Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage
Holiday Rental Specialists are pleased to present Poppy Cottage, ideal for families, couples and small groups.
The Property Features • Pets welcome upon enquiry- see our Terms & Conditions and declare at time of booking • Modern renovated bathroom with freestanding bath, shower and separate toilet • Cosy sitting room with Rinnai gas log fire • Large kitchen/dining room with modern kitchen • Dishwasher, Smeg range cooker, microwave and DeLonghi Nespresso coffee machine • TV, stereo, WiFi, laptop friendly • Outdoor entertaining area with open fireplace, pergola, BBQ • Close to coffee shop • 20 km to Bowral town centre • High chair • Pets welcome with AUD 100 surcharge
Please note this property/location has limited mobile phone service
Bedroom Configuration • Bedroom 1: queen • Bedroom 2: double • Bedroom 3: king single x 2
Bathroom Configuration • Bathroom 1: shower, vanity, bathtub, and toilet
Enter this gorgeous weatherboard to find your typical period features such as attractive polished floorboards and pressed metal ceilings. The formal sitting room has a cosy gas log Rinnai fireplace - enjoy a fireside drink before bed! Poppy Cottage is just a couple of doors away from the delightful Exeter general store.
There are 3 bedrooms at the front of the house sleeping 6 guests on 1 queen bed, 1 double bed and two king singles in a twin room. The style is eclectic and cosy with an interesting mix of artwork, furniture, and decoration. Step from the living room past the renovated bathroom with a magnificent freestanding bath on Travertine floors, shower and marble vanity into a stylish new open plan kitchen dining living area overlooking the garden.
The kitchen has marble benchtops, Nespresso coffee machine, all mod cons and lots of windows and light. There is a large dining table overlooking the garden and the choice of dining in or outside with the pergola and open fireplace providing a great outdoor setting.
The outdoor fireplace is a real feature in winter and there are beautiful shady trees in a long deep garden to enjoy in summer.
This is an ideal location to stay at for visiting local wineries, Brigadoon is Bundanoon, Highlands Fling, attending weddings at Montrose Berry Farm, Southern Highlands Winery, Eling Forest, and all the Highlands have to offer including the Glow Worm Glen, Solar Springs, Morton National Park. We are across the road from Exeter Antiques, and Gallery Ecosse, a contemporary art gallery situated in The Halcyon Cottage, circa 1869.
Distances to • 7km to Bundanoon • 9 km to Southern Highlands Winery • 18km to Berrima • 20km to Bowral town centre • 21km to Bendooley Estate • 23km to Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral • 23km to Peppers Craigieburn • 24km to Centennial Vineyards • 25km to Mittagong
Linen All linen (sheets and bath towels) is supplied for your stay and included in the tariff. For the comfort of our guests, we do not triple sheet. All beds have a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and a quilt with a full cover.
Property Specific Notes Mobile range is poor at the property but there is a landline available at the property for local calls and to Australian mobiles.
Pets are welcome at this property. There is a AUD 100 surcharge to have your pet stay. This surcharge may vary depending on the length of the stay. Please declare at the time of booking and refer to the terms and conditions regarding pets.
If you bring a pet, a surcharge will be added after the booking is placed.
WiFi is offered as a complimentary extra. As there is no charge issues will be dealt with Asap but cannot be guaranteed.
This property will consider bookings for groups of young people and/or Schoolies, however, these bookings can only be made by application. Please message us; a comprehensive guest registration form must be completed prior to confirmation and a 2000 AUD cash bond is payable. Other conditions apply.
Notes Code of Conduct: Payment for the booking warrants you and all guests staying will abide by the Code of Conduct for Short Term Rental Accommodation which can be viewed under the Guest Information tab on our website or a link which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email.
Noise at Properties: NSW Planning has passed laws that affect guests. The Code of Conduct for holiday renting can be found on our website under the Guest Information tab. In Section 2.5.2 of the STR Code of Conduct, guests have an obligation to ensure the peace and comfort of neighbours and other occupants of the premises (if strata) near holiday rental properties. This means guests have to be very mindful of noise made in or outside the property that can disrupt neighbours at any time of the day. If you or any other guest receives a warning regarding excess noise or excess guests, you may be asked to leave the property immediately with no refund of monies. Noise audible outside the property is prohibited.
