Category: Burrawang

The Tor, Southern Highlands – 4pm Check Out Sundays (except Peak season)!

The Tor is an older style, classic Southern Highlands cottage. It is set on 25 peaceful acres, surrounded by seasonal gardens with many secret pockets! The house has been decorated in a period style, and is full of character, comfort and style – true to the photos. Beautiful Burrawang Village, Belmore Falls and Fitzroy Falls are all easy drives from The Tor – making it a great base from which to explore this beautiful district of NSW!

** Where will I be? **

The Tor is located on the Southern Side of Burrawang, in a very pretty rural community – dominated by working potato farms and private weekenders. The property is very well located vis a vis two famous waterfalls in the area: Belmore Falls and Fitzroy Falls. Burrawang and Robertson are also very close by. Burrawang has a lovley country pub, great cafes, a traditional butcher, gentrified general store and the famous Easter Saturday markets!

Indicative distances are:2.5 km to Burrawang General Store, 8km to Robertson, 9 km to Fitzroy Falls, 17km to Moss Vale, 20 km to Bowral, 25 km to Kangaroo Valley, 125 km to Sydney.

Please also scroll down to see the exact location of The Toron Google Maps.

** Why choose The Tor? **

A visit to the Southern Highlands is all about experiencing beautiful countryside, sitting around a cosy fireplace, driving throughworking farms, and if you are lucky, staying in an older style, traditional home. The Tor is an original, timber cottage, with lovely gardens and wrap around verandahs. It offers therefore a somewhatquintessential Southern Highlands experience!

** How is the property laid out? **

The house is all on one level. You enter via a small glass conservatory, into the dining area and kitchen – both in a classic, traditional style. The house then has an internal laundry, three bedrooms, a traditional lounge room and one shared bathroom. All three bedrooms open onto the wrap around verandah.

** WIFI, internet, Netflix or pay tv- will I have it? **

The Tor has Foxtel and a DVD player. Re wifi,The Tor provides complimentary WiFi and a password will be provided in your pre-arrival email, or will be available at the property. Please note however that we cannot guarantee 100% that the Wi-Fi will work, and no compensation will be payable if problematic. If important, please therefore always have a backup plan.

** What about outdoors? **

The Tor is set amongst lawns and extensive gardens – an ongoing project of love by the current owner. Guests will however mostly only use the lawn areas and the immediately adjacent gardens. For the more adventurous, there are plenty of nooks, hidden gardens and the like to see and explore…but please take care on the property, especially with young children.

** Keeping warm or keeping cool?! **

During the cooler months and winter, the house has a reverse cycle air conditioner in the living area, an open fire place in the lounge, column heaters throughout and electric blankets on the beds. In the warmer months, the house can be opened up to catch any available breeze, or the reverse cycle air conditioner can be used for cooling.

** What about sheets, towels and other supplies? **

High quality sheets and towels are provided at The Tor.

Toilet paper, kitchen soaps, guest soaps and some other supplies are also provided, but please be prepared to top up during your stay as needed. Regarding food, condiments and the like, please plan to bring everything you need. For safety and hygiene reasons, our houses generally do not supply food items.

** Parking for cars, boats etc? **

There is ample off street parking for 2 – 3 vehicles. Please park on the gravel, not the lawns, thanks.

** Is my dog or cat also welcome to stay? **

Yes, your favourite pet is welcome to stay at The Tor, and please note the following:

– the yard is not fully fenced

– please keep your pets off all furniture and beds

– please clean up behind your pet

** What are the minimum stay rules? **

There is a minimum two night stay for all bookings, which changes to three nights on long weekends, and four nights at Easter.

** Is there any special information I should know about? **

Please take care, especially with young children, if you wander away from the house to explore the property or gardens.

** Who will I be dealing with during my stay? **

This property is professionally managed by a dedicated holiday rental agency with offices in Gerringong, Hyams Beach and Bowral. We have over 270 properties in Kiama, Gerringong, Gerroa, Berry, Huskisson, Vincentia, Hyams Beach and the Southern Highlands. We offer guests 24/7 customer service – emergency calls only after hours, please.

