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Historic Sandstone cottage fully appointed for all needs & pet friendly as well

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Hot tub
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Mittagong, NSW

Corbett Gardens
‪5 min drive‬
Centennial Vineyards
‪8 min drive‬
Bendooley Estate Book Barn
‪11 min drive‬
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Historic Sandstone cottage fully appointed for all needs & pet friendly as well

Meticulously restored & renovated to provide all the desired comfort of today & retain the beauty of a earlier time.
Originally built in the early 1880's by the Bunter family as a home and cobbler shop to cater for the local community.
The landmark cottage offers guests the chance to create their own memories.

Perfect accommodation for those attending events across the Southern Highlands.
Furnished with comfort in mind the cottage can cater for up to 6 guests.

BEDROOMS
Luxurious 4* bedding & linen provide the ultimate comfort & sleep. Electric blankets give extra warmth if required. The home is warmed by ducted heating & individual electric blankets.

KITCHEN
The kitchen is fully equipped to allow guests the option to self cater. Large french doors open onto the entertainment deck.

BATHROOM
The bathroom offers a deep soak with a claw foot bath or a warm shower. A front loader washing machine is located in the spacous bathroom for convenience. A second toilet is located outside next to the rear deck.

LINEN
All supplied

LIVING AREAS
The separate living room is furnished with comfortable sofas & a wide screen smart TV & DVD player for relaxation. Board games & books also available.

OUTDOOR
An elevated entertainment deck with views over the surrounds provides access into the rear garden & BBQ is available .

LOCATION
The home is located within the town centre allowing walking to all of the attractions the town offers including Lake Alexandria & surrounding bushland walks, Antique shops, coffee shops & a wide variety of restaurants, clubs & pubs.

PARKING
A single carport & street parking are available

PETS
Small pets are permitted upon request. A water bowl is located outside & a doggie door is installed for convenience. A small fee is payable

SMOKING
is not permitted inside the house. Smokers are asked to smoke outside on the deck and enjoy the fresh country air.

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE
Check in 1pm & check out 11am.

Southern Highlands

The Southern Highlands is a unique area. In fact it is hard to find a region similar anywhere else in Australia. Indeed, to most visitors it is as if they are entering "another world". Many visitors are now discovering a destination with all the attractions they desire within a comfortable travelling distance of Sydney, Canberra, the South Coast and Illawarra, coming to see attractions such as magnificent gardens, antiques, heritage and wondrous natural attractions.

The Southern Highlands is a great place to relax, escape, unwind and rejuvenate within easy reach of two of Australia's major cities.

Single nights are considered on request at a cost of $435 per night based on 4 guests extra guests are $75 per night.

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-50319, 2575

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mittagong

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Mittagong Town Centre, a neighbourhood in Mittagong. Sturt Gallery and International Cricket Hall of Fame are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bendooley Estate Book Barn and Leighton Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Mittagong, NSW

What's nearby

Destination Southern Highlands - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Corbett Gardens - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Bowral Golf Course - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Centennial Vineyards - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
Bendooley Estate Book Barn - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

Mittagong Station - 6 min walk
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Eden Brewery - ‬14 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
‪Gumnut Patisserie - ‬15 min walk
‪Toshi's Japanese Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
‪Ms Peacock Fine Chocolates - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Sandstone cottage fully appointed for all needs & pet friendly as well pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic Sandstone cottage fully appointed for all needs & pet friendly as well?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Sandstone cottage fully appointed for all needs & pet friendly as well?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Sandstone cottage fully appointed for all needs & pet friendly as well located?

Located in Mittagong Town Centre, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Destination Southern Highlands and Mount Gibraltar Reserve. Mount Jellore Lookout and Tractorless Vineyard are also within 3 miles (5 km). Mittagong Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

22 Jun, 2025

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

Wonderful property

Really helpful and responsive host, the place was perfect and in a great spot.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kindness is the highest f.

15 Jul, 2025

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

My family really enjoyed our cozy cottage stay. Mittagong is a great base to enjoy majestic drives in the region. We even went down to Canberra to explore the National Gallery.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

4 May, 2025

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

Wonderful place

A fantastic place to stay with wonderful facilities. It was very clean and warm. We had a great stay with our children and will be back again. A great place and just what we’ve been looking for.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

4 Dec, 2024

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

Great Stay

Lovely place, very good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy Y.

7 Apr, 2025

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

Awesome!

