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Be amongst nature in the 1890s farmhouse - a time you will never forget.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Tugrabakh, NSW
  • Gloucester Folk Museum
    5 min drive
  • Gloucester Farmers Market
    5 min drive
  • Billabong Native Garden
    5 min drive

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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.

Be amongst nature in the 1890s farmhouse - a time you will never forget.

To reinvigorate is to reinvent...

Peaceful and tranquil is sought after, but rarely achieved. Time at the Highlander retreat is a chance to reconnect.

Childhood memories are impossible to erase - Green rolling hills, uninterrupted 360 degree views in a unique farmland. This quintessential farmhouse will satisfy all of your getaway needs - beautifully presented with joyous family weekends front of mind.

Unequaled comfort , convenient location.

The space
The Highlander's retreat is an 1890's built original cottage, updated to provide modern conveniences.

Situated on 123 acres, the home is set on in elevated position taking advantage of the sweeping 360 degree views.

The home features 4 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living and dining and wrap around balcony.

The deck of the lounge room provides a place for entertaining with interrupted, spectacular views.

Our accommodation offers:
* 4 large bedrooms, accommodating up to 8 people.
* 2 bathrooms, one with bath tub.
* Well appointed kitchen with dishwasher - fully equipped with cutlery, crockery, pots, pans and grazing board.
* Open plan lounge & dining area.
* Wrap around deck/balcony.
* Indoor fireplace in the lounge/dining area.
* Barbecue.

Located at the foot of the Barringtons, the area offers endless adventures for the explorers.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Gloucester Folk Museum. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 5 minutes by car from Gloucester Folk Museum and 5 minutes from Gloucester Farmers Market
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 PID-STRA-2990

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Be amongst nature in the 1890s farmhouse - a time you will never forget. Reviews

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
Great location and great accommodation. Very relaxing weekend away in quiet comfortable picturesque location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Escape
A wonderful winter escape! The Highlander's Retreat has everything you need. The kitchen is well set up and the house has beautiful views from the main bedroom and lounge room. We enjoyed the daily visits from the cows. A country retreat on a large acerage all to yourself but only 5 minutes from town. Beautiful sunsets to enjoy from the fire pit and relaxing nights around the fireplace. The Highlander's Retreat is also the perfect base for walks in the Barrington Tops National Park. The walks in Gloucester Tops were our favourite. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary weekend
Wonderful little place set up on the hill So close to town and the Barrington tops We will sure be back again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
Seven of us stayed at Highlanders for the weekend, school friends connecting over decades of friendship. It was the perfect location - rolling hills and complete peace but only five minutes to Gloucester. The house is beautiful, and equipped with everything we could have needed. Great communal spaces and room for privacy, and an amazing fire pit stocked with wood for long nights under the stars. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Absolutely loved the property. We had an awesome time it was perfect for our needs. I will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mum's Birthday Get-together
Being Scottish expats, Highlander's Retreat sounded like the perfect place for Mum's 83rd Birthday... and it was! Beautiful touches throughout the cottage. Super comfortable furniture & beds & very spacious for 6 adults. Stunning scenery that would change with every season / weather. Stunning sunrises & sunsets with finches, wrens & wagtails galore. You could visit 4 times in a year & have 4 different experiences.... lovely in all temperatures for different reasons. I would challenge anyone not to love a few days here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious country escape!
Our group of four adult friends and two spoilt oodles spent a long weekend at Highlander's Retreat as a celebration of a special birthday. Everything about the property was completely perfect. The home is as beautiful as the pictures suggest (to get a real feel for how lovely it is check out the better and bigger selection of pics on the "other" holiday booking site). There are several outdoor and indoor areas to relax, celebrate or just soak up the sunshine, peace and beauty of the property. The kitchen is fabulous for creating special celebration meals with everything you could need plus lots of basics in the pantry ready to go. We picked the sweetest oranges I've ever tasted from the front garden and orchard, played badminton in the garden and spent hours chatting, star gazing by the firepit and playing boardgames on the deck. We slept in gorgeous comfy beds with top quality linen and enjoyed having a bathroom per couple. Leighton and Kathy are so welcoming in all their communication that you feel like it's your home and they truly want you to enjoy every moment you are there. We didn't do much in the local area, having the two dogs meant no walking in the National Parks but we knew that well in advance and were happy to wander on the farm or do very little and let go of the rush of our busy lives for a couple of days. We've all come home so relaxed with many happy memories and our diaries firmly in our hands trying to decide when we can go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anum M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away
Stunning views around the home, great open space, great view of the cows, comfortable beds, pantry well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly recommend
Fabulous. All the generations had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Walks, stars, warming fires, so well provisioned. Everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing holiday. Host was friendly and helpful without being intrusive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly
The Highlanders Retreat is nestled amongst rolling green hills and big open skies. The landscape is breathtaking and its easy to relax and soak in all the sights and sounds of nature. The house is large but cosy at the same time. Well appointed with everything you need for a home away from home feeling. The mattresses , bed linen and pillows are perfect luxury for a good nights sleep . We sat at the outdoor table every meal to take in the scenery and watched the galahs and rosellas feed at the bird table. This place feels loved and cared for by the owners and happy that they want to share it with others. We will definitely be back . Thank-you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is so special. The location is dreamlike and the property itself is fantastic.
The hosts gave us everything we needed to enjoy the most peaceful break we've had in years.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denese M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to unwind
We had a very relaxing stay. This house is beautifully furnished, and the kitchen has everything. The views and location are stunning. Peaceful but plenty of things to do right on the doorstep.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing short of spectacular!!!
What an amazing property! Owners were a pleasure to deal with. Property is even more amazing than we expected. All the mod cons and a spectacular view from every angle! We made use of the entire property and loved all the extra little homely touches. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou for your amazing hospitality, we will Definately be back! A++++++++++++ property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Rural Getaway
Incredible rural vistas from every window. Generous pantry and living room. Stylish Master bedroom. Wonderful selection of interior books to browse through. Close to town. Friendly cows. Total rural bliss!! Thankyou Julie
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely flawless
This is the first place I've stayed at where the actual property is even better than the photos. Beautiful setting inside and out. The interior is spacious, clean and modern. The kitchen is well stocked. There's even a Thermomix! Very prompt communications from the owner. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property. Gorgeous old house with modern renovations.
The house was amazing with all the conveniences needed for a memorable family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian Y., Austalia

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil
A very pretty spot Everything you needed. We had a lovely relaxing time , would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully presented and peaceful property
A comfortable, charming home in a spectacular location. Extremely well stocked and thought has gone into how to cater for guests. Designer touches and modern comforts add to the experience. Would not hesitate to book again.

10/10 Excellent

CECELIA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Getaway!
Beautiful house and surrounds. Great for families, very child-friendly. Lots of space for children to run around and explore. The house exceeded our expectations (photos on stayz.com doesn't do it justice!). There is pretty much everything you need, making it a lovely country getaway for the weekend. Location was perfect, not too far from Gloucester town and a reasonable drive to the Barrington Tops. Leighton (owner) was very responsive and easy to communicate with. It was wonderful weekend had by all and we plan to be back again =)

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
School holiday break in the country
We had a great time, visiting with another family. The house was bigger than we expected from the photos and the property is very well looked after. Everything we needed was there. The couple of small issues we had were solved very quickly. The views are amazing as were the sunsets. Would happily recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020