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Idyllic Farm Cottage with Outdoor Bath Under the Stars

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, Internet
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Manildra, NSW
  • South West Woodland Nature Reserve
  • Orange Health Service
  • Mount Canobolas
  • Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional)

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About this property

Idyllic Farm Cottage with Outdoor Bath Under the Stars

Outdoor bath with hot running water, fresh air and a view. Lie back listen to the birds settle down for the night, watch the stars come out - and all from the bath! A truly unique and glorious experience.

Idyllic hideaway cottage on the boundary between the native forest and the farm just over half an hour from Orange. Outdoor bath with hot water, fresh air and a view. 3 bedrooms to suit up to 6 people. Fully equipped kitchen. New indoor bathroom. Comfortable living area with wood fire and magnificent view. Bush garden with bonfire area and views across the rolling hills to Mount Canobolas. Explore the forest, walk in the paddocks, or along the creek, see the birds, kangaroos, wallabies, emus, eagles, wombats, and maybe an echidna or a platypus. Enjoy the peace and quiet.

10 minutes to Cudal or Manildra. 30 minutes to vineyards, restaurants, Canowindra, Molong or 40 minutes to Orange.
Dirt road access - both public road and on-farm track, conditions vary on both. 4WD is not required but at least average clearance is necessary.

We cannot take pets.

Sunny house with
1 new Queen bed in master bedroom
1 new Double bed in second bedroom
2 new King singles in third bedroom - can be converted to King Double
All with built in cupboards and plenty of space.

Slow combustion heater.
Can have bonfire in yard between 1st April and 1st October - as long as it is not too dry.

Free to air TV
Good mobile reception - although you can pretend there is none.
Lots of books, boardgames and puzzles.

Kitchen stocked with basics as well as some local goodies and a little produce from the farm vegie garden.

Beautiful walks across the paddocks or through the bush right at your door.
Space for the kids to run around, ride their bikes or just potter about in the yard or the paddock. You can watch from the recliners on the verandah with a coffee or a glass of wine.

Wineries close by and all the other attractions of Cabonne and Orange districts.

Handy location for Orange Food and Wine Festivals, Orange Winter Festival Canowindra Balloon Festival and National Field Day at Borenore.

There are 3 golf courses in Orange, plus courses in other surrounding towns - Canowindra, Molong, Forbes, Parkes, Cowra, all within easy distance.

Nangar National Park is only a short distance away.

We are a working farm, and on the edge of a real forest, so children must be kept in sight at all times to ensure their safety. Although The Rockies is 2km from farm sheds so it is very quiet.

The creek is on the farm, but is 2km from The Rockies house. In wetter periods there are streams closer to the house. Kids or adults can play at building dams, paddle, etc, in any of these, season and safety permitting.

Our weather is between that of Parkes and Orange. It is colder in winter than Sydney - but not as cold as Orange. The house has heating and air conditioning. We are happy to share our pool if you are here in hot weather.

We are in the country, there will always be wildlife, from kangaroos, emus and eagles to snakes, lizards and insects.

We occasionally have floods which prevent access to the farm. If this occurs and your booking has to be cancelled, we will refund the full cost of the booking, except the Stayz fee, or you can change your booking to another date.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at this farm stay. You'll find features like a spa tub.
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
This farm stay offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Manildra farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Sally Walker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Cycling
  • Golf
  • Playground
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

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  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: We don't take pets.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 2865, PID-STRA-18553

Property is also known as

Idyllic Farm Cottage Outdoor Bath Amongst Kangaroos Birds
Idyllic Farm Cottage Outdoor Bath Amongst Kangaroos Birds
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Idyllic Farm Cottage With Outdoor Bath Under the Stars Manildra