Privacy: This property is a holiday rental, it is not a principal place of residence and there are no shared rooms. Enjoy your time in comfort and privacy. Terms and Conditions: Detailed T&Cs apply for this property and payment warrants your agreement and that of all other guests staying at the property with you. Please share the T&Cs with your other guests.
Check-in and -out Times: During the busy months of December and January, the check-in time is 4 pm to facilitate peak back-to-back changeovers. Our standard check-in time is 3 pm and check-out time is 10 am. We offer a complimentary early check-in or late check-out time as a gesture of goodwill where booking and housekeeping schedules allow. Note that due to demand and housekeeping pressures, no early check-ins or late check-outs will be granted during the months of December and January. The safest way to secure an early check-in or later check-out is to book the property for an extra night. Contact us for a special rate for this extra night. All Sunday late check outs must be requested and approved prior to 5 pm on the Friday evening prior. All complimentary early check-ins or late check-outs must be confirmed in writing so that our housekeeping team are informed accordingly.
Guest Registration: Guest registration is mandatory for all bookings and replaces the need for a cash bond for short term bookings (up to 20 nights). It is essential for fraud prevention, damage claims, safety, and emergency purposes. The process varies depending on the online travel agent used. Direct bookings require the booker to upload a copy of their driver’s licence and credit card through our encrypted online process.
Additional Guests: The guest limits apply at all times during the booking. Any extra guests (this includes day visitors) above those that have been booked and paid for must be approved in writing prior to the stay. Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have visitors in addition to booked guests, you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission. This is not possible at all properties.
No Extras: This property is approved for accommodation only. No mattresses, tents, caravans or more cars than the property accommodates are allowed. Under no circumstances are the following activities permitted at any of our properties: motorbikes, dirt bikes, quad bikes, use of firearms or air rifles, fireworks.
EV Charging: For safety reasons and to comply with insurance requirements, guests are prohibited from charging electric vehicles at any property that does not have a dedicated EV charging station. Charging electric vehicles without proper infrastructure poses a fire hazard, and in the unfortunate event of an incident, insurance cover may be compromised, and the guest held liable. If in doubt, ask our team for the closest EV charging station.
Long Stay Discounts: Out of peak season stays of a week or more may qualify for a discount, please send us a message.
Property Information: Information during your stay can be found in the Guest Information Folder or by calling our office 24/7.
Security Deposit: For most bookings, completion of our registration process and a valid credit card with a $1000 available limit is sufficient for the security deposit. For medium-term bookings (21-40 nights) and long-term bookings (41-90 nights), a non-negotiable cash security deposit is required. This deposit, held in our Trust Account, is refunded after the departure inspection, with any damage or loss deducted. The minimum cash deposit is $2000, with higher amounts for larger or more expensive properties, or at the owner’s/agent’s discretion.
Peace of Mind: For your added security, this property is managed by a Licensed Real Estate Agent. We will never request payments be made to an overseas bank account and your money is held safely in our Trust Account until after your departure.
List with Us: If we had more properties in our management portfolio, we could easily get them booked. Demand is high and supply just can’t keep up. Send us a message or call us if you would like to know more about the packages we offer for short term rental management.
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Parking available
Barbecue
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-12921,2579
About the area
Exeter
Exeter is home to this holiday home. Berrima District Historical & Family History Society Museum and Berrima Courthouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Maur Wines and Southern Highland Wines. Red Cow Farm Garden and Leighton Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
Is Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage on 3 July 2026 start from AU$406, 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 Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage located?
Situated in Exeter, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Morton National Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from St. Maur Wines. Red Cow Farm Garden and Cosh Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Exeter Station is 8 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Poppy Cottage was warm and inviting, nestled in a delightful garden with rambling roses and herbs we could use for cooking, a well equipped kitchen, a new outdoor BBQ and even a dog bowl for the pooch! We are already planning our next visit.
Well appointed and comfortable cottage with large back garden. Situated right in the middle of Exeter. Great place to base yourself for a weekend exploring the Southern Highlands! Thank you!
