Longreach, Queensland
The Old Time Cottage offers you something different that we are sure you'll enjoy. From its authentic period decor to its spacious, shady gardens, the Old Time Cottage has something to offer the whole family.


Guest Reviews

"coMING BACK AT NIGHT TO A BEAUTIFUL RELAWING OLD STYLE COTTASGE"
Guest rating: 5/5  - David - May 12

"Very relaxing house and location. Place was very cosy. It was small but comfortable. Not really suitable for little children as lots of nik naks around the place. "
Guest rating: 5/5  - Geoff - May 12

"Comfortable, clean and relaxed accommodation in a great town. A perfect place to stay while visiting the museums and other attractions of the town."
Guest rating: 4/5  - Peter - November 11

"If you go to Longreach you must see the Stockmans Hall of fame and the Qantas Founders Museum This is a must see in conjunction to the history of the town. The Old Time Cottage is a museum in its own right. Also go to the Power House. But MUST STAY at Old Time Cottage."
Guest rating: 5/5  - JOHN - October 11

"This place is just special. We had a wonderful few days, met and had a beer with Don on the front verandah of this wonderfully restored cottage.
The only thing that went wrong was our alarm clock (mine) didn't go off and we had to rush off to catch the Spirit of the Outback and had to leave some dirty dishes in the sink. Sorry Wilma. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. Ken. QLD "
Guest rating: 5/5  - Ken, QLD - August 11

"Relaxing, charming, comfortable. For a reasonable rate, we were able to dispense with the usual motels & cabins. Added bonuses were the pleasant garden, front verandah, a washing machine and line all to ourselves, bacon & eggs in the fridge, and even a piano. It all helped to make our stay in Longreach a real pleasure. "
Guest rating: 5/5  - Jan - July 11

"A very relaxing & homely cottage with a lovely, large back garden. A perfect place to stay on an outback holiday. Have now stayed at the cottage twice and both times have not been disappointed."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Tracey - April 11

"We enjoyed our stay at the Cottage and the best thing was that it had lovely gardens for our kids to play. Our son loved asking questions about all the old time items in the house and he loved playing the piano. It was all a bit tempting of our 1yr old daughter who just wanted to touch everything - so it kept us on our toes keeping everything out of her reach."
Guest rating: 4/5  - Candace - October 10

"Wilma was so lovely and made us feel so welcome. "
Guest rating: 5/5  - Janelle - October 10

"My family loved the cottage! My children has a great time in the back garden playing, there was something interesting to find in every corner. The cottage gave my childen a glimse of the 'olden days' - very interesting collection of memoribila yet still displaying the modern comforts we have grown to expect. The best accommodation we had on our entire holiday was the Old Time Cottage. Thank you"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Heather, QLD - July 10

"I loved this place. It was quaint, full of memorabilia, but very comfortable and clean. I especially liked the big back garden, and the front verandah - great for relaxing in."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Elizabeth, TASMANIA - June 10

"We wanted to spend a few relaxing days in a cottage which was charming and comfortable. We weren't disappointed. The cottage has so many interesting bits and pieces. We loved listening to the old vinyl records while having a quiet beer on the front verandah. Wilma is a treasure.
Mick & Lyn QLD "
Guest rating: 4/5  - Lyn, QLD - May 10

"Lots of interesting things to discover around the house. Comfortable and plenty of room."
Guest rating: 4/5  - Bruce, NSW - April 10

"This was a lovely place to stay for our family's first visit to Longreach. The house had lovely charm as did the hosts. "
Guest rating: 5/5  - JAne, QLD - April 10

"We had a wonderful time at Old Time Cottage by far the best accommodation we stayed in on our trip to the Aussie Outback. Wilma the host was lovely and even personally dropped by a receipt we requested. The gardens were just beautiful and HUGE!!! Thank you very much!!"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Billie, QLD - November 09

"The character of the cottage and the large back garden with the sprinkler was much appreciated in 47 degrees heat! The only problem was that the airconditioners struggled a bit with the extremely hot conditions. However when they all suddenly stopped after a few days of constant use, the owner arranged to have the electrician visit witnin 10 minutes of our call! So excellent service! Overall a very unique and memorable property ( in a good way!) It brought back memories of my husbands grandparents' homes."
Guest rating: 4/5  - Margaret, VICTORIA - November 09

"Just like stepping back in time, but with a number of unobtrusive and welcome modern comforts. It had everything we needed and Wilma made us feel very welcome. It was the perfect base from which to explore an area that has been very important in Australia's history."
Guest rating: 5/5  - John, WA - October 09

