The Pines Pastoral

The Pines Pastoral

Cottages
  • History & Heritage
8 rooms — 16 persons
$200 – $250
Accommodation is for 2 persons per night (linen supplies). Subject to availability. Longer weekly stays are encouraged as there are many adventures and local attractions. Reduced weekly rate.

Highlights

  • Discover six beautifully appointed cottages nestled on hundreds of acres in the tranquil Southern Highlands.
  • Unwind in the luxurious Sugar Glider Cottage, complete with a cosy log fire for intimate evenings.
  • Breathe in stunning views from the private deck of Blue Wren, overlooking a serene valley of towering trees.
  • Experience the charm of restored country buildings, each offering unique architecture and peaceful rural surroundings.
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Google Rating
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If you are looking for a special experience such as the absolute quietness and privacy of your own cottage set on hundreds of acres in the Southern Highlands then The Pines Pastoral is the ultimate choice. This country property is set in a large cattle property and is one hour and 20 minutes from Sydney Airport.

Six beautifully appointed self-contained cottages, located in quiet rural surroundings. Guests stay in stunningly restored country buildings.

Guests have a choice of six classic cottages: Platypus Cottage was originally a dairy farm, Possums Cottage a traditional Australian farmhouse, Sugar Glider Cottage, rising like a small chapel on top of its ridge, or Echidna, a farm homestead with large verandas. For those who appreciate unusual architecture, the Blue Wren and Brown Thornbill are a must.

11°C Clear sky
4.7 / 5 18 Google reviews

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Accreditations

  • National Trust

Features

  • Barbeque
  • Carpark
  • Non Smoking
  • Spa/Sauna

Activities

  • Walks

Tags

  • History & Heritage

Available experiences

Sugar Glider

Sugar Glider

Sugar Glider is the ideal getaway for a couple seeking a quiet and private escape. This original farm building has been turned into a delightful cosy cottage with luxurious modern conveniences just right for two.

At night curl up in front of a cosy slow combustion log fire. The cottage also has electric heating. King size bed with electric blankets. The bathroom has not only a shower, a vanity and a hair dryer, but also an electric towel drying rack and a washing/drying machine.

Echidna Cottage

Echidna Cottage

Echidna Cottage offers comfortable accommodation for up to four. The living room has a slow combustion fire, polished timber floors and windows with 180 degree views of valley farmlands. A television, VCR and CD/DVD player are provided as is phone and internet access.

The peace and quiet of Echidna Cottage can be enjoyed while relaxing on the verandas, or enjoying an al fresco breakfast. At one end, the generous farmhouse kitchen has fridge/freezer, electric oven and cook top and tea and coffee making facilities.

The large bedroom has a king bed with electric blanket and extra oil heating. Two sofa beds in the lounge provide for extra accommodation if required. The modern en suite has electric towel dryers and hair dryer. All linen is supplied.

Brown Thornbill and Blue Wren

Brown Thornbill and Blue Wren

The towering location of Blue Wren gives it a touch of alpine chalet. With its 4.5 metre high window and its private timber deck, Blue Wren overlooks a steep valley dotted with big trees. This is the spot for two persons wishing quietness in the middle of nature.

Brown Thornbill is a similar structure, but located overlooking paddocks with grazing cattle. The cottage faces north with warm afternoon light and stunning sunsets.

Facilities include: king size bed, slow combustion wood fire, electric blankets, oil heaters, television, video cassette recorder and CD/DVD player, telephone, internet access, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, ironing facility, all linen supplied, modern bathroom, electric towel dryers, hair dryer, sauna, barbecue.

Platypus Cottage

Platypus Cottage

Platypus is the perfect spot for a couple. It has magnificent views; the cottage has a queen size bed and overlooks a wide valley of the farm. The cottage has a slow combustion wood fire. An extra luxury is the private cedar lined sauna within the cottage. This is a dry Scandinavian sauna, ideal for relaxing in the late afternoon. Smoking is not permitted inside the cottage. The owners regret pets are not allowed on this cattle care farm.

Possums Cottage

Possums Cottage

Possums Cottage offers accommodation for up to two couples. Rooms open onto a classic broad veranda. The master bedroom has a queen sized bed. The second bedroom is twin share. The bathroom is shared by the two bedrooms. It has a shower and vanity. It is also equipped with hair dryer and ironing facilities. The electric towel rack will keep your towels warm and dry. All linen supplied. There is a separate toilet and a separate laundry with washer-drying machine. The living room with its open plan kitchen are the perfect place to entertain in the country, or to relax quietly by the slow combustion wood fire. An extra luxury is a cedar lined sauna.

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