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Poppy's Cottage B&B set in "Old Style English" Garden
Our Family
Spacious garden
Nearby waterfall
Welcome to our farm

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
AU$170
avg per night

Explore the area

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Armidale, NSW
  • Peterson's Cellar Doors
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Armidale City Bowling Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • University of New England
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Armidale, NSW (ARM)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon, 2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Futon, 2 Single Beds, 1 Crib and 1 Double Bed
Price is AU$170 avg per night,

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About the area

Dangarsleigh

Located in Dangarsleigh, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manna Gums Bushland Reserve and Snowgums Bushland Reserve, while New England Regional Art Museum and Mccrossin's Mill Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Peterson's Cellar Doors - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Armidale Racecourse - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Saints Mary & Joseph Catholic Cathedral - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Armidale City Bowling Club - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • University of New England - 12 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Armidale Station - 8 min drive
  • Armidale, NSW (ARM) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Welder's Dog - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Armidale City Bowling Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nevilles Corner Store - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Award winning Poppys Cottage B&B Farmstay

ARMIDALE Cottage B&B - winner of award of excellence in customer service . An unforgettable warm and friendly farmstyle Bed & Breakfast experience awaits you in this cosy atmosphere only 6km from historic Armidale. Nestled in an enchanting cottage garden with the friendly company of personality farm animals, the free-standing cottage allows guests to enjoy private ensuite accommodation. The historic cottage with its two bedrooms and ensuite, although not large, is well equipped with a selection of books, magazines and activities, and there are heaters in every room with good insulation and electric blankets on all the beds. Fans are provided for the warmer weather. Microwave, BBQ with crockery and cutlery are also available. A continental hamper breakfast may be enjoyed beneath the canopy of fruit trees. Bread is home baked and preserves are lovingly made from fruit trees in the garden.
Enjoy the company of the friendly farm animals; Sassy the ever friendly Border Collie who loves to welcome all guests, a cheeky miniature horse, ducks, and hens for the children to feed and collect the eggs.
With only a short drive to town to dine at one of the many restaurants, your hosts will help you with ideas according to your preference in places to choose for dinner. The chance to relax and enjoy country hospitality at its best - " warm, friendly and generous". Magnificent waterfalls nearby and bushwalking through Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
Free Wi-Fi


Book for 2 nights - book for a week - you will be welcomed and you will enjoy your experience at Poppy's Cottage!

Location

ARMIDALE

Armidale with its unique blend of culture, state of the art technology, educational diversity and natural beauty is a city offering everything worth living for. Situated in the country half way between Sydney and Brisbane and only two hours from the coast, it enjoys a warm summer, tones of amber during the autumn, a crisp winter and an exhilarating spring. Resting high on the Northern Tablelands, it is the most cosmopolitan NSW city outside Sydney catering for harmonious living for 24,000 citizens from 53 different nationalities.
Armidale's educational facilities have attracted students, academics and their families from all over the world adding a multicultural dimension to the city and events hosted by different ethnic groups add vitality, spice and colour, making life in Armidale an enriching experience.
Experience the natural beauty of spectacular waterfalls and vast Gorges in nearby World heritage listed national parks. Dangars Gorge within the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is only a short drive away. The scenery is spectacular and world class.
Step back in time and see how the early pastoralists lived at Saumarez Homestead, a grand national trust home and also Booloomimbah at the University of New England.

Local Attractions

Less than two hours drive from Armidale along sealed roads is the spectacular gorge country of the New England National Park. Included in the World Heritage List, it offers views of magnificent unspoiled wilderness as far as the eye can see. Only 15 minutes drive from Poppy's Cottage, guests may stroll along the easy walks and enjoy the breathtaking panoramas of the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and Dangars Gorge with waterfalls after the rain. They may view spectacular lookouts as well as exploring more testing treks.
In the adjacent lane kangaroos may be seen grazing each morning and also may be seen living in the bushes of the extinct volcanic plug on the property. For the energetic; guests may climb the extinct volcano and stimulate a good appetite for their hearty Poppy's Cottage breakfast.
You can then settle back under the fruit trees in an enchanting garden and enjoy the delicious meal served to you at your leisure. Spend the day relaxing in the shaded 2 acres of gardens or explore the town in the daily bus tour to hear the highlights of life in Armidale from its beginnings to the current time. There is information in the cottage for a self drive tour by car or a walk around the town to see some of the lovely old buildings and their attractive architecture. If you decide to stay longer your hosts will be happy to help you with information about the magnificent walks and sights of the local National Parks nearby.

