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Chillout in Manilla: Relaxing Stay! Book Direct

Holiday home in Manilla with kitchen and balcony

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Living Area and Lounge
Back Patio, BBQ, Outdoor Setting and Caravan (acts as 3rd bedroom)
Main Bedroom
2nd Bedroom
Caravan. 2S beds.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Manilla, NSW
  • Place, Tamara Private Hospital
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Tamworth Hospital
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamworth, NSW (TMW)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 2 Double Sofa Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Chillout in Manilla: Relaxing Stay! Book Direct

Welcome to Manilla Cottage, your perfect retreat in the heart of Manilla, NSW. Experience a comfortable and cozy stay in our charming cottage, with all the amenities you need for a relaxing getaway. Enjoy the convenience of being close to the CBD, shops, and attractions. Explore the picturesque surroundings, or go fishing in the nearby Namoi River. With its warm atmosphere and central location, Manilla Cottage is your home away from home. Book your stay now and discover the delights of Manilla.

Manilla Cottage offers a comfortable and inviting space for your stay in Manilla, NSW. The property features cozy rooms with tasteful decor and modern amenities. The living area provides a relaxing space to unwind, while the well-equipped kitchen allows for convenient meal preparation. The bedrooms offer a peaceful retreat with comfortable beds, ensuring a good night`s sleep. Outside, you`ll find a private patio where you can enjoy your morning coffee or soak up the sun. With its warm and welcoming ambiance, Manilla Cottage is the perfect place to relax and recharge during your visit to Manilla.

Guests at Manilla Cottage will have full access to the entire property during their stay. This includes the cozy living areas, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and the private outdoor patio. You`ll have the freedom to make yourself at home and enjoy all the amenities and spaces provided within the cottage. Access via keys in lock box. Code is provided by email 5 days prior to check-in and by SMS 2 days prior to check-in.

At Manilla Cottage in Manilla NSW, we are dedicated to providing exceptional assistance throughout your stay. While we are based on the Gold Coast and won`t be physically present, we are always just a message away. You can easily reach us through various communication channels, including email, mobile, SMS (details provided in the email), and Airbnb messaging. We value your preferred method of communication, so please feel free to choose the option that suits you best. Whether you have questions, concerns, or simply need assistance during your stay, we encourage you to reach out to us. Our goal is to ensure your experience is enjoyable and stress-free, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Don`t hesitate to contact us at any time, and we`ll be delighted to assist you with anything you need. David and Hilary

Meet David and Hilary Harris, the passionate hosts behind Aussie Chillout. With a wealth of experience in the holiday rental industry, they are dedicated to ensuring your stay is nothing short of exceptional. As avid travelers themselves, they understand the importance of having insider knowledge and local recommendations. That`s why they encourage guests to make the most of their digital guide, packed with things to do, a comprehensive local guide, and an array of fantastic dining options. Whether you`re seeking adventure or relaxation, David and Hilary are here to make your stay unforgettable. Discover the best of the region with their expert tips and enjoy a truly immersive experience. Choose Aussie Chillout for your next getaway and let David and Hilary take care of the details, ensuring an extraordinary stay for you. Visit Aussie Chillout to start planning your dream vacation.
No Noise After 9 pm - Respecting Neighbours

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property registration number 2346,+PID-STRA-5189
Property # 9140684

About the area

Manilla

Manilla is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dowe National Park and Lake Keepit.
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Manilla, NSW

What's nearby

  • Lake Keepit - 31 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Tamara Private Hospital - 37 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Tamworth Hospital - 39 min drive - 53.8 km
  • Tamworth Capitol Theatre - 40 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre - 46 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

  • Tamworth, NSW (TMW) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IGA - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Krankies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Apple Tree Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Molly May's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪FFF Junction - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Chillout in Manilla: Relaxing Stay! Book Direct pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chillout in Manilla: Relaxing Stay! Book Direct?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chillout in Manilla: Relaxing Stay! Book Direct?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chillout in Manilla: Relaxing Stay! Book Direct?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chillout in Manilla: Relaxing Stay! Book Direct located?

Situated in Manilla, this holiday home is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Lake Keepit and within 25 miles (40 km) of Dowe National Park and Hobden Hill National Park. Warrabah National Park and Somerton National Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and tidy with everything detailed perfectly in the advertisement. Hosts were amazing to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAM M.

