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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Bantam Cottage-Bronze Winner Stayz Holiday Home Awards
Bantam Cottage is a cosy, cute, 120 year old, pet friendly cottage and is the ideal house to make your home for a few days. The cafes, restaurants and wonderful shops of Berry are only a leisurely two minute stroll around the corner so just park and have a day or two car free.
The heart of the cottage is the sitting room which has a beautiful open fire, laid and just ready to light in winter. It is a cozy place to laze in front of with candles, a bottle of red wine or to toast marshmallows with the kids.
There are beautiful polished timber floors throughout scattered with rugs for warmth. The kitchen has an oven, stove, microwave, all the utensils needed, and a range of basic pantry items are supplied.
The two bedrooms have queen beds which are made up with fresh linen and bedding and have electric blankets. Soft fluffy towels are also supplied.
The bathroom has an easily accessible shower but no bath.
The front verandah looks out over the town to the hills behind and is a lovely place to watch the world go by while at the rear of the house is a large deck overlooking farmland and a quiet rural scene. This catches the morning sun and is a peaceful place to enjoy a morning tea or coffee.
Pets are welcome in the house and the back yard is fully fenced and secure with large shade trees.
Directly across the road is The Berry General Store with its delicious food and coffee.
The wonderful shops, cafes and restaurants are only around the corner and 2 minutes walk away.
PET FRIENDLY
A perfect family getaway - pets are welcome too.
Bring your furry best friend on holiday with you and stay in our homely cottage. With our easy to clean timber floors pets are welcome in the house to be a part of the family, sitting in front of the open fire or begging for a treat at the dining table. The back yard is a securely fenced, dog safe area set with large trees and lawn for playing ball games.
Berry is a dog friendly town so you can take your pet to many cafes so he isn't left home alone. There is an off leash area close to the house and many lovely streets to go for walks while admiring the houses and gardens. There is a great off leash area for dogs only 10 minutes away on the beach at Shoalhaven Heads where your dog can run to its hearts content.
BERRY AND THE SURROUNDS
Walk to all the delights of Berry as the cottage is ideally located in the heart of town
EATING OUT
Berry has several great places to eat out so you can indulge yourself easily without having to do any cooking, and a great variety of cafes for lunch, coffee and cakes.
Some suggestions are South On Albany, Tre Bambini Italian and Seafood Restaurant, The Garden and Il Locale which are all only a short walk away while directly across the road is The Berry General Store. The Tea Shop is a lovely place to savour a cake and try an exotic pot of tea.
Don’t forget to indulge yourself at Berry’s famous donut van.
Great coffee is to be found in so many places. My favourites are IV, Il Locale Gelato Cafe, the Berry Chocolate Shop and dont forget to try the delicious pastries at Milkwood.
SHOPPING
There is a great variety of interesting boutiques and shops to browse and admire.
Some favorites are
Haven and Space -stylish home wares and chinese antiques
Far and Few - more gorgeous homewares
The Berry Chocolate Shop
Global Contact,
And many many more.
WINERIES
There are many wineries around the area. The following are all worth visiting.
Silos, Morellis Winery, Two Figs Winery, Bundewallah Estate Winery and Crooked River Winery
MARKETS
The very popular Berry Country Fair is held on the first Sunday of the month at the showground.
The Berry Flea Market is held in town on the third Sunday of the Month.
A Produce market is held in the show ground every Thursday afternoon from 3.00pm.
WALKS
There are several enjoyable bush walks in the area.
Seven Mile Beach is a short drive away and here you can often enjoy a walk with the beach to yourself.
MUSEUM
Visit Berry's lovely museum in one of the most distinctive buildings in town and learn about our fascinating pioneering history.
The heart of the cottage is the sitting room which has a beautiful open fire, laid and just ready to light in winter. It is a cozy place to laze in front of with candles, a bottle of red wine or to toast marshmallows with the kids.
There are beautiful polished timber floors throughout scattered with rugs for warmth. The kitchen has an oven, stove, microwave, all the utensils needed, and a range of basic pantry items are supplied.
The two bedrooms have queen beds which are made up with fresh linen and bedding and have electric blankets. Soft fluffy towels are also supplied.
The bathroom has an easily accessible shower but no bath.
The front verandah looks out over the town to the hills behind and is a lovely place to watch the world go by while at the rear of the house is a large deck overlooking farmland and a quiet rural scene. This catches the morning sun and is a peaceful place to enjoy a morning tea or coffee.
Pets are welcome in the house and the back yard is fully fenced and secure with large shade trees.
