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In keeping with the natural surroundings, the colonial-style cottage was
built to take advantage of the spectacular views across the countryside.
Completed in 2004, the construction of the cottage was featured in the national
magazine, Handyman.
With a 4-star rating from AAA Tourism, the cottage is beautifully
appointed providing all the comforts of home plus a
little bit extra. It is ideal for couples, but can accommodate up to four
people.
Please see our
GALLERY page for more photos and
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Features
The cottage features:
- Spacious lounge and dining area with comfortable leather lounge.
- Slow-combustion wood-burning stove for heating (firewood is provided).
- Master bedroom with queen-size bed and en suite bathroom.
- Second bedroom with two single beds.
- Ceiling fans in bedrooms.
- Brand new, modern kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, gas cook top,
electric fan-forced oven, fridge / freezer.
- TV and VCR.
- Stereo / CD player.
- Barbecue.
- Laundry with second shower and toilet.
- Quality bed linen and towels provided.
- Handmade soaps and bath products.
Things to do
Longview Farm Cottage is the ideal place to do nothing at all, if that's what
you fancy! You can enjoy your own private hideaway surrounded by 200 acres of
pastoral beauty. When you do fancy a little country jaunt, your perfect location
means a scenic drive to find a fascinating mix of heritage villages and
adventures not far from home.
- Relax on the verandah while a breathtaking sunset unfolds.
- Curl up with a book in front of the log fire.
- Take a leisurely walk around the property. Pack a picnic and watch the
bush come to life with a plethora of native bush animals including
kangaroos, wombats and wallabies.
- Spend an hour spotting bush birds and listening to their music. Pick out
the call of a rosella, cockatoo, currawong or kookaburra.
- Visit one of the nearby historic villages like Marulan, Taralga and
Bungonia.
- Take a scenic walk in protected state forest at Bungonia State
Recreation Area.
- Bring your fishing rod and drop a line the nearby Tarlo or Wollondilly
Rivers.
- Explore the local Wombeyan Caves.
- Bring your mountain bike and go for a ride in the bush.
- Enjoy lunch or dinner at The Terminus Hotel in Marulan and browse the
country shops.
- Take a scenic drive through the Swallowtail Ranges to the village of
Taralga, stopping along the way at Bannaby - an area rich in pastoral
history.
- Visit shearing sheds and historic colonial churches. Enjoy a pub lunch
or a bite at one of the local cafes, and browse the country market.
- Get to know Goulburn, Australia's first inland city and explore heritage
properties from cathedrals to convict pubs, villages of stone and rambling
homesteads.
- Visit a gallery, eat lunch in a country pub, and tempt your tastebuds on
local market delights.
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