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Old Minton Farmstay

Peaceful views
Canoeing on Old Minton Dam
The huge country kitchen
Happy sheep
Garden path
The Main Bedroom
A winter wonderland
Look for wildflowers
The Creek
Winter at Old Minton
There's plenty of room at the table!
Swim in the dam!

Old Minton Farmstay offers fully self contained accommodation in a private and picturesque location, only 4 kms from town. The hosts are friendly & so are the animals! Renovated 5 bedrm homestead that boasts scenic rural/bush views. High Country Paradise!

Comfort & style in a peaceful & unique country setting

Nimmitabel, NSW [Location map...]

Up to 11 people, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Minimum nights: 2

Availability and Pricing

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For night.

Adults

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Estimated price:

From $150 to $225 6 persons per night

Guest Reviews (1)

"We visited for two days in winter and "Old Minton" proved to be a warm and very welcome haven on a cold evening, and to have all the comforts of home-for example, the lounge was an ideal place to ei..."

- Peter, -Jun '10

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Family Friendly

Games/videos for children over 12 available, Fenced/safe outdoor play area

Holiday house, Farm stays

The best holiday is the kind where you can totally relax in a private, natural bush setting minus the crowds, traffic noise and sirens, & enjoy plenty of peace & quiet & crisp, clean mountain air. If this sounds like the sort of break you need, then welcome to Old Minton Farmstay Bush Retreat. Situated on 770 acres in the High Country of Southeast NSW, Old Minton is blessed with a mixture of stunning Australian bush, rolling farmland hills & an abundance of native animals, birds & flora.
Originally built in the early 1900's the farmhouse on Old Minton has been renovated & transformed into a character filled home that features stunning stained glass leadlight windows & boasts a huge country kitchen that looks out onto a delightful garden & fruit and nut orchard. The spacious 5 bedroom homestead offers fully self contained accommodation with everything you need for a relaxing & comfortable holiday.
Gardeners, horticulturalists & nature lovers will appreciate the variety of deciduous trees that have been planted over parts of the property to eventually create a "global forest" - approximately 500 exotic trees adorn Old Minton & create a visual treat, particularly in autumn & spring. Equally stunning are the native Eucalypts, gum & wattle trees that define the beauty that Old Minton proudly displays all year round, making this an all seasons holiday destination.
Old Minton Farmstay will appeal to bushwalkers, photographers, artists, wildlife & nature lovers, families & even those thinking of moving to a rural area & wish to experience a taste of country living.
It's a great place for a romantic escape, family holiday, group get together, workshop groups or reunion with old friends. The farmstay is only 90 minutes from either Canberra or the skifields & an hour to lakes & the Sapphire Coast, making it a great base for your next holiday.
Whether it's for a weekend or longer, you'll love Old Minton! We feel blessed to be able to share this amazing part of Australia with you & look forward to your visit!

Locality

NIMMITABEL HAS:
*The Lolly Shop, Bookstore and Post Office – new, old school and international treats, also hats and sunnies, preloved books
*The Windmill Cafe & General Store
*The Nimmitabel Country Club – tennis courts, lawn bowls and golf course
* The Blue Twig - handmade chocolates, craft, jewellery, art
*The Butchers Hook – gifts, jewellery, garden décor
* Juliets House of Quilts - quilting
*Crafty Belles – local arts and crafts
•The Leather Shop
•Lake Williams and BBQ area, where trout fishing is a popular activity

NIMMITABEL IS:
•A historic village with a designated Heritage Trail, which takes you on a tour that allows you to explore the rich history in less than an hour. Of course you can drive it which will take less time!
•An Aboriginal word meaning “dividing of the waters”. It is the place where rainfall in the south of the village falls into the Snowy River and rainfall in the north falls into the Murrumbidgee River.
•within easy reach of gorgeous national parks including Wadbilliga, Kosciuszko and South East Forests National Parks.
•One of Australia’s highest towns, at 1070 metres above sea level, enabling one to see the snowcapped mountains from many parts of the town.
•Perfectly positioned! Approximately one hour to Sapphire Coast beaches and a little more to the skifields! Canberra is an easy 90 minute drive, Cooma is about 20 minutes away and Bombala about 30 minutes.
•A family friendly village
•A popular tourist rest stop – it is halfway between Canberra and the coast and a great place to satisfy those taste buds and get some retail therapy in the unique stores on the main street.
•The gateway to some great country and forest drives – see the Nimmitabel Visitor Guide

Associations

Bed and Breakfast Farmstay Association

Holiday experiences

Art & Craft, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Swimming Activities, Walking or Hiking, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Bath, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, CD Player, Cooking facilities, Dishwasher, DVD, Fireplace, Gas stove, Highchair, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Log fires, Microwave, No smoking, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Washing machine

Art & Craft

Art and Craft experiences located nearby

Birdwatching

Bird-watching available on-site, Bird-watching available nearby, Information provided on local bird population and sightings

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences available on-site, Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby

Family Friendly

Games/videos for children over 12 available, Fenced/safe outdoor play area

Farmland Experiences

Farm animals live on the property, Sheep, Cattle, Chickens, Horses, Dogs, Guests able to interact with the farm animals

Heritage Trail

Heritage buildings nearby

Horse riding

Guests are welcome to bring their own horses

Pet friendly

Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted, Pets are permitted outside only, Secure, fully fenced running area, Bedding/sleeping area provided, Other domesticated animals reside at the property.

Your well behaved,friendly and vaccinated and wormed dog is welcome, but we ask to please be aware that this property is a wildlife refuge so we ask that you are able to control your dog when near any native animals.We do not allow your dog inside the house except in the laundry/mud room where they are welcome to sleep at night.

Romantic getaway

Wood fire

Winter Holiday

Log fire, Sometimes snows in this locality, Winter activities available nearby detailed below.

Old Minton is approximately one hour and 45 minutes to the skifields. Nimmitabel usually experiences snowfall during the colder months, varing from light to heavy falls.

Old Minton Farmstay

Nimmitabel, NSW, Australia

Rooms and rates

Low Season -$1110 per week
- $150 per night mid week
- $360 weekend (Fri/Sat)

High Season (school holiday periods & public holiday long weekends - excluding Christmas Day & Boxing Day)
-$1400 per week
- $190 per night mid week
-$450 weekend (Sat/Sun)

Christmas Day /Boxing Day - $450 (2 nights)

Based on 6 persons.
Extra person $40 per night
Extra child $40 per night
Minimum Stay: 2 nights

Old Minton Farmstay (sleeps 10)

Base rate

$150.00/night.

$180.00/weekend-night.

$1110.00/week.

360.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$40.00 /person40.00 /child /night over 6 people

Easter rate

05/04/2012 - 22/04/2013

$160.00/night.

$190.00/weekend-night.

$1180.00/week.

380.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$40.00 /person40.00 /child /night over 6 people

Winter rate

01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

$190.00/night.

$225.00/weekend-night.

$1400.00/week.

450.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$40.00 /person40.00 /child /night over 6 people

Christmas holidays rate

21/12/2012 - 31/01/2013

$190.00/night.

$225.00/weekend-night.

$1400.00/week.

450.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

$40.00 /person40.00 /child /night over 6 people

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Old Minton Farmstay will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 48 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 46.1 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that Old Minton Farmstay may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

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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