York Cottage is a very special older property that sits on 2 acres amongst beautiful gardens with specialty trees and shrubs. The home is large with 5 light filled bedrooms, 2 older style bathrooms, galley kitchen, mud room, original lounge room featuring a fireplace, large dining room overlooking the garden in a lush environment. The kids can enjoy bikes to ride and discover the local bike track to Bowral. A unique experience for all guests.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
About the area
Bowral
Burradoo, a neighbourhood in Bowral, is home to this holiday home. Bowral Golf Course and Tractorless Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit International Cricket Hall of Fame and Leighton Gardens. Bendooley Estate Book Barn and Red Cow Farm Garden are also worth visiting.
Bendooley Estate Book Barn - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
Berrima Gaol - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
Getting around
Burradoo Station - 9 min walk
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
The Gumnut Patisserie - 5 min drive
The Press Shop - 5 min drive
Onesta Cucina - 6 min drive
Bistro Sociale - 6 min drive
Home No. 9 - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is York Cottage. A Country Retreat, Close to Bowral pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at York Cottage. A Country Retreat, Close to Bowral?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at York Cottage. A Country Retreat, Close to Bowral?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is York Cottage. A Country Retreat, Close to Bowral located?
Located in Burradoo, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bowral Golf Course, Corbett Gardens and International Cricket Hall of Fame. Tractorless Vineyard is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Burradoo Station is 9 minutes by foot.
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We brought out my parents from NZ for our sons wedding, staying was convenient but also relaxing, heaps of room inside and out, clean and tidy and space to explore, thank you team for adding to the occasion
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
beautiful old world charm. Perfect place for our family to come together and catch up. The ppty is 100yrs old but all the modern amenities were in perfect working order. The weather, unfortunately was the only thing that let us down on this trip... we will definately return
My family and I had a lovely time at Burradoo. The house was spacious and set on a beautiful property and the tennis court was a great bonus. Would definitely recommend the house!
Such a great character filled house and garden. Great for the train enthusiasts. The house was well set up. Some of us found the trains a bit loud but others loved it and didn’t hear them. Thanks again such a great place. Oh and tennis was fun!
York Cottage is a great place to stay and relax. The house is like a step back in time and so interesting. There is a lot of reading matter around, historical information and a miniature train track around the property. It is a great place to walk around and get lost in the surroundings. There is the rail track to the side of the property which trains run intermittently but when you walk around the property and the house it adds to the atmosphere.
We had a minor problem with the hot water in one part of the house but there were 2 hot water systems so it did not end up being a big deal, and the property manager responded strait away to help with the issue.
Paul C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Owen M.
11 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
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We were there for sons wedding and when arrived at property we could not get in touch with management for 45mins to get code for key safe . As for the property we loved everything about the place . Could do with a handyman and bit of tlc , not all the lights were working in house . Facer and guttering need bit of attention .
The summary that I would have for this property would only be directed towards the fact that our booking was cancelled on our party of 9 - 24 hours prior to our arrival without any prior notice, meaning that we were never even given the chance to arrive or even given the option of an alternative properly.
This in turn completely crashed the 92nd birthday weekend for my grandmother who was looking forward to spending it with her family & made the interstate travel by some of our family members pointless.
At this time of year - of course- last minute cancellations like these by the host mean that it is near impossible to find a replacement.
Thanks Stays - We won’t be forgetting this one !
Tanya I.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Robin L.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Character and charm
My family and I loved our stay at York cottage. The sprawling old home had ample bedding for 3 generations of our family. (6 adults and 3 kids). The extensive grounds were beautiful and great for the kids. The tennis court was a real bonus, Inside the home, the dining room with it's glorious outlook and the lounge room with it's old world charm and roaring fire were highlights.
On the downside. the bathrooms are in need of updating and not elderly friendly. Of most concern, the fence between the property and the railway track is in urgent need of replacement. We had to keep our eyes glued to our 6 year old autistic granddaughter whenever she strayed near that side of the property.
It is dangerous. Please, please fix it.
Robin L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
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This historic house was private charming in many ways, and the kitchen, bathrooms and bedlinen/towels were clean. The cutlery, crockery, servingware and glassware were all lovely.
However, we also found that there were dead flies all along the window ledges, the outdoor table was too dirty to use, all the windows and doors were covered in old cobwebs, and the tablecloth was grimy. We were also disappointed by the very old pots, pans and baking trays.
Finally, we believe that the house description should be upfront that the property is right next to the railway line and that there are frequent passenger and freight trains. Aside from the noise throughout the day and night, we were very glad there were no children or pets on this trip, as there is no secure fencing between the property and the tracks.
With a little upkeep and some care and attention, the house could be a lovely retreat within an easy distance of town and wineries.
We have stayed in and around Bowral many times over several years, and this property cost more than we usually pay, but not the quality we expected.
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4 very comfortable bedrooms for couples, and a fifth with 4 single beds. Large gardens to explore and a tennis court. Very close to train lines. Great for rail enthusiasts.
A group of 8 adult family and friends. Down for the weekend to attend an Italian cooking class. Great location and comfy large cottage on extensive grounds.