You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong
Perfect for a winter getaway with our cosy slow combustion wood fire inside and our fire pit outside. This beautiful two bedroom cottage accommodation is situated on part of our ten acre rural property with views of the dam and overlooking the paddocks where our sheep and cows roam freely. The property is partly surrounded by natural Australian bush which is home to kangaroos, cockatoos, kookaburras and many more varieties of Australian animals. The cottage is well appointed with a large kitchen including dishwasher and microwave and the living area has a slow combustion wood fire to keep you warm and cozy in the winter while enjoying a glass of red or cup of hot chocolate. The cottage also has ducted air conditioning to keep you cool in the summer. The large outdoor area includes a gas barbeque and outdoor dining as well as a long bench with bar stools where you can just sit, watch the cows grazing and enjoy the scenery. We are located just 2.5 kms from Thirlmere township and the NSW Train Museum which offers steam train rides every weekend and regular visits from Thomas the Tank Engine and is also home to the Steam Train Festival which is held annually in March. Thirlmere Lakes National Park and the spectacular Mermaid Pools and Potholes are within a ten minute drive with many bushwalking trails and swimming holes. Cedar Creek orchard is a five minute drive away where you can pick your own seasonal fruit and they also offer apple juice, cider and honey for sale, check their website for bookings and dates. Whether you want to just get away from it all, relax and unwind or bring the family and checkout the local attractions. We are only about an hours drive from Sydney and about half an hour from Bowral and the Southern Highlands, perfect for a family getaway or a romantic weekend. Also only 50 minutes drive from the Wollongong beaches.
Property manager
Alaine
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lift (single-level property)
Single level property
Step to reach entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: The property has 2 unfenced dams
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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-33432, 2572
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Thirlmere, NSW
Getting around
Thirlmere Station - 5 min drive
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 10 min drive
Picton Bowling Club - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
The Bowling Pheasant - 10 min drive
Michels Patisserie Picton - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong located?
This family-friendly Thirlmere cottage is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Trainworks, Lin Gordon Reserve and Tahmoor Regional Sporting Centre. Telopea Park and Bargo River Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Little Kingsley farmstay, cottage on a little farm 1hr from Sydney & Wollongong Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michele B.
6 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Retreat
We had a wonderful 4 night stay at Little Kingsley. The cottage is well set up, we made the most of the outdoors for meals, we were very comfortable. Alaine was very friendly and helpful and it made our stay very enjoyable.Waking up to the sheep and duck and the peaceful farm each morning was a real treat. My kids loved it and especially meeting Pepsi and Scooter.I highly recommend visiting!
Michele B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert L.
29 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A really lovely place to stay near the Southern Highlands
Beautifully done little two bedroom property (with option of a third sleeping on the pull out couch). Nice linen. Quiet and private. The kids loved roasting marshmallows on the fire pit and seeing the sheep and occasional rabbit. Great little coffee shops nearby as well as shops to be able to get provisions to have at home. Would definitely stay again.
Robert L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cindy N.
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
peaceful
lovely place. very quiet and serene.
Cindy N.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ina H.
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage on a country property
We chose this property as a farm stay and we had an event at K Ranch in Mount Hunter which was a 20 min drive away.
Beautiful cottage. We woke up to a cure of cows eating grass nearby.
It’s a quiet location, with fireplace and fire pit.
The nights get colder here than in the city.
We enjoyed the place very much. Thank you.
Ina H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony M.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
2 days, very nice, relaxing
Nice simple clean and warm farmstay.
Anthony M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joanne G.
5 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Was very relaxing stay. Property was clean and had good amenities. There isn't a washing machine due, I believe, to tank water being in use but there is a laundromat not too far. Loved the sheep and cows. Would be happy to stay again
Joanne G.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
James W.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Wonderful stay. Good amenities and appreciated the fresh eggs. Kids loved the animals. Would happily stay again
James W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
1 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Little Kingsley and Thomas
The farm stay was lovely so much so my grandson wants to come back tomorrow and was upset to leave
Susan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julia S.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little weekend getaway
Such a lovely little getaway with my young family.
The kids loved the cows and sheep that always came up to say hi.
House was clean, tidy and comfortable and the inside fire was so lovely. Close to picton (10 min drive) for a meal.
Julia S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Sarah H.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay at Little Kingsley
What an amazing little property and fantastic location. It was a real treat to stay with my family in Little Kingsley. My 1 year old absolutely loved feeding the cows and sheep every morning with bread rolls provided by the owner. Lovely extras such as kids toys/books and board games. The only things that I would suggest is a washing machine, especially for people staying for longer periods, lock on internal door to garage for toddlers, and a fire guard. Thank you for having us and we will definitely be back to visit again.
