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Russellee

View of hills f rom the front.
Blue Wren Suite
Main bedroom
Rainforest bathroom.
Rosella Suite
Kookaburras
Kookaburras living area
Front of the house
Pets Welcome
Patchwork workshop
Patchwork and Applique
Trout Fishing

Large well appointed bed and breakfast minutes from town.

Perfect B&B accommodation for a relaxing holiday

TUMUT, NSW [Location map...]

Up to 7 people, 3 bedrooms
Minimum nights: 1

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From $115 to $135 couple per night

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Guest Reviews (29)

"Compact cottage in farm setting surrounded by sheep, alpacas, chooks & dogs. Generally well-equipped and cosy. Our dog had lots to sniff & see. Good value."

- Colin, -Apr '13

"We stayed there on our way back to Sydney from Melbourne. It was the perfect place for a couple of days rest after minding grandchildren in Melbourne. Dorothy & Tony who run Russellee were excellent ..."

- Janet, -Apr '13

"My partner and I, along with our three dogs had the absolute pleasure of being able to stay in the Kookaburra Cabin at Russellee. Whilst it was only a short stay - I cannot recommend it highly enough!..."

- Sharon, -Jan '13

"We could. Take our animal's and even if we went into town the animals were safe and happy. Made our stay very relaxing "

- Vicki, -Aug '12

"Our family (parents and teenagers)had a most enjoyable stay. Plenty of privacy, lovely surroundings and we made full use of the tennis court. Lots to do in the area."

- Jackie, -Apr '12

"Very quiet, scenic surrounds, had everything we needed. Owner very welcoming."

- Sue, -Apr '12

"Cleanliness. "

- Sean, -Dec '11

"It was a lovely clean place, where we felt comfortable and the kids had a ball."

- Paul, -Jul '11

"Great location @ the kookaburra,Excellent for our pet penny and the breakfast hamper was second to none.We will be calling again in the future and many thanks for having having us. Ron-MURIEL, MELBOU..."

- Ronald, -Mar '11

"We stayed in the Blue Wren Suite, bbq outside, tennis court not too far away. A table to sit outside and read a book. What a wonderful property to rest,relax and enjoy. Hosts were wonderful, accommada..."

- Michelle, -Sep '10

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Independent review Jul 08 - Holiday Inspirations

Accreditation and awards for 'Russellee':

2008 Finalist TakeABreak Best Places to Stay

2007 State Winner (NEW SOUTH WALES) TakeABreak Pet-friendly accommodation

Bed & Breakfast

Private country home, situated on 38 acres providing three attractive suites. The Blue Wren Suite comprises three bedrooms, all with handmade quilts. Large bathroom. Guests have the use of a private large dining/lounge area with its own entrance.

The Rosella Suite is a large room with lounge/dining area and ensuite.

Kookaburras is a one bedroom self-contained unit.

Opposite the airport with extensive views of the Tumut Valley. The house is double brick with sweeping verandahs, surrounded by several trees providing a cool tranquil atmosphere. The garden is home to a wide variety of birds. There are extensive gardens with a tennis court.

Breakfast of cereals, breads, bacon and eggs, fruits, juices and tea and coffee provided. Tea/coffee making facilities with biscuits available at all times.

Pets are most welcome. Well behaved pets are allowed inside. We also have a kennel and small yard at the side of the house as well as a large fenced yard for pets to run in.

We provide Patchwork/Quilting and Scrapbooking workshops. We also provide accommodation and work room for groups wishing to orgainise their own weekends for up to 12 people. Please do not hesitate to contact for more information

"Very spacious and peaceful. The kids loved feeding the animals. A great place to stay." The Scott family PICTON NSW.

"Your B&B is not just a place to stay - it offers a true home atmosphere. Well done!" Chris & Barb TAMWORTH NSW.

"The quiet refuge was very much appreciated. Good luck with future endeavours." David HILLTOP NSW

"Lovely spot. Thank you for your hospitality and for the extra effort to provide a gluten-free breakfast." Erica & Geoff GIRALANG ACT

Locality

Close to snow fields, national parks, fishing, boating, bushwalking, Hume and Hovell walking track. Festival of the Falling Leaf.

Property

Russellee is set in a large garden with a tennis court. Extensive views of the Tumut Valley and surrounding hills. The atmosphere is tranquil ... great place to unwind. We are five minutes from the town of Tumut.

