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The Highland House

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Colo Vale, NSW
  • Popular LocationCorbett Gardens14 min drive
  • Popular LocationCentennial Vineyards18 min drive
  • Popular LocationBendooley Estate Book Barn22 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Highland House

This stunning Highland home is a beautiful combination of stone, glass and timber.

We are one of the few Southern Highlands homes with a pool.

The Highlands House uses design features and classic styling with the large group in mind.

We have an oversized entertaining room, 3 slow combustion wood heaters and reverse-cycle air conditioning.

The decks give rural views over glorious gardens, dam, swimming pool, spa and sauna.

The Highlands House is located only a short distance from the Colo Vale exit on The Hume Motorway 90 minutes south of Sydney. We are 10 minutes to Mittagong, 15 minutes to Bowral and 20 minutes to Berrima.

Gorgeous polished floorboards in the living area give the country feel.

Our roaring wood fire will keep you warm while the chefs in the kitchen get into action.
We have a coffee machine, butler’s pantry, double dish drawer, high-end appliances and 5-burner gas stove top with chef’s oven.

The bathrooms are equally luxurious with two bathrooms having under floor heating.

The master suite has a king bed plus large single day bed overlooking the garden, a lovely sitting area around a slow combustion woodheater and en suite .

Bedroom 5 also doubles as a media room with gas fire heater, lounge suite and a large flatscreen tv.

The garden is nothing short of glorious. There are various “rooms” created with hedging, arbours, and various plantings of lemons, limes, apples, pears, grapes, roses and beautiful seasonal blossoms. Be sure to walk around to the front of the house and look back at the stunning stone wall and glass feature windows. There are beautiful nooks in which to sit and read, enjoy shade in summer and warm sunlight in cooler months.

There is an undercover bbq area and also a fully fenced swimming pool – perfect for summer entertainment (please be aware that Highland House has an Enviroswim freshwater swimming pool which uses a unique treatment technology, giving the water a slightly different appearance to chlorinated pools). If you would like the pool to be heated during your stay, it can be turned on for an extra cost as it is gas heated. If you would like to use sauna, it can be turned on for an extra cost. The Hot Tub is free to use. Outside the garden enclosure is a paddock with dam and some very curious and hungry vegetarian geese – be sure to send the scraps their way!

The property features:
•Well curated and beautifully styled with a unique interior decoration
•Fully equipped kitchen with full butler’s pantry
•Breville coffee machine, sandwich toaster
•Dishwasher and 5 burner gas stove top
•2 slow combustion wood heaters
•Reverse cycle air conditioning
•Large flat screen TV
•Fully equipped laundry with washer, dryer and overflow drinks fridge
•Fully fenced swimming pool, sauna and hot tub
•Beautiful garden nooks with sculptures and open water features
•Fenced house paddock with dam and geese
Bedroom configuration (sleeps 16):
•Master – king and king single day bed, fireplace and en suite (sleeps 3)
•Bedroom 2 :queen beds (sleeps 4) (can be separated by bi-folds)
•Bedroom 3: queen beds (sleeps 4) (can be separated by bi-folds)
•Bedroom 4: 3 king single beds (Sleeps 3, 2 below and 1 above)
•Bedroom 5/media room – King bed plus sofas, tv, slow combustion fireplace (sleeps 2)

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property registration number PID-STRA-30153

About the area

Mittagong

This holiday home is located in Colo Vale, a neighbourhood in Mittagong. Sturt Gallery and International Cricket Hall of Fame are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tractorless Vineyard and Bowral Golf Course. Bendooley Estate Book Barn and Leighton Gardens are also worth visiting.
Map
Colo Vale, NSW

What's nearby

  • Destination Southern Highlands - 9 min drive
  • Corbett Gardens - 14 min drive
  • Bowral Golf Course - 15 min drive
  • Centennial Vineyards - 18 min drive
  • Bendooley Estate Book Barn - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Yerrinbool Station - 10 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪House of Lowe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mittagong RSL Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bangkok House Home & Garden Thai Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Boston 107 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Highland House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Highland House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Highland House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Highland House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Highland House located?

