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Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, bed sheets
Property grounds
Escape to a charming two-bedroom cottage nestled in a ten-acre rural property near Thirlmere township. Warm up by the slow combustion wood fire, or unwind in the large outdoor area with gas barbeque and outdoor dining. Enjoy scenic views of the dam and paddocks while spotting kangaroos, cockatoos, kookaburras and more wildlife roaming freely.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong

Perfect for a winter getaway with our cosy slow combustion wood fire inside and our fire pit outside. This beautiful two bedroom cottage accommodation is situated on part of our ten acre rural property with views of the dam and overlooking the paddocks where our sheep roam freely. The property is partly surrounded by natural Australian bush which is home to kangaroos, cockatoos, kookaburras and many more varieties of Australian animals. The cottage is well appointed with a large kitchen including dishwasher and microwave and the living area has a slow combustion wood fire to keep you warm and cozy in the winter while enjoying a glass of red or cup of hot chocolate. The cottage also has ducted air conditioning to keep you cool in the summer. The large outdoor area includes a gas barbeque and outdoor dining as well as a long bench with bar stools where you can just sit and enjoy the scenery. We are located just 2.5 kms from Thirlmere township and the NSW Train Museum which offers steam train rides every weekend and regular visits from Thomas the Tank Engine and is also home to the Steam Train Festival which is held annually in March. Thirlmere Lakes National Park and the spectacular Mermaid Pools and Potholes are within a ten minute drive with many bushwalking trails and swimming holes. Cedar Creek orchard is a five minute drive away where you can pick your own seasonal fruit and they also offer apple juice, cider and honey for sale, check their website for bookings and dates. Whether you want to just get away from it all, relax and unwind or bring the family and checkout the local attractions. We are only about an hours drive from Sydney and about half an hour from Bowral and the Southern Highlands, perfect for a family getaway or a romantic weekend. Also only 50 minutes drive from the Wollongong beaches.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Please shut the main gate after entering or leaving to keep cows and sheep in and safe from the road and please drive slowly.
Keep house gates closed to keep cows and sheep from entering house yard.
Please keep noise to a minimum after 10pm

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The property has 2 unfenced dams

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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
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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-33432, 2572

About the neighborhood

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Thirlmere, NSW

What's nearby

  • Trainworks - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Thirlmere Lakes National Park - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Menangle Park Paceway - 29 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - 39 min drive - 49.8 km
  • North Wollongong Beach - 52 min drive - 64.3 km

Getting around

  • Thirlmere Station - 5 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Picton Bowling Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Jannah Chicken Tahmoor - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong located?

This family-friendly Thirlmere cottage is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Trainworks, Lin Gordon Reserve and Tahmoor Regional Sporting Centre. Thirlmere Lakes National Park and Stonequarry Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Narelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Farm Stay

Visiting relatives in areaHome was very clean, comfortable and warmSheep and kangaroos were cute
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful farm stay

Lovely little getaway with my family House was comfortable, clean, has everything you need . The kids loved feeding the sheep, playing outside and sit next to the fire pit and night .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 days, very nice, relaxing

Nice simple clean and warm farmstay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful

lovely place. very quiet and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Comfortable and quiet location. Loved my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful little weekend getaway

Such a lovely little getaway with my young family. The kids loved the cows and sheep that always came up to say hi. House was clean, tidy and comfortable and the inside fire was so lovely. Close to picton (10 min drive) for a meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very private

Great stay with all the gear for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Farm stay

This was a wonderful stay in a great location. We visited from Central Coast,NSW and it was the perfect little weekend away. Very clean with lots of nice touches. We will definitely be back and highly recommend to anyone travelling with another couple looking for a quiet and wholesome getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Beautiful house
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi R., Sudney

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Farm

It was one my best trip that I have ever. Great welcoming, amazing view, with perfect home appliances and also very clean home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Country Getaway

This place was even better than advertised. It’s has everything you need, a place for a fire inside and out, and a full kitchen for cooking. Plus you get some visitors every now and then(cows and sheep). One of the best weekends away! Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Clean and cosy