** Past guest reviews **

This was the most beautiful little country home. We had a great stay. Loved the fireplace and the gardens. Will definitely stay here again.
Natalie, July 2017

Beautiful cottage. Perfect for a girls weekend away. The gardens are stunning and the house is well equipped for cold winter nights.
Lauren, May 2017

“The beds were comfortable. Gardens were beautiful. The kids had fun running around.”
Jason, October 2016

“Excellent stay in a cozy rural retreat.”
Nicholas, July 2016

“Lovely quaint cottage and beautiful garden setting.”
Nerali, May 2016

“Excellent stay. Very homely feel and much better than the website pictures and description. Thank you!”
Donna, February 2016

Mirrabooka, Burrawang – beautiful home and 3 acres of gardens in the Southern Highlands

Mirrabooka is a classic Southern Highlands experience – a beautifully decorated home, fireplace, chef’s kitchen, verandahs, and 3 acres of lawns and mature cool climate gardens. This sumptuous home sleeps 8 across 3 bedrooms and a sofa bed room. It is pet friendly and only a short drive from Burrawang Village and its famous pub, butcher shop and cafes. Please note however that the 4th sleeping area / room is a very good sofa bed in a section of the large living area that can be fully partitioned.

** Please note: **

4th bedroom – the 4th sleeping area / bedroom is a very good sofa bed in a section of the large living area that can be fully partitioned – with the ability to slide shutters across to give privacy at night.

Water supply – the house has rainwater supply only for drinking and showering / taps

Septic – the house has a septic sewer system, so please only flush toilet paper – noother items. Thank you!

** Where will I be? **

Mirrabooka is located on the edge of Burrawang Village, famous for its pub, butcher shop and many historic buildings in the main street. The beautiful town of Robertson is also only a 5 minute drive away. Burrawang is arguably one of the prettiest villages in the Southern Highlands, and is close enough to also be a base for an event in Bowral, Mittagong or Moss Vale.

** Why choose Mirrabooka? **

Mirrabooka forces you to relax and enjoy the luxury, comfort and tranquility of this beautiful house and property. There is plenty of space for everyone inside, or enjoy its classic cool climate garden with ponds, lawns, hedges and many mature Oak, Black Walnut and Cork trees.

** How is the property laid out? **

Mirrabooka is set on one level, notable for a large, stylish open plan living space that encompasses the dining area, chef’s kitchen and two lounge spaces. The casual living area has floor to ceiling windows and glass doors and opens out to a beautiful alfresco BBQ area.

The master king bedroom occupies one wing of the house, complete with en-suite, bay window, freestanding claw foot bath tub and a frameless shower. The second bedroom is a well appointed queen room, and the third bedroom has two single beds. Both bedrooms share a main bathroom and a good sized laundry with Miele washing machine and dryer.

** WiFi, Internet, Netflix and Pay TV – will I have it? **

Mirrabooka has WiFi and you may use it with no guarantee of reliability or bandwidth by us or the owner. If internet access is critical during you stay, please make sure that you have a Plan B with Telstra generally the best network in regional areas.

** What about outdoors? **

Mirrabooka has plenty of outdoor options – the BBQ area, a fish pond, a dam on the property, and 3 acres of beautiful gardens – all self evident from the photos.

** Staying warm or keeping cool?! **

Mirrabooka has ducted gas central heating and a wood fireplace in the formal living area. All 3 bedrooms havea split system air conditioner for heating and cooling.

** What about sheets, towels and other supplies? **

Linen and bath towels are provided at Mirrabooka.

** Parking for cars? **

There is parking for 3 cars on the driveway and also a carport for 1 car.

** Is my dog or cat also welcome to stay? **

Pets are welcome at Mirrabooka and the entire property is fully fenced. Please bring a bed for your dog, and do not allow them on the beds or furniture. Please also clean up after your pet.

** What are the minimum stay rules? **

There is a minimum two night stay for all bookings, which changes to three nights on long weekends, and four nights at Easter.

** Who will I be dealing with during my stay? **

This property is professionally managed by a dedicated holiday rental agency with offices in Gerringong, Hyams Beach and Bowral. We have over 270 properties in Kiama, Gerringong, Gerroa, Berry, Huskisson, Vincentia, Hyams Beach and the Southern Highlands. We offer guests 7 x 24 customer service – emergency calls only after hours, please.