A TINY HOUSE WITH ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME
To see more INTERIOR PHOTOS go to bottom of RATES page .
PLEASE NOTE – Kookawood the main farmhouse on the 200 acre property http://www.kookawood.com suitable for up to 4 adults is also available to rent .
WATTLE VIEWS – FEATURES
- Character filled inside and out with collectables from a bygone era
- 1 Bedroom – Queen size bed with pure cotton sheets/ feather quilt and pillows / bathrobes
- Dual control electric blanket
- Optional use of outdoor bath with hot and cold water / see rates page for details & price
- Slow combustion log fireplace for cold winter nights (firewood available at service station near highway turnoff)
- Split System air conditioner for cooling / heating
- Kitchen with 180 litre fridge freezer/ microwave / toaster / kettle /sink
- New Chef gas oven & griller
- Fully equipped with all utensils /crockery for cooking.
- Bathroom with shower and continuous hot water system
- Eco Loo toilet – Modern fully enclosed toilet system so insects cannot enter and has inbuilt fan to remove odours and is emptied after each guest stay .
- BBQ and large fenced grassy area overlooking stunning mountain view
- Large Flat screen TV / Foxtel / Netflix / DVD / CD – Movie / music / book library
- Great mobile and TV reception
- We don’t have WIFI but reception is good if you bring a laptop and your own portable WIFI device / mobile phone with hotspot / dongle (available at Telstra or the post office – ensure it is activated before arrival) you will also need your phone hotspot to watch Netflix on the TV
- Large fully fenced garden around the cottage
- Doggie door for small to medium dogs – we do ask owners to have pets on leash when walking through paddocks near horses and cows
- Ideal writers or artist retreat – beautiful setting/quiet location
- Smoking is not permitted inside the cottage
- Other pet conditions are on the terms and conditions page on this site
THINGS TO DO:
- Visit Jenolan Caves – Via Oberon www.jenolancaves.org.au
- Truffle hunting or hunt and lunch on a Sunday www.lowesmounttruffles.com.au (June / July / August)
- Mayfield Gardens & cafe see website for open times http://www.mayfieldgarden.com.au/
- Blue Mountains tourist attractions 35 – 40 mins
- Small Arms Museum – Lithgow ph: 63514452 (informal guided tours available weekends / public holidays)
- Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park – www.statemine.org.au
- Glow Worm Tunnel
- Zig Zag Railway – re opening late 2022
- Pick saffron milkcap mushrooms and Bolete (Oberon pine forest in Autumn early winter )
- Visit historic Eskbank House in Lithgow
- Visit wineries in Mudgee or take a day tour from Lithgow – www.madjestictours.com.au
- Daffodil Festival – open gardens Rydal on 2nd and 3rd weekends in September
- Yabby traps available to use in our dam
- Refreshing, clean mountain air and great walks on the property
- Visit local country pubs in Rydal or Tarana
- Visit Japanese and mineral baths Tea and bath house near Lake Lyell book in advance popular ! ) www.japanesebathhouse.com.au/
Maps / Local information / Things to do guide in cottage
- Meet our friendly hand raised cows Boo, Bella and mini heifer Scarlet / Horses Bobby and mini’s Billy and Bunny
- Go for a long walk in the neighbouring pine forest
- Buy Goats cheese direct from the farm – Jannei Goat Dairy – near Lithgow
- Visit amazing open gardens – Nooroo, Windy ridge etc … in Mt Wilson
- Farmers markets – Tarana 4th Sunday of the month / Oberon first sat of the month / Blackheath 2nd Sunday of month / Hartley stores market day
- Sit back in the lovely country garden and enjoy the sound of silence, read a book and relax
- Take the dog for a long walk and experience lots of amazing sights and the clean fresh country air