Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape

Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape

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Living area
Back porch with views of the lake.
Lake house fire pit with lake views (private space)
Dining area with seating for 8, set for dinner party.
Backyard pool/spa area to the Lake house.

Overview of Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
High Range, NSW
  • Popular LocationJoadja Vineyard8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBendooley Estate Book Barn17 min drive
  • Popular LocationCentennial Vineyards17 min drive
  • AirportShellharbour, NSW (WOL)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape

Located near Bowral, in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales Australia – The Highlands Lakehouse is a large, well-appointed rural accommodation that has been designed to offer you the charms of a private sanctuary in farm like settings while offering you all comforts of modern day living.

Set on a stunning 30 acre estate, surrounded by an abundant bird life and manicured gardens, Highlands Lakehouse is the ultimate resort style country estate, unsurpassed for its quality furnishing, sprawling green lawns, tennis court, swimming pool, lake and facilities to cater for everyone.

It is complete with Large Modern Kitchen, A Relaxing Hot Tub and a Stunning Log-Burning Fire Place which will keep you warm on a winter’s night!

Many local Southern Highlands shops are only a short drive away. Cafes, Local Stores and Exceptional Southern Highland Wineries of Bowral and Mittagong are only a short 10min drive away.

Relax Indoors…

The Lakehouse is a well-appointed large rural accommodation that can sleep 10 people (8 adults and 2 kids) in the main house. 4 bedrooms with Queen beds and 1 adjoining bedroom with a king single daybed and king single trundle bed.

There's a separate one bedroom cottage ($300pn plus $150 clean) with a pull out sofa bed (sleeps 2-4) or a fabulous barn ($400pn plus $200 clean) that sleeps up to 8 ppl (2 double mattress bunks (double on bottom & single on top) a sofa and a full sized Queen bed) for additional accommodation (at an additional cost) if you have more friends or family to accommodate. The entire estate combined can sleep up to 22 people at its max capacity.

Enjoy the outdoors…

If you’re feeling energetic you can explore the 30 acre property, stroll around the lush gardens, play a game of Tennis on the full sized court, take a dip in the Swimming Pool, watch the active birdlife and visit farm animals that include sheep, chickens and ducks.

You may even get a visit from one of the local Kangaroos!

The Highlands Lakehouse property also features its very own sprawling Tranquil Lake for you to explore. Take a casual walk or ride one of our bikes around the lake at your leisure.

AVAILABLE FOR WEDDINGS.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THIS IS A NON SMOKING PROPERTY - AND PARTIES/EVENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT HIGHLANDS LAKE HOUSE WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT.

Close to Local Shops, Cafes and Southern Highland Wineries

Many local Southern Highlands shops are only a short drive away.

Cafes, Local Stores and Exceptional Southern Highland Wineries of Bowral and Mittagong are only a short 10min drive away.

It’s the perfect place for a genuine rural retreat for the family getaway or a romantic weekend away for two. The Highlands Lakehouse even caters for weddings or large group functions.

What some previous guests have had to say...

The Grounds Are Amazing!
“Beautiful home and amazing grounds. The home is just beautiful and in winter with the fireplace and heated flooring made for a special evening of catching up with old friends. There really wasn't anything we wanted that wasn't available. The grounds are amazing and we're looking forward to booking another weekend in summer to enjoy the outdoors and the other activities the property offers. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.”

The Kitchen is a Dream…
“Stunning property to get away from it all We booked for a Christmas in July for 8 friends and it was perfect. The kitchen is a dream to cook in. The house was wonderfully warm, as was the spa and all rooms. Beautiful. Thankyou.”

A Perfect Place For Relaxing.
“We had an excellent stay at the Lakehouse. The property is extremely picturesque with its own lake and huge yard. The house itself is very comfortable with a fireplace, large bedrooms, and a massive spa. The hosts were also very thoughtful--they had the fireplace going when we got in. A perfect place for a relaxing weekend. Beware, you will not want to return to the city though!”

We Will Definitely be Returning
“We received a very friendly welcome and the accommodation was lovely, just as described. Everything was clean and the burning fire very much appreciated! We all felt very comfortable in our surroundings and we will definitely be returning”

Would Recommend To Everyone!
“The Lakehouse and grounds are absolutely stunning and well looked after. We really made the most of the log fire, it made us feel like we were back in England! Thank you so much for having us, we would recommend to everyone!!”

