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‘Exeter Cottage' - Your Private Country Oasis’

‘Exeter Cottage' - Your Private Country Oasis’

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV

Overview of ‘Exeter Cottage' - Your Private Country Oasis’

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Lucknow, NSW
  • AirportOrange, NSW (OAG)7 min drive
  • Popular LocationOrange Health Service11 min drive
  • Popular LocationOrange Visitor Information Centre11 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuntryleague Country Club14 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
    Bath

About this property

Entire place

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

‘Exeter Cottage' - Your Private Country Oasis’

Just minutes from Orange, in the historic town of Lucknow, Exeter Cottage is an oasis of tranquillity
and the perfect base for exploring the local national parks, wineries and historic towns.
Set in its own private garden, you are surrounded by rolling lawns and mature trees leading to
uninterrupted views of the surrounding farmland.
The tastefully furnished interior features a different view from every window including, if you’re lucky,
our contented herd of cows.
Upon entrance, the open plan living area leads to a fully equipped kitchen with full-sized
refrigerator, oven, cooktop, and Nespresso Virtuoso coffee machine. The comfy lounge area with
smart TV is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your favourite Netflix shows after a day exploring
the local area.
There are two, double bedrooms, each offering luxurious beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and
snuggly duvets.
The spacious bathroom, featuring a full-sized bath, has everything you need for your stay including
shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and hair dryer.
The covered outdoor space is perfect for morning coffee, lazy summer BBQs, or chilly winter nights
around the fire pit.
A reverse cycle air conditioner keeps the cottage at the perfect temperature and the Wi-Fi is
reliable.
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You will be welcomed with a basket of local goodies including bacon, free range eggs, artisan
bread and, of course, a litre of milk for that essential cuppa after a long journey.
Pets are welcome inside and out but please be aware the property is only fenced on three sides.
The Local Area
Orange and surrounds has everything you need for an unforgettable country break.
• Acclaimed wineries and cellar doors
• Fine dining
• Glorious parks and gardens
• Fabulous shopping
• Charming heritage villages
When you’ve had your fill of wine and food (if that’s even possible), drive the endless rural roads
to your heart’s content or take to the skies in a hot-air balloon for an altogether different
perspective.

Property manager

Hannah Devjak

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 55 lb per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 55 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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
On-site 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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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-33104

About the area

Lucknow

Located in Lucknow, this cottage is in a rural area. Golden Memories Musem and Orange Regional Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Duntryleague Country Club and Brangayne of Orange Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Orange Health Service - 11 min drive
  • Orange Visitor Information Centre - 11 min drive
  • Orange Civic Theatre - 11 min drive
  • Orange Botanic Gardens - 13 min drive
  • Duntryleague Country Club - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Orange East Fork Station - 10 min drive
  • Orange, NSW (OAG) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • KFC - 9 min drive
  • Millthorpe Providore - 9 min drive
  • 2 Fat Ladies Cafe - 2 min drive
  • Golden Sun Asian Food Gourmet - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ‘Exeter Cottage' - Your Private Country Oasis’ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at ‘Exeter Cottage' - Your Private Country Oasis’?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at ‘Exeter Cottage' - Your Private Country Oasis’?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is ‘Exeter Cottage' - Your Private Country Oasis’ located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Golden Memories Musem, Orange Visitor Information Centre and Orange Regional Gallery. Orange Civic Theatre and Orange Health Service are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jay P.

