A perfect private getaway, immerse yourself in the tranquil surrounds with this self-sufficient Eco cottage,

Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Southern Highlands, Drovers Rest was given a stunning new life by award-winning architect Takt Studio, who were engaged to create a space that blended harmoniously with the farm landscape, comfortably accommodating up to 4 guests.

Enjoy the wonderfully curious alpacas in the neighbouring paddocks, bush walks around the property (just be sure that you close all gates) and sit on the wonderful deck and enjoy a BBQ with glorious views. Surrounding undercover walkways link the living areas, making Drovers Rest so unique. Quiet and secluded, this property is the perfect place to get away together and make lasting memories.

Book Drover's Rest now for the perfect rural getaway for a small group. It can be booked in conjunction with The Farmhouse at Springfield, sleeping a further 10 guests which is located on the property (separate listings). Drovers Rest and the farmhouse at Springfield are approx. 60 meters apart.

The Property Features:
• Kitchenette includes small fridge, coffee and tea station
• Wi-Fi, laptop friendly
• Split cycle air conditioning
• Wood combustion fireplace
• Shower with a separate toilet
• Gas BBQ
• Garden views
• Pets welcome with 100 AUD surcharge

Avoca is ideally situated near Fitzroy Falls and the villages of Burrawang and Robertson in the Southern Highlands. Burrawang is a lovely historic village with General Store, Pub and School of the Arts Hall, while Robertson is famous for its Pie Shop, Old Cheese Factory and Heritage Railway Station. The area boasts numerous National Park walks, antiques shops, galleries, wineries and wedding venues such as Mali Brae, the Robertson Hotel and Southern Highlands Wines.

Bedroom Configuration:
• Bedroom 1: 1 king (advise at time of booking if 2 singles are preferred. Bed making charges apply for late notice)
• Bedroom 2: 1 king (advise at time of booking if 2 singles are preferred. Bed making charges apply for late notice)

Distances to:
• 5km to Burrawang
• 9km to Fitzroy Falls (national park walks)
• 10km to Belmore Falls (national park walks)
• 13km to Robertson Hotel
• 13km to Mali Brae (wedding venue)
• 14km to Moss Vale town centre
• 14km to Mount Ashby Estate (winery)
• 19km to Bowral town centre
• 23km to Centennial Vineyards
• 23km to Mittagong
• 24km to Kangaroo Valley
• 50km to Kiama

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:
There are dams and water within the neighbouring paddocks.

This is a working property, please close all gates if you do go for a walk on the property.

Pets are welcome at this property. There is a 100 AUD surcharge to have your pet stay please declare at the time of booking and refer to the terms and conditions regarding pets.

If you bring a pet, a surcharge of 100 AUD will be added after the booking is placed.

Wi-fi is offered as a complimentary extra. As there is no charge issues will be dealt with Asap but cannot be guaranteed.

To ensure the comfort of our guests and the neighbours, we do not accept bookings for "Schoolies" breaks/under 21yrs groups and under no circumstances do we allow weddings or parties of any sort.  

Notes:
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.

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 apply for this property and payment warrants your agreement and that of all other guests staying at the property with you.

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.

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.

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.

Our standard check-in time is 4 pm and check out time is 10 am. We can offer you a complimentary early check-in or late check out time as a gesture of goodwill where booking and housekeeping schedules allow. Please call our team to request this prior to your arrival. Please 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 a later check out or early check in is to book the property for an extra night, please contact us to see if we can offer a special rate for this extra night. Please note that Sunday late check outs must be requested and approved prior to 5 pm on the Friday evening of that week.

Out of peak season stays of a week or more may qualify for a discount, please send us a message.

Information during your stay can be found in the Guest Information Folder or by calling our office 24/7.

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.

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. Please send us a message or call us if you would like to know more about the packages we offer for bookings and property management.