Located in Colo Vale, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Bargo River State Conservation Area and within 9 miles (15 km) of Bargo State Conservation Area and Destination Southern Highlands. Mount Gibraltar Reserve and Mount Jellore Lookout are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Farmstay
We stayed at the Highland House with 4 families, including 7 young kids. The house was stunning, it has everything you need and more. The hosts are really friendly and even took the kids to feed the animals each day. The pool and hot tub are a great addition. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our son’s wedding weekend
I cannot thank our hosts enough. We have never stayed in such a well-stocked property - they had thought of absolutely everything! The pre-wedding photos for the groom were beautiful even in the drizzle. Thankyou for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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Warren Family
Terrific. Owners were very friendly and helpful. It wasn't their fault that the dishwasher decided not to wash.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
Had the most amazing stay with friends. The house was outstanding and the host was so welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best weekend ever
Had an amazing time staying in preparation for our son’s wedding, the house was everting we wanted for our special weekend. We are looking forward to coming again, the owners made us feel so welcome and at home. The Richardsons
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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10/10 Stay - Place is amazing
The accommodation is amazing. The property is well sized with great rooms. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
We had an amazing time spent at this property. We booked it as a family to celebrate mine and my partner’s wedding. Glad was spectacular and offered my nieces to help feed the animals with her everyday. They loved it and we all loved our time here. Very special memories made and plenty of space for a bridal party to get ready. Lots of amenities and kitchen supplies so you dont need to bring a thing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

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Beautiful stay
We organised a long weekend with friends at Highland house. It was absolutely fabulous. Had everything we needed. A beautiful house and so comfortable. Location was easy for everyone to get to and not far away from the bigger centres of Mittagong and Berrima for shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Absolutely amazing
We all absolutely love this place , was clean and had so many amenities available for us. The owner was so lovely. The place was private and even though the weather wasn’t the best the heated pool, sauna and hot tub were amazing to use. The only thing I would suggest is a tv in the main living space as there is only one in one of the bedroom living areas. Even so we will def return. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway
We can’t wait to return to the highland house! We had the most magestic stay and Glad made us feel so welcome. Our children enjoyed exploring the grounds and feeding the animals. There was plenty of room for our party of 14 and the holiday was relaxing and enjoyable! 10/10!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vu Quang D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredible stay!
My friends and I absolutely loved staying at this property. We found everything to be fantastic - the amenities, the cleanliness, the communication. Glad was an exceptional host and if permitting, we would definitely enjoy the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily C., Nsw

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
110% recommend
Please book this house! The property is on the nicest grounds we’ve ever seen and it has everything you need. The owners are very considerate and the details for comfort is all accounted for. There is even a fridge outdoor if you want to sit outside (undercover patio) You won’t regret it :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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Fabulous Accommodation In Every Aspect!
This was our second stay at this beautiful property and the perfect place to celebrate a BIG birthday with my children and grandchildren. The extra bathrooms and renovations were lovely and the heated pool, spa and sauna were enjoyed by all. Glad was wonderful to my young grandchildren, letting them help her feed the chickens, ducks, geese and Alpacas and we watched the sheep being shorn - very special. The cute little cubby house is a lovely addition and the well maintained lawns were perfect for games of cricket and soccer with the whole family. The extra touches provided - bowl of fresh eggs and chocolates (devoured by everyone) and milk, including Oat and Almond was much appreciated. The amenities in the bathrooms were beyond expectations and the linen and all bedding was delightful! The outdoor barbecue area was well used during our stay. This is one very special property and Glad is a treasure. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K., Sydney, Australia

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Perfect pre-wedding family stay
We stayed at Highland House for my daughters wedding weekend. It was perfect with plenty of accommodation for our extended family, including the bride and bridesmaids to stay prior to the wedding and for all the getting ready activity on the morning of the wedding. Huge rooms, fabulous living and dining areas, gorgeous surroundings and natural light. Perfect for hair, makeup, photos etc. Extremely well-equipped kitchen and lovely touches like milk, chocolates and farm eggs provided. We loved seeing the alpacas, sheep, geez email and chooks. And the heated pool, hot tub and sauna was put to good use relaxing after the wedding too! We couldn’t have asked for anything better. Glad was happy to respond to any query during our stay and before. Thank you so much. I highly recommend this beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lakyn C.

