Escape to a beautifully restored, historic cottage on a property first granted 200 years ago. Relax with wine on the front verandah, enjoy the bird life and country views across the lake or lounge on the deck for some sun-kissed moments. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms and comfortable sitting areas including stone fireplaces there's plenty of room to unwind.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41399 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking outside in the open air only.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: Sorry but the property is not suitable for pets.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Recommended children for over 10 years of age.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside in the open air only.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2775, PID-STRA-13461
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Hawkesbury River and within 32 miles (52 km) of Marramarra National Park and Dharug National Park.
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Reviews
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Excellent
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The view was beautiful. No air con like the ad said and were attacked by mozzies overnight and a nest of wasps under the outside table yesterday but overall was a good spot for a short stay
Our stay at the First Farm was a truly wonderful experience. A tastefully renovated heritage property at an incredibly beautiful and peaceful location, steeped in history. Welcoming and generous hosts that were easy to communicate with. The perfect spot for a romantic weekend or family catch up (especially during the St Albans festival)!
We stayed at the cottage to attend a friend's wedding in St Albans. Overall, the property was lovely - clean, interesting and peaceful. Beware if you are over 6ft tall, the doorframes are quite low and that was an issue for my partner.
Loved the small touches, including a stocked fridge (there are no shops in St Albans) including eggs, bread and milk.
Our daughter loved seeing the kangaroos hanging outside the cottage on arrival.
Thanks for a lovely stay.
Nicole H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Alison E.
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Almost, But Not Quite
We picked this property for the quiet and the history of the house. The quiet it delivered in spades, and it was perfect for that. The history was not all there. The layout of the house was as expected – a house split in the middle by a hallway with two rooms either side. Proportions were correct, but the lack of the Australian Hardwood trims, doors and frames (the cleats in the stonework were there) was a bit disappointing.The cleanliness of both the house and yard were not great. The yard could do with a serious clean up, including the backyard.Maintenance was also an issue – of 10 doors that led outside, only three were functioning correctly, with one more leading to the backyard, which we didn’t need. Given that when we arrived the air conditioning, as promised on this page, was non-existent, it would have been nice to be able to open the house up to the breeze blowing in from the lake. There is no phone service, and the wifi is okay. Your best bet is to go to the local pub 2kms down the road and take your laptop! The staff at the pub are lovely, the meals are really good! In short, if you want somewhere quiet where no-one can find you and you can’t use tech then this is your place! Otherwise, I hope that the owners will stay for a few weeks and get the place back up to standard (a list of maintenance items has been sent).
Alison E.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jim C.
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Sandstone cottage
Nice location and a good experience to stay in a heritage cottage. Well appointed however some areas of the cottage require more attention to detail.
We booked this from the US as we needed lodging close to our daughter’s wedding venue (St Joseph’s Guesthouse). The property exceeded our expectations. Drew and Kerrie were excellent hosts and able to accommodate our request for an extra night.
Great place to get away from it all. Lovely views, very peaceful. Amazing old sandstone building, well appointed.
Unfortunately, there was a mix up in the booking and the place had been double booked (through two different online booking organisations) for the weekend which was a bit uncomfortable (people were already in there when we arrived) but it was resolved.
We advised the owner via the Stayz website that we were advised against proceeding with the booking due to flood warnings for the locality and to avoid putting a strain on local resources in the circumstances. Our message was:
Dear Drew and Kerrie
We have arrived in Sydney but have been advised that the St Albans Fire Brigade has issued major flood warnings and that all providers of tourist accommodation are required to ask current tenants to leave the area and advise future tenants not to come. Would you please confirm this to be the case for your cottage? We are very disappointed of course.
Kind regards
Elizabeth Game
Drew, the owner, subsequently rang me and I advised that we planned to rebook.
I will look for a date in February 2023.