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Exterior
Property grounds
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Barrington, NSW
  • Place, Rocky Crossing Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Billabong Native Garden
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Gloucester Folk Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

The Old Schoolmaster's Cottage by the Barrington River - remember how to relax

The Old Schoolmaster’s Cottage on the Barrington River is nestled cosily in the picturesque Barrington River Valley. Built in the late 1800's our heritage Cottage is one of the oldest original residences in the Barrington Valley. The history of the Cottage has been enhanced by recent renovations which highlight its old-world charm.

The Cottage enjoys a breathtaking position right on the banks of the Barrington River with an outlook over productive working river flats which change colour with the seasons. Sit on the verandah, listen to sounds of the river and overlook the magnificent Bucketts Mountain Range, all of which add to the unique atmosphere of the Cottage.

Swim or go tubing down the Barrington River which is less than 100 metres away, or sit comfortably near the slow combustion fire in the winter months. All year round, the Cottage provides a unique escape into the heart of the countryside.

Canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, horse-riding, fishing, tennis and golf are all nearby. Fifteen minutes in a car takes you to historic Gloucester with cafès, pubs, museums and parks as well as extremely friendly locals.

FOR ACTIVE HOLIDAYS

On site - bush walking, swimming in the Barrington River or just relax

Off site - within a 10 minute drive - kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, abseiling and golf

Within a 30 minute drive - horse riding trails thought the Barrington Tops.


LOCATION

Our Cottage is in Barrington New South Wales which is a comfortable 3 hours drive north of Sydney and under 1.5 hours drive from Newcastle.

The Old Schoolmaster's Cottage is the ideal location for those seeking tranquility and relaxation. The Cottage is also ideally located for those who wish to explore the World Heritage listed Barrington Tops and Gloucester Tops to marvel at the extreme natural beauty of the area.

DETAILS

Bedding configuration – the Cottage has 3 bedrooms with 2 single beds in one room, the other two bedrooms each have a queen bed.

Linen and guest toiletries are provided

Slow Combustion fire in loungeroom – firewood supplied during the winter months.

Reverse cycle aircondtioning throughout the Cottage and ceiling fans in bedrooms.

Gas BBQ with hood (located on covered return verandah)

Kitchen - fully equipped with a Miele oven and dishwasher, large fridge, microwave and cooktop. The kitchen also has some basic provisions.

Bathrooms - The cottage has two bathrooms - one is a full bathroom with bath, shower recess and toilet and the second is a separate toilet

Mobile phones – please note that there is very limited unreliable mobile phone access. For those who must stay within reach - FREE WIFI, local calls and satellite television are provided.

Sorry - we are not pet friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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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
Sorry - no pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barrington

Located in Barrington, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Billabong Native Garden is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Crossing Reserve and Barrington Tops National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Barrington, NSW

What's nearby

  • Rocky Crossing Reserve - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Billabong Native Garden - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Gloucester Folk Museum - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Gloucester Farmers Market - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Barrington Tops National Park - 15 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 13 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hebby's Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Roundabout Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Avon Valley Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪cafe 57 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Roadies Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Schoolmaster's Cottage by the Barrington River - remember how to relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Schoolmaster's Cottage by the Barrington River - remember how to relax?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Schoolmaster's Cottage by the Barrington River - remember how to relax on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$312, 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 Old Schoolmaster's Cottage by the Barrington River - remember how to relax?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Schoolmaster's Cottage by the Barrington River - remember how to relax?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Schoolmaster's Cottage by the Barrington River - remember how to relax?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Old Schoolmaster's Cottage by the Barrington River - remember how to relax located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Rocky Crossing Reserve, Billabong Native Garden and Gloucester Folk Museum. Gloucester Farmers Market and Saint Clements Historic Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily M.

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

Super help, lovely location; Peaceful and perfect!

Lovely cottage just out of town. Simply great hosts too, we can't thank you enough for arranging our stay so fast and ensuring our stay was beyond our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALISON R.

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

Family Getaway

Took our 4 teenage daughters away for a short getaway. The place was relaxing and peaceful, great swimming in the river. Would come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Relaxing

Very relaxing few days , just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

Wonderful cottage and outlook

The surrounding landscape is beautiful. Especially down by the river near sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Country Escape

Went away for a girls weekend in July and loved the place so much went back with my husband and kids two weeks later. Gorgeous cottage, very cosy and comfortable has everything you need. Location is great very quiet and can hear the Barrington River yet only 10 mins drive into Gloucester. Will be back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA H.

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

Perfect cottage

A fabulous cosy cottage in a tranquil environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Country Bliss

Clean, comfortable and cosy house in a lovely rural location but also close to Gloucester. Lots of things supplied - linen, a well stocked pantry (basics but handy), great television set up and fire was ready to go! The verandah with excellent outdoor furniture was our favourite place to sit and take in the landscape and local fauna (lots of birds). We loved the big tree in front of the house (great for climbing). The gorgeous Barrington River was easy to access from the property and the kids enjoyed skimming stones and playing on the shore (the river was raging!). Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Charming cottage

Fantastic cottage right next to the river. Very peaceful, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Y.

