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Dining room with wood he ater
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Kitchen
Recreation room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
NZ$148
avg per night

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Bywong, NSW
  • Tulip Top Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Australian National University
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Canberra Centre
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
The current price is NZ$148
avg per night

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About the area

Bywong

Located in Bywong, this farm stay is in the city centre and next to a golf course. Hillbrook Estate Wines and Lark Hill Cellar Door are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve and Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary - Goorooyarroo Extension. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Tulip Top Gardens - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • EPIC - 18 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Australian National University - 23 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Canberra Centre - 24 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Australian War Memorial - 25 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

  • Bungendore Station - 15 min drive
  • Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Baker at Sutton - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Scented Rose Garden and Teahouse - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Grapefoodwine - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hillbrook Hygge - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Christmas Tree Cottage

Self-Contained: Suites not serviced during stay (mid-stay clean available for a fee).

Included: Bed linens, towels, tea, coffee & milk provided on arrival.

🏠 Whole Cottage (Sleeps 8: 2 family suites = 4 rooms + 2 bathrooms)

📍 Directions
From Sydney:
2.5 hr drive from Sydney Airport

Via Hume & Federal Hwy → Right on Shingle Hill Way → 2.4 km on right
🪧 Look for: "Christmas Tree Keng" sign (242 Shingle Hill Way)

From Canberra:
Via Federal Hwy → Left after Middleton VC Rest Area → Shingle Hill Way
🪧 2.4 km on right – Look for sign

From Melbourne:
Hume Hwy → Barton Hwy → Murrumbateman Rd → Sutton Rd → Shingle Hill Way
🪧 9.4 km on left – Look for sign

ℹ️ Additional Notes
Higher rates/conditions may apply on public holidays & peak periods.

👩‍🌾 Your Hosts: Barbie & Keng Tan

Property manager

Keng Tan

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children need to be accompanied by an adult.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Only pet dogs allowed. A nightly pet fee per dog.
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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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Christmas Tree Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, Christmas Tree Cottage allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Christmas Tree Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Christmas Tree Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Christmas Tree Cottage located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Hillbrook Estate Wines, Tulip Top Gardens and Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve. Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary - Goorooyarroo Extension and Lark Hill Cellar Door are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Christmas Tree Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Farm Stay for Dog competition

This was a great place to stay with my dog. It is a simple place with old decor but is clean tidy and well maintained.For me the best thing was the space both in the closed yard (off leash for my dog) and the space on leash to walk about.It gave us a place to unwind. There are heaps of beds if you would like to stay with a family. Be aware the kitchen is small.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Just what we were looking for

We were a small family group with a pet dog and a teenager that did not want to stay in the capital, and just needed a simple base to visit our daughter in Canberra from. This was exactly what we were looking for, a bit quirky but affordable, peaceful, out of town, lovely small walk around the farm, Roos, hares and bird life. We have stayed in Canberra in the past but this was a much better option for us than staying in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Short getaway

Perfect property for our family. Clean, comfortable beds, great showers and loved all the Christmas touches through the house. A lovely property with lots of space for our kids to run around. Very relaxing to return to after being tourists in Canberra everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael K.

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

Quiet litte cottage

Overall a nice place, quiet surrounding and not far at all from Canberra via HWY
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Bloody Awesome

Awesome place, not that far out of Canberra, great location for relaxing 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

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

Very peaceful surroundings

We had a very restful time here. Our big dog loved the walks on the property. Only 30 mins to Canberra which was great. I have to say I had the best sleep ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mike D.

Peaceful rural setting

Very relaxing, quiet and great for dogs? Close to Canberra.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

Great spot

We had a great time, Keng was very helpful, we had everything we needed. And also our dog Django had a really fun time. Everything was easy.

8/10 Good

Kevin P.

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

Nice

Relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

Great find near Canberra

We loved our stay at Christmas Tree Cottage. The cottage has everything you need. It's very clean. There's a great yard for the kids and the dog and we were surprised and delighted by the billabong - we all enjoyed swimming on the hot day. Keng is a lovely host and we really enjoyed our stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

Christmas Tree Cottage was perfect for our family's get together.

Keng our host was most accomodating. The cottage was perfect for our family get together for my mothers birthday. Close enough to Canberra and surrounding highlights. Very relaxing and a great place for my mothers dog. I loved the Christmas cross stitch work in frames on the walls. So much time has gone into those. Would certainly stay here again if visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

NATALIE A.

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

Comfortable and quaint

House is not the fanciest but was clean, as described and functional. Comfortable beds and great shower pressure. There isn't a lot of kitchen/hang out space without using the backyard/garage, which was fine but cold. Great directions provided to find the property, obviously it's out of town but perfect for a base for a group visiting the ACT, really easy drive in and nice to retire back to. Dog fencing was suitable :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Buddhika W.