Sarah H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Louise H.
2 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing find
Gorgeous cottage with two cows and two sheep in the paddock. Fully equipped sparkling clean. Beyond expectations for sure!
Louise H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle B.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A Beautiful Stay!!
Loved it!! 10 minutes away from many activities for the family- the rail museum, pony rides, animal farms. My 3 kids aged 5 to 9 years had a blast making friends with the cows and sheep on the property, roasting marshmallows with the fire pit. The fire place was a gem and kept us warm and the place was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed.
Also loved the little touches of the loaf of bread and fresh eggs in the fridge, Thank you Alaine! It was amazing, I’m so pleased I found this place, We are definitely planning a comeback holiday!
Danielle B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Liz H.
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cosy little farmstay
A beautiful area to stay in and enjoy the countryside. We visited for a weekend away from Sydney with the kids and they enjoyed seeing the cows and sheep and kangaroos. The cosy fireplace was perfect in the evenings and some nice food options in Picton.
Alaine was great with communication and very helpful at giving us advice for the local area. Thanks for a great stay
Liz H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terry D.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little kingsley
Such a beautiful little house. Perfect for my family of 4 to switch of and relax away from busy city life. Had everything we needed. The weather wasn’t the best but made the stay more special curled up in front of the fire 🙏 thank you!!! We definitely will be back.
Terry D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
ROBERT V.
11 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very private
Great stay with all the gear for a great stay.
ROBERT V.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina L.
17 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Great stay at the farm and perfect location for a couple of nights while visiting Thomas at the Rail Museum. Our 3 year old loved saying good morning to the animals.
Sabrina L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jaydene M.
27 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Farm Stay
Visited Sydney from Brisbane for 2 nights and booked this accomdation for me and my family. Beautiful, tidy home! Kids loved the sheep and cows in the backyard especially when the cows came to the fence so they could pat them. Quite chilly so was able to make good use of fireplace! Well thought out property for guests and very comfortable place to stay! Highly recommend this property for a luxe, farm-styled stay. Easy access and great communication with owner
Jaydene M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary B.
2 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Beautiful house
Gary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elena K.
29 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our farm stay
We loved every minute of the long weekend we spent at the farm. The house is very comfortable, cosy and well taken care of and it definitely was designed with guests comfort in mind.
The patio is lovely and we enjoyed our meals outside. Our daughter really loved all the toys and books she found at the house (such a nice touch!), as well as observing the animals.
The farm is pretty close to Sydney and many interesting places to explore with kids.
Overall, we were very happy with our time at the farm and would definitely recommend it to our friends.
Elena K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
David L.
23 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
farmstay
Clean and comfortable cottage in rustic semi -rural setting.
Well-equipped except no washing machine. Friendly cows and sheep. Suitable for up to 3 people. 2 bedrooms each double bed. Nice gas BarBQ and covered outdoor eating area. Modern. Friendly owner. 10 Minutes from shops and facilities. Great train museum nearby.
David L.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Lachlan
4 Nov 2023
Lachlan
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mehdi R., Sudney
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Farm
It was one my best trip that I have ever. Great welcoming, amazing view, with perfect home appliances and also very clean home.
Mehdi R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katelin A.
25 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Farmstay cosy cottage
We had a fantastic stay! We loved the house - really clean and modern. Kitchen was very well appointed with many things needed for home cooking and for the BBQ. The fireplace kept us cozy and we all enjoyed the outdoor fire pit. It was great to see all the cows and sheep grazing on the property and the kids loved feeding them hay over the fence just a few meters from our back door. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
The location and cottage was great. Very clean and comfortable and equipped with everything we needed. It’s quiet and peaceful. We especially liked the fresh bread and eggs when we arrived. Lots of games for families and a cosy fireplace that was all ready for us to just light. The host was extremely friendly and very helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Kylie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela T., Holland Park QLD
21 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Slice Of Heaven
The place was clean and perfect location to stay for our race in Picton. The place had everything that we want and need. I was just sad that we weren't able to stay longer to enjoy the place more. They have lambs and cows too which are very friendly.Alaine even left some bread, eggs and butter in the fridge as a welcome present for us which I think is a very nice touch. The only and minor thing missing in the house was a full mirror . The only mirror this house have was the one in the bathroom.Other than that, I find it perfect and looking forward to staying again to relax and explore the place next time.