Lovely and quiet
Crumpet the poodle was so adorable. I had to clean bathroom and shower as this had not been done properly. WiFi not dependable but to be honest, this only adds to the charm. Fantastic location though. Would stay again, especially if more attention was paid to cleaning prior to new stayees.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exeter Cottage is very well laid out and extremely comfortable. The fridge was stocked with everything you need after a long drive and for a decent breakfast the next day. The beds were comfortable, and there were enough towels on site for a month. The washing machine was handy. It was unbelievably quiet, with the only real sound being sheep baa-ing (?). The place is dog-friendly, and our 8-month-old labrador had a ball. The host's dogs are well-behaved and caused us no trouble. The farm dog that came to say hello responded immediately to a whistle. My grizzle is the wi-fi as there ain't any. We were unsuccessful in convincing our 16-year-old that not having Wi-Fi was really a blessing. The Smart TV was even more useless due to the lack of a TV aerial, so there were no free-to-air channels either. For electric vehicle drivers, I recommend that you ask before plugging in. I didn't ask, and the EV was unceremoniously unplugged. I'm not entirely sure that asking would've helped, but it meant I had to crawl back to Bathurst for a charge to continue a trip anywhere. If you drive an EV and like being attached to the outside world via the internet, this place is not for you. We will, however, be back (if they'll take us), and I'll be sure to have as much charge as I can upon arrival to at least get to Bathurst, but without a second car, you won't be able to go anywhere. As for the Wi-Fi, download what you can onto your iPad before leaving home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sheree Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location
We loved Exeter Cottage, but unfortunately we had no wifi, which means no way to watch TV/stream shows etc. So if you're staying here, we would suggest making sure it's fully functional. We got it to work for about 5 mins and then after that we couldn't fix it. On the plus side, it's very comfortable, roomy, quiet, beds are superb and the property itself is gorgeous. Plus it's pet friendly, so there's many pluses. Cleaning wise it's very good, however the cupboards needed a wipe down, as did the mirror in the bathroom. But otherwise very clean. Also we couldn't find any tea towels, but that's not a deal breaker. To summarise, we'd stay there again, despite a few things, but we would be sure to check the internet situation before we confirm any bookings. If those things above can be fixed, we'd have given it 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elaine J., Newcastle, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lucknow
Cottage two queen beds one bathroom sits behind large wall of hedging. I rang host as I had not received any property instructions and was told the key will be in the door. Upon arrival no key in door home left unlocked. No instructions for property, no internet or TV connected. False and misleading advertising. No one around to ask for assistance. Sparse kitchen utensils no tea towel to dry dishes. Listed as pet friendly, another misleading claim. As my dog was attacked by pack of dogs outside of the cottage in the driveway as we unpacked our car. One employee drove a farm vehicle at high speed around a blind bend with the dogs following which startled us and my dog. Lucky, I had just moved as I would have been run down by the person. The dogs proceeded to attack my little dog. The employee sat there on the farm vehicle and did nothing. There are no warnings about dogs. We were not out of area we were outside the cottage placing items inside for the stay. Contacted the host via text given no assistance. Attended a vet to stop bleeding and stitched my little dog plus medications to fight infection very costly. Spent the two nights terrified the dogs would come back. As the property did not control their dogs of which is the responsibility of the property owner. I have sent the vet bill to owner without any response.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy
This was a quite pleasant stay bar difficulties with the provision of internet accessibility. The owners are clearly people of some taste and style, with the property quite elegantly presented. We met one of the owners as we arrived and he was an affable and courteous man. The internet access was an issue. After initially being able to access the internet, it dropped out and we were not able to access it again. Free to air television was not available because the screen is a monitor. Normally, I wouldn't be fussed by this (what price rural seclusion?) but we were travelling with an older family member who wished to watch the nightly news. Communication with the contact point was fitful, and it is best not to use the app at all for communication Otherwise, it was a very pleasant stay and the comforts of the cottage cannot be faulted bar the small issue of a missing lightbulb in the main bedroom bedside lamp Bon vacance!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable - Stay again
Needs an access map. Main access is blocked. Second access via sat nav 14km. Take dirt road only 4 km. Google access end on a grass road and farm gate. Please provide clear road map or directions. Otherwise very good place to stay and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Country Escape
Exeter Cottage is a wonderful place to stay on an amazing country property. From the time you enter the front gates and the beautiful tree lined driveway welcomes you down to the homestead and cottage, you know straight away that you will enjoy your time. The Cottage itself is impeccably presented with a modern country feel and having everything needed for our stay. Walking the property each day amongst the cows and sheep was such a great time getting away from the city rat race. The hosts were fantastic, very obliging and very easy to communicate with for all our needs. Highly recommend everyone to stay at Exeter Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wing S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Farm stay
We are very pleased with this farm stay. Thank you Hannah for her hospitality. We were surprised by a delivery of local produce for breakfast (Bread, eggs, bacon, orange juice and milk). The place is clean and modern. My son is particularly pleased to have seen a baby lamb. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Lovely location, great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern cottage in country setting
The cottage was well appointed and very comfortable. Situated on a lovely farm with a nice outlook. Hannah was very easy to communicate with and the small touches such as breakfast goodies were much appreciated. Being able to take our dog was an added bonus, she loved running around and exploring the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023