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Avoca Cottage

Avoca: pioneer cottage steeped in history
Avoca Cottage lounge room
Avoca Cottage Bedroom 3
Avoca Cottage Bedroom 1
Avoca Cottage Dining Room with fire place
Avoca Cottage in Spring
Avoca Cottage Waratahs in the garden
Avoca Cottage garden in
Avoca Cottage garden, Lily of the Valley
Avoca Cottage classic mountain weatherboard

Sydney, NSW [Location map...]

Up to 9 people, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 2

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From $141 to $354

Guest Reviews (6)

"Great location - close to shops/ transport and walking distance to beautiful view of blue mountains and good bush walk tracks nearby."

- Sujin, -Jan '11

"Good cheap accomodation for a large number of people."

- Janice, -Dec '10

"This historic house is filled with character and charm. The large and beautiful established garden is a pleasure and adds to the sense of place and history felt inside the house. It's walking distance..."

- claire, -Jul '10

"We had a great time with the family. The children enjoyed the lovely garden, imagining that they were in a fairy land. The overall feel of the stay was very mountainous and rustic. Not too far from..."

- Karen, -Oct '09

"This property is not a place full of "old charm", but an old dump! Please save your money and stay home!"

- Svetlana, -Sep '09

"Everyone loved the communal dining room with the fire, it just brought everyone together. It truly felt like a family home with lots of love. The information on the walls was also wonderful. We all wo..."

- Ashley, -Jun '09

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Holiday house

Pioneer Cottage built in 1884 set in large gardens and the perfect mountain base for holidays and weekends away in all seasons.

This great old bush house has been loved for over 100 years: firstly by the family that first selected the land and built it (see brief history below) and since by the generations of families who have followed on to enjoy it as a weekender and mountain holiday retreat.

Avoca has been restored to show many original features and is now available for weekend breaks and mountain holidays. The house continues to be particularly family friendly. Its four bedrooms accommodate large or extended families with up to seven adults and additional bedscot for kids.

A special feature is full gas central heating to keep the house warm throughout and it can get cold in the mountains. But there's also an open fireplace to get the right mood when the high-country mists roll in.

All modern facilities are included as listed below.

Local attractions include secluded bush walks in several directions that cover the cliff tops and passes downwards into the Kanimbla Valley. There is also Govetts Leap which is a wilderness lookout and base for bush walking that is world class.

The house garden features a variety of Rhododendrons and Azaleas, bulbs, Waratahs and fruit trees. It is spectacular throughout spring, pleasantly shaded in summer and a delight in autumn. Outdoor furniture is provided and an outdoor power point so sumptuous meals can be taken in the garden.

History: In the 1880s, Timothy 'Tin' Porter selected a section of land south of the railway line in Blackheath and built Avoca with his family in 1885-86. They moved from Petersham in Sydney to become the first settlers in the south of the town. They named the area 'Paradise'.

The house was built on a site sheltered from the westerly winds and todays visitors still benefit from his wisdom for when the bitter winds blow in the rest of the town, Avoca's large garden is the place to sit and enjoy the sight of the gales bending the tops of the trees

Holiday experiences

Bushwalking & wilderness, Culinary delights, Eco-friendly, Family Friendly, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Horse riding, Museums and Galleries, Romantic getaway, Walking or Hiking

Facilities

Baby Cot, Bus nearby, CD Player, Cooking facilities, Dishwasher, Electric stove, Fans (ceiling/standard), Fireplace, Heaters provided, Highchair, Iron and ironing board, Level access, Linen supplied, Parking, Stereo, Television, Train nearby, VCR, Walk to the shops, Washing machine, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Avoca Cottage

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Rooms and rates

Avoca Cottage(sleeps 9):

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The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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