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Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage

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A serene lakeside patio with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm lake and misty hills.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a stone exterior, and a well-lit interior.
A wooden door with a decorative glass panel and a view of a green landscape.
A kitchen with a stone wall, a stainless steel sink, a stove, and a countertop with eggs, tomatoes, and ham.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with patterned bedding, a mirror, and a chair.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Wollemi National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Saint Albans, NSW
  • Place, Wollemi National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawkesbury River
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Dharug National Park
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

St. Albans

Located in St. Albans, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hawkesbury River and Dharug National Park. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Map
Saint Albans, NSW

What's nearby

  • Wollemi National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hawkesbury River - 27 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Dharug National Park - 31 min drive - 26.1 km
  • The Convict Trail - 31 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Skeleton Rocks Reserve - 58 min drive - 43.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Settlers Arms Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Hut, St Albans NSW - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Hawkesbury River and within 32 miles (52 km) of Hawkins Lookout and Dharug National Park.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view was beautiful. No air con like the ad said and were attacked by mozzies overnight and a nest of wasps under the outside table yesterday but overall was a good spot for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Sandstone cottage

Nice location and a good experience to stay in a heritage cottage. Well appointed however some areas of the cottage require more attention to detail.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

We booked this from the US as we needed lodging close to our daughter’s wedding venue (St Joseph’s Guesthouse). The property exceeded our expectations. Drew and Kerrie were excellent hosts and able to accommodate our request for an extra night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
Thank you Christy. It was a pleasure having you stay at First Farm Cottage We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Warm regards Drew & Kerrie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful experience

Our stay at the First Farm was a truly wonderful experience. A tastefully renovated heritage property at an incredibly beautiful and peaceful location, steeped in history. Welcoming and generous hosts that were easy to communicate with. The perfect spot for a romantic weekend or family catch up (especially during the St Albans festival)!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a wedding in St Albans

We stayed at the cottage to attend a friend's wedding in St Albans. Overall, the property was lovely - clean, interesting and peaceful. Beware if you are over 6ft tall, the doorframes are quite low and that was an issue for my partner. Loved the small touches, including a stocked fridge (there are no shops in St Albans) including eggs, bread and milk. Our daughter loved seeing the kangaroos hanging outside the cottage on arrival. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Almost, But Not Quite

We picked this property for the quiet and the history of the house. The quiet it delivered in spades, and it was perfect for that. The history was not all there. The layout of the house was as expected – a house split in the middle by a hallway with two rooms either side. Proportions were correct, but the lack of the Australian Hardwood trims, doors and frames (the cleats in the stonework were there) was a bit disappointing.The cleanliness of both the house and yard were not great. The yard could do with a serious clean up, including the backyard.Maintenance was also an issue – of 10 doors that led outside, only three were functioning correctly, with one more leading to the backyard, which we didn’t need. Given that when we arrived the air conditioning, as promised on this page, was non-existent, it would have been nice to be able to open the house up to the breeze blowing in from the lake. There is no phone service, and the wifi is okay. Your best bet is to go to the local pub 2kms down the road and take your laptop! The staff at the pub are lovely, the meals are really good! In short, if you want somewhere quiet where no-one can find you and you can’t use tech then this is your place! Otherwise, I hope that the owners will stay for a few weeks and get the place back up to standard (a list of maintenance items has been sent).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend at St Albans

Great place to get away from it all. Lovely views, very peaceful. Amazing old sandstone building, well appointed. Unfortunately, there was a mix up in the booking and the place had been double booked (through two different online booking organisations) for the weekend which was a bit uncomfortable (people were already in there when we arrived) but it was resolved.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay did not go ahead

We advised the owner via the Stayz website that we were advised against proceeding with the booking due to flood warnings for the locality and to avoid putting a strain on local resources in the circumstances. Our message was: Dear Drew and Kerrie We have arrived in Sydney but have been advised that the St Albans Fire Brigade has issued major flood warnings and that all providers of tourist accommodation are required to ask current tenants to leave the area and advise future tenants not to come. Would you please confirm this to be the case for your cottage? We are very disappointed of course. Kind regards Elizabeth Game Drew, the owner, subsequently rang me and I advised that we planned to rebook. I will look for a date in February 2023.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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