crayons
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We love hosting families with children. BUT we don't love the extra cleaning. Therefore certain items are banned or extra $120 cleaining fee applies.
Quiet time is 11:00pm as noise does travel in the country area. No parties are permitted.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-46800
Property # 9774080
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Thirlmere
Located in Thirlmere, this cottage is in a rural area. Thirlmere Lakes National Park and Nattai National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Trainworks and Wollondilly Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Wirrimbirra Flora & Fauna Sanctuary, or check out an event or a game at Tahmoor Regional Sporting Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
Thirlmere, NSW
What's nearby
- Lin Gordon Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Thirlmere Lakes National Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
- Trainworks - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
- Bendooley Estate Book Barn - 38 min drive - 61.2 km
- Wollongong City Beach - 56 min drive - 75.0 km
Getting around
- Thirlmere Station - 2 min drive
- Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
- El Jannah Chicken Tahmoor - 8 min drive
- Indy's Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Thai Recipes Picton - 9 min drive
- KFC - 7 min drive
- Tahmoor Pizza Bar - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Camellia Cottage Farm Stay pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Camellia Cottage Farm Stay?
As of 12 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Camellia Cottage Farm Stay on 27 Oct 2026 start from £177, 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 Camellia Cottage Farm Stay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Camellia Cottage Farm Stay?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Camellia Cottage Farm Stay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Camellia Cottage Farm Stay located?
This family-friendly Thirlmere cottage is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Lin Gordon Reserve and Thirlmere Lakes National Park. Trainworks and Tahmoor Regional Sporting Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km). Thirlmere Station is 21 minutes by foot.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2024
I had a great time hosting Rebecca. They are very friendly and easy-going people who know how to take great care of other people’s property. We hope to host them again in the future at Camellia Cottage, Thirlmere. Regards. Lavinia
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10/10 Excellent
Camille T.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house & lovely people
House has a great layout, clean & everything needed was included. Property was beautiful & nice and quiet. Owners very easy to deal with and lovely people. Definitely would stay there again.
Camille T.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure to host you and your colleague.Hoping to see you again at Camellia Cottage,Thirlmere. Regards. Lavinia
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10/10 Excellent
matt p.
24 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, great host
matt p.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon. Regards. Lavinia
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10/10 Excellent
Debra H.
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a home away from home
Our stay at Lavinia's property was wonderful. The accommodation is first class with so many thoughtful inclusions offering a superior level of comfort.
It is close to the main attractions in the area.
And Lavinia's helpfulness in communication prior to our visit was especially welcome.
Debra H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Dear Debra, Thank you for your review. You and your family was a pleasure to host. I hope to see you one day back at Camellia Cottage Thirlmere and enjoy the vast beauty around the shire. Regards. Lavinia
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erin W.
10 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Country Home
We had a lovely stay in Lavinia's stunning countryside home.
Our children loved running in the big back yard and exploding the orchard.
The home was warm, clean and beautifully styled. I loved all the original paintings on the wall, especially the rockpools.
We would love to stay again one day.
Erin W.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you for your lovely comments, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay, and hope one day will see you all again. Regards Lavinia
About the host
Hosted by Lavinia Zammit
Hi my name is Lavinia and with my husband Matthew created a garden for supplying ingredients for my small business called Lavinia Botanica While doing this we started hosting overseas asian tourists for the last 10 years and loved it.
Why they chose this property
The town of Thirlmere is not known. We are situated close to Picton, 30-45 min from Camden, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Mittagong and Bowral. We are 1.5 hrs away from Sydney. We are semi-rural and we have abundance of native animals. I created a relaxing atmosphere in the cottage so you can refresh and recharge your batteries. Come and experience the amount of bird life on the property.
What makes this property unique
We grow fruit trees, herbs, vegetables with loads of ornamental flowers and trees.
A swim spa to enjoy, a farmgate shop to visit, herbal gardens to potter around or visit farm animals located nearby. We are near the NSW Rail Museum, Thirlmere Lakes, Dams, trendy cafes and George IV Inn.
Lavinia's swim spa is available for your use. It is situated 10 metres away from the cottage behind Lavinia's house. To keep the integrity of the water and not be contaminated by the wildlife and insects in the area the lid is always closed. More info is available and rules are in the info book in the cottage. Access to swim spa is from 8 am to 7 pm (heated all year round), extensive gardens and barbeque. Guests can wonder around the 5 acreas property. Note: "Swim Spa is closed during the months of June-July, for maintenance and deep cleaning."
Electric Vehicles and Caravans. There will be a charge of $35.00 per night if the vehicles need electricity. This will be paid to the host.
A swim spa to enjoy, a farmgate shop to visit, herbal gardens to potter around or visit farm animals located nearby. We are near the NSW Rail Museum, Thirlmere Lakes, Dams, trendy cafes and George IV Inn.
Lavinia's swim spa is available for your use. It is situated 10 metres away from the cottage behind Lavinia's house. To keep the integrity of the water and not be contaminated by the wildlife and insects in the area the lid is always closed. More info is available and rules are in the info book in the cottage. Access to swim spa is from 8 am to 7 pm (heated all year round), extensive gardens and barbeque. Guests can wonder around the 5 acreas property. Note: "Swim Spa is closed during the months of June-July, for maintenance and deep cleaning."
Electric Vehicles and Caravans. There will be a charge of $35.00 per night if the vehicles need electricity. This will be paid to the host.
Languages:
English, Italian
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