"We really enjoyed our stay at Old Time Cottage and feel that we certainly had good value. The furnishings were very comfortable as well as the setting which was tranquil, close to everything, and gave us insight into a bygone era. The house was a big part of our Longreach experience."
Guest rating: 4/5  - Trac ey, QLD - October 09

"Took me back to the "olden days" when I visited my Grandmother is a cottage like this, loved it, had a tinkle on the piano, so different and interesting (yet comfortable) and the owners were just the best. 10 out of 10 for them and their Old Time Cottage!"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Jackie, QLD - September 09

"We loved our stay at The Old Time Cottage and do not have any negative comments about it. We particularly liked the fact that it rained for 3/4 hour during our stay, first rain since January 09 we understand!
Jenny and Dan Logan
New Zealand"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Jenny, NORTHLAND - September 09

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Old Time Cottage, it was like going to Grandmas place back in time. Everything was very comfortable and cosy and Wilma made us feel very welcome.
Judy & Mike NSW - August 09"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Judy, NSW - August 09

"We had a relaxing, very comfortable stay at Old Time Cottage. It felt like home away from home, everything we needed plus things we didn't expect were all provided. Such a great place to stay."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Karen, QLD - July 09

"This cottage was just fabulous. Just like walking into a well loved home. Fully equipped with original old nick nacks everywhere. Even a piano that my son enjoyed playing. Cosy verandahs, wonderful relaxing garden and a welcome pack of bacon and eggs for breaky. Great value for money, would sleep 6 easily. Owner was very nice too. Beats motel room anytime. Highly recommended"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Shirley, QLD - June 09

"Had a great time at Old Time Cottage. Very comfortable, good value for money. Service was very good, owners very nice & place is a credit to them. Please do not publish this on the website. Thanking you Helen J."
Guest rating: 4/5  - Helen, QLD - May 09

"Old Time Cottage has etched a special place in our heart. It was a truly authentic journey into the past with lots of well preserved items from yesteryear. The beds are very comfortable, the cottage spotless & air- conditioning a bonus. We were amazed to find delicious bacon & eggs in the fridge together with bread & milk. The owners go the extra mile to make you feel welcome. We enjoyed breakfast in the lovely back garden and a quiet drink at sunset on the verandah. "Old" often conjures up pictures of musty smells and cobwebs - not so with Old Time Cottage. It was Top value for money and a memorable experience of true country hospitality far exceeding our expectations. Margaret & Brian White Bribie Island, Queensland, Australia.
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Guest rating: 5/5  - Norman Brian, QLD - October 08

"We had one of the best holidays ever at The Old Time Cottage. It was so wonderful to be greeted with such hospitality - bacon and eggs, bread and biscuits all waiting for us. Very comfortable beds and quirky little nostaglic furnishings made it a fun place to be. There was loads of info on what to do and see in the area, and all in all it was a beautiful place to relax after a busy day out sightseeing. Everyone should do this at least once!"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Cathryn, QLD - October 08

"Too short for such a nostalgic place to stay. We loved it and it brought back lovely memories of our long lost grandparents homes.

Arrived quite late and was welcomed with a phone call on the old dial up telephone and a fresh packet of lemon biscuits.

Hope to go back one day for a lot longer than one night."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Lyn, NSW - July 08

"What a quaint little cottage to stay in. It bought back so many memories of days gone by with its memorabilia around the house & yard.
With the stage coach passing by the house most days we'd venture outside and wave to the folks going by. With the enjoyment of tea/coffe and biscuits on arrival, the bonus of breakfast goodies including eggs & bacon was a wonderful addition...
Thankyou Wilma for a quiet relaxing and memorable place to stay"
Guest rating: 4/5  - Margret, QLD - July 08

"We had a wonderful time at the Old Time Cottage. Everything was perfect and all the older things like desk, old shoe horns, hand mower, old tristram box and many other older things gave a "back to the future" feeling. I would highly recommend the Old Time Cottage."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Lorraine, QLD - June 08

"Unique experience - very well presented & provisioned. Certainly would use again & recommend. Would love to have stayed longer"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Paul, NSW - June 08

"most enjoyable.It did fit six adults in(all family).We were able to spread ourselves out,e.g.some out on the front verandah;some out the back garden;some inside.Never felt crowded.Great value too.Met our hosts,very charming and accommodating.Brought back memories of a bygone era.It was a wonderful relaxing break for all the family.Would recommend to friends and other family to stay when visiting Longreach.Regards Kathy&Col"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Colin, QLD - May 08