Property manager

Jake and Poppy Abbott

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Breakfast included
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
We are no longer pet freindly
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please check requirements if bringing a dog. We accept clean, well behaved dogs. We like to check your dog’s requirements before confirming. Thank you

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STRA-14922

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Award winning Poppys Cottage B&B Farmstay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Award winning Poppys Cottage B&B Farmstay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Award winning Poppys Cottage B&B Farmstay?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Award winning Poppys Cottage B&B Farmstay located?

This family-friendly Dangarsleigh bed & breakfast is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Peterson's Cellar Doors and Imbota Nature Reserve. Armidale Plaza Shopping Centre and Manna Gums Bushland Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Award winning Poppys Cottage B&B Farmstay Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg W., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Poppys Cottage
Lovely farm stay conveniently close to Armidale, cozy cottage, with abundant bird life around and lovely vistas. Very friendly and generous host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Billingsley b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely as the Darling buds of May
Wonderful hosts perfect getaway love to stay again. A+++++++
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cosy and perfect
It was perfect for our needs. The cottage was a great place to relax with a beautiful garden and aspect. The hosts were excellent and the pets welcoming.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M., Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peaceful
Short drive out of town. Lovely old cottage with comfortable beds and food provided was fresh. Had a lovely relaxing time. Sassy the dog was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New England trip SYD-BNE
Planned on staying 2 nights but had to leave early due to one of our dogs not being well. The place was so peaceful and the hosts lovely. We will return to stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous service and a very cute little cottage
Poppy was so completely gorgeous and very attentive to make sure that we were comfortable. The cottage is small but she has managed to pack a lot into a tiny space. The breakfast was fabulous with freshly baked bread, fresh fruit salad, yoghurt and a choice of cereals. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
NOT AT ALL PET FRIENDLY.
A very disappointing, stressful and expensive experience for us. It was not at all pet friendly. Despite me sending an extra message the day before, with a photo of our two mini fox-terrier dogs to double check and getting confirmation that they were welcome. After we were led into the cottage, we were prevented by the host, who seemed very anxious, from showing our two small dogs around and having a chance to settling them in this new environment. Shortly after, we were told by the host 'this will not work'. We had not yet even had a chance to get our dogs beds and other things out of the car. Or even have a moment to freshen up (it was 4pm and we had been driving since 7.30am). So we asked for a refund and left. We were still charged a night and a 50 cleaning fee and lost 2 days of our holiday. Additionally, we ended up having to drive a total of 14 hours that day. We cannot give a valid score for cleanliness, as we were prevented from having the opportunity to stay more than 15 minutes and prevented from moving around the cottage at all. We thought afterwards, perhaps they had double booked or had family coming. We were completely confounded with respect to how we were treated by the host and why they chose to charge us a night's accommodation and a cleaning fee, for the 10 minutes we were in there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
FOR "US" IT WAS AN APPALLING EXPERIENCE.
A very stressful, exhausting and expensive 10 minutes. After driving from 7.30am to 4.00pm, we were made to feel very uncomfortable once the host had us both with our dogs in the tiny cottage. She prevented us from having even a few minutes alone to freshen up and show our two little mini foxies around the cottage to establish the rules and settle them - despite us asking for this several times. She stood in the central doorway inside the very small cottage, literally blocking us so we and our dogs were forced to sit on the sofa below her gaze. It was so cramped, the atmosphere so tense, one of our dogs cried throughout. The other momentarily escaped and ran around her and jumped on 2 beds. One was beside her. He tried to befriend her which seemed to infuriate her. Getting on beds is not allowed at our home, so we then told him it was not allowed here either. We had been like that only about 10 minutes when she said "I dont think this will work". We asked for a refund and left. It was late in the day and there was no other accommodation available - all the way home. So we lost the last 2 days of our holiday. The host's decision with the refund was to charge us a full nights accommodation and a 50 cleaning fee. A very stressful, exhausting and expensive 10 minutes, on a day which ended up requiring us to drive for 14 hours. We and our two small dogs had wonderful experiences with our hosts for the 5 days before. A '1' for cleanliness as prevented from looking around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ulli P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Poppy's cottage
Nice little cottage , beautiful surroundings very peaceful , breakfast was great the hosts are a lovely couple , very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Quiet little escape in beautiful surrounds and setting. Complimented by very accommodating and friendly hosts in Poppy and Jack. Leaving with nice memories. Paul
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trudi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and welcoming
We had a lovely short stay at the cottage and Poppy made our 1 year old very welcome - as did Sassy the border collie. Breakfast was a delight. We found the peace and quiet wonderful and the sunrise view from the cottage was spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Juliet S.

