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Charming farm cottage close to Dubbo

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Property grounds
A lap pool
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dubbo, NSW
  • Taronga Western Plains Zoo
    2 min drive
  • Red Earth Estate
    5 min drive
  • Sappa Bulga National Park
    6 min drive
  • Dubbo, NSW (DBO)
    11 min drive

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About the area

Dubbo

With a stay at this cottage in Dubbo, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Red Earth Estate. .This cottage is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Dubbo Observatory and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Sappa Bulga National Park.

What's nearby

  • Taronga Western Plains Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Dubbo Observatory - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Dubbo Showground - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Orana Mall - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Lazy River Estate - 13 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Dubbo Station - 9 min drive
  • Dubbo, NSW (DBO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Dubbo Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Milestone Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming farm cottage close to Dubbo

This charming cottage has been completely renovated in 2020 and across the lake is our home and family of six, and a menagerie of ducks, hens, geese, guinea fowl, cattle and the local kangaroo’s, wallabies, kookaburras, cockatoos and the occasional rabbit. Only 10 minutes from the centre of Dubbo and 5 minutes’ drive from Taronga Western Plains Zoo and a perfect destination for that much needed “get away from it all” or home away from home. An unforgettable warm and friendly experience awaits you.

Our guests have their own privacy and space, and outside offers a verandah to sit and take in the beautiful sunsets, veggie garden to pick fresh produce from, a large fire pit for evening star gazing or in the cooler months a fire and toasted marshmallows. When the air is still, you can sometimes even hear the monkeys’ from the zoo.

Inside the cottage, there's a fully equipped kitchenette, lounge, bathroom, queen bedroom and a room full of amateur radio's collected over the past 25 years. The resident cat Violette or even Rory may come to say hello and Violette is such a gorgeous thing (perhaps favoured over Rory).

The lounge area has reverse cycle cooling and heating to cater for all four seasons. Please enjoy the WiFi, Google Home and Chrome casting for all your music and television desires plus Regional Lifestyle and Country Style magazines to inspire your very own country dream. You will find fresh seasonal flowers from the garden to welcome you upon arrival.

The kitchenette has a 2 burner gas cooktop with pots/pans and utensils and a small fridge. Local produce is provided for breakfasts including bacon, fresh on farm laid eggs from the girls and homemade jams for you to prepare and enjoy. There’s a microwave, tea and pod coffee facilities, and toaster with fresh bread and croissants. There is a selection of local wine and beer for afternoon delights available at an additional charge.

For the keen cooks, you can visit the local farmer's markets on the first and third Saturday of each month and pick up some local goodies to prepare a delicious meal. I have left a few of my favourite cookbooks for inspiration. Or for a simple evening meal, there’s always a BBQ on the little Weber. Last but not least, did I mention Geoffrey is a very good cook and if you would prefer room service this can be arranged in advance for an additional charge.

The queen bedroom has beautiful Sheridan linen, crisp white sheets, pillow-top for extra comfort, doonas, electric blankets for warmth in the cooler months, pillows to cater for all desires and reading lights. There are warm blankets to wrap around you for the cooler evenings on the lounge, verandah or out by the fire collected from travels including a yaks wool from India and mohair from Tasmania.

There are beautiful L’Octaine toiletries in the bathroom with fresh fluffy Sheridan towels. Additional touches for the girls include a hairdryer and curler.

The large fire pit is an ideal spot to sit and enjoy the evening stars, breath the fresh country air in the warmer months or sit and watch the fire in the winter months (subject to local fire restrictions). This area has been built with stone collected from the property.

Within in garden, you have access to the 15m lap pool, gymnasium with treadmills, weights and rowing machines.

Our location provides a convenient base to explore everything Dubbo has to offer and we look forward to hosting you.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and smart speakers is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
Take advantage of the cottage's room service.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.
Room service is available.

Property manager

Susan Harris

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Exercise/Lap pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Smart speaker
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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
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

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Charming farm cottage close to Dubbo Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
It was amazing, peaceful, relaxing and beautiful within a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing to dislike about Yarrabar Cottage. The property is beautiful, it was like a Fairy Godmother had waved a magic wand and gave us a tranquil place to relax and reconnect.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Country getaway
Beautiful property, very relaxing and exceptional welcome from owner. Very clean and comfortable. Owner goes above and beyond to make you welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway in the country
Picturesque location, friendly hosts, extremely comfortable cottage provided us a charming stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute comfortable and relaxing.
So cute and such a relaxing place. The extras such as freshly baked bread, eggs from ‘the girls’ home made jams were such a personal touch. Beautifully decorated and just so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylee E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
I live in Dubbo but had an injury and wanted somewhere to relax and escape my house’s four walls. The location is superb, beautifully presented, well equipped and so romantic for a couple. On arrival there was music playing on the google assistant, bread baking, the heating turned on - such a welcoming sight. The decor was lovely and with the barbecue and kitchen area I was able to cater with ease. That is ideal because once you arrive you don’t want to leave! You just want to sit on the verandah by day and the fire pit at night that conveniently had loads of wood ready. The breakfast basket surpassed expectations, and catered for my allergies. I live ten minutes away but it felt like a world away. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayle R., Lugarno, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage at Dubbo
Absolutely gorgeous cottage. As soon as opened door , the attention to detail was outstanding. The heating was on, and fresh bread baking was an extra bonus. The geese visiting added to the charming atmosphere. The breakfast hamper was very generous, with homemade jams, and fresh eggs. Outstanding accommodation which we would definitely recommend for couples. Thank you Susan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrath V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Country Getaway
If you're looking for a peaceful country getaway then look no further. My partner and I had such a fantastic time over the weekend at Yarrabar downs. The cottage - nestled on the lake with local geese and ducks to keep you company - is cosy and old-fashioned with modern trimmings, and is located only ~10 mins drive from Dubbo Zoo / Dubbo itself. You're also in great hands as Susan is an excellent host; the breakfast hamper with local produce was a lovely touch... The perfect spot to relax and unwind! Thanks so much for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graeme T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful cottage
A delightful cottage overlooking the dam and beautiful homestead. The accommodation was spotless, tastefully decorated, well appointed and the bed so comfy. The deck overlooking the dam was a wonderful spot to relax and be greeted by the resident white geese. The breakfast hamper was extremely generous and delicious. We spoiled ourselves with Geoffrey's delivered evening meals .The food was amazing and highly recommended. Susan was a most friendly and attentive host. We enjoyed our stay very much and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, enjoyed feeding the ducks. A real country feeling to it. Food that was supplied was plentiful and tasty. Bathroom was lovely except for the shower not being enclosed. Would be happy to return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhys P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay at Yarrabar Downs!
What a great B&B! This place is a real treat, with all the little touches down right. Susan was great to communicate with and had provided everything at the little cottage. The breaky hamper was amazing with local produce used and homemade goods. I would recommend to anyway looking to stay just out of town and also close to to the zoo. Thanks so much and look forward to staying at your property some time in the future :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020