Poppy’s Cottage is wonderful and the town of Exeter is beautiful. It was a wonderful experience. Loved the bath, the bed was comfortable and facilities were great. We will be back.
Jon M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Hi Jon! Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We have passed your wonderful review onto the team and owners and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
The most beautiful little cottage, absolutely love the back yard! My parents fell inlove with the place. Thank you xx
Elana G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2024
Thank you, Elana for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted that Poppy Cottage was the perfect property for your New Year holiday with your family. We're happy that your parents fell in love with the place. Your kind words are greatly appreciated! We hope to welcome you back in the future.
“Poppy Cottage’ is welcoming, unique and all comforts are carefully considered. I loved my stay and would definitely return. You are gorgeous ‘Poppy’!
Poppy Cottage is purely HEAVEN!”
Anna A.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you Karen for taking the time to review Poppy Cottage.
The Holiday Rental Specialists agree Poppy Cottage is Heaven.
We hope you stay with us again soon.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Margaret M.
25 Feb 2019
We LOVE this cottage
Poppy Cottage was perfect. It was in a fantastic location, beautiful traditional Australian cottage, but stylishly renovated. Fantastic yard, kitchen and bathrooms. We will definitely be back. We all slept the best we have in months. Thanks
PS Loved the art too.
Margaret M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Hi Margaret, thanks so much for taking the time to make a review for Poppy Cottage. We are delighted that you would love to stay there again. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified
8/10 Good
Megan L.
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Rules
A lovely property and we enjoyed our stay here. We know how to act respectfully in regards to others, but felt the constant reminders, via notices, emails, etc, were unnecessary.
Megan L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Hi Megan, we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Poppy Cottage. We apologise if you felt our communication was unnecessary, we are still trying sort out our system, but we are working on it, and should have this issue sorted out as soon as possible.
Everything was perfect. Would stay again…. But the Lounge chairs
This property is perfect on every level.
The only issue is the very very low lounge chairs and sofa’s in both rooms.. we could not use them as we are in our golden years and required assistance alighting from them….a scene from funniest home videos…… as a result we did enjoy
Time sitting around the table playing cards… Hoping to return next year same time and for a bit longer. Ambience plus plus plus
Louise R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you for your feedback Louise. We are thrilled to hear you thought the property was perfect and had a great ambience. We are sorry for the issues with the low lounge chairs and will pass your comment onto our property management team. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again next year.
Poppy is a great property but it needs a complete deep clean - pulled pans out of cupboards that were filthy, the plates are am over used grey colour, under the sink was dirty, I wiped something off the floor and my rag came up filthy brown, the cleaners forgot to leave washing up cloths and enough washing up liquid. A great property that is reflecting a little neglect. But with a little care she can sparkle again.
Orietta M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2024
Thank you Orietta for your review and feedback. We are sorry to hear of the cleanliness issues you experienced during your stay and confirm that we have had a change in our housekeeping team as well as conducting a deep clean at the property. The house is definitely sparkling again. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for a 5 star experience.
I joyed the open fire place very comfortable cottage
Maureen H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Hi Maureen,
thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review on your recent stay at Poppy Cottage. Our team are pleased to hear that you loved the fireplace at the property. We agree this property is wonderful and we would love to welcome you back again soon. Holiday Rental Specialists
The property should come with soap at minimum and a microwave. Also the fact that theres no phone reception should be mentioned on the listing.
Kowsh R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
[3:19 am] David Ryan
Dear Kowsh, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Apologies that you experienced some issues and missing supplies. We have taken all of your feedback on board and passed this to the property manager. Warm regards.
The booking team
Perfect location for a holiday in the Southern Highlands. Very comfy and family friendly house for relaxing and chilling out. Thanks!
Sanchi D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Hi Sanchi,
Thankyou for leaving a 5 - star review on Poppy Cottage!
We agree this property is in a perfect location and a wonderful home for a family getaway.
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back in the future.
Holiday Rental Specialists.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’d love to have you stay with us again. Please keep Holiday Rental Specialists in mind when booking your next holiday.