Happy hosts lovely cottage
Lovely cottage. Jack and Poppy wonderfully kind hosts. Tilly the Golden Retriever had the time of her life. She and Sassy will be friends for ever!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

Charming and welcoming
Perfect for a quiet getaway. Jake and Poppy are wonderful hosts and Sassy the dog is a delightful addition
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte W.

Poppy and Jake are very kind, and they make a wonderful breakfast.
The sky was littered with stars, the garden filled with flowers...and roses with such intense fragrance! What a treat to have Poppy’s Cottage available to us...a better way to stay and a very comfortable, memorable experience. Ooooh....and the breakfast made by Poppy and Jake was absolutely delicious- we felt very welcome and nurtured. What a treat. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peta C.

A relaxing experience with delightful people in unique surroundings!
This is my second stay with Poppy and Jake. I can’t endorse it enough. This is a truely relaxing experience with some delightful people in unique surroundings. Breakfast is scrumdiddlyumptious! Served in uniquely Australian surroundings. The cottage is well stocked with tea, coffee and treats. There were plenty of books for reading and relaxing. We stayed for three nights on this occassion and left feeling completely relaxed and grounded. Thanks for a marvellous stay. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Tony T.

Very cute and comfortable
Poppy and Jake were just lovely people. They were warm and engaging, provided a wonderful breakfast, their whole approach was very inclusive
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

fabulous !
Just perfect, breakfast served in the garden #delicious #homemade EVERYTHING. perfect wonderful hosts. such a wonderful experience..
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

ANGELA L.

Small but warm, friendly and accommodating
We enjoyed our stay here but with two small children we found the cottage a bit on the small side. There is no separate living area only two bedrooms and the couch, fridge and microwave are in the kids room so can be tricky for parents to relax after they go to bed. Hosts were very friendly and happily assisted with dietary requirements. Breakfasts were lovely but hosts couldn't serve them early due to prep time. Hamper available though. Dinner also nice but reasonably expensive for what you got. Our toddler loved the farm animals.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sheila K.

Idyllic setting
Sweet cottage in beautiful gardens. The breakfasts were superb as was the hospitality. It is quite small but well appointed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peta C.

Wonderful weekend!
A truly relaxing weekend in lovely surrounds with delightful hosts. Breakfast was exceptional. Poppy delights included farm fresh eggs, home made bread and homemade jams. The gardens are just gorgeous!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

amanda S.

Mrs
Our Hosts were warm and friendly. The candlelight dinner was perfect and the breakfast delicious. A great escape for us both !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

What a lovely place!
We brought our 2 children and dog to with Poppy and Jake and had such a lovely time. Ww loved the rustic feel of the cottage, with all the nostalgia for the adults, and books and toys for the kids, we were right at home. The cottage was clean and tidy, a little cluttered once our bags were inside (but you expect that as 'cottage' implies a small space). Beautiful countryside, immaculate attention to details like the hazelnut coffee and anzac biscuits provided in the picnic box, and the wonderful cooked breakfast and fresh fruit salad all made it a real hit. Our older child loves animals, so the geese, chickens, dogs and pony were her favourite thing. And our little boy and dog loved the fresh mown grass to run around a stretch their legs (driving Sydney to north of Brisbane). It was a shame ours was only an overnight stay, an extra night or two would have been enjoyable to explore the surrounding area. Thankyou Poppy and Jake, we all felt thoroughly welcomed!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mervyn d.

Great location
Loved the beautiful setting and the comfy cottage. Lovely warm family and a beautiful breakfast.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Peaceful
The location is perfect set within a working farm a short distance from town. It is peaceful and relaxed with excellent hosts.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rod R.

Tranquil & relaxing!
We arrived at Poppy's having driven from Sydney that morning. What a wonderful start to our 2 week holiday of travelling to central Qld. My son Adam was smitten as soon as he stepped from the car & was greeted by the beautiful & stately Emma (Poppy & Jack's 15 year old golden retriever). My daughter Kate was instantly taken with Cokey (Jack's miniature horse), Miffy and the ducks. We climbed the old volcano core in the afternoon and took in the views of the surrounding country side; well worth it. We brought dinner with us and had a lovely dinner sitting in Poppy's country garden. I'd recommend this, or arranging dinner with Poppy, as it is so lovely to walk, or just sit, and take in the changing light at sunset. After waking to magpie song in the trees outside our window, breakfast was just divine. What a great start to the day. Jack & Poppy; thank you for being such kind & accommodating hosts. We highly recommend staying at Poppy's even if just for a night; but make sure you arrive early enough to really enjoy all that it has to offer.