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The Secret Garden Cottage

The Secret Garden Cottage

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Brand new kitchen with dishwasher installed in March 2021
Property grounds

Overview of The Secret Garden Cottage

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Kangaroo Valley, NSW
  • Popular LocationKangaroo River Nature Reserve3 min drive
  • Popular LocationPioneer Museum Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationKangaroo Valley Golf Club6 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)107 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Secret Garden Cottage

The Secret Garden Cottage is pet friendly Kangaroo Valley accommodation now available for your holiday.

Experience this luxury self contained cottage on your own 5 acres, tucked away in the beautiful Kangaroo Valley, only 2 hours from Sydney or Canberra, but a million miles from the stresses of City life.

The Kangaroo Valley is a place of healing, where the morning mists and stunning views soothe your soul and refresh your spirit. Once you have visited The Secret Garden Cottage, you will never want to leave.

The Cottage is surrounded by beautiful gardens, huge child friendly lawns, 3 different decks to soak up the sun, an outdoor pergola complete with a BBQ, outdoor fireplace and a pizza oven and of course, the famous Secret Garden Lookout: a stunning viewing platform, complete with a fire pit and BBQ, built into the hill for you to enjoy the incredible view over the Kangaroo Valley escarpments with a chilled glass of bubbly in hand. Did someone say romance?


Accommodation

The Secret Garden Cottage is perfect for a romantic break for one or two couples and easily accommodates families. The Cottage has three bedrooms: a queen bedroom downstairs and a queen bedroom and smaller double bedroom upstairs. There are 2 bathrooms, including a master bathroom with a separate shower and divine corner bath built for two. There are full laundry facilities in the outdoor laundry, including a separate shower and toilet.

The beds are made up with luxury linens, pillow top mattresses and fluffy quilts to keep you toasty on cold Winter nights. There is a wooden fire place with fire wood supplied to keep you warm during Winter and plenty of fans to cool you down in Summer.

The Cottage is two storeys, with a living room on each floor, so there is plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Read a book in the rocking chair in front of the fire downstairs, while the kids watch a DVD or BluRay from our extensive movie collection upstairs on the Sony flat screened TV.

The kitchen is a delight for those Master Chefs - a stunning brand new kitchen was installed in March 2021, with a gas cook top, oven, grill and microwave for you to whip up some tasty treats and a dishwasher and double sink to make cleaning up easy. Alternatively, you could cook outside under the stars, with a BBQ and Pizza Oven out under the pergola. There is even a fire pit for you to build a fire and toast some marshmallows for dessert.

We supply linen, candles, luxury bath products, fire wood, music Player, board games, books, DVDs, outdoor games, a kitchen stocked with cooking essentials complete with a Nespresso Coffee machine, coffee capsules and a selection of quality teas to ensure your stay is the perfect blend of romance, fun and relaxation.

The namesake of the Secret Garden Cottage is the beautiful gardens, which beckon you to discover the surprises hidden around every corner, the pretty ponds, the garden seats dotted throughout the gardens set in sun-dappled light under the leafy trees and the gorgeous flowers spilling over the pathways.

You have the cottage and the property for your exclusive use. You can even bring your pet! Your dog will love exploring the property and frolicking on our huge lawns. There is even a bushwalk on the property! The kids will love all the native wildlife that lives on the property, including wombats and a local family of echidnas who have made their home in the rock garden on the hill behind the house.

We are family and child friendly and offer the following features to make sure both children and Mums and Dads have a fun and restful break:
* Portacot and high chair supplied free of charge upon request
* 5 acres of lawns, ponds and gardens to explore
* Two separate living areas
* Widescreen Sony TV, with DVD and BluRay player and DVD collection
* Children's books and toy box
* Board games and outdoor games set
* Rocking horse
* Dolphin Torches for wombat spotting at night
* Outdoor fireplaces and a pizza oven

For more photos and information, please visit our website.

The Surrounding Area

If you can drag yourself away from the Cottage, all this is only a short 500 metre stroll into the Kangaroo Valley Village, with its many restaurants, shops and cafes and the famous Kangaroo Valley Friendly Inn for you to choose from. Leave the car at home and stroll back to the Cottage under the millions of stars, before enjoying a nightcap in front of the fire, perhaps a candle lit bath with someone special or just sink into the comfortable beds with luxury linens for a restful sleep.

The Cottage is 100 metres from the local pool, playing fields and playground. Alternatively you could take a trip to the local "beach" under the Hampden Bridge and enjoy a refreshing dip in the Kangaroo River.

Kangaroo Valley is half way between the South Coast and the Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia. Kangaroo Valley is close to several national parks and beaches, with great bush walking, canoeing, mountain biking, golf and horse riding on your door step. To find out more please visit our Kangaroo Valley Attractions and Kangaroo Valley Surrounds pages on our website.

Historic Berry and Bowral and beautiful beaches are only a scenic 25 minute drive away, including the dog friendly Seven Mile Beach. The marine park of Jervis Bay / Booderee National Park is 45 minutes away via Nowra, or just stay in the Valley and enjoy the multitude of activities it has to offer.

Property manager

Sophie & Will
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 5 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property registration number PID-STRA-8374

About the area

Kangaroo Valley

Located in Kangaroo Valley, this cottage is in a rural area. Cambewarra Estate Winery and Nowra Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kangaroo River Nature Reserve and Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Kangaroo Valley, NSW

What's nearby

  • Kangaroo River Nature Reserve - 3 min drive
  • Pioneer Museum Park - 3 min drive
  • Kangaroo Valley Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Budderoo National Park - 16 min drive
  • Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 24 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Maddison's in the Valley - 7 min walk
  • Friendly Inn Hotel - 7 min walk
  • Terra & Mare - 6 min walk
  • Kangaroo Valley General Store - 8 min walk
  • Southern Pies - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Secret Garden Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at The Secret Garden Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Secret Garden Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Secret Garden Cottage located?

This family-friendly Kangaroo Valley cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kangaroo River Nature Reserve, Pioneer Museum Park and Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve. Red Rocks Nature Reserve and Barrengarry Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Di R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Lovely property, 10 minutes walk into town, amazing garden with lots of places to sit. Our dog loved it too!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Yolanda d.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house. Nice stay
Spacious, light filled and very clean home :). Peaceful garden. Plenty bathroom towels and kitchen crockery etc. Comfortable beds. Decks are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in the middle of Kangaroo Valley
We had a lovely stay as a family! The place is super clean and there are a lot of toys, books, games and equipment for young babies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Di R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great garden
We had a lovely time. The dog loved the massive garden. Beautiful views from the top of the garden. Well equipped house and loads of space for us 5 adults. Right on the edge of the village so a 10 minute walk to all the shops, cafes and restaurants. Will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great! Loved it!
Brilliant!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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