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Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Escape to a charming two-bedroom cottage nestled in a ten-acre rural property near Thirlmere township. Warm up by the slow combustion wood fire, or unwind in the large outdoor area with gas barbeque and outdoor dining. Enjoy scenic views of the dam and paddocks while spotting kangaroos, cockatoos, kookaburras and more wildlife roaming freely.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong

Perfect for a winter getaway with our cosy slow combustion wood fire inside and our fire pit outside. This beautiful two bedroom cottage accommodation is situated on part of our ten acre rural property with views of the dam and overlooking the paddocks where our sheep roam freely. The property is partly surrounded by natural Australian bush which is home to kangaroos, cockatoos, kookaburras and many more varieties of Australian animals. The cottage is well appointed with a large kitchen including dishwasher and microwave and the living area has a slow combustion wood fire to keep you warm and cozy in the winter while enjoying a glass of red or cup of hot chocolate. The cottage also has ducted air conditioning to keep you cool in the summer. The large outdoor area includes a gas barbeque and outdoor dining as well as a long bench with bar stools where you can just sit and enjoy the scenery. We are located just 2.5 kms from Thirlmere township and the NSW Train Museum which offers steam train rides every weekend and regular visits from Thomas the Tank Engine and is also home to the Steam Train Festival which is held annually in March. Thirlmere Lakes National Park and the spectacular Mermaid Pools and Potholes are within a ten minute drive with many bushwalking trails and swimming holes. Cedar Creek orchard is a five minute drive away where you can pick your own seasonal fruit and they also offer apple juice, cider and honey for sale, check their website for bookings and dates. Whether you want to just get away from it all, relax and unwind or bring the family and checkout the local attractions. We are only about an hours drive from Sydney and about half an hour from Bowral and the Southern Highlands, perfect for a family getaway or a romantic weekend. Also only 50 minutes drive from the Wollongong beaches.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please shut the main gate after entering or leaving to keep cows and sheep in and safe from the road and please drive slowly.
Keep house gates closed to keep cows and sheep from entering house yard.
Please keep noise to a minimum after 10pm

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The property has 2 unfenced dams

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-33432, 2572

About the area

Located in Thirlmere, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Thirlmere Lakes National Park and Stonequarry Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Trainworks and Wirrimbirra Flora & Fauna Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tahmoor Regional Sporting Centre or Menangle Park Paceway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Thirlmere, NSW

What's nearby

  • Trainworks - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Thirlmere Lakes National Park - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Menangle Park Paceway - 29 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - 39 min drive - 49.8 km
  • North Wollongong Beach - 52 min drive - 64.3 km

Getting around

  • Thirlmere Station - 5 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Picton Bowling Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Jannah Chicken Tahmoor - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong located?

This family-friendly Thirlmere cottage is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Trainworks, Lin Gordon Reserve and Tahmoor Regional Sporting Centre. Thirlmere Lakes National Park and Stonequarry Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keren L.

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

Highly recommend

We enjoyed our stay here. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Narelle P.

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

Great Farm Stay

Visiting relatives in areaHome was very clean, comfortable and warmSheep and kangaroos were cute
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great farmstay

Modern, comfortable small house with great views over the property. Quiet location, but minutes to Thirlmere and Picton.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga S.

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

Wonderful little cottage

A lovely cottage in a peaceful setting. Clean, with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, quiet and cosy. Very clean, private and perfect for cold weather. This was our second visit and hopefully more to come. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

2 days, very nice, relaxing

Nice simple clean and warm farmstay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie B.

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

Absolutely beautiful

Absolutely beautiful place well situated very clean and very affordable for what you get would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

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

peaceful

lovely place. very quiet and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

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

Excellent stay

Beautiful property for a quiet peaceful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT V.

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

Very private

Great stay with all the gear for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive M.

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

Excellent getaway

No complaints at all about the place and our stay there. The whole process was easy, Alaine was a great host. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

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

Excellent!

Comfortable and quiet location. Loved my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Wonderful

Wonderful stay. Good amenities and appreciated the fresh eggs. Kids loved the animals. Would happily stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

Beautiful Retreat

We had a wonderful 4 night stay at Little Kingsley. The cottage is well set up, we made the most of the outdoors for meals, we were very comfortable. Alaine was very friendly and helpful and it made our stay very enjoyable.Waking up to the sheep and duck and the peaceful farm each morning was a real treat. My kids loved it and especially meeting Pepsi and Scooter.I highly recommend visiting!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Little Kingsley and Thomas

The farm stay was lovely so much so my grandson wants to come back tomorrow and was upset to leave
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalia m.

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

Thirlmere cottage stay for A Day out with Thomas

Awesome location - could walk to railway if it hadn’t rained. Well set up for a family of five with little kids, well designed cottage with modern amenities. Lovely touches for train lovers. Communication with Alaine was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great quiet little home away from home! Definitely a peaceful break away
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maya M.

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

Thirlmere stay

Great small house to stay in. It was very clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micheal H.

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

House is clean, inviting and practical

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Host is great with communication. Home is amazing, clean and very inviting. Highly recommend and will be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Peter H.

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

Clean and cosy

The property is very well kept and clean. Loved the sheep and wild ducks on our rainy day. Great atmosphere with the steam locos that were running. Only complaints were the only table was outside so dinner on the lounge and the main bed was very firm. Maybe the garage space could be better used? Very comfortable otherwise. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

A really lovely place to stay near the Southern Highlands

Beautifully done little two bedroom property (with option of a third sleeping on the pull out couch). Nice linen. Quiet and private. The kids loved roasting marshmallows on the fire pit and seeing the sheep and occasional rabbit. Great little coffee shops nearby as well as shops to be able to get provisions to have at home. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Excellent

Beautiful house
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Wonderful Farm stay

This was a wonderful stay in a great location. We visited from Central Coast,NSW and it was the perfect little weekend away. Very clean with lots of nice touches. We will definitely be back and highly recommend to anyone travelling with another couple looking for a quiet and wholesome getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Wonderful little weekend getaway

Such a lovely little getaway with my young family. The kids loved the cows and sheep that always came up to say hi. House was clean, tidy and comfortable and the inside fire was so lovely. Close to picton (10 min drive) for a meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

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

Lovely property

Was very relaxing stay. Property was clean and had good amenities. There isn't a washing machine due, I believe, to tank water being in use but there is a laundromat not too far. Loved the sheep and cows. Would be happy to stay again
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024