Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape
Farm Stay in Berrima
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this farm stay rental
Located near Bowral, in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales Australia – The Highlands Lakehouse is a large, well-appointed rural accommodation that has been designed to offer you the charms of a private sanctuary in farm like settings while offering you all comforts of modern day living.
Set on a stunning 30 acre estate, surrounded by an abundant bird life and manicured gardens, Highlands Lakehouse is the ultimate resort style country estate, unsurpassed for its quality furnishing, sprawling green lawns, tennis court, swimming pool, lake and facilities to cater for everyone.
It is complete with Large Modern Kitchen, A Relaxing Hot Tub and a Stunning Log-Burning Fire Place which will keep you warm on a winter’s night!
Many local Southern Highlands shops are only a short drive away. Cafes, Local Stores and Exceptional Southern Highland Wineries of Bowral and Mittagong are only a short 10min drive away.
Relax Indoors…
The Lakehouse is a well-appointed large rural accommodation that can sleep 10 people (8 adults and 2 kids) in the main house. 4 bedrooms with Queen beds and 1 adjoining bedroom with a king single daybed and king single trundle bed.
There's a separate one bedroom cottage ($300pn plus $150 clean) with a pull out sofa bed (sleeps 2-4) or a fabulous barn ($400pn plus $200 clean) that sleeps up to 8 ppl (2 double mattress bunks (double on bottom & single on top) a sofa and a full sized Queen bed) for additional accommodation (at an additional cost) if you have more friends or family to accommodate. The entire estate combined can sleep up to 22 people at its max capacity.
Enjoy the outdoors…
If you’re feeling energetic you can explore the 30 acre property, stroll around the lush gardens, play a game of Tennis on the full sized court, take a dip in the Swimming Pool, watch the active birdlife and visit farm animals that include sheep, chickens and ducks.
You may even get a visit from one of the local Kangaroos!
The Highlands Lakehouse property also features its very own sprawling Tranquil Lake for you to explore. Take a casual walk or ride one of our bikes around the lake at your leisure.
AVAILABLE FOR WEDDINGS.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THIS IS A NON SMOKING PROPERTY - AND PARTIES/EVENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT HIGHLANDS LAKE HOUSE WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT.
Close to Local Shops, Cafes and Southern Highland Wineries
Many local Southern Highlands shops are only a short drive away.
Cafes, Local Stores and Exceptional Southern Highland Wineries of Bowral and Mittagong are only a short 10min drive away.
It’s the perfect place for a genuine rural retreat for the family getaway or a romantic weekend away for two. The Highlands Lakehouse even caters for weddings or large group functions.
What some previous guests have had to say...
The Grounds Are Amazing!
“Beautiful home and amazing grounds. The home is just beautiful and in winter with the fireplace and heated flooring made for a special evening of catching up with old friends. There really wasn't anything we wanted that wasn't available. The grounds are amazing and we're looking forward to booking another weekend in summer to enjoy the outdoors and the other activities the property offers. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.”
The Kitchen is a Dream…
“Stunning property to get away from it all We booked for a Christmas in July for 8 friends and it was perfect. The kitchen is a dream to cook in. The house was wonderfully warm, as was the spa and all rooms. Beautiful. Thankyou.”
A Perfect Place For Relaxing.
“We had an excellent stay at the Lakehouse. The property is extremely picturesque with its own lake and huge yard. The house itself is very comfortable with a fireplace, large bedrooms, and a massive spa. The hosts were also very thoughtful--they had the fireplace going when we got in. A perfect place for a relaxing weekend. Beware, you will not want to return to the city though!”
We Will Definitely be Returning
“We received a very friendly welcome and the accommodation was lovely, just as described. Everything was clean and the burning fire very much appreciated! We all felt very comfortable in our surroundings and we will definitely be returning”
Would Recommend To Everyone!
“The Lakehouse and grounds are absolutely stunning and well looked after. We really made the most of the log fire, it made us feel like we were back in England! Thank you so much for having us, we would recommend to everyone!!”
