Eighteen Mile Cottage and Homestead
Highlights
- Explore 500 acres of stunning countryside and meandering rivers, perfect for relaxation and outdoor adventures.
- Savour breathtaking views from the cottage's large rear deck, ideal for unwinding after a day of activities.
- Enjoy family-friendly amenities, including a large swimming pool and games room, ensuring fun for all ages.
- Experience farm life up close, with opportunities to view cattle work during your stay in beautiful Darlington.
Eighteen Mile Cottage and Homestead offer quality holiday accommodation in gorgeous Darlington, Queensland. Come holiday in either the charming two-bedroom cottage or sprawling six-bedroom homestead.
Both houses are positioned centrally and separately on an expansive (500 acre) beef cattle farm surrounded by beautiful countryside, mountains plus a meandering river. All available for guests to explore, relax, and enjoy.
The homestead (sleeps 12-15) boasts three bathrooms, two lounge rooms, a self-catering kitchen, dining room, laundry, two outdoor dining areas, a large swimming pool, inside and outdoor fire areas, table tennis, barbecue and more.
The cottage (sleeps four) is nestled beside the Albert River with breathtaking views. Tastefully decorated and equipped with a large rear deck, self-catering kitchen, dining room, lounge room, bathroom with spa.
Over the past five decades, the family and owners of the property lived and operated a dairy farm followed by a beef cattle farm which continues to operate in the surrounding paddocks to date. Guests occasionally enjoy viewing the farm work in action during their stay.
Activities include bushwalking, campfire, swimming, bird watching, fishing, stargazing, board games, books, or exploring the local district including Christmas Creek.
Eighteen Mile Cottage and Homestead is 90 minutes from Brisbane and Gold Coast.
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Accreditations
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Destination Scenic Rim
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Eighteen Mile Cottage
Eighteen Mils Cottage is a tastefully decorated, early 1900s Queenslander holiday house.
Endearing, romantic and comfortable in feel, the house is well equipped with two bedrooms, sleeping four people in one queen bed and two single beds; bathroom with spa bath; full self catering kitchen; dining room; lounge room; washing machine; reverse cycle air conditioner located in lounge room; gas barbecue; television; DVD; Bluetooth speaker; oil heaters; pedestal fans; electric blankets and more.
Boasting a large rear deck with breathtaking views; outdoor campfire area for evening relaxation and star gazing; front verandah, great for soaking in the afternoon sun during the cooler months.
Situated on a fully fenced, private acreage block surrounded by captivating mountains, countryside and meandering river flowing close from its source, the Lamington National Park.
Come and enjoy refreshing rock pools to explore, take a dip, throw in a line or picnic beside; country walks or challenging mountain hikes; plenty of wildlife photo opportunities.
A family owned and operated property, including the 500 plus acre beef cattle farm surrounding the cottage. Guests sometimes enjoy viewing the farming work in action.
The cottage is perfect for couples, small family or friend groups looking to unwind and re-energise!
Eighteen Mile Homestead
The homestead is a sprawling six bedroom, three bathroom, double brick house generous in size and comfort, sleeping up to 15 people in total.
Bedding consists of three queen beds, six single beds of which two can be joined as a king size, one queen sofa bed and one single foldout bed.
Boasting a large rear deck; in ground swimming pool; outdoor and indoor fire place areas; two lounge rooms, indoor table tennis, large barbecue and more.
Easy access to the Albert River which flows close from its source, the Lamington National Park.
Come and enjoy refreshing rock pools to explore, take a dip, throw in a line or picnic beside; country walks or challenging mountain hikes; plenty of wildlife photo opportunities.
Located privately on an acreage block within a larger 500 plus acre family owned and operated beef cattle farm. Guests enjoy viewing the farming work in action from time to time.
The homestead is perfect for small or large family or friend groups looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, re energise, relax, and spend some quality time together.
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
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