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

Pleasant stay

The cottage is older style but well equipped and comfortable, great location in town, easy walking distance to shops, pubs and cafes. We were able to take our dog which was great, there is a fenced yard
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kristina S.

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

Pet friendly, close to amenities.

Handy pet friendly, close to Tamworth and shops. Cosy and comfortably. Smallish kitchen but adequate. Hosts were friendly and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Denise F.

Secure property with 7 children under 15

Close to family in Manilla. Clean and comfortable and central to town.

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Very nice

Beds are comfy, house nice and cool outside area nice and shady, needs a new stove and a bigger refrigerator, otherwise nice home love it.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kalolaine B.

Cosy and Excellent for Families

At first, I was surprised and not happyas the lawn was very long and looked like it had no TLC done to it for a while. Hoping the inside of the house was going to be better. I was impressed that it was, cosy, had a family feel, clean and excellent. We had a few little problems like the hot water ran out on our last night and we contacted David and immediately they fixed it. Same as the lawn too. It was mowed the next morning. It took the mowers over 3 hours to mow because it was just too long. Overall YES I would definitely go back. It's a very cosy,excellent family accommodation.

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Just as advertised

While in town for an event at Mt. Bora we stayed for a week at the Harris' place. It was clean and well appointed and best of all close to downtown and near the mountain. I would suggest adding a few more small waste bins in the bathrooms etc.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate S., Australia

Very cosy @ warm

Comfy little cottage nice area, the owner never met him but very nice person, all in all really nice place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

David I.

Weekend Stay

Cottage is quirky and has potential to be excellent as a holiday letting. The bedding was adequate, however, I think pillows need to be replaced. Thankfully, I did bring our own. I believe the owners are making improvements over time which will be good. The stove was not clean and the saucepans I did not even attempt to use. They were greasy and the Teflon coating was coming off all of them. I am not trying to be picky but when you stay somewhere, it has to meet basic needs in being able to cook etc. The place, including the bathroom needed a good scrub. Lovely location and will be nice if things improve.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

MARK G.

Needs a thorough clean.

We have stayed in many different qualities of accommodation during a year travelling but we thought this place was pretty poor. In fairness the kitchen appliances, surfaces, etc were clean but the plates, cutlery and pots and pans, etc were greasy and needed a good wash before they could be used. The mice were back and very cheeky, running along the sofa and even burrowing under our backsides while we were sat on it! we moved the sofa to dislodge them and found waste under it. There was stuff under the bed (including something that looked like a surgical plaster - We took a picture). The windows, blinds and fans were dirty. We had a dirty glass in the bathroom (for toothbrushes?) and there were bits of old soap from previous occupants. We also noticed that all the things used in the photos to make the place look nice: pictures on the walls, bowls and vases for decoration, etc., had all gone. The wifi and TV, etc., worked fine. It seems a shame because a good scrub and it would be a perfectly OK but I agree with a previous reviewer that it needs a thorough clean before it's fit to rent out.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

KRISTEN M.

Great little home away from home!

7 of us were accommodated in the Manilla home! We didn't need the caravan and found everything we needed in the kitchen and throughout the home itself. Great location, nice and close to cafe and IGA to walk to. Older home but clean. We are all keen to stay again next visit! Thank you!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

Very homely and accomodating

Value for money when travelling with a group, everything worked and was well presented
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

PATRICIA T.

Needs some TLC

Unfortunately the stay was short lived. We had booked in for 6 days but due to rodent and bug issues and a general lack of cleanliness in Manilla Cottage we had no choice but to cut our stay. 2 of our party had to sleep in the car due to mice running about in our food. We did speak to the owner and asked for him to try and resolve but when the cleaners arrived they stated that they had done a thorough clean, which was suprising considering spiders in the shower, mouse droppings in the house. Owner advised he had sprayed the property but only a few days earlier. David did try and resolve the issue and we do appreciate that but it did ruin our holiday somewhat. He did provide a full refund but as the festival was on we were not able to get accomodation in the area and we had to make alternate plans for the holiday as to not disappoint the children any further. Manilla cottage does not look like the pictures and really needs some time and effort put in to bring it up to a reasonable standard to let out.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

ELAINE S.

Suited our needs!!

