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Full Description:
Longview Farm Cottage offers fully self-contained accommodation with everything you need for a relaxing weekend country getaway, or for a longer holiday away from it all. It features a spacious living area, two bedrooms including the master loft bedroom with en suite bathroom, wrap-around verandah, cathedral ceiling and log fire for romantic winter nights.
At Longview Farm Cottage you'll enjoy a unique rural experience with all the comforts of home. From its vantage point high on the hill, the cottage provides spectacular sweeping views across the valley to the Swallowtail Ranges and beyond.
This romantic NSW cottage is located not far from Marulan, near Goulburn, so getting there is an easy drive from Sydney or Canberra.
The Cottage
In keeping with the natural surroundings, the colonial-style cottage was built to take advantage of the spectacular views across the countryside.
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.
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, VCR and DVD player
- Stereo / CD player.
- Barbecue.
- Laundry with second shower and toilet.
- Quality bed linen and towels provided.
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.
The Area
It is hard to believe this magical getaway is just over two hours drive from
Sydney and one and a half hours from Canberra, with the city of Goulburn within
a 40-minute drive. Nestled in the scenic Southern Tablelands and with the
attractions of the Southern Highlands just a short distance away, Longview Farm
Cottage is ideally located for a holiday in the country.
Longview Farm Cottage is located in Big Hill within the diverse Mulwaree Shire -
an area that is characterised by spectacular river gorges, deep cave country and
rolling green pastures. Mulwaree features rambling homesteads, convict
history and country hospitality.
Marulan - Gateway to the Southern Tablelands, this once sleepy village is
now experiencing a huge growth spurt. Marulan surrounds are rugged - from the
spectacular Gibraltar Rocks to the lookouts near Tallong and sensational picnic
sites overlooking the Shoalhaven that will take your breath away. The area is
popular for abseiling, rock climbing and canyoning - and for just soaking up the
views.
Bungonia and Gorge Country - Bungonia village was first settled in the
1820s by ex-convicts and ticket-of-leave men. This history is reflected in St
Michael's Catholic Church - one of the oldest in Australia. Many buildings of
historical significance still stand proud in the streets of Bungonia. The local
community is very close and friendly - enjoy market day or a town event with
them.
Bungonia State Recreation Area, embracing the Shoalhaven Gorges, offers
adventure and adrenalin. Try abseiling down waterfalls and climbing through
canyons, or remote bushwalks and stunning vistas.
Taralga - A "heritage in stone" best paints the picture of Taralga.
Originally settled prior to 1843 with two houses, an orchard and a wheat-sown
patch, Taralga retains its classic country village feel and its heritage. A
proud community has ensured Taralga showcases its history.
Wombeyan Caves - The majestic Wombeyan Caves were once part of the
Gundagurra land, used for winter shelter. More than four hundred identified
caves in the system are windows to inner earth. Guided tours are on every day,
or discover the Figtree Cave in your own time. Above ground, walking tracks lead
to waterfalls, lookouts and the magnificent limestone canyon, where you can take
a refreshing dip.
Goulburn - Marvel at the grandeur and the hardship of days gone past in
Australia's first inland city while exploring the heritage properties that
abound, from imposing cathedrals to convict pubs, villages of stone to rambling
homesteads. Australia's first inland city.
Getting There
Location
The cottage is located in Big Hill, New South Wales, 25 kms from Marulan off the
Old Hume Highway.
Longview Farm Cottage
180 Longview Road
Big Hill (via Marulan)
Road safety
Local gravel roads are graded regularly and are suitable for two-wheel drive
vehicles.
Remember these are country roads and you'll need to be aware of livestock and of
bush animals such as kangaroos, wombats and rabbits - particularly at dusk when
they are most active.
If there are any gates closed on the road, you can just open them and drive
through, but please remember to shut them behind you.
Driving from Sydney
Longview Farm Cottage is around a two-hour drive from most parts of Sydney.
Driving through the Southern Highlands to the turn-off at Marulan, there are
many attractions to visit along the way.
- Take the M5 Motorway South, towards Canberra.
- Continue on the Motorway past Mittagong and Bundanoon/Exeter. (The
Motorway will officially end and become the Hume Highway.)
- Turn left off the Highway at the Marulan exit (at the truck weigh
station).
- At the first crossroads, continue straight over the main road onto
Brayton Road. There will be an Ampol service station on your left.
- At the next crossroads, turn right, continuing onto Brayton Road.
- Continue on this road without turning for 16.5 kms, where you'll see the
Big Hill Fire Shed on your left.
- Approximately one kilometre past the fire shed the road will become
unsealed gravel. Follow the road without turning for approximately 9 kms to
Mount Hannibal Station.
- Follow the signs for Longview Farm Cottage until you reach Longview
Road, approximately 3.5 kms.
- Turn left onto Longview Road. The cottage is 2 kms on your left.
Driving from Canberra
From Canberra, you can drive to Longview Farm Cottage in just over
one-and-a-half hours.
- Head north out of Canberra along the Federal Highway towards Goulburn.
- Continue north towards the Hume Highway. Once on the Hume Highway, take
the first Marulan exit (15 mins from Goulburn).
- Continue down Marulan's main street (George Street) until you come to
Brayton Rd (There will be an Ampol station and small supermarket at the
corner on your left, and the turn-off to Sydney on your right). Turn left
here.
- Turn right at the next cross-roads, continuing onto Brayton Rd.
- Continue on this road without turning for 16.5 kms, where you'll see the
Big Hill Fire Shed on your left.
- Approximately one kilometre past the fire shed the road will become
unsealed gravel. Follow the road without turning for approximately 9 kms to
Mount Hannibal Station.
- Follow the signs for Longview Farm Cottage until you reach Longview
Road, approximately 3.5 kms.
- Turn left onto Longview Road. The cottage is 2 kms on your left.
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