Fantastic location and facilities, truly happy with our stay, well done!Will be back, thanks so much!,

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

2 Feb, 2025

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

Great place to stay

Lovely old spacious cottage, easy self check in, only 5 min walk from station. Great base for spending a few days in the southern highlands. Easy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

28 Oct, 2024

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

Great stay in Mittagong

Lovely stay in fantastic location. Authentic and honest 1880s cottage which is impeccably clean and well presented.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

15 Dec, 2024

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

Perfect stay

Friends and I had a writers retreat here. Lovely house in a great location, close to town. Great communication and flexibility from the host.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

13 Nov, 2024

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

Perfect weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this gorgeous cottage. Close to shops, restaurants, very clean and comfortable, and Deb was very accommodating to our needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tegan G.

1 Nov, 2023

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

Great place to stay with my dog

I will stay here again on my next trip to Mittagong, it was conveniently located, had everything I would need, and a nice yard for my dog to explore.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

19 Sept, 2024

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

Fantastic

Great place to stay host was easy to deal with highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel N.

22 Jul, 2025

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

Perfect spot right near shops and cafes, house was clean and very cute the owner was helpful. It had everything we needed and wanted . My only issue is when staying in the middle of winter. The info folder says to turn the central heating off at night, we didn’t because it got down to 1 degrees Celsius that night, the main bedroom has the bed positioned directly next to the ducted air conditioning vent which made it impossible to sleep for the people in that room . The next night we turned it off and everyone woke up at 3 am freezing cold. I’d stay again for sure but maybe when the weather is not so extreme.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

20 Oct, 2024

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

Golf Weekend

The property was clean with old world charm and well positioned for a short walk to the local shops, coffee shops, RSL and Maccas.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

7 Oct, 2024

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

Excellent

Very comfortable, clean & perfect location for our family gamer we’re in Mittagong for, Thankyou Deborah!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

5 May, 2024

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

Amazing.

Perfect location and very comfortable. The host was very gracious.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia T.

31 May, 2024

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

Convenient and warm

Really lovely place to stay. Beautifully renovated espescially liked the roomy bathroom and well appointed kitchen.Thankyou

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Colin P.

24 Apr, 2023

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

Lovely stone cottage near the village

A lovely cottage in the heart of town, close to shops and transport. The cottage is very well furnished with period items and comfy beds, a lovely kitchen fully equipped , and a tidy yard for those with pets. Overall a really nice place to stay .,

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

gai l.

1 Jan, 2016

Excellent Prpoerty

Location just perfect the house clean tidy and everthything you need BBQ on reuest made it that much better Owner very helpful and friendly

8/10 Good

Robyn C., Sydney, Australia

19 Feb, 2024

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

Mittagong escape to explore the highlands

The place is a period home, but it is very comfortable. Easy walk to the facilities of Mittagong, restaurants, cafes etc. also close to nice wineries in the southern highlands, Bowral and Berrima.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jannette H.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Cottage close to station

A lovely renovated sandstone cottage close to town, station and RSL. Opposite Dan Murphy’s and pharmacy. Very cosy and comfortable. Met all our requirements and expectations.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

stephanie h.

23 Apr, 2025

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Ok but not great

Good location, near the centre of town but there was a lot of road noise. Lovely old style cottage with a lot of character but a little under invested and not super clean. Slight misrepresentation of the listing noting to contact host on arrival for wifi details. When we did this, we were advised of no wifi. Not ideal with overseas visitors with all devices hotspotting from my phone for 5 days. Overall a nice visit but wouldn’t book again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

15 Oct, 2023

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

Great

Lovely property for what we needed, owner was easily contactable and wonderful about us bringing our baby and small dog. Gorgeous historic home with all amenities

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

11 Mar, 2024

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

Great stay in Mittagong

Lovely property. We did inadvertently lock ourselves out, as there isn't a key to the security screen door and couldn't get any of the keys to unlock the backdoor.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon S.

6 Oct, 2023

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

Cool delight

On some very hot days, a lovely cool place to come back to.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

13 Nov, 2023

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

Charming and relaxing abode away from home

Lovingly restored historical home that is conveniently located, clean with a well equipped kitchen, fabulous bath and enclosed backyard (great for our dachshund who was in tow also). Booking and access process great with excellent communication. Special mention to kind owner who kindly rescued us from an inadvertent access dilemma mid stay! Highlly recommend and will be keen to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Matthews

I currently live in Mittagong not far from this cottage & enjoy the area after growing up here then spending most of my life away, its a privilege to be able to live here once again & share it with everyone

Why they chose this property

This gorgeous cottage was purchased for its charm & after being a home for some time I completed a serious renovation/refurbishment program. Afterwards I decided it was a perfect property to share with others & decided to offer it to travelling guests so they could experience the history of this special home. Once a bookmakers shop/residence in the 1880's built from local sandstone.

What makes this property unique

Made of local materials & built by a local bookmaker in the 1880's. Located on a quiet street within the town centre. This is one of a few local home of this vintage & provides colour to the historic town