10/10 Excellent
Christy W.
Oct 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
Christy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41399 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor Space
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
Explore the area
Saint Albans, NSW
- Australian Reptile Park103 min drive
- Dharug National Park105 min drive
- Terrigal Beach110 min drive
- Palm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)161 min drive
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About the neighborhood
St. Albans
With a stay at this vacation home in St. Albans, you'll be on the waterfront, and 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Hawkesbury River and 20.2 mi (32.6 km) from Marramarra National Park. .This vacation home is 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from Dharug National Park.
What's nearby
- Hawkesbury River - 34 min drive
- Australian Reptile Park - 103 min drive
- Dharug National Park - 105 min drive
- Central Coast Stadium - 106 min drive
- Terrigal Beach - 110 min drive
Restaurants
- Settlers Arms Inn - 4 min drive
- The Fickle Wombat - 4 min drive
- Housemoving Contractors - 4 min drive
- Bush Bites Takeaway Cafe - 54 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.
Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage
Stay in a beautifully restored, historic first settlers cottage built of convict-cut stone on a property first granted 200 years ago. Enjoy the solitude, the bird life and wonderful country views across the lake. Relax with a wine on the front verandah looking across the lake or lounge on the deck and catch some rays. Unique, comfortable and decorated with great taste, this entire cottage is yours with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sitting room with stone fireplace, galley kitchen and dining area with great views. Ideal for two friendly couples heading out of the hustle and bustle of the city to breathe fresh air and recharge the batteries. Loads of exercise opportunities ... swim in the river at the village, climb the ranges behind the cottage, paddle out on the lake ... ride your mountain bike in some of the toughest trails in Oz. Or .. walk the historic Old North Road. It's all here. Please note that the drive includes 2.2km of unsealed, graded road to our driveway entrance.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
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
Kerrie and Drew Mitchell
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: Smoking outside in the open air only.
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In a village
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Kayak
- Birdwatching nearby
- Hiking/biking trails 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,399 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Note from host: Sorry but the property is not suitable for pets.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Recommended children for over 10 years of age.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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-13461
Property is also known as
Historic Georgian Stone Built
Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage St. Albans
Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage Private vacation home
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nicole M.
Apr 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful experience
Our stay at the First Farm was a truly wonderful experience. A tastefully renovated heritage property at an incredibly beautiful and peaceful location, steeped in history. Welcoming and generous hosts that were easy to communicate with. The perfect spot for a romantic weekend or family catch up (especially during the St Albans festival)!
Nicole M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole H.
Mar 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a wedding in St Albans
We stayed at the cottage to attend a friend's wedding in St Albans. Overall, the property was lovely - clean, interesting and peaceful. Beware if you are over 6ft tall, the doorframes are quite low and that was an issue for my partner.
Loved the small touches, including a stocked fridge (there are no shops in St Albans) including eggs, bread and milk.
Our daughter loved seeing the kangaroos hanging outside the cottage on arrival.
Thanks for a lovely stay.
Nicole H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephen S.
Oct 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend at St Albans
Great place to get away from it all. Lovely views, very peaceful. Amazing old sandstone building, well appointed.
Unfortunately, there was a mix up in the booking and the place had been double booked (through two different online booking organisations) for the weekend which was a bit uncomfortable (people were already in there when we arrived) but it was resolved.
Stephen S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth G.
Oct 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay did not go ahead
We advised the owner via the Stayz website that we were advised against proceeding with the booking due to flood warnings for the locality and to avoid putting a strain on local resources in the circumstances. Our message was:
Dear Drew and Kerrie
We have arrived in Sydney but have been advised that the St Albans Fire Brigade has issued major flood warnings and that all providers of tourist accommodation are required to ask current tenants to leave the area and advise future tenants not to come. Would you please confirm this to be the case for your cottage? We are very disappointed of course.
Kind regards
Elizabeth Game
Drew, the owner, subsequently rang me and I advised that we planned to rebook.
I will look for a date in February 2023.
Elizabeth G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022