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Cox's Cottage in the Hawkesbury Valley

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Pitt Town Lagoon bird sanctuary
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Pitt Town, NSW
  • Place, Lynwood Country Club
    ‪24 min walk‬
  • Place, Scheyville National Park
    ‪24 min walk‬
  • Place, Pitt Town Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom One

1 Double Bed

Bedroom Two

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cox's Cottage in the Hawkesbury Valley

1 hr from Sydney, 10 mins from the historic town of Windsor, historic Cox's Cottage sits on a 5 acre horse property overlooking the Pitt Town Lagoon with abundant bird life of black swans, pelicans and uninterrupted views to the Blue Mountains.
This very comfortable cottage is fully self-contained, private, with its own entrance.
Fully fenced, dog-friendly property with secure back yard for dogs. Horse stabling available by request.
Lynwood Golf Club is next door. Richmond Polo Club 15mins.
We supply breakfast ingredients of eggs, milk, cereals, bread and jam.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dog friendly
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2756, PID-STRA-19941
Property # 9301447
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

About the area

Sydney

Located in Pitt Town, a neighbourhood in Sydney, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Pitt Town Nature Reserve and Scheyville National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope and Museums Discovery Centre. Nurragingy Reserve and Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Rafting and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Pitt Town, NSW

What's nearby

  • Pitt Town Nature Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Mulgrave Station - 7 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Macquarie Arms Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Macquarie Park Boathouse Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Red - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cox's Cottage in the Hawkesbury Valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cox's Cottage in the Hawkesbury Valley?

As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cox's Cottage in the Hawkesbury Valley on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$319, 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 Cox's Cottage in the Hawkesbury Valley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cox's Cottage in the Hawkesbury Valley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Cox's Cottage in the Hawkesbury Valley located?

Located in Pitt Town, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pitt Town Nature Reserve and Scheyville National Park. Hawkesbury River is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faiza C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annette was such a warm host and it was a pleasure staying at her beautifully equipped cottage. We had a very comfortable stay and would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful property which we enjoyed staying in. We loved the historic nature of the slab hut and overall surrounds. It was very comfortable and well supplied. The hosts were near by and were welcoming on our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2026
Hi Carol, Thank you for your kind review. It's great to have feedback and to know that our efforts are appreciated. All the best, Annette
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rabbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy on the eyes, beautifully serene, Woukd recommend it to all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon T.

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

Beautiful Little Cottage

Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in this little cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Annette's gorgeous cottage. She has thought of everything to make the stay so enjoyable. Thanks Annette :)
Gorgeous historic cottage x
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cosy, cute, warm and welcoming cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia J.

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

Beautiful

Very comfortable stay with very hospitable owners. Views are amazing and time with the animals is a special bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Gorgeous place and great for dogs

We had a wonderful time here with our dog. Lovely heritage-listed place that backs onto wetlands with lots of bird life
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anke R.

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

Family getaway

We loved the Pitt Town getaway for our weekend. Lovely scenery and amazing hospitality from Annette and Jeramy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren S.

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

Magnificent piece of local history

The cottage holds so much charm and appeal, the hosts were wonderful, lovely people. I would totally recommend staying there, the cottage and Pitt Town is definitely worth the visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2025
Thank you Warren for the great review. We hope you'll come back and stay in our cottage again soon, All the best, Annette and Jeremy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Great place

What a great place to stay. The host are very friendly, the cottage is well maintained, the view in the morning of the lake is breath taking and the dog had a blast. Definitely will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harley H.

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

Short stay

We wanted a quiet place for a couple of days to relax. This fit the bill 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

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

Pitt town getaway

We had a very cute, cosy, and homely stay exactly what we were hoping for. The property offers stunning views, especially at sunset, which made the experience even more special. A big thank you to Annette and Jeremy for sharing such a beautiful and peaceful place with us. We truly enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thanks for the great review Renee. It was a pleasure. We hope to see you again sometime. All the best Jeremy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy J.

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

Heritage cottage

1850 built. Quiet neat place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette L.

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

Weekend at Pitt Town Bottoms

Wonderful dog friendly place to stay. The cottage is a step back in time but with all modern conveniences. Has everything one could possibly need It was our 3rd stay at Cox’s Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabina R.

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

Ode to History

A beautiful cottage, an ode to the history of the area. Everything was amazing. It was all the little things that create the experience and comfort. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tonia K.

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

Lovely Cox Cottage.

It is a lovely cottage, very clean great fire place which we lit as the nights were quite cold and warmed the cottage up.the property is in a very pretty scenic area o Pitt Town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Doggie Paradise

Had a very lovely and relaxed stay, well stocked cabin with everything you might need and then some, as per Title it’s a doggie paradise, my furry girls had a ball. Thank you for having us. 😊🐶🐶
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2024
Thank you for the great review Mark. It was a pleasure having you stay in our cottage. Glad the dogs enjoyed it too – our property is certainly a doggie paradise!! All the best, Annette and Jeremy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Narelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely homely welcoming place to enjoy a weekend getaway. We have already recommended this to family and friends. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2026
Thank you for the lovely review Narelle and thank you for your understanding re critters in the roof!!! We hope to see you both again at Cox's Cottage. All the best, Annette and Jeremy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaye F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay.Clean comfortable and great for our 2dogs. History of the cottage very interesting. Hope to return and stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Annette Stow

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Languages:

French

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