Elouera Garden Cottage

THE COTTAGE
The relaxed calming ambience of Elouera Garden Cottage is complimented by a high level of appointment offering up to 3 guests, environmentally friendly and net-negative carbon/near-zero emission, energy and water self-sufficient accommodation.

LOCALITY
Country residential accommodation set in a peaceful bush cottage garden co-located with the main residence and only a short 12-18 minute drive to Queanbeyan City & Canberra Airport. Elouera Garden Cottage is also only 25 minutes drive from Canberra's CBD and most of Canberra's regional attractions. Wineries, restaurants, galleries, Sparrow Hill mountain bike trails, Tallaganda National Park and the local village of Bungendore with its famous Woodworks Gallery are within easy reach.
For Australian Defence Force staff and visitors, the Australian Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) is located only a few km's away, and approximately a 20 minute drive via road to the main entrance or 5 minute drive to the rear HQJOC access road.
Walking distance to Tibetan Buddhist Virupa Retreat Centre.

FEATURES
60m2 stone & brick cottage, 2 bedrooms with separate living space; featuring high ceilings, large cedar windows, modern kitchen, separate bathroom and laundry. Complimentary WiFi. Complimentary starter pack of continental breakfast provisions. Undercover car accommodation. Main bedroom with Queen Bed and 2nd bedroom with a King Single Bed, maximum of 3 persons. Fully equipped kitchen with quartz stone bench top and modern European stainless steel appliances. Dining and Living spaces are furnished with luxurious leather furniture, LED HD TV. Updated bathroom complimenting a large modern laundry with front loader washer. Reverse-cycle heating and air conditioning. Outside clothes line. BBQ Patio area.
Set in rural bushland, east of Canberra and nestled in a delightful cottage bush garden.

PRICING
The advertised rate is for a maximum three (3) persons with one (1) x queen-bed and one (1 ) x king-single-bed staying two (2) nights or more. Please note that our rates are slightly higher during the winter months to help offset the very high cost of electricity. Other fees may apply, please see pricing section for details.

Sorry, this property cannot accommodate your pets.

GREEN LIVING
From its limestone construction and natural wool insulation, to its water wise and energy efficient appliances; your comfort is assured. Timber framed windows welcome natural light while drawing the eye to the bush framed cottage garden and your own BBQ patio area. Fresh filtered water is sourced from clean rainwater tanks while your energy needs are met by an onsite grid connected solar power/battery system, ensuring your stay is carbon wise. Inside; your accommodation is fully furnished in natural materials, such as pure wool carpet, natural paint finishes, leather furniture and quality linen.

Sustainable living at Elouera started at the design phase, with the careful selection of natural building materials during construction and renovations, to the regular use of natural and safe cleaning products for maintenance and care. At Elouera, we pride ourselves on avoiding the use of harmful synthetic chemicals, using resources wisely and minimising waste.

The grounds at Elouera are tended by traditional and contemporary organic gardening practices to enhance bio-diversity, human friendly spaces and natural micro-climates.

PARKING & EV charging
The carport allocated to the cottage is only suitable for modest sized vehicles. Contemporary SUVs and utes will need to park outside of the carport, please ask upon arrival if unsure. Oversized utes and light trucks may need to park on the street.

There is no onsite EV charging permitted. Nevertheless, the region is well served with public charging infrastructure and the Council provides 10 level 2 AC chargers at 'The Q', the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.