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Auntie Eileen's Cottage -A gentle farm experience just a stroll from the village

Auntie Eileen's Cottage -A gentle farm experience just a stroll from the village

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Overview of Auntie Eileen's Cottage -A gentle farm experience just a stroll from the village

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Enjoy the area

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Kangaroo Valley, NSW
  • Popular LocationKangaroo River Nature Reserve2 min drive
  • Popular LocationPioneer Museum Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationKangaroo Valley Golf Club6 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)107 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Auntie Eileen's Cottage -A gentle farm experience just a stroll from the village

Hear the call of the farm animals as Farmer John makes his way over for the morning feed and egg collection. You can round up the kids and join in or just give him a wave and settle onto the verandah to enjoy the fresh country air and clear valley views. During the day you can choose to take the fifteen minute wander into the local village, have an adventure further out of town or stay at home while the kids run through the garden or play in the toy packed playroom. In the evening gather on the back lawn for games and to await the big night sky. Auntie Eileen’s is the perfect place to relax, laugh and create memories.

Auntie Eileen’s is a simple but elegant farm cottage built in the late 1800’s. Her sandstone piers and double brick walls help her keep cool in summer and cosy in winter. The north facing lacework verandah has views to the Upper River Escarpment and wraps around the house to the shade of the old plum, quince and pear orchard. Inside, the house is decorated in a funky eclectic mix of approachable collectables and antiques to create an old world romance which changes tempo from room to room. The overall feeling is of relaxed comfort.

There are three bedrooms which can comfortably sleep six and all have a garden outlook. The front bedroom has a queen sized bed and a fresh French Provincial feel. The second bedroom has a wood framed double country bed and offers a sense of cosiness. The third bedroom has a set of bunk beds that leads to the playroom. The playroom is kid heaven filled with dress ups, books and toys.

The cosy lounge room has a slow combustion wood fire. Here, you can snuggle up with a good book, play board games or watch a DVD; all of which you will find in the cupboard or on the book shelf. Bake to your heart’s content or whip up a fantastic meal in the country style kitchen and serve it in the warm glow of the separate dining or bright breakfast rooms away from the preparation mess.

Auntie Eileen’s is surrounded by an Australian cottage garden and in her paddocks our small collection of animals roam. At any time of day you can watch our sheep grazing, guinea fowl debating or laugh at the antics of the ducks and chickens.

Auntie Eileen's is about the simplicity of country living. The comfy house in which to relax and enjoy being with family and friends. It's arriving to flowers, a bowl of the freshest eggs and a freshly baked sponge cake. From the moment you enter Auntie Eileen’s gate you realise this is not just a holiday house but a home that has been prepared with your needs in mind.

Property manager

Helen Gelberman

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property registration number STRA-10-111

About the area

Kangaroo Valley

Located in Kangaroo Valley, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kangaroo River Nature Reserve and Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve, while Pioneer Museum Park and Berry Museum are cultural highlights. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Kangaroo Valley, NSW

What's nearby

  • Kangaroo River Nature Reserve - 2 min drive
  • Pioneer Museum Park - 2 min drive
  • Kangaroo Valley Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Budderoo National Park - 42 min drive
  • Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 25 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Maddison's in the Valley - 4 min walk
  • Friendly Inn Hotel - 4 min walk
  • Terra & Mare - 3 min walk
  • Kangaroo Valley General Store - 5 min walk
  • Southern Pies - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Auntie Eileen's Cottage -A gentle farm experience just a stroll from the village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute bliss
Helen and John were the best hosts you could ask for. They made our stay at Auntie Eileen’s great. From the welcome sponge cake, to being there for anything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed spending the morning feeding the animals with John. This property is so much more than you expect! Absolutely everything you could need was there. It was such a cosy cottage with lots of space and the location was perfect. We can’t wait to come back and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B., Hornsby Heights, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gem of Kangaroo Valley
Auntie Eileen’s is truly the gem of Kangaroo Valley. We enjoyed our 4 night stay in this beautiful historical home. Our hosts Helen and John were so easy to deal with and went out of their way to make our stay very enjoyable. We had fun with John who took us around to all the animals which allowed us to collect the fresh eggs and feed the sheep. I highly recommend Auntie Eileen’s when staying in Kangaroo Valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Weekend
We stayed here for my birthday weekend and we could not have had a more lovely time to relax and unwind. Helen was very responsive to our questions and made me a lovely cake which I had for my birthday. The cottage itself is charming with a beautiful log fire. There is so much space outside which was the highlight. Lambs, chickens, ducks all roam in their various paddocks. Farmer John comes out to feed them all each morning. My kids 11 & 9 absolutely loved helping him feed the animals and collect eggs. Very close to town. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favourite place!
Auntie Eileen’s is absolutely stunning, I don’t think the photos can quite do the property justice. Our little ones (2 and 4) loved helping John feed all the animals each morning and Helen always responded quickly to any questions via text. The house is so beautiful and all bedrooms were warm even in the middle of winter with the fire and various heaters. We loved that it was a very short drive to the shops and only 20min to big playgrounds in Berry for the kids. A beautiful cosy stay, can’t recommend highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A special place to visit
Lovely historic property and garden and we so appreciated the hospitality, particularly the chance for our young daughter to feed the animals each morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

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Hosted by Helen Gelberman

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