Each of our suites has their own outdoor area with BBQs.

Associations

AAA Tourism 3.5 stars

Holiday experiences

Art & Craft, Bushwalking & wilderness, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Great view, Motor Bike Friendly, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Snow Skiing, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Air conditioning, Bath, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, DVD, Ensuite, Fans (ceiling/standard), Highchair, Lake nearby, Linen supplied, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Tennis courts, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied

Art & Craft

Art and Craft experiences available at this property.

Russellee provides quilting and scrapbooking retreats. Russellee also provides a venue for craft groups of up to 12 who are looking for a relaxing retreat with great facilities and food.

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences available on-site, Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby, Bushwalking maps provided, Located within a National Park, Located near a National Park.

Russellee is located a short drive from Kosiuszko National Park, Forestry walks and the Hume and Hovel Walking Track. There is a reserve at the back of the property.

Family Friendly

Portacot available, Plastic crockery and cutlery available for children, Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Fenced/safe outdoor play area.

Russellee is a 40 acre property close to Tumut. We have a variety of friendly animals. The Blue Wren is a three bedroom unit and has a bath in the bathroom. It is close to our tennis court.

Farmland Experiences

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

Russellee is situated on 40 acres and has sheep. We also have a horse, and alpaca, cats and chickens. Colletcing eggs is popular with children. We have pet sheep that will eat bread out of your hand and an old horse who loves attention.

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Local fishing knowledge available, Boat storage/parking available onsite.

Tumut is a well know trout fishing location. Russellee is not far from the Tumut River and a 15 minute drive to Blowering Dam.

Motor Bike Friendly

Motor bike riders welcome, Motor bike parking available, Property is located on a sealed road.

Russelle is able to provide accommodation and parking for up to 12 motor bikes.

Pet friendly

Cats are permitted, 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 inside, Secure, fully fenced running area, Food and water bowls provided, Other domesticated animals reside at the property.

Kookaburra Cabin is ideal for dogs, (we have had a cat there too), as it has a covered fenced deck at the front door. Kookaburras is a short distance from the reserve at the back of our property where dogs are able to run free. Next to Kookaburras is a very large 1.8m fenced yard with trees that dogs can be left in while you visit the National Park. Small dogs are able to stay inside Kookaburras if you go out for dinner. If you let us know we can keep an eye on them as we live on the property.

The Rosella is also suitable for pets to be inside. Rosellas' has a back door opening out to a large fenced in garden area.

We provide food bowls, information on pet-friendly walks, spare pastic bags to take on walks. Also a pooper scooper and a bin for dog poo.

We have three dogs, five cats, an old horse, an alpaca and sheep.

Romantic getaway

Accommodation just for two, Romance package available, Private living and recreation areas, Bathrobes available for guest use.

Russellee has three seperate areas for guests. All have there own entrances and are selfcontained. Russellee is a tranquil retreat for those whishing to be by themselves.

Snow Skiing

Russellee is an hour drive to Mt Sewlyn Snowfields which is a family orientated snowfield with afordable prices.

Winter Holiday

Winter temperatures usually below 0 degrees.

Tumut is a wonderful area in the winter. Close to Mt Sewlyn snowfields and the walking tracks of the National Park and forestry.

Russellee

TUMUT, NSW, Australia

Rooms and rates

Double $115-$140. Extra adult $30. Children $15. Pets $10.

Blue Wren Suite (sleeps 6 - Queen room, Twin/king room, twin room)

Base rate

$150.00/night.

$170.00/weekend-night.

330.00/weekend.

$30.00 /person15.00 /child /night over 2 people

Kookaburra (sleeps 3 - King/twin, single sofa bed)

Base rate

$110.00/night.

$120.00/weekend-night.

230.00/weekend.

$30.00 /person15.00 /child /night over 2 people

Rosella Room (sleeps 4 - queen bed, single bed, sofa bed.)

Base rate

$130.00/night.

$135.00/weekend-night.

265.00/weekend.

$30.00 /person15.00 /child /night over 2 people

Finch (sleeps 2 - King/twin)

Base rate

$130.00/night.

$135.00/weekend-night.

265.00/weekend.

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Russellee will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 0.6 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 Russellee 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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