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Beautiful stay
This place was beautiful! We took 12 girls here for a girls weekend away. The house is stunning, with ample space and fully equipped with anything we could’ve wanted or needed. The hot tub was a hit in the first day of spring!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David S.

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50 Anniversary
A memorable family gathering to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Especially enjoyable for the children making it a great weekend for the adults
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic!
Get all your favourite people together and get yourself ready for an experience that brings you all together. This home has been set out with amazing spaces centred around togetherness. They really have thought it through and really understood what it is people are looking for. From the grand rooms, to the shared spaces, to the farm stay, to the well designed outdoor spaces. There truly was nothing I could have added to improve our stay. Love, Love, Love!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW
We had the most wonderful family weekend away at this beautiful property to celebrate my mum’s 80th. The house is AMAZING. First time I’ve stayed somewhere that not only matched the photos but was even better in real life! Everything you can think of is provided, pantry and fridge are stocked with lots of useful items. So many utensils, appliances, foil/glad wrap etc – loads of spare towels, linen, toilet paper. Gum boots in all sizes and plenty of firewood for the fire places. The heated bathroom floors were definitely appreciated by us all and so many thoughtful and beautiful touches really make this place so special - fresh flowers throughout the house, bowl of chocolates and fresh eggs left in the kitchen. Not to mention the beautiful cubby house complete with play toys, swing set and the hot tub and sauna. We didn’t test out the pool, so will have to come back in summer to tick that off the list! A big highlight for the kids and (grown ups too) was collecting the eggs every morning, feeding the alpacas and getting to know the geese. Was so good! Would recommend it to anyone and would love to go back. Best house I’ve ever stayed at hands down. Glad is a fabulous, friendly and accommodating host and we enjoyed our chats when she would come to do her thing with the animals. Highland House is the perfect getaway, we had such a lovely time and have created many memories to cherish. Thank you Glad and look forward to seeing you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ingrid s.

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just wonderful
We had the most wonderful stay in this fabulous house, kitted out with everything you might need - from gumboots to milk and condiments in the fridge. We were attending a wedding in the area and this house was the perfect place to get ready, lots of bathrooms, mirrors and space for everyone. Toasty warm in winter/autumn. Loved the attention to detail everywhere. Loads of space inside and out for relaxing, great to have the sauna and spa too. Loved the chooks and other farm animals and birds. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alix G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream getaway destination
The property exceed our expectations! From the fresh eggs on the kitchen bench, to the large common areas, outdoor activities and vast gardens this was a girls weekend away dream destination. The host was quick to respond, happy to answer my many questions and even helped coordinate picking up an item that was left behind. Plenty of space for a large group of people and no reason to leave the property as there was plenty to do. We can't wait to visit again in winter so we can enjoy the indoor fire place & spa. Highly recommend this beautiful property for a group getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janaye F.

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Amazing! Well hosted
This stay absolutely exceeded our expectations in every way. The host has thought about every little detail, from the bath salts, farm fresh eggs and abundance of pool towels and blankets around the property. The house was clean and well maintained, and the property grounds have a lot to offer! Thank you to the host for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara W.

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The perfect place for our girlfriends 50th birthday weekend.
This place was stunning! Exactly what we wanted. Beautiful & comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, amazing grounds, plenty of little spaces for people to sit and have a cuppa, a chat, some timeout. The pool/spa/sauna area was so beautiful! We spent a lot of our hours in this area with comfy sunlounges to lounge on around the pool. We had 15 women and there was plenty of dining space to seat everyone for all our meals etc. it had a lovely homely feel yet Everyone kept saying they felt like they were staying in a 5 star resort. This place was exceptional with stunning grounds surrounding the house too with beautiful landscaping & gardens etc. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAULA M.

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OMG Outstanding
We will return
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clem H.

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Great place
We had a family get together 10 adults 5 Children. Something for everyone, fresh eggs everyday. Heated pool for the kids sauna for the adults. We could not have asked for more. Highly recommend. Maree
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tereza P.

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Great weekend
Property is as in the photos. Beautiful surroundings with great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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