Protea Farm Cottages

Only a three and half hour drive from Sydney and you will find yourself in the heart of the countryside. With kangaroos lazing about in the front paddock and the Erudgere Valley in the foreground it is a true Australian landscape painting.

Protea Cottage is a an established brick home accommodating up to six people and offering comforts which contribute to a truly relaxing and memorable stay. Fully air conditioned and also providing the option of ceiling fans in each bedroom alleviates the heat of the day in summer and for those chilly Mudgee evenings there is a large cast iron pot belly stove which heats the whole cottage.

There is a spacious bedroom with queen sized bed and an en suite shower room, and a further 2 queen sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. ... [+] More The solid Teak Dining Table in the dining area comfortably seats 6 people and looks out to a barbeque and rockery.

The kitchen is full size with a large fridge, double sink and is well equipped with cooking equipment and crockery.

Sit on the front verandah of Protea Cottage and take in the view of the Erudgere Valley and the native shrubs in the immediate garden before you. Or take a walk around the cleared area of the property and wind down. A bushwalk through our twelve acres of bush is always popular or a game of tennis on the full size court

If the weather turns inclement, don't worry as there is a dvd library, plenty of books in the lounge room, a dvd player, board games and Austar.

The other cottage, Grevillea Cottage is more secluded and in an elevated position with glorious views. This cottage is only 11 years old and offers three bedrooms with Queen size beds.

This cottage has two bathrooms and an open plan area dominated by a Kauri Pine square dining table which seats eight. The bookshelf contains a variety of novels and coffee table books. Austar, CD Player, and DVD Player.

As with Protea Cottage, Grevillea Cottage has an air conditioner, ceiling fans in the bedrooms and a beautiful log fire.

The views from two bedrooms and the lounge and dining area are magnificent. The elevation provides the 'Postcard' vista and guests can enjoy the total vastness and space of the Australian countryside.

Grevillea Cottage also has a delightful courtyard which is privately screened by a hedge of abundantly flowering Grevilleas. In the courtyard is a cottage type garden with native plants such as, Kangaroo Paw and a barbeque and an outdoor setting which seats eight.

Locally hand made soaps are provided, as are bed linen and towels.

Between April and October our Protea Orchard is in full colour with five different varieties showing off their spectacular blooms.

Just two kilometres from our entrance one can visit four wineries and sample some marvellous tapenades, relishes, olive oils and a varied and elaborate selection of wines.