Idyllic Farm Cottage with Outdoor Bath Under the Stars Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Bliss
Myself and my partner had a wonderful week at Sally’s cabin we loved the atmosphere and most of all that we could actually stop and relax. I loved the bath and listening to all the baby lambs.. recommend this amazing accommodation to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Amazing location, amazing farm house, the bath was great! Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristy I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls camp 24
It was a great little cabin. A quiet getaway. We did find that the main rubbish bin was full when we arrive and not much space for our general rubbish. The BBQ was dirty and been well used. We had no power all day Saturday which was no fault to the owners of the place but did effect us more then we thought it would. Especially when we still payed full price. Otherwise it was nice and owners are lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow factor plus
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything from the outdoor fire pit and the indoor fireplace to the outdoor bath! An incredible experience overall. Stargazing while soaking in the tub was very special. Sally was a perfect host and provided everything we needed to make this a memorable stay. The gift basket was a very special touch. The cabin was clean, comfortable and cozy. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, people and farm
We thoroughly enjoyed the beauty and rural location of the Rockies. Sally is thoughtful, kind and clear in her communication. We loved riding bikes, walking, exploring and doing a lot of not much with a beautiful view. The fire heats the whole house and there a couple of heaters if a boost is needed. There is a forrest conservation area behind the property that was wild and lush. It was helpful to have a 4wd in the wet. Thanks so much Sally, Jono and Isabelle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic farm stay
We had the most amazing time, the place was like a balm to bustling city living. Our host Sally was incredible, with extra activities like feeding chickens and collecting eggs. The night star gazing was fantastic! Thanks for having us Sally, hope to return 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, rural stay.
I spent three nights in isolation and peace. There were a few initial problems but Sally was very approachable and helpful. The biggest drawback was the number of ants, but some insecticide helped with that. Lying in the bath at night watching the stars, and some satellites and even one shooting star was amazing. The road to the house is somewhat rough, so you might not want to drive your sedan there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonja O.

Rockies stay Jan 2024
The property was comfortable however the grounds around the property including path to clothes line and the bath poorly maintained with very long grass restricting access and fear that snakes may be around close to the verandah.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
👌
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Fantastic Host
Our stay surpassed our expectations, it offered an excellent opportunity to relax and reset. The property's strong points were: -The host is fantastic and enthusiastic, responds quickly and goes above and beyond for your stay. -The location is well secluded, backing onto a large nature reserve, however not too far away from larger population centres. -The cottage is well equipped for longer stays and can cater to a wide range of ages with various activities available in and around the cottage. -The property is a working farm and we were shown an insight into their hard work and progress, something that really demonstrates the friendliness and hospitality of the host. Overall, our experience was very memorable and tranquil, we hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A true country escape
This property is very much a bush retreat. Expect wildlife, wonderful views and proper country roads. It was great to be able to walk the farm with the kids. Close enough to places like Orange too for day trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maz S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape the world.
Lovely place to escape and recharge surrounded by nature. Well equipped kitchen so you dont have to venture out unless you want to. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann-maree B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
We had a wonderful two nights - soo relaxing and the bath was amazing- some bathed under the stars - others in the evening- it was magical - we had a lovely outdoor fire - the house was toasty and we really appreciated the yummy treats Sally left us. Communication with Sally was excellent - no delays and she was very welcoming - we'll come again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ingrid P., France

