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Bronze Winner Stayz Holiday Home Awards
Sitting room with open fire for cosy winter nights.  Reverse cycle air con also
Living area
Front bedroom
Back bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Berry, NSW
  • Berry Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Berry Courthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Coolangatta Estate
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Nowra, NSW (NOA)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bantam Cottage-Bronze Winner Stayz Holiday Home Awards

Bantam Cottage is a cosy, cute, 120 year old, pet friendly cottage and is the ideal house to make your home for a few days. The cafes, restaurants and wonderful shops of Berry are only a leisurely two minute stroll around the corner so just park and have a day or two car free.

The heart of the cottage is the sitting room which has a beautiful open fire, laid and just ready to light in winter. It is a cozy place to laze in front of with candles, a bottle of red wine or to toast marshmallows with the kids.

There are beautiful polished timber floors throughout scattered with rugs for warmth. The kitchen has an oven, stove, microwave, all the utensils needed, and a range of basic pantry items are supplied.

The two bedrooms have queen beds which are made up with fresh linen and bedding and have electric blankets. Soft fluffy towels are also supplied.

The bathroom has an easily accessible shower but no bath.

The front verandah looks out over the town to the hills behind and is a lovely place to watch the world go by while at the rear of the house is a large deck overlooking farmland and a quiet rural scene. This catches the morning sun and is a peaceful place to enjoy a morning tea or coffee.

Pets are welcome in the house and the back yard is fully fenced and secure with large shade trees.

Directly across the road is The Hungry Monkey with its delicious food and coffee
The wonderful shops, cafes and restaurants are only around the corner and 2 minutes walk away.




PET FRIENDLY

A perfect family getaway - pets are welcome too.

Bring your furry best friend on holiday with you and stay in our homely cottage. With our easy to clean timber floors pets are welcome in the house to be a part of the family, sitting in front of the open fire or begging for a treat at the dining table. The back yard is a securely fenced, dog safe area set with large trees and lawn for playing ball games.
Berry is a dog friendly town so you can take your pet to many cafes so he isn't left home alone. There is an off leash area close to the house and many lovely streets to go for walks while admiring the houses and gardens. There is a great off leash area for dogs only 10 minutes away on the beach at Shoalhaven Heads where your dog can run to its hearts content.

BERRY AND THE SURROUNDS

Walk to all the delights of Berry as the cottage is ideally located in the heart of town

EATING OUT
Berry has several great places to eat out so you can indulge yourself easily without having to do any cooking, and a great variety of cafes for lunch, coffee and cakes.
Some suggestions are South On Albany, Tre Bambini Italian and Seafood Restaurant, The Garden and Queen Street Eatery which are all only a short walk away while directly across the road is The Hungry Monkey
Don’t forget to indulge yourself at Berry’s famous donut van.
Great coffee is to be found in so many places. My favourites are IV, Il Locale Gelato Cafe, the Berry Chocolate Shop and dont forget to try the delicious pastries at Milkwood.

SHOPPING
There is a great variety of interesting boutiques and shops to browse and admire.
Some favorites are
Haven and Space -stylish home wares and chinese antiques
Far and Few - more gorgeous homewares
The Berry Chocolate Shop
Bamboozle - an eclectic mix of jewellery, clothing, homewares, textiles
Global Contact
The Flying Pig Gallery
And many many more.


WINERIES
There are many wineries around the area. The following are all worth visiting.
Silos, Morellis Winery, Two Figs Winery, Bundewallah Estate Winery and Crooked River Winery

MARKETS
The very popular Berry Country Fair is held on the first Sunday of the month at the showground.
The Berry Flea Market is held in town on the third Sunday of the Month.
A Produce market is held in the show ground every Thursday afternoon from 3.00pm.

WALKS
There are several enjoyable bush walks in the area.
Seven Mile Beach is a short drive away and here you can often enjoy a walk with the beach to yourself.