"A good experience. Faclities were clean and we were grateful for breakfast and biscuits. We especially enjoyed the outdoor settings.Hosts were helpful."
Guest rating: 3/5  - Judy, NSW - May 08

"Our stay at the Old Time Cottage was very enjoyable and pleasant. It was lovely staying in a property with history. We have talked about it being our best find on our month long holiday"
Guest rating: 4/5  - Bethany, NSW - May 08

"Relaxing and welcoming place to stay, loved the front veranda and the garden was wonderful too. Excellent value for money."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Mark, NSW - May 08

"We were pleasantly surprised;- not only with the hospitality of the owners, but also the cleanliness of the cottage and the nice, cozy setting. The huge garden was a treat for our pet after the long hours in the car!
We'll overnight there every time we need to go East. "
Guest rating: 4/5  - Tjaart, QLD - May 08

"Finding a clean, comfortable, well-equipped cottage and garden for the same price as a boring motel room was a wonderful surprise. Would highly recommend it to anyone, especially those travelling with children. "
Guest rating: 4/5  - Wendy, QLD - January 08

"Entering the Old Time Cottage is akin stepping back in time. The authentic furniture and the historical knick knacks are a delight to behold. The accommodation is very homely and extremrly comfortable and the breakfast ingredients were a very pleasant suprise. The hosts are fablous and we will definately stay again should we return to visit Longreach."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Yvonne, QLD - December 07

"Thank you for a great stay.The house is very comfortable and is in a handy location.A great place to take a break.
Cameron and Jo"
Guest rating: 4/5  - Cameron, QLD - October 07

"Very comfortable and hospitable. Everything you need is available,with the added lovely gardens and peaceful surrounds close to eating places,and
video/dvd hire just around the corner. I would recommend the cottage for an enjoyable stay.
Good value to go with it."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Dianne, QUEENSLAND - October 07

"We found "The old time cottage" a lovely place to stay with everything we needed at hand. The kids enjoyed looking at all the old time items in the house as well as appreciating the yard and garden area. It was lovely and peaceful and a very relaxing time away from home. Just like home really."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Gail, QLD - September 07

"Old Time Cottage was a great experience,very comfortable and fitted the Longreach experience excellently. Wilma had left breakfast provisions, and the cottage was spotless. The garden is also a delight."
Guest rating: 4/5  - Bruce, VICTORIA - September 07

"The olden touches intermingled with the modern comforts were very cleverly orchestrated by a lovely couple (Wilma and Don). You could not put a value for money on our stay there as we found it 5 star value but in it's own quaintness. Recommend to everyone to stay there for a very interesting 'Old Time Cottage'. Thanks for a memorable time in Longreach."
Guest rating: 5/5  - JUDY, QLD - July 07

"We enjoyed our stay at the Old Time Cottage-the garden is really delightful. Wilma is an excellent host and the place was very clean. The shower was very good and extra toilet too."
Guest rating: 4/5  - Barb, QUEENSLAND - July 07

"
Accommodation was most comfortable. Value, especially for the number of beds, is excellent. The owner was a very interesting and pleasant person. A lot of thought was put in to making it authentic and a lot of thought has been put into making the guests comfortable. A little to much memorabilia for my taste"
Guest rating: 4/5  - Jim, SOUTH AUSTRALIA - July 07

"This charming cottage, furnished in keeping with its period was comfortable, fully equipped and reasonably priced. Not for those who prefer sterile five-star resort-style accommodation, it is a place to relax and reflect on the past. The breakfast provisions were more than adequate; they lasted us four days. The owner is charming!"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Joan, VIC - July 07

"Wonderful. Everything was provided for our comfort and even though the weather was extremely cold we were as warm as toast. Unfortunately we couldn't make use of the garden, which looked very inviting- would have done if the weather had been kinder. The little extras provided by our hosts, eg: bacon, eggs, milk, bread, cereal,tea and coffee were very much appreciated and made us feel very welcome. I would thoroughly recommend this cottage to anyone wanting something more than motel type accommodation. Certainly value for money."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Katie, Q'LAND - June 07

"Great value for money. Beautifully decorated and a lovely place to stay."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Suzanne, QLD - June 07

"We did not know what to really expect when we arrived at the cottage, but we were pleasantly suprised. It is the best holiday I have had in years. The cottage was spotlessly clean with not even a cob web in sight. We had everything you could want in a relaxing holiday, breakfast was supplied with bacon, eggs,juice etc. The beds were very comfortable and the hosts very pleasant. Would recommend the cottage to anybody travelling to Longreach. We will definitley be booking again."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Carol, QLD - May 07

"Quality of accommodation: very comfortable, great fun, beautiful garden to enjoy. Local phone calls from the house phone were free.

