Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape - Mandemar

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Lake house fire pit with lake views (private space)

Dining area with seating for 8, set for dinner party.

Backyard pool/spa area to the Lake house.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

High Range, NSW

Joadja Vineyard
8 min drive
Berrima Courthouse
16 min drive
Berrima Gaol
16 min drive
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
69 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape

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.

Property manager

Highlands Lakehouse

Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

With approval from owner.

Pets

Pets allowed

With approval from owner.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Cashless transactions are available

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: With approval from owner.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property registration number PID-STRA-4812-1

About the area

Mandemar

Located in Mandemar, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Harper's Mansion and Berrima Courthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jellore Flora Reserve and Nattai National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Bendooley Estate Book Barn and International Cricket Hall of Fame. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

High Range, NSW

What's nearby

Berrima Courthouse - 16 min drive
Berrima Gaol - 16 min drive
Bendooley Estate Book Barn - 17 min drive
Centennial Vineyards - 17 min drive
Bowral Golf Course - 22 min drive

Getting around

Mittagong Station - 18 min drive
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

‪Centennial Vineyards Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
‪Josh's Cafe - ‬15 min drive
‪Surveyor General Inn - ‬15 min drive
‪Berkelouw Book Barn - ‬18 min drive
‪Gumnut Patisserie - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape located?

This family-friendly Mandemar farm stay is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Joadja Vineyard, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jellore Flora Reserve and Bou-saada Vineyard and Wines. Bendooley Estate Book Barn and Forty Foot Falls Walking Track Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.8

Excellent

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

29 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family time

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.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shari F.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great family trip

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

9 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay, however could do with a clean.

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

7 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall a nice property

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

JUDITH R.

17 July 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Audrey K.

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mechelle S.

20 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tony D.

23 July 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

judy q.

23 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Julie A.

17 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thi Anh Tu D.

20 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

April E.

13 Apr 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue and Michael B.

6 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

richard k.

28 Feb 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Debbie P.

3 Dec 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Wendy E.

6 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property & lovely host

Spacious and clean property... Heated floors and fire place kept us warm in the middle of winter... Amazing surrounding

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alena B.

23 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

22 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

25 Apr 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

18 Apr 2019

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

27 Feb 2019

Beautiful property!

Such a great, spacious property, had a great girls weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

6 Jan 2019

Had a wonderful family weekend away. Gorgeous home and beautiful gardens

Lovely furniture and great facilities. Loved it

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jess B.

18 Nov 2018

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA K.

23 Oct 2017

Great weekend

Stayed to do the Bowral Classic. Property is fantastic. Beautiful setting & open fires. Great kitchen & facilities.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JENNY B.

14 Aug 2017

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.

About the host

Hosted by Highlands Lakehouse

When I walked around the back of the property and saw the expansive level green lawn leading to the lake, I knew I had found my little piece of paradise. This is truly a special property designed for families and friends to get together and share the good times that will be remembered forever.

Why they chose this property

Its truly beautiful and the vista out the back window from the kitchen is something I'll never tire of. Its peaceful and you always sleep well at the farm. You'll love it!

What makes this property unique

The Lake House is a beautiful private getaway just 8 mins from Mittagong and 12 mins from Bowral with the privacy and seclusion needed for that quiet getaway or the dash into town for a romantic or family meal out.
The sunrises over the lake are spectacular, the walks down the laneway to see the multitude of kangaroos is unique and the ability to cool off in the pool or jump in the hot tub is ideal for family and friends to relax.
Oh, and the sheep are super friendly and checking the chicken eggs is a favourite for the kids!