It was lovely to visit relatives and have our own space to return to. The beds were comfortable and it was nice not to share the space with others. There were some issues with little rodent visitors but the owners responded promptly and sent in the exterminators. Overall a positive experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Katie P.

Great place to stay

Had a nice stay, property owners very accomodating.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

PHIL J.

Understanding Owners

Our recent planned trip to Manilla Cottage wasn’t to be, with our family car breaking down on the other side of Tamworth. David and Hillary were excellent to work with, and very understanding of our situation, offering us a 50% refund plus a further discount off of our next trip. Though we didn’t get to experience the quality of the house, we did get to experience the quality of the owners. Very pleasing.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Janice C.

Comfortable and relaxing

Stay in Manilla was very quiet and house lovely & warm considering we stayed in winter. Everything in house that you require. The ceiling fans and walls a little dusty but overall very clean & comfortable. Will go back again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helman H.

Excellent

We love this great place, and we will definately go back and stay in the same house in the future. Very nice and clean, plenty of room and has everything you need and as stated in the ad. Nice 2 bed caravan we didn't get to use as the house was just big enough for me and my wife and 7 kids. Nice warm gas heater even though it was -5 degrees outside. Manilla is also a nice friendly little town which gives us the real country feeling we have never experienced before. We travelled daily to Tamworth everymorning with no Sydney like traffic and took us only 25min each way but for the price I wouldn't have it any other way. It was all worth it. Thank you again David Harris.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nice and comfy cottage

A small modest older style home/cottage. For an old building it is neat, tidy and well presented. located in a beautiful quiet little town. It accommodated six of us very comfortably and an affordable price, would definitely rebook if ever up that way.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Well worth it.

Overall we thought this was a great place to stay in manila. We were a bunch of paragliding pilots with some non flyers as well so it made sense not to stay at the flying site for us. the property is well maintained and has everything that we needed to have a relaxing and comfortable stay. The caravan outside is really awesome, as is the location - a 3 minute walk into the town. its really handy. I will stay here next time we are over.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Just perfect

We had a great time! Its so easily located and we love the scenery. Had everything we needed! Bit hectic with 5 kids but was great and well worth being out of the hustle n bustle of Tamworth
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cosy well equipped clean welcoming cottage

We were going to Tamworth Country Music Festival and finding accomodation for 6 wasn't easy. This was perfect 30 min drive in to Tamworth away from the buzz. Lively cottage big kitchen well equipped 2 toilets necessary with 6 staying air conditioned perfect we would return in a heart beat it was perfect

About the host

Hosted by Aussie Chillout

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🌴 Welcome to the Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, where your hosts, David and Hilary live. We have been happily married for 36 years! 🇦🇺 Hilary's journey started in South Africa, and at the age of 10, she and her family embarked on a new adventure in Australia.

David, the aficionado of Hawaiian shirts, dreams of a life filled with travel and work—a perpetual Working Holiday, where every day feels like a new exploration! 🌏 We, as hosts, share a deep love for discovering new places and building meaningful connections with our fellow travelers.

With extensive backgrounds in aged care and disability services, we bring a compassionate touch to our short stay holiday rental business, proudly founded in 2004. Our commitment is to ensure your stay is not just accommodation but a memorable experience filled with comfort and care.

Our wanderlust has taken us on incredible journeys, exploring the beauty of destinations such as Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, UAE, Singapore, Taiwan, South Africa, Canada, and the USA. 🌍

Explore Manilla, NSW, at Manilla Cottage. 🏡❤️ Enjoy bushwalking, fishing in the Peel River, and the vibrant local community for an unforgettable stay. 🌿🎣🏞️ Join us in creating moments that capture the essence of Manilla's charm and natural beauty.

Feel the excitement of being close to wineries, gourmet foods, historic sites, and scenic walking trails. 🍇🍲🏰🚶‍♂️ Our location in Manilla is the perfect base for your Manilla holiday—a hub of exploration, chillout, and relaxation.

We understand the inquisitive nature of a traveler and the desire for a safe and secure haven. Ask us anything; we're here to make your stay exceptional. 🤔🌟

Book with us, and not only will you secure accommodation, but you'll also gain insights from hosts who've blended care with wanderlust for years. Let's make your journey extraordinary at Aussie Chillout - Manilla Cottage - Manilla NSW. 🌟🌿✨

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