MUSEUM
Visit Berry's lovely museum in one of the most distinctive buildings in town and learn about our fascinating pioneering history.

Property manager

Janet Walker
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets to be kept out of bedrooms and off the furniture

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-18980, 2535

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Berry

Located in Berry, this cottage is in a rural area. Granties Maze and Natural Necessity are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Stockland Nowra and Kiama Seaside Markets. Shoalhaven Zoo and Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Berry, NSW

What's nearby

  • Berry Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Berry Courthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Coolangatta Estate - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Crooked River Winery - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Seven Mile Beach - 12 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 6 min walk
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shoalhaven Heads Bowling & Recreation Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Milkwood Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪IV Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Berry Donut Van - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Il Locale - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bantam Cottage-Bronze Winner Stayz Holiday Home Awards pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Bantam Cottage-Bronze Winner Stayz Holiday Home Awards?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bantam Cottage-Bronze Winner Stayz Holiday Home Awards?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bantam Cottage-Bronze Winner Stayz Holiday Home Awards located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Berry Museum and Berry Courthouse. Bundewallah Reserve and Barren Grounds Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km). Berry Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 321 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Beautiful
Beautiful cottage, so relaxing and the doggies loved running in the garden, perfectly located to all the great things Berry has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally lovely historic cottage in lovely Berry
A wonderful historic cottage, in a fantastic location within a stone’s throw of the towns Main Street. The cottage is charming, clean and comfortable with air conditioning in the two bedrooms and lounge, which was appreciated on our stay (33-37). Communication and the check in process was seamless. Definitely a new go to place for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidonie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house
We stayed for a weekend. Very close to everything in Berry. House is beautifully presented and comfortable. Had a wonderful visit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anabel W.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was double booked
I was informed by phone at 5.30 pm that the property had been double booked and was occupied.I had my elderly parents with me and a weekend planned in Berry.I was offered accommodation 30 mins away from Berry, however this property had no hot water. We were given no alternative other than having to return home. Very disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location.
A beautifully restored little house in a fantastic location, everything we needed for a stopover on our way south. We loved berry and will definitely return next time we're heading South.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alex & Paul G.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

emma J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet
Cute cottage; my kids and dogs loved it. Awesome location. The deck out the back is lovely with a nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location
The cottage was beautifully presented. There was ample space for us and the cottage had everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place. Well positioned
Fantastic property, very well appointedClose to everything! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sareeta N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHARYN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous little cottage
This stylish, beautiful and elegant cottage is situated in stunning Berry, surrounded by mountains. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved beautiful Berry
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommends highly
Very impressed location excellent house tidy and cute and just so relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
We throughly enjoyed our stay here, location is excellent, park the car and walk everywhere. House is fantastic and has everything you need
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheree W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Loved the quaint property, the location was perfect and will definitely come again.Great fenced in property for our first stay with our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
We had a lovely time at the cottage, everything was as advertised and such a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Berry Getaway
We had a lovely stay with our dogs . Well appointed cottage and great location . This is our 2nd stay here .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, comfortable, and in the BEST spot
My friend and I stayed here for the Writers Festival, and it was perfect. Very comfortable and pretty, with everything you could need and more. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Fabulous location - just around the corner from the centre of Berry but very quiet and peaceful. Garden worked perfectly for my dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bantam cottage berry.
Quaint cottage in great location close to berry shops and Main Street. Could not have asked for a better cottage with heaps of extras making the stay more enjoyable. Had everything we were after for a dog friendly stay. Thanks for the chocolates / milk and pantry items - much appreciated and would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina & Nathan d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Janet Walker

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Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the simplicity and history of this cottage when we first saw it. We lived here for several years with our young daughters enjoying the friendliness and intimacy of Berry before moving to a country property and intend to return to live here eventually.

What makes this property unique

Step back in time to when life was simpler and slower. In the winter months laze in front of the open fire while in the summer enjoy the rural outlook across paddocks from the back deck.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests