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1830's Kippilaw-Renovated Shearers Quarters

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Interior
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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Parkesbourne, NSW
  • Goulburn Base Hospital
    18 min drive
  • Goulburn Golf Club
    18 min drive
  • New South Wales Police College
    19 min drive
  • Goulburn, NSW (GUL)
    28 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Parkesbourne

With a stay at this vacation home in Parkesbourne, you'll be on a river, and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Goulburn Base Hospital and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Belmore Park. .This vacation home is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Goulburn Visitor Information Centre and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Goulburn Recreation Area.

What's nearby

  • Belmore Park - 17 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Goulburn Base Hospital - 18 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Big Merino - 18 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Goulburn Golf Club - 18 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • New South Wales Police College - 19 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Goulburn Station - 17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1830's Kippilaw-Renovated Shearers Quarters

Located in the grounds of the historic 1830's Kippilaw Homestead property, the Shearers Quarters are a dream country getaway for couples or small groups (<4). Set on a 400 acre farm, with 10 acres of beautiful heritage gardens, a horse, donkeys, alpacas and a shed full of chickens and paddocks where they roam free during the day, and with access to the property tennis court and pool, the Stonehouse is newly renovated, bringing together new appliances and a fresh bathroom and kitchen with unique historical touches, all overlooking the Wollondilly River.

Breakfast for the first morning (cereal, milk, eggs, coffee and tea) is provided, and guests are welcome to help themselves to further eggs and vegetables (when in season and available from the chicken shed and orchard/vegetable garden).

The Kippilaw Estate is one of the first grand residences in the colony of New South Wales, dating back to the 1840s. The shearers quarters within Kippilaw have been lushly renovated, whilst retaining many original character features that reflect its rich history (including doors signed and dated in pencil by visiting Shearers through the last fifty years).

The shearers quarters are in a private enclosed acreage, shared with the stone house, within the broader Kippilaw estate boasting 10 acres of secluded gardens, trees and hedging, along with an orchard, tennis court and a chicken shed guarded from preying foxes by alpacas. The working farm also hosts black angus cows and their calves.

The property features a pool for the warmer months.

The shearers quarters sleeps 4 across 2 bedrooms, the main having a queen bed and the second bedroom having 2 single beds, with a luxury, shared bathroom.

It has a cast iron wood fireplace and firewood supplied for the cooler months, and ceiling fans for the warmer months. There is also an outdoors fire pit for the winters and a bbq on the balcony overlooking the river, if you would rather a casual meal rather than using the newly renovated kitchen.

Full access to the fenced acre for the shearers quarters guests, and ready access to the grounds of the historic Kippilaw estate itself with rose gardens, orchards, a tennis court and pool (for use in Summer)(currently being renovated), along with farm animals (chickens, alpacas, donkeys and a horse). Situated in Goulburn, the shearers quarters are a 15 minute drive through stunning southern tablelands countryside from Goulburn's main street, which hosts all the amenities you would expect of a town of 20,000 people.
The shearers quarters are private and, together with the stonehouse, separate from the main Kippilaw estate. Guests are left to relax in their own space. Apart from the owners of the property, we have a resident warden who lives onsite, but normally out of view of the shearers quarters. Onsite assistance is hence available if required, and we are a phone call away if required.

Situated in Goulburn, the shearers quarters are a 10 minute drive through stunning southern tablelands country to Goulburn's main street, which hosts all the amenities you would expect of a town of 20,000 people.

There is a dedicated car space proximate to the shearers quarters.

** Strictly no parties, no guests more than the nominated capacity of guests per room may enter the grounds and unfortunately we cannot host anyone that is not a paying guest in accomodation onsite, on our grounds.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Lynelle Fleming

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Tennis

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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-11638

Property is also known as

1830's Kippilaw-renovated Shearers Quarters House Parkesbourne
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1830's Kippilaw-renovated Shearers Quarters Parkesbourne
1830's Kippilaw-renovated Shearers Quarters Parkesbourne
1830's Kippilaw renovated Shearers Quarters

1830's Kippilaw-Renovated Shearers Quarters Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parkesbourne
Peaceful and quiet. Kitchen fully equipped including glad wrap and foil. Bed was so comfortable. Fire was warm. Darren property manager was great nothing was too much trouble. Beau the horse trained us every morning he came for his carrots and back again in the afternoon. Donkeys paid a visit as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little property
A great little place with lovely views, only 15-20mins from town. Perfect for 3 adults or a couple with younger kids. Communication with the owners was great and the fireplace was fantastic on a cold wet day. Only a minor inconvenience, no smart tv meant no Netflix, but we would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning farmstay
A stunning property, with views of the farm and river from every window; cosy fireplace; gentle animals for the kids to interact with a feed. Thanks for a lovely stay, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect winters getaway
A lovely quiet spot just outside of Goulburn. Very spacious and clean. Plenty of firewood to keep warm of an evening. Wonderful views; looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
This is our 2nd stay at Kippilaw. The last time at the Stone Cottage and this time at the Shearer's Quarters. Our stay was brilliant, from the fire that was burning upon our arrival, to the well stocked kitchen to the spacious bathroom and living area and the view is something that you can never put a price on. Thank you Lynelle and Andrew.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Trip!
Went up for my sisters birthday and had an absolute blast, they thought of everything!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great views. Fire was nice and warm. Perfect for a few days escape from the city