The property is very well kept and clean. Loved the sheep and wild ducks on our rainy day. Great atmosphere with the steam locos that were running. Only complaints were the only table was outside so dinner on the lounge and the main bed was very firm. Maybe the garage space could be better used? Very comfortable otherwise. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location and cottage was great. Very clean and comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. It’s quiet and peaceful. We especially liked the fresh bread and eggs when we arrived. Lots of games for families and a cosy fireplace that was all ready for us to just light. The host was extremely friendly and very helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy comfort in a rural setting

Alaine's cottage combine comfort and convenience with getting back to nature. We were able to experience the fun of an outdoor fire-pit and BBQ amongst the trees and cows, while our infant son slept soundly indoors in air-conditioned comfort.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous family farm stay

My two children, husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Little Kingsley family farm. We visited the train museum which was great and had some quality family time relaxing at a beautiful and well appointed property. The joy we had with sitting outside having breakfast and in the afternoon by the outdoor firepit and watching the cows and sheep come right up to the fence for a visit was fantastic. Thanks for the surprise of fresh bread and eggs. We wished we had stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Beautiful Stay!!

Loved it!! 10 minutes away from many activities for the family- the rail museum, pony rides, animal farms. My 3 kids aged 5 to 9 years had a blast making friends with the cows and sheep on the property, roasting marshmallows with the fire pit. The fire place was a gem and kept us warm and the place was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Also loved the little touches of the loaf of bread and fresh eggs in the fridge, Thank you Alaine! It was amazing, I’m so pleased I found this place, We are definitely planning a comeback holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaydene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Farm Stay

Visited Sydney from Brisbane for 2 nights and booked this accomdation for me and my family. Beautiful, tidy home! Kids loved the sheep and cows in the backyard especially when the cows came to the fence so they could pat them. Quite chilly so was able to make good use of fireplace! Well thought out property for guests and very comfortable place to stay! Highly recommend this property for a luxe, farm-styled stay. Easy access and great communication with owner
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was so lovely and quiet and we loved seeing all the animals right outside out window, the sheep, cows and even some cute lambs. The cottage itself was so lovely and new and everything was perfectly clean. Such nice touches having games for the kids to play and the fresh bread and eggs, which we enjoyed for breakfast. Wish we could have stayed for longer, the weekend wasn't enough! We loved relaxing by the fire inside and even cooked some marshmallows over the outdoor fire pit one night. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Venkata Satya Sandeep Kumar U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little farm stay

We had a great experience. The property is impeccably clean. Surrounded by a beautiful green farm. There were farm animals grazing around. The hosts kept the firepits outside and inside the property ready to go. They even gave us bags of food to feed the farm animals. The property is quite near to the beautiful town of picton but secluded enough to enjoy the nature. Our child loved being here and spent most of the time running around the farm chasing the ducks. We would definetely be coming back. The hosts have kindly organised a surprise of a pack of marshmellows to burn on the firepit and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bianca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage & Property

From the moment we drove in the gates, we fell in love with the property, we were lucky enough to be blessed with 4 little baby lambs to enjoy watching running around with their mumma & the mumma cow & her growing boy, they all we’re happy to come & visit with us. The house is lovely, very easy to check in, it was lovely inside & very clean! The eggs & fresh bread on arrival is such a wonderful touch, plus butter in the fridge too & Alaine even had the fire ready to go for us, which we used to keep us warm the whole weekend & they provided us with pre-cut wood making it super easy. The only thing for us is, we prefer a softer mattress but in saying that we still all got some sleep, I would have loved a long mirror in one of the bedrooms. We will definitely be back again, we loved it that much💚
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, quiet and cosy. Very clean, private and perfect for cold weather. This was our second visit and hopefully more to come. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great farmstay

Modern, comfortable small house with great views over the property. Quiet location, but minutes to Thirlmere and Picton.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent getaway

No complaints at all about the place and our stay there. The whole process was easy, Alaine was a great host. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, value for money mini staycation

Little Kingsley is wonderfully set up for a convenient and tranquil getaway on the outskirts of Sydney and close to the Highlands. The newly renovated house was spotless, and we especially loved using the fire pit. Alaine was a perfectly attentive host, and communicated well with us. Only small discrepancy was that we had expected a few more animals, however we loved having the sheep around the house. Picton / Wollondilly area has a lot going for it- being a food bowl, it’s history and go karts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

We enjoyed our stay here. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025