Value: Excellent value for money
Service: Very excellent- Wilma couldn't do enough to make our stay pleasurable."
Guest rating: 5/5  - JOHN & DAWN, QLD - April 07

"Decor and theme of "Old Time Cottage" was very well done throughout the cottage. A lovely quiet place to stay. We really enjoyed the large back garden."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Tracey, QLD - March 07

"An excellent place to stay that reflects the true Australia history. "
Guest rating: 4/5  - Graham, QLD - March 07

"A great place to overnight, we had a comfortable stay. We enjoyed the memories of a circa 1900's. Sipped wine and enjoyed the LP record player beating out golden oldies. Great value for money, we would stay again, next time we land at Longreach."
Guest rating: 4/5  - Jeff, NSW - November 06

"Our stay at Old Time Cottage was way too short. We totally enjoyed the excellent accommodation and wonderful large back-yard where we sat in the evenings and enjoyed the quiet suroundings over a drink or two.
The memories of yesteryear came to life as soon as we entered the cottage. Fully reccommended"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Ray, QLD. - September 06

"We had a most enjoyable stay with our Kiwi visitors. It brought back memories of our younger years. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful and it was a lovely surprise when we realised that our first breakfast was in the fridge."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Jeffrey, QLD - September 06

"What a wonderful experience our stay in the cottage was, my sister from England wanted the full outback holiday and the highlight for her was "the cottage", a must for anyone wanting something "a little bit special" and very affordable, our host was very helpful and we will do it again next time she comes to Aussie
Thanks very much Dai Jones"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Dai, QLD - September 06

"We had a delightful stay in the cottage. Longreach is a pleasant town with a balmy climate and the cottage is a great place in which to relax during the day and evening with its verandah and spacious well-maintained gardens. We felt right at home."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Peter, VIC - August 06

"The Old Time Cottage was a wonderful experience. From the moment we walked in to the cottage and met Don we knew our high expectations would be met. The cottage was warm, comfortable, loaded with memories and stories and the garden was wonderful. The Milky Way lit up the sky out the back."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Jennifer, QLD - June 06

"Mum and I had a wonderful time. We relaxed and we had room to move. Mum particularly liked the garden and she took her cuppa out and just sat."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Merril, VIC - June 06

"Our stay at Old Time Cottage was lovely. It was much more enjoyable to stay at the character filled cottage with its tranquil garden than stay in a souless cabin or motel room. Thanks Jenn"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Jenn, VIC - June 06

"The hosts Wilma and Don made us feel at home, with a friendly welcome and an interesting history of the Old Cottage. It was charming and furnished in the style of the times, but still with a few mod cons such as oil heating. We enjoyed the special touches, including the loaf of bread and packet of biscuits, welcome on our arrival."
Guest rating: 4/5  - Robyn, QLD - June 06

"We enjoyed our stay at Old Time Cottage and found Wilma very obliging. She left food e.g. bacon and eggs, juice, bread, biscuits and milk as well as tea and coffee. She treats you like a friend."
Guest rating: 4/5  - Beverly, QLD - June 06

"A truly delightful place to stay, with just about everything you need provided, including breakfast items in the fridge. Lots of little "extras" also, all leading to excellent value. A very cosy, comfy bed completed our satisfaction with this property.
Sue, NSW"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Sue, NSW - May 06

"The Old Time Cottage was perfect in every way. The accommodation cost was extremely reasonable and we were thoroughly spoilt by the generous hospitality of the owners of the cottage. The cottage was clean, tidy and filled with wonderful memorabilia. The gardens are gorgeous and we loved being able to sit on the front verandah and soak up the atmosphere of Longreach."
Guest rating: 5/5  - Catherine, NSW - April 06

"Just been to Longreach, we found the cottage we stayed in was just great. It was easy to go through the list & to see the Old Time Cottage saying pick me, the place was close to all we needed & the owner was so pleasant we couldn't find fault. We would recommend any one to stay there going back in time with some of the things that was on displayed. Trevor & Dot Judy & Johnny"
Guest rating: 5/5  - Trevor, QLD - March 06


     
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