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The Lakes Cottage – Traditional Tea Gardens Cottage

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Tea Gardens, NSW
  • Place, Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Jean Shaw Koala Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Pelican Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Lakes Cottage – Traditional Tea Gardens Cottage

Create lasting holiday memories in this charming waterfront cottage retreat, perfectly positioned just a short walk to the cafes and restaurants of Tea Gardens. Enjoy relaxing on the balcony with beautiful water views or take an easy stroll along the river’s edge right from your doorstep.

Privately nestled among leafy trees and landscaped gardens, the home offers a peaceful and inviting setting with plenty of space for the whole family, including three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, and wide, shady timber verandas.

Designed for easy indoor-outdoor living, the light-filled lounge opens onto a spacious deck overlooking the Myall River, while the fully equipped kitchen provides ample bench space for preparing family meals. The property also features a long driveway with room for a boat, with a nearby ramp and excellent fishing spots close by.

The bedrooms are generously sized, including a main with a queen bed, TV, and water views, a second queen bedroom, and a large third bedroom with a queen bed and bunk beds ideal for kids. All rooms include ceiling fans, and the home is complete with two bathrooms and a fully equipped laundry. This relaxed and welcoming escape is one you won’t want to leave.

Important Points

-Garage not available for guest bookings.

-You need to BYO sheets, pillowcases and all of your towels, or you may hire from the office at cost.

-Strict no party or function policy.

-This is not a serviced apartment, you will need to bring your own food, amenities and toiletries etc.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-21299,2324

About the area

Tea Gardens

Located in Tea Gardens, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Corrie Island Nature Reserve and Jean Shaw Koala Reserve. Pelican Park and Fly Point Marine Reserve are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Tea Gardens, NSW

What's nearby

  • Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jean Shaw Koala Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Pelican Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪The Little Nel - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Hook N Cook - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lakes Cottage – Traditional Tea Gardens Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lakes Cottage – Traditional Tea Gardens Cottage?

As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lakes Cottage – Traditional Tea Gardens Cottage on 26 June 2026 start from AU$251, 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 The Lakes Cottage – Traditional Tea Gardens Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lakes Cottage – Traditional Tea Gardens Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Where is The Lakes Cottage – Traditional Tea Gardens Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Tea Gardens, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge and Jean Shaw Koala Reserve. Pelican Park and Hawks Nest Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

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

Great location, carefree holiday!

The property was in the perfect location! Waterfront and close to shops, however fenced so we didn’t have to worry about the kids. Great verandah, spent most of our time on there! Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda H.

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

Short family break in Tea Gardens

We had a lovely stay with 3 families at Lakeside Cottage. The cottage is beautiful, very clean and very roomy, with all the amenities we needed for our stay. Perfect location right across from the river. The only negatives are no a/c, so as the weather was hot we found we needed to leave the doors and windows open to cool the house and get airflow. As there were fly screens we had a lot of flies and mozzies in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

ADELE M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location to sit and watch life go by

Location is fantastic with a wide veranda to sit and watch life go by. Property within walking distance of village shops and eateries of which there are several to choose from. We enjoyed the serenity staying end of Jan however the cleanliness of the inside was a concern upon arrival. There is no a/c but each bedroom has a fan. The fan in the room we chose had dust caked on it & the flyscreens so given the fan was the only form of cooling I had to clean the fan and hosed down the flyscreens. There were other areas of concern which were raised with Property Mgmt who was responsive. The two front bedrooms do not have fly screens so this could be a concern in the heat of summer esp with lights on at night. The place is spacious and can cater for a large party including several cars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rain, sleep, read

A great stay, location great with all amenities. general tidiness was a little tardy but no worse than if it was a friends house. would recommend this property to all
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Location, Location, Location

Loved where this home was situated. Convenient and beautiful outlook. Spending time on the front deck was a highlight of our stay. Bird watching, dolphin spotting and the perfect spot to watch the sunrise.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

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