*** Monitored security cameras are placed in the main areas around the property near the circle drive, the managers cottage, the entrance to the guest cottage and the back drive. No security cameras are place inside any of the buildings.
Set on a stunning 30 acre estate, surrounded by an abundant bird life and manicured gardens, Highlands Lakehouse is the ultimate resort style country estate, unsurpassed for its quality furnishing, sprawling green lawns, tennis court, swimming pool, lake and facilities to cater for everyone.
It is complete with Large Modern Kitchen, A Relaxing Hot Tub and a Stunning Log-Burning Fire Place which will keep you warm on a winter’s night!
Many local Southern Highlands shops are only a short drive away. Cafes, Local Stores and Exceptional Southern Highland Wineries of Bowral and Mittagong are only a short 10min drive away.
Relax Indoors…
The Lakehouse is a well-appointed large rural accommodation that can sleep 10 people (8 adults and 2 kids) in the main house. 4 bedrooms with Queen beds and 1 adjoining bedroom with a king single daybed and king single trundle bed.
There's a separate one bedroom cottage ($300pn plus $150 clean) with a pull out sofa bed (sleeps 2-4) or a fabulous barn ($400pn plus $200 clean) that sleeps up to 8 ppl (2 double mattress bunks (double on bottom & single on top) a sofa and a full sized Queen bed) for additional accommodation (at an additional cost) if you have more friends or family to accommodate. The entire estate combined can sleep up to 22 people at its max capacity.
Enjoy the outdoors…
If you’re feeling energetic you can explore the 30 acre property, stroll around the lush gardens, play a game of Tennis on the full sized court, take a dip in the Swimming Pool, watch the active birdlife and visit farm animals that include sheep, chickens and ducks.
You may even get a visit from one of the local Kangaroos!
The Highlands Lakehouse property also features its very own sprawling Tranquil Lake for you to explore. Take a casual walk or ride one of our bikes around the lake at your leisure.
AVAILABLE FOR WEDDINGS.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THIS IS A NON SMOKING PROPERTY - AND PARTIES/EVENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT HIGHLANDS LAKE HOUSE WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT.
Close to Local Shops, Cafes and Southern Highland Wineries
Many local Southern Highlands shops are only a short drive away.
Cafes, Local Stores and Exceptional Southern Highland Wineries of Bowral and Mittagong are only a short 10min drive away.
It’s the perfect place for a genuine rural retreat for the family getaway or a romantic weekend away for two. The Highlands Lakehouse even caters for weddings or large group functions.
What some previous guests have had to say...
The Grounds Are Amazing!
“Beautiful home and amazing grounds. The home is just beautiful and in winter with the fireplace and heated flooring made for a special evening of catching up with old friends. There really wasn't anything we wanted that wasn't available. The grounds are amazing and we're looking forward to booking another weekend in summer to enjoy the outdoors and the other activities the property offers. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.”
The Kitchen is a Dream…
“Stunning property to get away from it all We booked for a Christmas in July for 8 friends and it was perfect. The kitchen is a dream to cook in. The house was wonderfully warm, as was the spa and all rooms. Beautiful. Thankyou.”
A Perfect Place For Relaxing.
“We had an excellent stay at the Lakehouse. The property is extremely picturesque with its own lake and huge yard. The house itself is very comfortable with a fireplace, large bedrooms, and a massive spa. The hosts were also very thoughtful--they had the fireplace going when we got in. A perfect place for a relaxing weekend. Beware, you will not want to return to the city though!”
We Will Definitely be Returning
“We received a very friendly welcome and the accommodation was lovely, just as described. Everything was clean and the burning fire very much appreciated! We all felt very comfortable in our surroundings and we will definitely be returning”
Would Recommend To Everyone!
“The Lakehouse and grounds are absolutely stunning and well looked after. We really made the most of the log fire, it made us feel like we were back in England! Thank you so much for having us, we would recommend to everyone!!”
*** Monitored security cameras are placed in the main areas around the property near the circle drive, the managers cottage, the entrance to the guest cottage and the back drive. No security cameras are place inside any of the buildings.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Berrima
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Our family loved our weekend at Highlands Lake House. Sam was amazing to communicate with. Location stunning. House had great atmosphere. We loved the log fire and fire pit. Highly recommend.