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

A Taste of Paradise

Easy to find, this beautiful cottage with its fantastic verandah was a wonderful place for us to relax and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

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

Loved it - hope to come back

We had a couple of nights here and just wished we had more. Fantastic spot right by the Barrington River. Super relaxing, full of character and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

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

What a beautiful property everything you need for a peaceful getaway

From check in to check out every thing was perfect Could not recommend this property for highly to anybody looking to getaway for a while
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Picturesque Cottage by the river

A well-presented house in a picturesque setting. The property has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Great deck to soak in the views. It is a very short stroll down to the river which if we had stayed longer would have made a lovely picnic spot. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

GB Review

Great property, well set up & fantastic owners - lots to do in the area, but do nothing if you want. Can definitely recommend if you're after peace & quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme T.

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

Fabulous location

We had a most relaxing time in this beautifully renovated cottage. Given our stay was mid June it was so good to have a wood fire. Being close to the Barrington river we enjoyed walking in the semi rainforest with its abundant birdlife.We look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

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

Relaxing getaway

Gorgeous house with everything you need. Comfy beds with beautiful linens. Breakfast on the verandah listening to the sounds of the Barrington river which is a 1 min walk through the paddock a great spot to sit and read, have a picnic and a swim.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Excellent place, lovely location.

Was easy to find, the place was exactly as described. Amazingly clean. We had a lovely time. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna I.

Cottage Bliss

A beautiful place to stay if you just want to put your feet up and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Stunning views across cow studded paddocks with the occasional fox and kangaroo popping in for a peek! Still very close to the township of Barrington or Gloucester, if you need extra supplies or a meal. The cottage itself is amazing, very well equipped right down to the stocking of extra goods in the pantry. Beds were very comfortable as was the lounge area. The river was beautiful a photographers paradise, but we left the swimming and raft riding for the more adventurous. A very restful weekend was had and found it very hard to leave.Will definitely be booking again soon. Thank you Jenny for your kind hospitality, and you attention to responding to emails so promptly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Great weekend of memories and laughter of growing up in the beautiful cottage overall a fantastic

Had a fantastic weekend of laughter, fun & memories growing up in the Cottage, great to see little has changed a overall great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Comfortable rustic base for exploring or relaxing.

We only stayed a few days but we were impressed. Our boys cooled off in the river and then later we watched a storm come in over the mountains on the lovely verandah. It was convenient for exploring the Gloucester tops and close to Gloucester itself. The old character, but comfortable, living area and modern bathroom were nice features. It was a nice way to give our city slicker kids a slice of the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIA M.

Beautiful Riverside cottage

A lovely, well kept cottage with lots of attention to detail. We had a very comfortable stay and the river itself is very special.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

Peace, perfect peace...

We didn't want to leave....ever. So peaceful and quiet, it was as if we had finally come home after a long break. Sitting on the verandah listening to the river babbling away at the end of the garden, birds serenading us, even though it was rainy we were lucky enough to not get wet whenever we went out. The Cottage was very neat and tidy and fully equipped with everything you need and the fireplace kept us warm all night - very cosy! At night the clouds cleared enough so we could see the stars - so many stars that you never get to see in suburbia! So many things to visit and sight-see you can never get bored with the scenery! A walk along the river will re-energise your batteries and relax your soul. We came home so rested and relaxed and can't wait to go back again.....Thank you Jenny for the perfect break away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Comfortable and Charming Property.

We spent 5 days at Old School Masters Cottage during a very cold spell in May. The cottage was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. It is set in peaceful rural surroundings , just a short drive from Gloucester. Beautifully furnished with an open fire and quality bed linen you will feel spoilt from the moment you walk in. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we' were sorry to leave the property . Highly recommend this property if you are looking for a city escape for a few days .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

ANNE A.

Excellent property

Beautiful cottage with everything you need, cosy and homely. Amazing countryside and set on the river makes a perfect weekend
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

Excellent propert!

Well appointed property. Good kitchen facilities. New bathroom with lots of room. Beds were comfortable. Ate outside for all meals which was great. Despite the wet we were able to do some exploring and managed a nearby walk. This was a very relaxing weekend but could also have been a very outdoor weekend. Would love to come back for a week!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER A.

Perfectly peaceful

This cottage was the perfect meeting place for my friend and I to catch up. Very peaceful and relaxing, yet only a short drive to cafes etc. The decor is really lovely, cozy and comfortable. A dip in the river was also a pleasure with easy access from the cottage. The hosts here have thought of everything, so all that's left for you to do is enjoy! We only stayed for a weekend, but wish we could have stayed longer. Highly recommended.

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