Title: Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney Cottage in Morisset with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96347200/96347102/b44d1205.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, music library, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96347200/96347102/8e1fb279.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96347200/96347102/bcbec411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, music library, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96347200/96347102/4d9812fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96347200/96347102/4bbeb550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney Do you dream of a short break that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Long for a tranquil escape with views of mountains, grazing livestock, and vibrant bird life? Dora Creek Cottage offers a secluded and peaceful getaway! Our 1 bedroom, fully self-contained cottage is set on lush acreage. Enjoy the echoing of bellbirds with views from your window, where you can spot horses, sheep, and a variety of wildlife including white & black cockatoos, rosellas, lorikeets, galahs, ducks and the occasional wallaby. Take a break from the stress and strain of everyday life and enjoy some much-needed downtime at Dora Creek Cottage. Experience some of nature’s beauty with the picturesque surroundings, and find inner peace with the calming atmosphere. A 10 minute drive is the State Forest and endless Watagan Mountains where you'll find trails, waterfalls, lookouts, picnic spots, mountain bike, motorbike, horseride; Across the road is Dora Creek leading to Lake Macquarie, Australia's largest coastal saltwater lake with an abundance of watersports, fishing, tours, dining, walks, arts & history; the Hunter Valley Vineyards is an easy 30 minute drive. Local shops, eateries & club are a few minutes away. Located 1.5hrs drive north of Sydney and 40-minute drive south of Newcastle. 10 minutes off the M1 freeway. Don’t wait any longer – book your stay today and start planning your tranquil holiday escape or stop in whilst on business! Take advantage of our special offer and experience the tranquillity of our region. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Bicycles ### 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 - Bicycles - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111659100/111659062/dfd6bf01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake House Escape in Beautiful Brightwaters Brightwaters - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=111659062&PinnedHotelID=111659062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103910000/103905000/103904911/bd4c769f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy little cottage in Brightwaters NSW close to the shores of Lake Macquarie. 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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 Property Registration Number PID-STRA-47370,2264 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-33.078747,151.48691&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60yzhEehr%7B%5B%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%3FQ%40SBQ%40Q%40QBQBQBQBS%40QDQBQDOBQDQDQDODQDQFODQFODMFSFMHOFMFQHOFOHMFKHOHOJMFMJMHKJMHMJKJKJKJKJKJKJMJGLKJILKLIJGLILILGLGJINILCLILENELELENELENGLENANELCNALCNANCNANCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40LBN%40NBLDN%40NDLFLDNDLDNDLDLDLHNBLHLHLFJDLJLHLFLHJJLHJJJFJLLJHJLJHJJJJJHLJLHJJLHLHLHNHNHJFLHNFNHPFLFNFLFRDLFNFPDNDPFPDNBPDPDPBNDPBPBPBRBP%40PBP%40PBP%40P%40R%40P%3FP%40P%40T%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPARAR%3FPAPAPAPCPAPCPARCPCPCPCPERCLEPEPCPENGPERELGPGNENGPGLGNGLIRGLINGNIJILININIJKLILKLIJKJKJILMJIJMJKJKHKJMFKLMFMFMHMJKDMHMFMHODMHMDMDODMDODMDMDODOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOCMAOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOEMEMIMEOIKGMIMGMIMIKGMGMMKGMKKIKKKKKKKKKMKKKKIKKMIMKMGKKOIOIMGKIOGOIMGSGMIOGMGQEOGOEQGMESEQEOEQEQCQEMCSEQAQCQCQCSCQAQAQCQAQ%3FQAQAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=c5UY065PaDKFCBxepJ_oaFOV0Ms=) Dora Creek, NSW #### What's nearby - Lake Macquarie - 6 min drive - 4.6 km - Avondale University - 6 min drive - 5.8 km - Martinsville Valley/Watagan Mountains - 7 min drive - 7.3 km - Watagans National Park - 7 min drive - 8.5 km - Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area - 9 min drive - 7.7 km #### Getting around - Cockle Creek Station - 24 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Yard Brewery & Smokehouse - ‬10 min drive - ‪Corner Bakehouse & Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Wangi Workers Club - ‬13 min drive - ‪Nargis Gourmet Food - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney? > As of Dec 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney on Dec 14, 2025 start from CA $197.76, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Morisset-Hotels-Cosey-Country-Cabin-By-The-LakeWithin-2-Hours-Of-Sydney.h96347102.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney located? > Located in Dora Creek, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Lake Macquarie and within 6 mi (10 km) of Avondale University and Martinsville Valley/Watagan Mountains. Watagans National Park and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area 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 ## Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A good property in a location close to the purpose of our journey ##### Chris Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen T. Nov 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dora Creek stay It was small, but had everything we needed for a short stay. It's in a lovely area and easy to get to. Everything went smoothly. ##### Helen T. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Emily-Jayne D. Nov 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very peaceful, lovely cottage. Good stay overall ##### Emily-Jayne D. 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