Only comment would be to Stayz that it would improve information for people with additional needs if you listed each accessibility feature rather than just a generic ‘wheelchair accessible’ comment. (Eg step free access to different areas including showers etc.) if you provided hosts with different features to tick this would enable more accuracy and more ease with finding the right property for people with additional needs like electric wheelchair.
8.0 / 10.0
We had an enjoyable week at the lake house. The inside was neat, tidy & pretty well maintained considering the age of the property. The grassed area leading to the lake was a great area for cricket & soccer, and the family enjoyed fishing in the lake. We had 5 adults + 4 kids in the house and it was more than big enough. The pool was a good size & despite being a bit cold (it is not heated) the kids had a lot of fun. The spa took a while to heat but once it got going it was used constantly. The only down side was that some parts of the outside areas are in need of some maintenance & clean-up but apart from the BBQs & ping pong table it was all still useable. We would definitely stay again.
8.0 / 10.0
Overall we had an enjoyable stay at Highlands Lakehouse. The kids enjoyed the pool the most. It was very refreshing in the hot weather we had during our stay. We had looked forward to using the spa too, however we were disappointed to find it was out of order.
The property could do with a more thorough clean - while commonly used areas and items were clean, there were items that needed some attention - some of the leisure equipment, and most notably the BBQ which we decided not to use due to caked on grime.
The house and kitchen were spacious and had beautiful decor. The grounds and lake were also very pretty, and it was nice to take a stroll around and also see the sheep and chickens. We had a very relaxing stay here.
10.0 / 10.0
Overall our group was pleased with the stay. There are always small issues that arise, but the owners were quite responsive, and appears that they are committed to continuously improving the property. We would definitely stay here again.
2.0 / 10.0
Photos of current Stayz ad are inaccurate
The property wasn't clean; the basketball and tennis court were out of service and run down; the spa was not on at arrival and took over 24hrs for the spa to heat; no floor heating; bedding was not as stated; long-term rusted leaking roof in bathrooms required buckets to catch water; the fireplace was not cleaned; nothing to start a fire with; property not as described, photos of beautiful horse stables and horses are false. The manager offered a deposit credit to be used at a later date if no negative review is posted.
8.0 / 10.0
Easter stay
Overall we had a nice time there (despite the cold, rainy weather) and the kids loved feeding the sheep and chicken and playing with the dogs on the property. There were a couple of things that brought our rating down (the pool was really dirty and it looked like it had been a while since it was cleaned, and one of the bathroom doors kept coming off the hinge and falling on whoever was opening/closing the door) but overall, the property is great for families/friends to get together.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing property
We booked this amazing property to host our daughters bridal shower/bachelorette party. The house is amazing and the barn was perfect for our daughters Sydney friends to come and stay with us. Everyone loved the farm and the animals. Millie and her beautiful dogs made us feel very welcome. Would recommend the property to anyone!!
2.0 / 10.0
We lost over $1000 in money not refunded. Less than 25% refund. Government lockdown cost two pensioners more than they have ever lost in any situation in their whole lives. This was unfair and morally unacceptable. My advice is book another property.
2.0 / 10.0
Lockdown - minimal refund
We lost over $1000 in money not refunded. Less than 25% refund. Government lockdown cost two pensioners more than they have ever lost in any situation in their whole lives. This was unfair and morally unacceptable. My advice is book another property.
8.0 / 10.0
Family Time
If you want to feed the chooks. Watch the ducks. See the sheep sit around the fire pit.
It is great. Watch the collie dogs that took me back to my childhood of sheep & wheat.
Home is a bit outdated though if you want some quiet time, great.
8.0 / 10.0
Ladies weekend
Weekend away for 6 ladies, so much room. The house had everything we needed. The views of the lake are breathtaking. Beautiful property.
Lovely secluded feel. Out of town, but only 20 minutes to all we wanted to see. Perfect for adults and for a family getaway.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful view! House clean, nice and warm. Friendly manager.