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location,accomodation and on site facilities
Lovely cattle property picturesque and quite
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Magda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene and peaceful farm stay
A great historic cottage renovated to a beautiful modern standard. This place makes you forget about your daily life, offering a peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent homestead
The farm is so special place. It's heritage. Our kids enjoyed all the farm animals. The swimming pool is so good. And playing tennis was just a cherry on the top of the cake. We are happy to recommend this accommodation and I think we'll come back. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gordon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing rural retreat
Historic building excellently restored and updated set in beautiful countryside made for a relaxing retreat. Despite cold and wet weather the cottage was warm and cosy with every modern convenience to ensure our comfort. Good communication with hosts and manager. A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay in the Country.
Friendly, helpful manager on site. Quiet, peaceful, lovely grounds. The children can get to know the animals. Historic House on-site and a river view. Only a 15 minute drive from beautiful Goulburn.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
The homestead was so beautiful, peaceful and relaxing! It was so lovely to sit and relax while listening to all the animals. There was plenty to do on the homestead, from feeding and patting the animals to playing tennis. We had an amazing experience and will definitely be back as soon as we can!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a pretty spot
Super charming accom on A heavenly property close enough to town to be convenient but far enough away to feel completely rural.

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend at Kippilaw
We have had such a special weekend at Kippilaw, this place really is a treasure! The homestead and the scenery is picture perfect, there are countless things to do with active kids and it’s all within easy driving distance from Sydney. We will be back and will stay for longer next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

marie-christine s., noumea

Liked: Cleanliness
Every thing is perfect!
So peaceful place, and a great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The long room.
Fabulous place to stay with wonderful views over the country side and down to the river. Majestic old trees in a beautiful spring garden full of hidden treasures and colourful flowers. Country comfort at it's best.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country getaway
Absolute 5 star on everything. Completely faultless, from the gorgeous location of the perfect cottage, to the bacon and eggs for breakfast. We arrived on a cold, rainy afternoon to find the fire on and the cottage already cozy. Can't wait to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

KAREN S., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
This farm stay was perfect! The property is beautiful, accommodation is clean and well equipped with everything you need. Lynelle was a pleasure to deal with and very accommodatin.The property manager Darren was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. He even had the fireplace roaring when we arrived, it was little touches like this that make it so welcoming. My boys loved exploring the farm and feeding the animals. We look forward to visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trudie Y.

Tranquil & Stunning
Absolutely loved this place. A real home away from home. So much history to this property as well. Thank you for opening your home to us. Will definitely be back to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anita E.

Stunningly authentic
After a blustery windy drive from Sydney we were met at the gate by the most obliging manager, who had lit a wonderfully warm fire well before our arrival. Heaven. The Shearers Quarters is refurbished in a most thoughtful and tasteful style. The hospitality overall could not be more generous- the kitchen well stocked and we helped ourselves to fresh eggs from the hen house and veggies from the garden. How Australia used to be. It's a privilege to have experienced this beautiful and authentic slice of Australian life
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa K.

Amazing space
The renovated shearers quarters was an amazing space. Great views over the rolling hills and the fireplace made the space warm and cosy. My kids loved the farm.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

Warm, welcoming and cosy farmland cottage
Great property with fantastic views of the surrounding farm land. The kids loved visiting the nearby animals (especially the miniature donkeys!) and collecting fresh eggs. Tennis court was an added bonus. Cosy fireplace and immaculately clean, renovated rooms made for a fabulous stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wayne A.

Quality property
The Shearers' Quarters is roomy for a couple or a small family. There is a lot of natural light, great views from inside and a large deck to enjoy. We were visiting in weather with overnight temperatures close to zero but the interior could be kept nicely warm with an occasional bit of attention to the slow combustion fire. The bath, bed linen, robes and towels were all very nice. The kitchen is pretty well equipped and near new. The breakfast provisions were nice. You might want to take gladwrap/aluminium foil if you need that for cooking or storage. Some newspaper for starting the fire might be handy. While there are other guests staying on the property, you will probably have privacy unless you seek others out. The Shearers' Quarters has one common wall with a neighbouring accommodation but the common wall is only in the bathroom. There was a family with a baby staying next door but they could not be heard from the living room or bedroom of the Shearers' quarters. The country location is beautiful and this historic property, gardens and animals can easily consume half a day exploring. Those running the property were very efficient and pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018