*** Monitored security cameras are placed in the main areas around the property near the circle drive, the managers cottage, the entrance to the guest cottage and the back drive. No security cameras are place inside any of the buildings.

Property manager

Highlands Lakehouse
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
With approval from owner.

Pets

Pets allowed
With approval from owner.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property registration number PID-STRA-4812-1

About the area

Mandemar

Located in Mandemar, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Harper's Mansion and Berrima Courthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nattai National Park and Mount Gibraltar Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Bendooley Estate Book Barn and International Cricket Hall of Fame. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
High Range, NSW

What's nearby

  • Joadja Vineyard - 8 min drive
  • Berrima Courthouse - 16 min drive
  • Berrima Gaol - 16 min drive
  • Bendooley Estate Book Barn - 17 min drive
  • Centennial Vineyards - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Mittagong Station - 18 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Artemis - 14 min drive
  • Josh's Cafe - 15 min drive
  • Gumnut Patisserie - 16 min drive
  • Surveyor General Inn - 16 min drive
  • Baked in Berrima - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 32 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shari F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great family trip
We had an enjoyable week at the lake house. The inside was neat, tidy & pretty well maintained considering the age of the property. The grassed area leading to the lake was a great area for cricket & soccer, and the family enjoyed fishing in the lake. We had 5 adults + 4 kids in the house and it was more than big enough. The pool was a good size & despite being a bit cold (it is not heated) the kids had a lot of fun. The spa took a while to heat but once it got going it was used constantly. The only down side was that some parts of the outside areas are in need of some maintenance & clean-up but apart from the BBQs & ping pong table it was all still useable. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay, however could do with a clean.
Overall we had an enjoyable stay at Highlands Lakehouse. The kids enjoyed the pool the most. It was very refreshing in the hot weather we had during our stay. We had looked forward to using the spa too, however we were disappointed to find it was out of order. The property could do with a more thorough clean - while commonly used areas and items were clean, there were items that needed some attention - some of the leisure equipment, and most notably the BBQ which we decided not to use due to caked on grime. The house and kitchen were spacious and had beautiful decor. The grounds and lake were also very pretty, and it was nice to take a stroll around and also see the sheep and chickens. We had a very relaxing stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a nice property
Overall our group was pleased with the stay. There are always small issues that arise, but the owners were quite responsive, and appears that they are committed to continuously improving the property. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

JUDITH R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Photos of current Stayz ad are inaccurate
The property wasn't clean; the basketball and tennis court were out of service and run down; the spa was not on at arrival and took over 24hrs for the spa to heat; no floor heating; bedding was not as stated; long-term rusted leaking roof in bathrooms required buckets to catch water; the fireplace was not cleaned; nothing to start a fire with; property not as described, photos of beautiful horse stables and horses are false. The manager offered a deposit credit to be used at a later date if no negative review is posted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Audrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter stay
Overall we had a nice time there (despite the cold, rainy weather) and the kids loved feeding the sheep and chicken and playing with the dogs on the property. There were a couple of things that brought our rating down (the pool was really dirty and it looked like it had been a while since it was cleaned, and one of the bathroom doors kept coming off the hinge and falling on whoever was opening/closing the door) but overall, the property is great for families/friends to get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Highlands Lakehouse

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When I walked around the back of the property and saw the expansive level green lawn leading to the lake, I knew I had found my little piece of paradise. This is truly a special property designed for families and friends to get together and share the good times that will be remembered forever.

Why they chose this property

Its truly beautiful and the vista out the back window from the kitchen is something I'll never tire of. Its peaceful and you always sleep well at the farm. You'll love it!

What makes this property unique

The Lake House is a beautiful private getaway just 8 mins from Mittagong and 12 mins from Bowral with the privacy and seclusion needed for that quiet getaway or the dash into town for a romantic or family meal out.
The sunrises over the lake are spectacular, the walks down the laneway to see the multitude of kangaroos is unique and the ability to cool off in the pool or jump in the hot tub is ideal for family and friends to relax.
Oh, and the sheep are super friendly and checking the chicken eggs is a favourite for the kids!

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English

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