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The Highland House

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
5 bedrooms, WiFi
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Colo Vale, NSW
  • Destination Southern Highlands
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Centennial Vineyards
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Bendooley Estate Book Barn
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Mittagong

With a stay at this vacation home in Mittagong (Colo Vale), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bargo River State Conservation Area and ANZAC and Muriel Vickers Memorial Park. .This vacation home is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Boronia Park and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Bargo State Conservation Area.
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What's nearby

  • Destination Southern Highlands - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Corbett Gardens - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Bowral Golf Course - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Centennial Vineyards - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Bendooley Estate Book Barn - 22 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Yerrinbool Station - 10 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Toshi's Japanese Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mittagong RSL Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mittagong Park Charcoal Chicken - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shiva Indian Restaurant - ‬9 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.

The Highland House

This stunning Highland home is a beautiful combination of stone, glass and timber.

We are one of the few Southern Highlands homes with a pool.

The Highlands House uses design features and classic styling with the large group in mind.

We have an oversized entertaining room, 3 slow combustion wood heaters and reverse-cycle air conditioning.

The decks give rural views over glorious gardens, dam, swimming pool, spa and sauna.

The Highlands House is located only a short distance from the Colo Vale exit on The Hume Motorway 90 minutes south of Sydney. We are 10 minutes to Mittagong, 15 minutes to Bowral and 20 minutes to Berrima.

Gorgeous polished floorboards in the living area give the country feel.

Our roaring wood fire will keep you warm while the chefs in the kitchen get into action.
We have a coffee machine, butler’s pantry, double dish drawer, high-end appliances and 5-burner gas stove top with chef’s oven.

The bathrooms are equally luxurious with two bathrooms having under floor heating.

The master suite has a king bed plus large single day bed overlooking the garden, a lovely sitting area around a slow combustion woodheater and en suite .

Bedroom 5 also doubles as a media room with gas fire heater, lounge suite and a large flatscreen tv.

The garden is nothing short of glorious. There are various “rooms” created with hedging, arbours, and various plantings of lemons, limes, apples, pears, grapes, roses and beautiful seasonal blossoms. Be sure to walk around to the front of the house and look back at the stunning stone wall and glass feature windows. There are beautiful nooks in which to sit and read, enjoy shade in summer and warm sunlight in cooler months.

There is an undercover bbq area and also a fully fenced swimming pool – perfect for summer entertainment (please be aware that Highland House has an Enviroswim freshwater swimming pool which uses a unique treatment technology, giving the water a slightly different appearance to chlorinated pools). If you would like the pool to be heated during your stay, it can be turned on for an extra cost as it is gas heated. If you would like to use sauna, it can be turned on for an extra cost. The Hot Tub is free to use. Outside the garden enclosure is a paddock with dam and some very curious and hungry vegetarian geese – be sure to send the scraps their way!

The property features:
•Well curated and beautifully styled with a unique interior decoration
•Fully equipped kitchen with full butler’s pantry
•Breville coffee machine, sandwich toaster
•Dishwasher and 5 burner gas stove top
•2 slow combustion wood heaters
•Reverse cycle air conditioning
•Large flat screen TV
•Fully equipped laundry with washer, dryer and overflow drinks fridge
•Fully fenced swimming pool, sauna and hot tub
•Beautiful garden nooks with sculptures and open water features
•Fenced house paddock with dam and geese
Bedroom configuration (sleeps 16):
•Master – king and king single day bed, fireplace and en suite (sleeps 3)
•Bedroom 2 :queen beds (sleeps 4) (can be separated by bi-folds)
•Bedroom 3: queen beds (sleeps 4) (can be separated by bi-folds)
•Bedroom 4: 3 king single beds (Sleeps 3, 2 below and 1 above)
•Bedroom 5/media room – King bed plus sofas, tv, slow combustion fireplace (sleeps 2)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Heated pool

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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Children are welcome

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
Property Registration Number 2575, PID-STRA-30153

The Highland House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

Great property, very relaxing and the kids loved the chickens, ducks and alpaca next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together with aunt visiting from England.

We enjoyed a big anniversary family celebration two years ago…so much that we came again. It was just as good as the first time. Thanks to Glad for taking the children under her wing. They had a ball feeding all the animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great country stay

A beautiful house with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Was very warm and cosy during wintertime and the nearby animals were an extra touch the kids loved. Would recommend staying here with a large family or group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning property

This property was stunning! It was so well stocked with everything you could have needed. Beds were really comfy. Heated flooring in the bathrooms was great. Fantastic communal areas for people to hang out. You have to pay extra to use the sauna and turn the heating on in the pool, but not for the spa. There isn’t a tv in the main living area. We loved loved loved this house, we’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect property for a weekend away

We recently stayed at this wonderful property and had an amazing time. The home was exceptionally clean, cozy, and well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Traveling with younger kids can be challenging, but this property made it a breeze. There was plenty of space for the children to play, and they especially loved the cubby house in the backyard, which provided hours of entertainment. The open layout and ample room made it easy for everyone to relax and enjoy their time together. The kids enjoyed feeding the animals in the morning and afternoon and Glad was great with the kids. The hosts were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. We highly recommend this property for families looking for a stress-free getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R., Wollongong, New South Wales

