Eco-friendly Farmstay Sugarloaf

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Portland, NSW

Lithgow Hospital22 min drive
Bathurst, NSW (BHS)26 min drive
Lake Lyell28 min drive
Zig Zag Railway31 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Come and stay with us. Book one or both of our tiny houses. They accommodate up to four people each and are packed with eco-friendly features so you can enjoy a holiday that's good for you and the environment.

You can just relax and enjoy your place on our place, surrounded by some of the best views on the property with 100 acres of rolling hills and valleys to roam.

If you're feeling adventurous, you'll be spoilt for choice in our local region, with activities like bushwalking, fishing, sailing, exploring indigenous sites, historic villages, or just enjoying all the fine food and wine our region offers.

And, if you're up for it, you can put your boots on, roll up your sleeves and help us out on the farm. There's always something that needs doing.

Property manager

Amanda Scrivenor

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Small yard around the houses one dog is best

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 first aid kit

About the area

Portland

Located in Portland, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Old Wallerawang Station and Eskbank House and Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Marrangaroo National Park and Winburndale Nature Reserve. State Mine Heritage Park and Railway and Zig Zag Railway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Portland, NSW

What's nearby

Lithgow Hospital - 22 min drive
Lake Lyell - 28 min drive
Zig Zag Railway - 31 min drive
Mayfield Garden - 43 min drive
Katoomba Scenic World - 58 min drive

Getting around

Rydal Station - 17 min drive
Bathurst, NSW (BHS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Commercial Hotel - ‬11 min drive
‪Wallerawang Chinese Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Wang Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪The Old Bank Shop Portland Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Portland Take-Away - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco-friendly Farmstay Sugarloaf pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Eco-friendly Farmstay Sugarloaf?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eco-friendly Farmstay Sugarloaf?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Eco-friendly Farmstay Sugarloaf located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Old Wallerawang Station, Charles Darwin Park and Marrangaroo National Park. Winburndale Nature Reserve and Eusdale Nature Reserve are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Morgan F.

11 April 2024

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

Great getaway from the city

We absolutely loved our stay here! We'd been looking to tick off a tiny house stay for the longest time & we definitely weren't disappointed! Not looking at our maps properly, it was a lot further from most of the Blue Mountain attractions we originally planned on visiting but we honestly didn't mind in the end as we really just wanted to get away from the city and ended up spending the whole time on the property. Kitchen worked great and we loved the eco-friendly aspect of the stay. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a farm stay/getaway from the city but strongly recommend those travelling for the Blue Mountains to factor in the drive to the main walks/attractions

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bec M., Hornsby NSW

9 October 2023

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

Lovely Farm Stay

Loved our stay and the tiny house. Surprisingly spacious with everything we needed. The kitchen was very well equipped even though it was compact.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Penny N.

27 September 2023

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

Relaxing for humans and stimulating for dogs!

Lovely location with beautiful sunsets. Ideal for one or two adults. You could squeeze in one or two more if you don't mind dealing with the sofa bed every morning and night, and you spend the majority of your time outdoors. Fantastic for dogs. Well fenced yard, and direct access to acres of safe off-leash zoomies. Only 'negative' points worth mentioning are that there is no toaster (IMO a toaster is as essential as a kettle), and we felt the two houses were perhaps a little too close together for those who like solitude and privacy. On the flip side of that, booking both houses would be ideal if you have more than two adults - or even just want the place to yourselves.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 September 2023

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

Portland

Very relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

blair c.

21 August 2023

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

Quiet and peaceful.

This is the first time I’ve ever stayed in a ‘tiny house, it was lovely. Place is obviously small (some might say ‘tiny’) but it’s surprisingly well organised and there’s more than enough room for 1, probably even 2. The place had everything you could reasonable want too, good gas oven and stove, Big fridge freezer, warm and comfortable bed and a hot shower. It rained the whole time I was staying so wasn’t really able to enjoy the out door fire, as I think that would have been amazing to sit out under stars with a fire going to keep warm. As it was it’s a lovely view and if you’re looking for somewhere quiet and still to go and escape the world this is pretty much perfect. One bit of advice I would suggest is to bring a pair of slippers to wear indoors as the floor can be very cold in winter, and it’s not nice to wear shoes inside.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Scrivenor

I used to spend my working days on, and under, the water as a marine biologist, then we bought a farm...

... it had one rosemary bush, nothing edible, neglected pasture BUT endless potential.

So we started raising crops and livestock to feed our own family.

At some point, we had surplus (including enough sauces and relish for the coming of the zombie apocalypse), so I started selling it. People liked what they bought and everything took off from there.

This required a 'seasonal education'.

At 1000m, we had to learn (and never stop learning) about our land and how it is affected by the seasons. This involved, letting things seed and waiting until they sprout to discover when to sow and harvest. Same for livestock: where they do well, when and for how long.

And, of course, you can't take the science out of the scientist so experiments are always happening and data is always being gathered :)

Today, we have a productive vegetable garden, fruit orchard, chickens and Australian White sheep run on native and improved pastures.

We’re really proud of what we've built over the last few years. It’s great to see the kids eating healthy, understanding how to grow their own food, how to look after livestock … and welcoming others to enjoy our place. Hope to see you soon!

Why they chose this property

Chill out
You can just relax and enjoy your place on our place, surrounded by some of the best views on the property. There's 100 acres of rolling hills and valleys to roam, fresh produce to cook and the best pizzas around when we get our wood-stone oven fired up.

What makes this property unique

Get out there
If you're feeling adventurous, you'll be spoilt for choice in our local region, with activities like:
Fishing - from our dams to local lakes
Bushwalking and more rigorous hiking trails
Sailing
Exploring historic sites and villages
Experiencing the less usual - like the Glow Worm tunnels ... Hassans Wall ... The Foundations
Discovering the rich history of Wiradjuri land at Maiyingu Marragu and on cultural tours
Enjoying all the fine food and wine our region offers
and the list goes on .... see our What's On When calendar

Roll up your sleeves
If you're up for it, you can put your boots on, roll up your sleeves and help us out on the farm. There's always something that needs doing, like:
Mustering
Lambing (3 times a year)
Milking
Feeding the worms (twice a week)
Tree planting
Fencing
Fruit harvesting
Firewood collection