Title: Aylmerton House + Cottage for 14, Southern Highlands - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Aylmerton House + Cottage for 14, Southern Highlands Vacation home in Mittagong with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59203300/59203278/ea41f28a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59203300/59203278/40c106a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59203300/59203278/aaf63962.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59203300/59203278/w1917h1080x0y0-a446e8f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59203300/59203278/a3628555.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Aylmerton House + Cottage for 14, Southern Highlands provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Aylmerton House + Cottage for 14, Southern Highlands Aylmerton House + Cottage for 14, Southern Highlands - 4pm check out Sundays and Public Holidays, except Summer Season Aylmerton House is a historic Southern Highlands home that sleeps 14. The sandstone home was built in the 1870's and whilst it has been modernised for contemporary living, please understand that it does retain many original features and should be booked as a casual and comfortable home or a large group of friends, or a family gathering - true to the photos. The property has 5 acres of rambling lawns and gardens, which are constantly being upgraded or changed by the owners. Certain sections of the garden may therefore have works in progress during your visit. The main house and cottage (connected via a covered walkway) have 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, multiple living rooms, two fireplaces and lovely wrap around verandahs. Aylmerton House is a quintessential Southern Highlands experience! Please note: \- Aylmerton House has a large dam on the property that is not fully fenced. Please take extreme care with young children on the property. Where will I be? Aylmerton House is located in a very pretty farming area, just to the north of Mittagong. The property is flanked by cattle farms of beautiful weekenders, and is itself a lovely 5 acre property, complete with lawns, gardens, dam and walking tracks. The property is located on the corner of Old South Road and Aylmerton Road, yet is very quiet and secluded. The towns of Mittagong and Bowral, plus any golf courses, wineries, wedding venues, restaurants or cafes are all an easy drive from the house. This is a stunning, historic home, well worth a bit of extra driving - if needed - in order to stay here! Indicative distances are:10 km to Bowral town centre,11km to Gibraltar Hotel,11km to Peppers Craigieburn,12 km to Centennial Vineyards, 15km to Bendooley Estate,6 km to Mittagong,19km to Berrima,100 km to Sydney and180 km to Canberra. Why choose Aylmerton House? A visit to the Southern Highlands is all about experiencing beautiful countryside, sitting around a cosy fireplace, driving through working farms, and if you are lucky, staying in one of the historic homesteads that are found in the area. Built around1870, Aylmerton House is certainly a historic home and is one of the few iconic properties that is available for holiday renting. You can therefore make for an incredibly special stay - a quintessential Southern Highlands experience - by staying at Aylmerton House! How is the property laid out? The property consists of the main homestead, which adjoins a separate cottage and garden bedroom via a covered walkway. As per the floorplans provided, the main homestead sleeps 10 across 5 bedrooms and 3 shared bathrooms. It also has 2 living areas, a large dining room, and a classic country kitchen. The adjoining cottage sleeps 4 across 2 bedrooms and one bathroom. The cottage also has its own kitchen area. Note that the second bedroom has an external door and is not accessed from inside the cottage. This is evident in the photos. Do I use the main house or the cottage or both? You will have use of both the Main House and the Cottage. Both are connected via a covered walkway. Wi-Fi, internet, Netflix or pay tv- will I have it? This property provides complimentary Wi-Fi and a password will be provided in your pre-arrival email, or will be available at the property. Please note however that neither the agency nor the owner can 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? Aylmerton House stands on 5 acres of lawns and gardens including commemorative and sculpture gardens, large lawn areas, mature trees and a large dam. The house and cottage also have covered verandas. There is a nook or hiding spot for each season and every occasion! Please however take extreme care with young children on this property as the dam is NOT fenced. Keeping warm or keeping cool? During the cooler months and winter, the house has gas central heating, 3 fire places, electric heaters for the bedrooms, and electric blankets on the beds. In the warmer months, the house can be opened up to catch any available breeze. The sandstone walls also keep the main house very cool by comparison to other construction methods. What about sheets, towels and other supplies? High quality sheets and towels are provided at Aylmerton House. 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 6 - 8 vehicles. Please park only on the gravel driveway areas, not the lawns - thanks. Is my dog or cat also welcome to stay? Yes, your favourite pet is welcome to stay at Aylmerton House, 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 Wildlife Please note that due to the nature and location of this property, wildlife may be about including possums, kangaroos, spiders and snakes. We do whatever we can to keep the property safe and do work with a network of wildlife removal experts, however we cannot guarantee that you will not see any wildlife at the property. If you do, we will use our best endeavours to have the animal removed or to make the property safe, however no compensation whatsoever will be paid for any disturbance caused by wildlife. You must book the property knowing that this risk exists, even though very uncommon. What are the minimum stay rules? \- Summer Season: Between 2 and 7 nights, depending on the property \- Easter: 4 nights \- Long Weekends: 3 nights \- All other times: 2 nights Are there any special Summer Season rules? Please note that during Summer Season, our properties may have designated changeover days so as to make the cleaning rosters manageable. We also do not schedule arrivals on the Christmas, Boxing, and New Years Day public holidays. 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Limited onsite parking (max 8 spaces) ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 shared bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Netflix - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Winery tours 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32480000/32474600/32474595/1dc0d822.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Greenview Bowral Southern Highlands Bowral - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 93 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=32474595&PinnedHotelID=32474595&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104300000/104299900/104299822/0ad1329c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blackwood Manor Retreat - unforgettable moments for large families or groups. 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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 2575, PID-STRA-18783 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 45\_18 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.42662%2C150.51013&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WjvOc9DAgmWqEw2U2WflqntiJ2I=) Mittagong, NSW #### What's nearby - Bargo River State Conservation Area - 6 min drive - 8.5 km - Destination Southern Highlands - 8 min drive - 8.5 km - Sturt Gallery - 8 min drive - 9.6 km - Artemis Wines - 10 min drive - 13.8 km - Centennial Vineyards - 14 min drive - 18.8 km #### Getting around - Mittagong Station - 7 min drive - Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 57 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Eden Brewery - ‬8 min drive - ‪Toshi's Japanese Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Gumnut Patisserie - ‬9 min drive - ‪Charcoal Chicken - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Aylmerton House + Cottage for 14, Southern Highlands pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Aylmerton House + Cottage for 14, Southern Highlands? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Aylmerton House + Cottage for 14, Southern Highlands? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Aylmerton House + Cottage for 14, Southern Highlands located? > Situated in Mittagong, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bargo River State Conservation Area, Destination Southern Highlands, and ANZAC and Muriel Vickers Memorial Park. Sturt Gallery and Mount Gibraltar Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question