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous property for a group of 8 women to celebrate 60 years of friendship

Absolutely amazing! Fully equipped home and very thoughtful hosts made our 3 night stay to celebrate 8 women all turning 60 an amazing experience. The home is beautifully decorated with super comfortable beds and multiple inside and outside zones to relax and/or party with friends. The hot tub was a bonus and would love to come back in the summer months to enjoy the beautiful pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Bookclub weekend away

We have just enjoyed a wonderful weekend at Highland House . The house was spotlessly clean and they went over and above with special touches to make our stay very enjoyable . The house was lovely and warm and very spacious for our party of 12.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronelle J., Dapto NSW Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

The ultimate Dream Wedding Accomodation

From the moment we walked in this place is just immaculate. Glad had the fires going and the place was warm and cosy. You could not want anything extra at The Highland House. It exceeded all of our expectations and more.I could not fault a single thing. My Daughter had her wedding at Growwild which is only 7mins drive . This was the perfect place for stunning photos wonderful places for hair and makeup and plenty of room for 16 people. Space and luxury We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Farmstay

We stayed at the Highland House with 4 families, including 7 young kids. The house was stunning, it has everything you need and more. The hosts are really friendly and even took the kids to feed the animals each day. The pool and hot tub are a great addition. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our son’s wedding weekend

I cannot thank our hosts enough. We have never stayed in such a well-stocked property - they had thought of absolutely everything! The pre-wedding photos for the groom were beautiful even in the drizzle. Thankyou for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Warren Family

Terrific. Owners were very friendly and helpful. It wasn't their fault that the dishwasher decided not to wash.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Had the most amazing stay with friends. The house was outstanding and the host was so welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best weekend ever

Had an amazing time staying in preparation for our son’s wedding, the house was everting we wanted for our special weekend. We are looking forward to coming again, the owners made us feel so welcome and at home. The Richardsons
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Stay - Place is amazing

The accommodation is amazing. The property is well sized with great rooms. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

We had an amazing time spent at this property. We booked it as a family to celebrate mine and my partner’s wedding. Glad was spectacular and offered my nieces to help feed the animals with her everyday. They loved it and we all loved our time here. Very special memories made and plenty of space for a bridal party to get ready. Lots of amenities and kitchen supplies so you dont need to bring a thing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay

We organised a long weekend with friends at Highland house. It was absolutely fabulous. Had everything we needed. A beautiful house and so comfortable. Location was easy for everyone to get to and not far away from the bigger centres of Mittagong and Berrima for shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely amazing

We all absolutely love this place , was clean and had so many amenities available for us. The owner was so lovely. The place was private and even though the weather wasn’t the best the heated pool, sauna and hot tub were amazing to use. The only thing I would suggest is a tv in the main living space as there is only one in one of the bedroom living areas. Even so we will def return. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful getaway

We can’t wait to return to the highland house! We had the most magestic stay and Glad made us feel so welcome. Our children enjoyed exploring the grounds and feeding the animals. There was plenty of room for our party of 14 and the holiday was relaxing and enjoyable! 10/10!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vu Quang D.

Liked: Cleanliness

An incredible stay!

My friends and I absolutely loved staying at this property. We found everything to be fantastic - the amenities, the cleanliness, the communication. Glad was an exceptional host and if permitting, we would definitely enjoy the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily C., Nsw

Liked: Cleanliness

110% recommend

Please book this house! The property is on the nicest grounds we’ve ever seen and it has everything you need. The owners are very considerate and the details for comfort is all accounted for. There is even a fridge outdoor if you want to sit outside (undercover patio) You won’t regret it :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Accommodation In Every Aspect!

This was our second stay at this beautiful property and the perfect place to celebrate a BIG birthday with my children and grandchildren. The extra bathrooms and renovations were lovely and the heated pool, spa and sauna were enjoyed by all. Glad was wonderful to my young grandchildren, letting them help her feed the chickens, ducks, geese and Alpacas and we watched the sheep being shorn - very special. The cute little cubby house is a lovely addition and the well maintained lawns were perfect for games of cricket and soccer with the whole family. The extra touches provided - bowl of fresh eggs and chocolates (devoured by everyone) and milk, including Oat and Almond was much appreciated. The amenities in the bathrooms were beyond expectations and the linen and all bedding was delightful! The outdoor barbecue area was well used during our stay. This is one very special property and Glad is a treasure. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect pre-wedding family stay

We stayed at Highland House for my daughters wedding weekend. It was perfect with plenty of accommodation for our extended family, including the bride and bridesmaids to stay prior to the wedding and for all the getting ready activity on the morning of the wedding. Huge rooms, fabulous living and dining areas, gorgeous surroundings and natural light. Perfect for hair, makeup, photos etc. Extremely well-equipped kitchen and lovely touches like milk, chocolates and farm eggs provided. We loved seeing the alpacas, sheep, geez email and chooks. And the heated pool, hot tub and sauna was put to good use relaxing after the wedding too! We couldn’t have asked for anything better. Glad was happy to respond to any query during our stay and before. Thank you so much. I highly recommend this beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lakyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay

This place was beautiful! We took 12 girls here for a girls weekend away. The house is stunning, with ample space and fully equipped with anything we could’ve wanted or needed. The hot tub was a hit in the first day of spring!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023