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

平和 (heiwa) peace or harmony

We, a group of eight, stayed at The Christmas Tree in Bywong for two nights, from the 18th to the 20th of April 2025. We booked our stay at the last minute, just before the Easter holiday, and found the location to be wonderfully calm and secluded. We were delighted to see kangaroos, a variety of birds, and other wildlife, both in the mornings and evenings.The owner, Keng, made us feel very welcome. During our stay, we took a day trip to visit Parliament House. We had hoped to go horse riding, but unfortunately, the stables were closed for the Easter holiday. The cottage itself was very well-presented, clean, and nicely arranged. We understood the need for the "no outdoor fire" rule, due to the bushfire risk. However, we thoroughly enjoyed our evenings with drinks, a barbecue, singing, and good conversation.Keng, we have a suggestion: it would be wonderful if you could build a bridge to the small island in the lake. This would allow visitors to enjoy the area, even at night. We also wanted to mention the sign near the lake with the theme, "The meaning of 平和 (heiwa) is peace or harmony" (I asked an AI and found the meaning). It's a lovely sentiment. Perhaps you could consider upgrading the hut there?Overall, we had a fantastic time, and we would love to return to The Christmas Tree Cottage in the future.Thank you, Keng, and your wife, for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

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

Peaceful and perfect to include dog

Lovely property great for walks with dog - lots of wildlife so dogs need to be on lead. Fenced yard for dog. The house itself had everything we needed. Note no dishwasher or washing machine. The bed was comfortable in a spacious bedroom. Lovely wood burner plus heating and cooling aircondioners. Loved sleeping with no street lights and quiet road. We enjoyed all the Christmas themed decorations and cups, plates and glasses - the house is in a Christmas tree farm so was a lovely touch made better by live Christmas trees around the property which were being harvested while we were there. Lots of dirt roads around the property to ride our bikes and walk the dog. All in all would recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

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

Good place

Had a festival in Canberra and it was a perfect isolated location rather than a hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Geethani S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

An owner who mistakes his guests for his cleaning staff

We found the property to be a good representation of what was described overall and had a pleasant stay however, upon checkout the owner didn’t show up and asked us to leave the keys in front of his personal house which was a short drive ahead. We did accordingly and checked out at 9.40am and about an hour later in to our journey we got a text from the owner accusing us of not cleaning the insides of his oven properly. It’s funny because we didn’t find his oven, plates and cutlery to be squeaky clean either but we didn’t want to make a fuss. The oven was left exactly like we found it and if he expects us to clean the insides of his oven of decades of rust for free, he’s just asking too much. We found plates with leftover food crusted on them and cracked plastic drinking glasses that leak and still didn’t trouble the owner for those minor inconveniences. We washed , dried and put away everything we used so getting such weird text messages from this owner is very much uncalled for. The carpets were not vacuumed in a while and sheets weren’t fresh as well. Maybe if he focused more on keeping his property regularly cleaned he wouldn’t have to pester his guests to do it for him.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karen P.

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

Peaceful and family friendly

We enjoyed our stay at Christmas tree cottage, it is a lovely property to sit back and enjoy nature. It was great to be able to bring our dog with us, he had a great time exploring and the yard was nice and secure. We enjoyed the fireplace and getting our kids outside and off their electronics for a while. Thank you for your hospitality Keng!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sally M.

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

Comfortable stay 30min from Canberra

A lovely little cottage amongst the Christmas trees, roos and hares in country NSW only 30min from Canberra. We were certainly cosy with all the heating and enjoyed arriving to freshly made beds, bath towels and a wood fire ready to light. Some hanging racks or a clothesline would have been handy for our wet snow gear to dry and the 5 boys loved games of football in the yard so a washing machine would have been great instead of bringing loads and loads of washing home. The pantry items were handy and the kitchen well equipped for home cooked meals, including making regular use of the BBQ. Thanks for looking after us, Keng.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stuart A.

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

Christmas Tree Cottage

I would not recommend staying here as the owner charged our credit card for cleaning the oven although it had only been used to warm precooked food.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

Christmas Tree Cottage

This is a simple, very affordable cottage in a peaceful location about 25 mins north of the centre of Canberra. It is clean and comfortable and we were able to explore the historic towns of Gundaroo and Gunning as well as sightseeing in Canberra. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Very clean quiet property

This is a clean quiet property a short drive from Canberra
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon and Majella P.

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

Stayed for a wedding at Gundaroo

Good affordable accommodation. Loved it we could take a dog there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon and Majella P.

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

Country spot near Gundaroo wedding venue

Great feel in the bush - 10km from Gundaroo and close to Canberra. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

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

Peaceful and Quiet

Really enjoyed staying here: just a short drive into Canberra, the property was very clean, had a good secure yard for our dogs, nice walking tracks around the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022