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Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Parkes, NSW
  • Parkes Showgrounds
    10 min walk
  • Subway
    16 min walk
  • Parkes Station
    4 min drive
  • Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional)
    10 min drive

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About the area

Parkes

Located in Parkes, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Parkes Showgrounds and Bushmans Hill Reserve. .This vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Cooke Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Henry Parkes Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Parkes Showgrounds - 10 min walk
  • Bushmans Hill Reserve - 17 min walk
  • Cooke Park - 3 min drive
  • Henry Parkes Centre - 3 min drive
  • Memorial Hill Lookout - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Parkes Station - 4 min drive
  • Parkes, NSW (PKE-Parkes Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Railway Hotel Parkes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Parkes Metroplaza - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes

Wonga has been our beautiful home for the past 7 years and while we are off on an adventure we are offering it for others to enjoy.

Built in 1860, it was one of the original homes in the area. Established gardens surround the house. Covering nearly 6000m2, there is plenty of space to walk around the garden with a glass of champagne in hand. The pool area is a delight and will provide many hours of entertainment.
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. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

James

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Tennis on site

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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-31755, 2870

Wonga - A secluded oasis in the heart of Parkes Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
WOW what a retreat
This property is huge. The grounds are stunning. The house has all you could need, including a pool. The host - James goes above and beyond if needed. I highly recommend this property. There is alot of room and amazing facilities. The air conditioning is awesome too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Abba Festival long weekend
Had a wonderful stay. Enjoyed the strolls in the garden and the hidden treasures with each twist and turn of the paths. When rain threatened and fell on our first night we could still enjoy drinks and BBQ under the back deck and wide verandas. Owner and cleaner communications and help pre-visit were fabulous. Great to have basics like salt and pepper, garbage bags and olive oil in stock. (Missing were dishwasher tablets). If we return for the festival in a couple of years, we will very happily book Wonga again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Wonga was a lovely winter weekender. Beautifully decorated and well appointed. A great launch pad for our visit to the “Dish”!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old world charm
Great apportunity to immerse yourself in the hustory of Parkes. Extensive garden and spacious house. Care should be taken with uneven flooring for elderly or young. Great for large family gathering with outdoor eating and pool if weather appealing. House was clean and more then comfortable for our stay. Good communication with owner who was more than happy to provide details on how to make our stay more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic stay
Wonderful old style family home - a great place to turn 60! Refreshing morning dip in the pool a delightful extra.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike r., Ararat Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
repeat stay
Brilliant, charming family home full of eclectic furnishings and treasures. Repeat stay and will stay again when next near Parkes
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
Awesome visit - just what we needed. A charming house with great gardens to unwind and relax. Totally secluded but within walking distance to town centre and close to Showgrounds which was a great place to walk the dog! Thanks James for offering any assistance needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Alf E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice old house in large garden setting
Wonga was a great base for our cycling holiday. 6 bedrooms suited us well, although several of the bedrooms require access from another bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma-lea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful home and gardens
Our family had a great stay at this home for the week leading up to my wedding. A warm house with plenty of rooms and space for my family to spend the week together and beautiful gardens that I was able to get a few wedding photos in.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

L M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect short break
Great character property, full of charm. Just what we needed for a small break away away. James couldn’t have been helpful or accommodating. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

mel m.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is our home away from home. We wouldn't stay anywhere else
Owners are so easy to deal with and the property is stunning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We really enjoyed staying at Wonga. Great space with lovely surroundings and lots of room for 2 families with pets.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike r., Ararat Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Eclectic property
A gracious old family home resonating with personal touches, art, antiques and family treasures. The modern appliances including sound systems in every room made our stay entertaining and intriguing. If a quite read is your choice there is a full library for all ages and subjects Importantly beds and linen were of high quality and cleanliness of the home was without fault. The gardens were mature and filled with fresh fruit and glorious flowering plants with bees and dragonflies Our host was most accomodating for a change of stay due to floods in nearby areas. A five star experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

mel m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in parkes
I can't speak highly enough of everything about this property. With family out that way it's like our new home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful large old home with pool and rambling garden to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

charmaine m.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful haven filled with lovely things
such a gorgeous house and garden. we loved our stay, it was very comfortable and the garden was just divine. More information about the property and its history as well a how to use guide would have been helpful. Also while the house sleeps 12 it is more suitable to families than a group of friends due to the layout of the rooms and bathrooms. That said it was perfect for the five of us and we thoroughly enjoyed it. James was very happy to answer questions and was very helpful, generous and lovely to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Place
Beautiful place, right next to the showgrounds. Property manager was lovely to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home
We had a fantastic time staying at this property. Our children are 11, 7 and 7 and spent all of the time that we were there in the garden exploring with our dogs while we relaxed by the inside heater.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old house and great yard
The kids and the dogs had a blast in the huge yard and house. Parkes is lovely and the surrounding area has plenty to occupy a few days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Wonga. Everything was clean and tidy. Our little Tibetan spaniel enjoyed roaming around the garden. There was only the 2 of us, but would be great for larger groups or 2 families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and gardens, tons of space
Amazing house and gardens, tons of space, perfect for a big family stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden historic gem, great for large family
The kids enjoyed exploring in the large garden. A charming old property only minutes fro the town center. Could do with an electric kettle, the stovetop one was a bit slow, however we loved having a real coffee machine available to make our own lattes!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old house on expansive grounds.
Really enjoyed the peace and quiet, various features of the house, and of course the pool. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022