Our kids love to spent time at the front yard (beautiful garden) with 2 lovely pet dogs from the manager. We recommend this property for those who love quiet and fresh air. We will back soon one day!
(The only things should be improved is the laundry. It was a bit messy with bed sheet cover in and out of the machine so we couldn't use it.)
Thank you for sharing a lovely house!
6.0 / 10.0
Loved our stay, just a few unfortunate cons!
Overall, we loved our stay and made good use of the property, but the property needs maintenance and felt a bit tired and dated. The pool area is under construction, but we made use of the spa anyway and the outlook from the back of the house is beautiful. The kids loved the animals, including the dogs! Unfortunately, there was also a rat resident in the kitchen during our stay, which was a bit of a shock! Overall though, we really enjoyed ourselves.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous Easter break
Just returned from our fantastic stay at the Lakehouse. Milly and Rob made us very welcome and were always obliging and keen to make our visit memorable. The house was lovely! Enjoyed many fun times together cooking and wine tasting. The outside facilities were a great hit for kids and adults alike. The farm animals, pool, tennis court , fire pit and walks around the lake kept us all busy. Wonderful weather and many unforgettable memories of our time together. We will be back with bells on ! Thanks for sharing your beautiful property , Sue and Michael
8.0 / 10.0
Great weekend!
Overall the house was great and so many amenities were available to us to keep us busy all weekend! Would highly recommend staying here for anyone who love to be outdoors.
2.0 / 10.0
Nothing like we expected. Very disappointed.
The pool was not under maintenance, it was a big hole where the pool was. BTW the pool is sitting on top of the ground in the front yard. No AC No fly screens. Poorly maintained not to forget all the things left behind in the fridge (which was broken), the bathroom and the bedrooms. Very expensive for the property condition.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property & lovely host
Spacious and clean property... Heated floors and fire place kept us warm in the middle of winter... Amazing surrounding
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely country getaway
A beautiful stay in the country! Phil was fantastic and took us around the property and to feed the sheep. The fire and jacuzzi were great. A lovely weekend
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful
Great property for 2 families to stay. Lots is space for the kids to run and play games. The hosts were so welcoming and helpful
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing Easter Break!!
Thank you so much for having us!! 4 families had the best time over Easter. Great house. Kids loved the pool, spa and all the animals!! Beautiful property felt like we were a world away!!
Thanks again
Deb
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property perfect family escape
The main house, bunk house and cabin were all clean and beautifully furnished. Perfect for autumn visit with fireplaces and heating inside and stunning colour in the garden. Tricky to find but worth the journey.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property!
Such a great, spacious property, had a great girls weekend!
10.0 / 10.0
Had a wonderful family weekend away. Gorgeous home and beautiful gardens
Lovely furniture and great facilities. Loved it
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic - everything you need and heaps of space!
Just got back from a weekend at the lake house with girlfriends. Was absolutely fantastic! Thanks for sharing your property!
Ps. We also saw the lambs just after they had been born - super cute!
10.0 / 10.0
Great weekend
Stayed to do the Bowral Classic. Property is fantastic. Beautiful setting & open fires. Great kitchen & facilities.
10.0 / 10.0
Already planning our next visit!!
I can not rate this property more highly. We honestly had the most incredible time. The kids were in pure heaven! The staff went above and beyond and the were so amazing with the kids. The kids were able to feed the animals collect eggs and just so much more and haven't stopped talking about it since we got home. We are already working out dates when we can come back! Thank you just so much for creating such an amazing family holiday for us filled with memories that will last a lifetime.
10.0 / 10.0
The perfect getaway
House is amazing
Grounds are just as gorgeous
Fire, Pool, Spa, Dams, Animals, Walks - what more do you need?
We did a girls weekend away in July 2017 and loved it. So much room on the property - plenty of room to lounge around the house or sit outside and enjoy the weather/scenery. The caretakers, Phil and Natalie, were welcoming and lovely. Phil gave us a tour of this property and it is just full of so many lovely surprises.
Close to wineries in the region...