We enjoyed our stay at Poppy Cottage. Great spot with a short walk to Exeter General Store and the oval which had tennis courts and football goals. The cottage was cute with good heating and the queen bed was defiantly comfortable (I didn’t try the others). There weren’t really any supplies (cooking oil, pepper, washing powder, matches to light the fire, paper for the fire and paper towel) which would have been good to know beforehand. The outside fire was lively but you need to be able to chop wood!
Racquel B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Hi Racquel, thanks for leaving a review for Poppy Cottage. HRS are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage warm and comfortable. We do apologise that the supplies were not restocked and have shared your feedback with our team to ensure that the property has everything you need for a relaxing weekend. We're glad to hear that despite these minor issues you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Had a wonderful time at Poppy Cottage! The place is much larger than what I initially thought and very cosy. Modern but with a lot of character and charm. Barely felt the cold with the fireplace on!
Julia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Hi Julia, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The Team at Holiday Rental Specialists are pleased to hear you enjoyed your time at Poppy Cottage and found it to be cosy and warm. The property is ideal for a relaxing weekend away especially with a gorgeous fireplace! We'd love to welcome you back in future please keep us in mind when booking your next getaway.
Wonderful cottage with gorgeous garden. Well appointed spacious kitchen and comfortable beds. Exeter is a quiet and rural area with Bundanoon only 7 kms away.
Virginia M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Hello Virginia, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The team at Holiday Rental Specialists are glad to hear you enjoyed tour time at Poppy Cottage. A comfy bed is a bonus on a weekend getaway. We would love to welcome you back in future, please keep us in mind when booking your next holiday!
We booked Poppy Cottage as my daughter was married at Eling Forest Winery ( outstanding wedding venue).
The property was spotless, it was larger than I expected. It was decorated in an eclectic fashion, very stylish and lots of interesting pieces. The art work was beautiful.
The natural lighting and large windows out to the beautiful gardens was a pretty back drop for the bride and bridesmaids to have hair and makeup done.
The location of the Cottage was perfect, we had dinner at Bundanoon Hotel - (10 mins away ) we had breakfast and coffee at the little cafe 100metres away from Poppy's - great coffee and food.
Long driveway, able to get our cars off the road.
Thank you for a great stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The team at Holiday Rental Specialists are glad to hear you enjoyed your time at Poppy Cottage and found it to be spotless as our housekeepers follow a very extensive checklist to ensure the property is immaculate for your arrival. We agree the property is very groovy, ideal for a relaxing time away spent with friends and family. We'd love to welcome you back in future - please keep us in mind when booking your next holiday.
This cottage is an excellent base if you are spending some time in the Southern Highlands. Exeter is a delightful small village and the cottage is a 1 minute walk to the very good village cafe. Exeter is a very short drive away from Bundanoon, Moss Vale etc. The cottage is very clean with great living spaces (including a TV area separate from the lounge area) and a lovely back yard (which our dog was very happy about). We didn’t really use the kitchen but it looked well set up if you wanted to cook meals. Like most places in Exeter and Bundanoon you hear a few trains in the night.
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Hello Michael, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The team at HRS agree with you the cottage is beautiful, perfect location for a stroll to the cafes and shops. We are thrilled to hear you found the property to be clean upon arrival, as our housekeepers follow a very extensive checklist to ensure the property is immaculate for your arrival. We would love to have you stay with us again, if you have a holiday coming up - keep us in mind!
We loved it. Gorgeous spacious bright Carrara bench kitchen , bathroom so lovely with great bath. Happy bright sunny house which is bigger than originally thought. Gorgeous gentle country gardens. We will def come back .
karen k.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you Karen for taking the time to leave a review. HRS are pleased to hear you found this to be a lovely holiday home suitable for you and your group. We agree the Poppy Cottage property is amazing and look forward to welcoming you back in future.
We had a relaxing break staying at Poppy Cottage - gorgeous location & beautiful home - perfect for our family of 5 + our four legged friend! The outdoor fire & garden is magical - we’ll be back!
Anna D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Hi Anna,
We are so pleased to hear that you and your family had an enjoyable time here. It has been lovingly equipped with comfort in mind and has great amenities and gardens!
We hope to welcome you back again in future.
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