Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong
Perfect for a winter getaway with our cosy slow combustion wood fire inside and our fire pit outside. This beautiful two bedroom cottage accommodation is situated on part of our ten acre rural property with views of the dam and overlooking the paddocks where our sheep roam freely. The property is partly surrounded by natural Australian bush which is home to kangaroos, cockatoos, kookaburras and many more varieties of Australian animals. The cottage is well appointed with a large kitchen including dishwasher and microwave and the living area has a slow combustion wood fire to keep you warm and cozy in the winter while enjoying a glass of red or cup of hot chocolate. The cottage also has ducted air conditioning to keep you cool in the summer. The large outdoor area includes a gas barbeque and outdoor dining as well as a long bench with bar stools where you can just sit and enjoy the scenery. We are located just 2.5 kms from Thirlmere township and the NSW Train Museum which offers steam train rides every weekend and regular visits from Thomas the Tank Engine and is also home to the Steam Train Festival which is held annually in March. Thirlmere Lakes National Park and the spectacular Mermaid Pools and Potholes are within a ten minute drive with many bushwalking trails and swimming holes. Cedar Creek orchard is a five minute drive away where you can pick your own seasonal fruit and they also offer apple juice, cider and honey for sale, check their website for bookings and dates. Whether you want to just get away from it all, relax and unwind or bring the family and checkout the local attractions. We are only about an hours drive from Sydney and about half an hour from Bowral and the Southern Highlands, perfect for a family getaway or a romantic weekend. Also only 50 minutes drive from the Wollongong beaches.
Property manager
Alaine
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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Please shut the main gate after entering or leaving to keep cows and sheep in and safe from the road and please drive slowly.
Keep house gates closed to keep cows and sheep from entering house yard.
Please keep noise to a minimum after 10pm
Important information
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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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-33432, 2572
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Thirlmere
Located in Thirlmere, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Thirlmere Lakes National Park and Stonequarry Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Trainworks and Wirrimbirra Flora & Fauna Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tahmoor Regional Sporting Centre or Menangle Park Paceway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Thirlmere, NSW
What's nearby
Trainworks - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Stonequarry Reserve - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Thirlmere Lakes National Park - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
Menangle Park Paceway - 29 min drive - 34.8 km
Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - 39 min drive - 49.8 km
Getting around
Thirlmere Station - 5 min drive
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 10 min drive
Picton Bowling Club - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
The Bowling Pheasant - 10 min drive
Michels Patisserie Picton - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong located?
This family-friendly Thirlmere cottage is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Trainworks, Lin Gordon Reserve and Tahmoor Regional Sporting Centre. Thirlmere Lakes National Park and Stonequarry Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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The property is very well kept and clean. Loved the sheep and wild ducks on our rainy day. Great atmosphere with the steam locos that were running. Only complaints were the only table was outside so dinner on the lounge and the main bed was very firm. Maybe the garage space could be better used? Very comfortable otherwise. Thanks for having us.
Little Kingsley is wonderfully set up for a convenient and tranquil getaway on the outskirts of Sydney and close to the Highlands. The newly renovated house was spotless, and we especially loved using the fire pit. Alaine was a perfectly attentive host, and communicated well with us. Only small discrepancy was that we had expected a few more animals, however we loved having the sheep around the house. Picton / Wollondilly area has a lot going for it- being a food bowl, it’s history and go karts!
Awesome location - could walk to railway if it hadn’t rained. Well set up for a family of five with little kids, well designed cottage with modern amenities. Lovely touches for train lovers. Communication with Alaine was great.
We had a wonderful 4 night stay at Little Kingsley. The cottage is well set up, we made the most of the outdoors for meals, we were very comfortable. Alaine was very friendly and helpful and it made our stay very enjoyable.Waking up to the sheep and duck and the peaceful farm each morning was a real treat. My kids loved it and especially meeting Pepsi and Scooter.I highly recommend visiting!
A really lovely place to stay near the Southern Highlands
Beautifully done little two bedroom property (with option of a third sleeping on the pull out couch). Nice linen. Quiet and private. The kids loved roasting marshmallows on the fire pit and seeing the sheep and occasional rabbit. Great little coffee shops nearby as well as shops to be able to get provisions to have at home. Would definitely stay again.
Such a lovely little getaway with my young family.
The kids loved the cows and sheep that always came up to say hi.
House was clean, tidy and comfortable and the inside fire was so lovely. Close to picton (10 min drive) for a meal.
Was very relaxing stay. Property was clean and had good amenities. There isn't a washing machine due, I believe, to tank water being in use but there is a laundromat not too far. Loved the sheep and cows. Would be happy to stay again
Great stay at the farm and perfect location for a couple of nights while visiting Thomas at the Rail Museum. Our 3 year old loved saying good morning to the animals.
Sabrina L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
26 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great quiet little home away from home! Definitely a peaceful break away
A beautiful area to stay in and enjoy the countryside. We visited for a weekend away from Sydney with the kids and they enjoyed seeing the cows and sheep and kangaroos. The cosy fireplace was perfect in the evenings and some nice food options in Picton.
Alaine was great with communication and very helpful at giving us advice for the local area. Thanks for a great stay
We chose this property as a farm stay and we had an event at K Ranch in Mount Hunter which was a 20 min drive away.
Beautiful cottage. We woke up to a cure of cows eating grass nearby.
It’s a quiet location, with fireplace and fire pit.
The nights get colder here than in the city.
We enjoyed the place very much. Thank you.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Host is great with communication. Home is amazing, clean and very inviting. Highly recommend and will be staying here again!