All of us girls agreed we'd come back!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely Property highly recommended
Stayed here with my family and kids 9 in total and all I can say is wow!!! The place was immaculate and very well maintained and spacious. The furnishing was beautiful and the property surrounding was amazing. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and was extremely relaxed.
The kids loved the animals on the farm and used the pool and tennis courts and the farm keepers were extremely friendly and even offered to show the kids the animals which really made their day.
Highly recommended and will most definitely book this place again!!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great family escape
Highlands Lakehouse was a wonderful property to enjoy our recent family escape.
There were lots of things we loved about the property - heated floors made the house nice and cosy; we really enjoyed playing tennis on the tennis court; property managers Nicole, Keith & family were great - the children loved feeding the sheep and collecting eggs from the chooks; the kitchen was perfect for cooking up a feast and accommodated 10 of us very comfortably. And all within a short drive from Sydney. We would definitely recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic property - highly recommend
We had an amazing time at Highlands Lakehouse. We had a big group of families and everyone loved their time away. The property and house is beautiful and really well equipped. We especially enjoyed the fireplace for cold evenings and the huge kitchen that easily accommodated us all. The kids loved seeing all the animals. It's a great location - far enough away to enjoy peace and quiet yet just a short drive from all the shops and cafes at Bowral and Mittagong etc. Would highly recommend for any groups - especially families.
10.0 / 10.0
What a beautiful little house!
We stayed for 4 days here at the Lakehouse and i cant speak highly enough about the property and the lovely people who are caretakers of the property. My children loved the animals and we all absolutely loved the house. We cant wait to come back again!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect country getaway
Enjoyed a fabulous weekend away at Highland Lakehouse with a few close girlfriends. We stayed in the main house, which was very clean, spacious and very well furnished. Each bedroom was large with views out over the property, boasting super comfy queen size upholstered beds, with quality luxury bedlinen. Although the kitchen was well equipped and large with central island, we opted to take advantage of a local catering company that came in and prepared & cooked a 5 course meal, including canapes which we enjoyed by the outdoor firepit with a drink as we watched the sun go down. It was invigorating to wake up in the morning, and see the mist over the lake slowly rise as the sun made its way through. Really loved walking around the property and meeting the resident 'farm animals' as well as local wildlife. Theres plenty to do in and around Bowral & the local villages. This property is ideal for families, or couples weekends away. I will definately be back. Thanks Sam & Victoria
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning country retreat! A must to stay!!
A stunning place. Lush gardens. Amazing location so close to the wineries and shops in bowral. It is gorgeous place to unwind. We had a group of girlfriends who stayed the weekend and nothing was missed. Attention to detail including soft fluffy towels in all the bedrooms, underfloor heating and a roaring fire that has done on our behalf! We booked the highlands chef Anna Kirk who personally cooked us dinners on our weekend with mouth watering fresh produce. We lounged on the sofas outside and used the pool and tennis court. We have booked our next weekend already and can't wait to return. Thank you!!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for a Retreat
The Highlands Lakehouse is perfect for a weekend getaway from the big smoke of Sydney. The main cottage itself was beautifully appointed with plenty of space for a large group/ family. Very clean, fully equipped and had plenty of beautiful little touches that made it feel like a cosy home. The back of the cottage extends out to a stunning view of the lake and there were plenty of activities that could have kept us busy if we had more time there.
My highlights were:
- Walks around the lake and taking in the scenery and discovering the wombat holes
- Sitting around the campfire at night (this was my favourite part) and the spectacular view of the stars – such a novelty for the average city dweller like myself
- Collecting fresh eggs from the chooks for brekky the next morning
- Meeting Coco and Cossie and a little trot around the arena with the lovely farm manager Nicole
We were all incredibly impressed and loved our stay so much.
Thank you, Sam, for a wonderful stay in the highlands. I’ll be back!
FAQs
How much does this farm stay cost compared to others in Berrima?
The average price for a rental in Berrima is $411 per night. This rental is $615 above the average.
Is parking included with this farm stay?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this farm stay?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape. Enjoy the water!
Is Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this farm stay is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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