Liked: Cleanliness
Fred visit
Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous getaway
We absolutely loved our time at the Rockies, it was just the escape from the city that we needed. The cabin has everything you need, the beds are comfy, the kitchen well equiped, the comfort of a wood fire and the convenience of reverse cycle A/C when you don't want the fire. The location is perfect for reconnecting with nature, with great views, wildlife and heaps of places to explore. The bath under the stars was nothing short of amazing, the only thing that got our six year old out of it was the rustling of a kangaroo nearby. Sally, Jono and their daughter really made the stay that much more special though, it was great to get to know them, learn a bit about their farm and play with their three beautiful dogs. Thanks so much Sally, Jono and Isabelle for welcoming us to your farm and making our few days away so enjoyable. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roisin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Campfires and remoteness
We had a great stay at The Rockies. Sally was easy to communicate with and provided some welcome wine, chocolate and jams to enjoy during our stay. It was great to walk the property collecting wood and building a great bonfire each night and enjoying the outdoor bath with kangaroos around. The house was well equipped with everything we needed and the bed was warm and cozy. We had no issues driving off road with our forester (but probably wouldn't bring a tesla..) Don't forget your bread and milk.. the property is a fair way from Orange (about 50kms each way) 🙂 Would also highly recommend Mitch from Vine Ventures who could pick up/drop off from The Rockies as part of his full day tour. Fantastic to be able to leave the car at home and enjoy the great wine!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chloe G., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Would give 10 stars!
My partner and I absolutely loved our stay. Definitely exceeded all expectations. Came with complimentary gifts of wine, herbs, jams and more. The outdoor bath was the highlight of the stay. Gorgeous during sunset as well as the beautiful views that come with it. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just beautiful!
I chose this place because of the outdoor bath and it was amazing! The Rockies is a secluded little cottage with all the amenities that you need. The host’s hospitality was wonderful, the left us some local produce to cook with. It was such a beautiful welcome to the property. Just outside the bathroom door, led a path to the amazing outdoor bath! It had steamy hot water and it was lovely to sit in it, on a cool autumn morning and listen to the local bird life and sheep in the background. Truly a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. This place is wonderful for the couple looking to get away, or a small family who are wanting to explore nature. We loved our stay here and highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing trip away
Lovely place to stay. Clean and comfortable. Quiet and relaxing. Lovely bathtub in the paddock to enjoy with a glass of wine from one of the local vineyards. Friendly and accommodating hosts. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John U., Randwick NSW

Liked: Cleanliness
The Rockies at Manildra
What a fantastic experience. Beautiful scenery with amazing wildlife. We had an abundance of butterflies, birds & kangaroos. We even saw a young deer at sunrise in the paddock right next to the house. Beautiful bush land behind the house where we went for an easy walk. A bath at sunset was the perfect way to end the day & view the stars. Sally’s hospitality was wonderful. A beautiful array of local treats greeted us at arrival. The house was perfect & well equipped for all our needs. There was also plenty of basic supplies in the pantry. We really enjoyed our stay & would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for that ultimate country getaway. 😀😀
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Radha Ram Tej P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect getaway
Sally's property is a perfect place if you want to get away from concrete jungle. It is a peaceful farm with kangaroos occasionally visiting. The outdoor bath is an excellent addition. And lastly the local goodies that Sally had for us were a great touch. Would highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Orange and want to have a peaceful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation
Sally was great with communicating meet us and showed us through the property even showed my daughter around her farm and the harvesting of the wheat
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
So loved our time here at this little gem! It’s a little piece of paradise and the perfect place to recharge for the year ahead. I totally disagree with someone’s earlier review re front area being uninviting. I spent most of my time out there reading, soaking in the view and listening to the birds. Front concrete pad area gets the early morning sun. The trees provide some shade and it was fully shaded off to the side of the house so it was easy enough to move deck chairs and still enjoy the views without getting too hot. As to the comment re the bath being tucked away out the back of the house …. Where else would you put it? It’s perfectly positioned for privacy from other guests and affords ideal sunset viewing. I made good use of the bath morning, noon and night! My 3 teen sons did too - we had to create a timetable with bath use 😅 Yes you had to be a bit more careful navigating the road in a 2WD and the grass around the house is long ATM but totally understandable given the need for attention elsewhere on the farm after the recent floods. I would love to return during the cooler months and make use of the inside fire and fire pit and spend time exploring the property in foot. Thanks Sally and Isabelle for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ray p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sally and her daughter are very friendly and welcoming!! They even showed us around their farm!
Overall are highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ahh the serenity
its a nice little cabin/house despite its age it is clean and well equipped. took my M3LR tesla through the farm roads as long as you take your time will be ok as the farm roads are just that and is to be expected. host was awesome.. we got wine, chocolate, fig jam and tomato relish, fresh strawberries and eggs all from that farm. The bush walking was awesome saw lots of plants birds and kangaroos in the conservation area and marked them in their paperwork to go towards conservation activities. The selling point is the bath... I am not exactly extroverted in this way but we definitely enjoyed a bottle of Perriere-Jouet that I brought and very much enjoyed the bath where we could both easily fit. One night we used the bath after dark and the stars are amazing because of the lack of light pollution. I recommend it, will probably go back at some point. bring supplies as nothing in either of the small towns we went to parks and orange for supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022