Alderwood Cottage - Heart of The Highlands

Alderwood Cottage, tranquillity at its finest at this beautiful country cottage. With stunning views of the surrounding lush paddocks, this is a private, spacious home where you can truly enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Southern Highlands. Make yourself at home in the spacious living areas or take in the views in the sprawling outdoor areas. Located in Glenquarry, a short drive from Bowral, this home lets you enjoy your privacy whilst still being close to shops, eateries and attractions.

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Welcome to Bowral in the Heart of the Southern Highlands

Bowral is the crown jewel of the Southern Highlands, offering the perfect blend of country charm, modern sophistication, and natural beauty. Just 90 minutes from Sydney, this historic township is a favourite escape for food lovers, antique hunters, garden enthusiasts, and families looking for a relaxed, scenic getaway.

Why is Bowral so special?

Beautiful Gardens & Nature:
Bowral is famous for its stunning gardens, tree-lined streets, and seasonal beauty — especially during Tulip Time in spring, when Corbett Gardens comes alive with colour. Surrounding walking trails like the Cherry Tree Walk and Mount Gibraltar Reserve offer breathtaking views and peaceful nature escapes.

Boutique Shopping & Local Markets:
The main street is filled with charming boutique stores, homewares, art galleries, and antique shops that invite leisurely browsing. Don’t miss the Bowral Markets on weekends for fresh produce, handmade goods, and delicious local treats.

Food, Wine & Coffee Culture:
Bowral boasts a thriving food and wine scene. Enjoy brunch at one of the many trendy cafes, dine at award-winning restaurants, or explore nearby wineries and cellar doors. There’s no shortage of gourmet experiences here.

Culture & History:
Home to the Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame, Bowral celebrates both local and international sporting legends. You'll also find heritage buildings, stately homes, and a rich colonial history that adds character to every corner.

Easy Access, Laid-Back Vibe:
Despite its popularity, Bowral retains a relaxed, village feel. With excellent local amenities, charming country pubs, and scenic drives in every direction, it’s the perfect base for exploring the broader Highlands region.

This is a spacious, light-filled home, with contemporary interiors and modern appliances. It is a private, cosy home that boasts views of the sprawling paddocks. Inside, the sleek kitchen leads into the open-plan living area, which flows out onto the outdoor space. The bedrooms and bathrooms are modern and well-designed, featuring plenty of space for your comfort.

Public transport
Public transport in Glenquarry is fairly limited, however, there are a few stops on Kangaloon Road which services routes that can take you between Wollongong, Moss Vale and Bundanoon.

Ride sharing
There are taxi options in the Southern Highlands area, however, it is best to book these in advance as they may not be readily available.

Points of Interest
- Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens – a 6-minute (5.9km) drive away
- Bowral village – a 10-minute (9km) drive away
- Wingecarribee Picnic Area – a 6-minute (6.1km) drive away.


Getting there
The property is approximately a 1-hour, 40-minute drive from the Sydney CBD or a 2 hour drive from Canberra.

HOUSE RULES:
*Check-in: After 3:00 pm
*Checkout: 10:00 am
*No parties or events
*No smoking allowed
*Pets are allowed (special requirements are in place for this. Please refer to the additional rules below).

ADDITIONAL RULES:
*As per the Short Term Legislation Act 2020 NSW, all guests are required to obey these rules. For extra guests/day visitors, we must be informed for liability purposes.

*In compliance with applicable legislation, we are required to enter a Short Term Rental Agreement with Guests upon booking. We are also transitioning from collecting a Security Deposit and will now be using a Pre-Authority form to hold as a form of security for your stay.

*This is a no-party property. We do not allow parties/events of any sort. The maximum amount of guests allowed to sleep in this property is FOUR people, however, we do allow day visitors of up to TWO people. No more than a maximum of 6 people are allowed in the property at any given time.

*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 home is a strictly no-smoking property. If any of our cleaners find any form of cigarette ash, butts or smell cigarettes in the apartment, we could issue a $500 fine.

*This is a domestic residence and we love our neighbours. We do not allow loitering or loud noise outside of the premises or inside of the premises. We ask for minimal noise especially after 9 pm.

*STRA Rules - By booking this home you automatically agree to all the STRA terms and conditions that are applicable to guests. You also agree that if you do break any of the house rules you will be asked to leave and no refund of the unused nightly rates will be returned.

* Pets - We are a pet-friendly property. We ask all our guests to contact us for approval of pets before booking and include your request in the reservation form as there is a pet fee of $110 per stay to cover the cost of extra cleaning and disinfection. Please do not allow your pets to do on the furniture.

* Pets are to be kept within the confines of the cottage courtyard and are not be taken off the leash pass the fence down the paddock. This is a working nursery and there are resident dogs on site. Please do not allow your pets on any of the furniture.

*Check-in/Check-out - We cannot stress enough the importance of checking out on time. Our regular check-in time is after 3 pm and check-out time is before to 10 am. If you wish to have an earlier check-in or later check-out, please reach out to us first. Please note, there may be a charge.

*Changing of Dates Terms & Conditions
- Requests to change booking dates may only be accommodated if check-in is more than 1 month away.
- This is subject to approval and we reserve the right to decline any requests.
- Please note that there may be a surcharge to change the dates.
- Any changes to bookings are subject to approval and we ask all guests to reach out to us first..

THINGS TO KNOW:

* This property is suitable for babies or children and we provide a travel cot and highchair, however we do not provide the linen. The cot is in the bedroom cabinet for you to set up.

*Checkin details will be sent either the night before checking in, or the morning of check-in for security reasons.

*Access to the Nursery which is 223 Sproules Lane is within walking distance.

*Access to the dam is via the gate at the back of the cottage.

* We only provide 2 set of keys for each stay. An additional set can be provided on request