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=&selected=96347102&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 ## Photo gallery for Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney ![Smart TV, books, music library, stereo - Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney (Dora Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96347200/96347102/15a65056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney (Dora Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96347200/96347102/8d5d725e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, music library, stereo - Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney (Dora Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96347200/96347102/8e1fb279.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney (Dora Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96347200/96347102/b44d1205.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney (Dora Creek)](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. ## Reviews 9.6 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) - 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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 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 - ‪Wangi Workers Club - ‬13 min drive - ‪Corner Bakehouse & Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Nargis Gourmet Food - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Yard Brewery & Smokehouse - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney? ### What time is check-out at Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney? ### Where is Cosey country cabin by the lake Within 2 hours of Sydney located? ## 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 ## Reviews 9.6 ### 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 3 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 ## Reviews ### 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 #### Aaron R. Dec 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was pleasant the accommodation was great quiet and had everything you need.There was no hassles accessing and leaving the property.Would highly recommend this accommodation to my friends and family. ##### Aaron R. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025 ### 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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