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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Hill End, rustic, on creek, cosy, open fireplace, Carla's Cottage,
Carla’s Cottage has been operating since 2014 and we continuously strive to improve the cottage. One night bookings are not available on weekends and special event weekends. Carla's Cottage is situated on 33 acres of virgin bush land, just out of the village of Hill End on the Mudgee Road on Green Valley Creek a once bustling gold panning area.
The cottage is a remnant of this bygone era. It has recently been renovated to a standard that is suitable for guests to enjoy.
Carla's Cottage is fully contained self catering accommodation with two bedrooms, central bathroom/wc, kitchenette and a open plan dinning lounge room that suits two couples comfortably. Light breakfast provisions are provided for the first morning.
Carla's Cottage is like a home away from home. All you need is food and drink and a change or two of clothes. All linen and towels are supplied. The kitchenette although small, is very functional and supplied with pots, pans, plates etc electric frypan, microwave, toaster, kettle and crockery. There is a gas BBQ on the side verandah.
Winter warmth is provided by an open fireplace, reverse cycle air conditioner, the beds have electric blankets and there is a heat lamp in the bathroom.
A great place to digitally detox and enjoy nature as there is no internet or TV or phone reception in the cottage. Feel free to bring your own DVDs as Carla's Cottage does have a small flat screen TV/DVD player and a Bluetooth stereo.
Pets are more than welcome at Carla's Cottage; a small tariff is charged/pet/night. Please note that there is no fencing and plenty of wildlife, so bring a lead for your dog. There is a small secured area where pets can stay for short periods.
The area is great for gold panning and metal detecting, bush walking, birdwatching or just chilling on the verandah beside the creek, a true getaway into nature with most of the modern comforts, that is to say, there is no T.V., Internet or telephone, and an added bonus is that mobile phones don't work here either.
A leisurely 1 hour drive toward Mudgee will put you in the heart of the regions wine growing and Cellar Doors.
The main roads from Bathurst to Mudgee are now all sealed,
Tariff for Carla's Cottage (Does not include booking fee)
PLEASE NOTE : That bookings have a two night minimum $240.00/use of one bedroom/night, $290.00/night for 2 singles use of both bedrooms and $420.00/night for "whole of house", eg two couples.
There is a surcharge of:-
$90.00/extra guest/night $25.00/pet/night
We do not sublet.
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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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Hill End
Located in Hill End, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Hill End Historic Site and Wattle Flat Heritage Lands are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bill Lyle Memorial Park and Hill End Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, wildlife walks and winery tours.
Is Hill End, rustic, on creek, cosy, open fireplace, Carla's Cottage, pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hill End, rustic, on creek, cosy, open fireplace, Carla's Cottage,?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hill End, rustic, on creek, cosy, open fireplace, Carla's Cottage, on 19 June 2026 start from NZ$331, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Hill End, rustic, on creek, cosy, open fireplace, Carla's Cottage,?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hill End, rustic, on creek, cosy, open fireplace, Carla's Cottage,?
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hill End, rustic, on creek, cosy, open fireplace, Carla's Cottage,?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hill End, rustic, on creek, cosy, open fireplace, Carla's Cottage, located?
Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Bill Lyle Memorial Park, Hill End Historic Site and History Hill. Hill End Park is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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This is our second visit to Carla's Cottage and once again we had a wonderful time. You truly feel welcomed! A cosy cottage, open fire, surrounded by nature and everything you need is there! We look forward to visiting again!
Beautiful tranquil location . We loved waking up in this relaxing location , watching the abundant bird life and listening to the tranquil stream . Look forward to returning to this lovely cosey cottage.
Carla's Cottage was perfect for a lovely quiet weekend to just relax. The property was lovely ,peacefuland the beautiful little creek right outside the door was delightful. Carla was very quick in responding and helpful and inviting on our arrival
A lovely little bush cabin next to a pretty little creek. Set away from a very quiet road, this is an ideal spot to unwind and watch the abundant wildlife.
My partner and I had the most relaxing time in this off the grid cottage. Lots of nice little touches. Would recommend for anyone who wants to disconnect for a few days.
Beautiful little rustic cottage but so well designed with all the mod cons. Loved being disconnected from the world but so connected to nature! Carla was lovely and truly made us feel welcome. Great location to explore Mudgee, Gulgong and Hill End. Highly recommend it!
Very comfortable relaxing stay plenty of wild life even saw platypuses in the creek right outside the cabin .only thing i would have liked was a outside fire pit to sit around.i would go agian.even got some nice flakes of gold.
It was a fabulous getaway !! great to disconnect and hear the stream passing by the cottage along with all the birds chirping in the surrounding bush. I can't recommend Carla's Cottage highly enough and will be definitely returning !! Thanks so much again Carla for making our stay so effortless and enjoyable.
Quiet place in nature with green spaces for dogs to run
We have stayed many times at Carla's Cottage. A great place for the dogs as they keep lawn area under the trees mown giving the dogs running area. There is lots to smell as well. Kangaroo season was evident, though we only saw them in Hill End (a fabulous place to visit 10 minutes away). We saw a wombat den along the stream. And for the people, the beds are comfortable, and the shower has lovely hot water.
Rebecca Q.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Carla Kamsteeg
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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