Directly across the road is The Berry General Store with its delicious food and coffee.
The wonderful shops, cafes and restaurants are only around the corner and 2 minutes walk away.
PET FRIENDLY
A perfect family getaway - pets are welcome too.
Bring your furry best friend on holiday with you and stay in our homely cottage. With our easy to clean timber floors pets are welcome in the house to be a part of the family, sitting in front of the open fire or begging for a treat at the dining table. The back yard is a securely fenced, dog safe area set with large trees and lawn for playing ball games.
Berry is a dog friendly town so you can take your pet to many cafes so he isn't left home alone. There is an off leash area close to the house and many lovely streets to go for walks while admiring the houses and gardens. There is a great off leash area for dogs only 10 minutes away on the beach at Shoalhaven Heads where your dog can run to its hearts content.
BERRY AND THE SURROUNDS
Walk to all the delights of Berry as the cottage is ideally located in the heart of town
EATING OUT
Berry has several great places to eat out so you can indulge yourself easily without having to do any cooking, and a great variety of cafes for lunch, coffee and cakes.
Some suggestions are South On Albany, Tre Bambini Italian and Seafood Restaurant, The Garden and Il Locale which are all only a short walk away while directly across the road is The Berry General Store. The Tea Shop is a lovely place to savour a cake and try an exotic pot of tea.
Don’t forget to indulge yourself at Berry’s famous donut van.
Great coffee is to be found in so many places. My favourites are IV, Il Locale Gelato Cafe, the Berry Chocolate Shop and dont forget to try the delicious pastries at Milkwood.
SHOPPING
There is a great variety of interesting boutiques and shops to browse and admire.
Some favorites are
Haven and Space -stylish home wares and chinese antiques
Far and Few - more gorgeous homewares
The Berry Chocolate Shop
Global Contact,
And many many more.
WINERIES
There are many wineries around the area. The following are all worth visiting.
Silos, Morellis Winery, Two Figs Winery, Bundewallah Estate Winery and Crooked River Winery
MARKETS
The very popular Berry Country Fair is held on the first Sunday of the month at the showground.
The Berry Flea Market is held in town on the third Sunday of the Month.
A Produce market is held in the show ground every Thursday afternoon from 3.00pm.
WALKS
There are several enjoyable bush walks in the area.
Seven Mile Beach is a short drive away and here you can often enjoy a walk with the beach to yourself.
MUSEUM
Visit Berry's lovely museum in one of the most distinctive buildings in town and learn about our fascinating pioneering history.
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About the area
Berry
Located in Berry, this cottage is in a rural area. Granties Maze and Natural Necessity are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Stockland Nowra and Kiama Seaside Markets. Nowra Aquatic Park and Shoalhaven Zoo are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Berry, NSW
What's nearby
- Berry Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Berry Courthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Jervis Bay - 37 min drive - 48.2 km
- Wollongong City Beach - 57 min drive - 70.4 km
- North Wollongong Beach - 59 min drive - 72.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Heads Hotel - 11 min drive
- The Famous Berry Donut Van - 6 min walk
- The Emporium Food Co. - 2 min walk
- Berry General Store - 1 min walk
- Berry Hotel - 2 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
28 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
David S.
24 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne J.
22 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suzanne J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Maree K.
18 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Maree K.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Sheree W.
6 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sheree W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy L C.
2 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Amy L C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark D.
28 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sam W.
12 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Sam W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathy C.
13 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved Bantam Cottage
Kathy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
16 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Julie S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Keith M.
17 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location.
Keith M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa C.
14 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Vanessa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alexia P.
27 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Your next Berry stay
Alexia P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Colin S.
22 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Colin S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim M.
12 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House comfortable and close to town
Kim M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa J.
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Lisa J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary M.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Gary M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Melissa B.
8 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly
Melissa B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
SHARYN P.
5 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous little cottage
SHARYN P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
julie M.
13 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, very cosy, clean and everything catered for.
julie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kerrie A.
16 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Kerrie A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul C.
29 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place. Well positioned
Paul C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lainie H.
24 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Berry getaway
Lainie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael O.
1 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael O.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Catherine T.
8 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in Great location
Catherine T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Janet Walker
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with the simplicity and history of this cottage when we first saw it. We lived here for several years with our young daughters enjoying the friendliness and intimacy of Berry before moving to a country property and intend to return to live here eventually.
What makes this property unique
Step back in time to when life was simpler and slower. In the winter months laze in front of the open fire while in the summer enjoy the rural outlook across paddocks from the back deck.
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