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Old Majors Family 4-Bed Retreat Southern Highlands

Braemar, NSW

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8 Guests

4 Bedrooms

2.5 Bathrooms

Escape to the peaceful beauty of the Southern Highlands in this light-filled family retreat. Featuring soaring cathedral ceilings, expansive gardens and inviting indoor-outdoor living, this home is designed for relaxed country stays. Gather around the fireplace, cook in the spacious kitchen or unwind beneath the trees after a day exploring nearby villages, wineries and walking trails.

The Space

Wake to birdsong and natural light streaming through striking A-frame windows, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout this thoughtfully designed country home. Timber beams, generous open-plan living spaces and leafy garden outlooks combine modern comfort with timeless Highlands charm, making it the perfect base for families, groups or peaceful weekend escapes.

Rooms & Features
- Four spacious bedrooms
- Open-plan living and dining
- Cathedral ceilings with exposed timber beams
- Fireplace for cosy evenings
- Fully equipped kitchen with island bench
- Coffee machine
- Dishwasher
- Large family bathroom with freestanding bath
- Walk-in shower
- Dedicated laundry
- Outdoor entertaining area
- Expansive private gardens
- Ample natural light throughout
- Smart TV
- Air conditioning
- On-site parking

🏡 THE APARTMENT
- Spacious country home surrounded by established gardens
- Bright interiors with soaring vaulted ceilings
- Indoor-outdoor living designed for relaxing escapes
- Ideal for families and small groups

🛌 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Bedroom 1 (Loft)

- Private upper-level retreat beneath vaulted ceilings
- Queen bed
- Natural light
- Bedside tables
- Built-in storage
- Ensuite

Bedroom 2

- Queen bed
- Bedside tables

Bedroom 3

- Queen bed
- Bedside tables

Bedroom 4

- Single beds
- Bedside tables
- Clothes storage

🛋️ LIVING AREA
- Comfortable lounge seating
- Fireplace
- Smart TV
- Open-plan layout
- High ceilings
- Garden views
- Air conditioning

🍳 KITCHEN & DINING
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Stone island bench
- Oven
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Coffee machine
- Full-sized refrigerator
- Dining table for shared meals

🚿 BATHROOM & LAUNDRY
- Freestanding bathtub
- Walk-in rainfall shower
- Vanity with generous storage
- Separate toilet
- Washing machine

📶 WORK & CONNECTIVITY
- Wi-Fi

🏢 AMENITIES
- Private landscaped gardens
- Outdoor entertaining area
- On-site parking
- BBQ

📍 POINTS OF INTEREST
📍 Gibraltar Hotel & Golf Course
📍 Centennial Vineyards
📍 Mittagong town centre
📍 Bowral CBD
📍 Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens

Guest access

Guests will enjoy exclusive access to the entire home and surrounding gardens. Parking is available on-site. Access instructions will be provided prior to arrival.

Local area description

Braemar offers a peaceful gateway to the Southern Highlands, surrounded by rolling countryside, charming villages and renowned food and wine experiences. Spend your days exploring local cellar doors, boutique shopping in Bowral and Berrima, scenic walking trails or relaxing at one of the region's many cafés before returning to your private country retreat.

Getting around

The property is approximately 90 minutes by car from Sydney via the Hume Motorway, making it an ideal weekend escape. Sydney Airport is around 1 hour 40 minutes away, depending on traffic conditions.

Other things

For your comfort, this property is prepared with professional-grade hotel-style linen, including a three-sheet setup, ensuring a fresh and hygienic sleep experience.

Extra Services:
- Early Check-in: Our standard check-in is at 3 pm. To guarantee early access to the property we suggest booking the night before if available. Otherwise, early check-in is subject to availability from the night before at an additional cost.
- Late check-out: Our standard check-out is at 10 am. To guarantee a later check-out of the property we suggest booking an additional night if available. Otherwise, a late check-out is subject to availability from the night before to an additional cost.
- Baggage: For security reasons, we are unable to receive or to keep unattended baggage before check-in or after check-out
- We provide a small welcome amenity pack to get your stay started.
- This booking is protected with coverage for lost baggage and emergency medical expenses, provided by Travel Support with claim up to 500 AUD (T&C Applies). For more details reach out to Guest Support team post booking.

Post creating a booking, you will be required to complete a mandatory ID verification process via a secure Stripe ID link. Check-in details will only be shared upon successful ID verification

Amenities

  • Internet
  • WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking on premises
  • Kitchen
  • Washing Machine
  • Garden or backyard
  • BBQ
  • Garage
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Cycling
  • Shopping
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Outdoor seating (furniture)
  • Cookware
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Dining table
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Coffee Machine
  • Hairdryer
  • Private entrance
  • Garden View
  • Rural
  • Village
  • Town
  • Wine glasses
  • TV
  • Towels provided
  • Suitable for children (2-12 years)
  • Smoke detector
  • Shower gel
  • Shampoo
  • Long term stays allowed
  • Bed linens
  • Kettle
  • Hot water
  • Hangers
  • Essentials
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Conditioner
  • Clothing storage
  • Body soap

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 king

Bedroom 2

1 double

Bedroom 3

1 queen

Bedroom 4

2 single

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House rules

You are staying in a friendly and peaceful neighbourhood and we kindly ask you to respect the community and your surrounding neighbours. The following strict House Rules apply:

- No loud noise between 10 pm and 8 am
- No parties or antisocial behaviour
- No additional people are to access the property without our prior approval
- No pets are allowed in the property without approval
- No smoking is allowed at any times
- If you break something, please let us know
- To help protect all floor coverings, do not wear any shoes inside the property

Please be aware that excessive noise such as amplified music, vocals or screaming or anti-social behaviour in the property or common areas can cause neighbours to complain to us, the Building Manager, Council Rangers or Police.

IMPORTANT:
- Any breach of the House Rules may lead to a $500 fine plus compensation for any cost/damage created and immediate eviction of the property without refund.
- Pets are available on request unless the property states it is pet friendly. Any stays with pets will incur an additional cleaning fee of $200.

Finally, when checking out, we kindly ask you for the following:

- Please leave all beds unmade
- Please clean up your dishes and put them away
- In case you have rearranged furniture, please put it back to the original location
- Please take out the rubbish and remember to use the right bins
- Please ensure all appliances, A/C and lights are off and doors and windows are closed.
- Please check your accommodation thoroughly before departing to avoid any unintentional items left behind.

We are not liable for any items left behind after your stay. In the rare event that a guest reports a missing item, we will make every effort to locate it for you, but we cannot guarantee its retrieval. If the item is found, we will gladly assist in arranging its return to an address within Australia, subject to postage and service fees.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before check-in (conditions apply)

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License number

PID-STRA-95301

Safety of our guests

When you stay at a MadeComfy, you’ll have the convenience of self check-in and space to relax in an entire house or apartment with amenities such as fast wi-fi to stay productive, a kitchen and private laundry facilities. The health and safety of our guests is our paramount priority, which is why our housekeeping teams undertake stringent cleaning to ensure all surfaces are thoroughly disinfected between each stay.

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  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before check-in (conditions apply)
  • Professionally cleaned to high standards
  • Dedicated local support during your stay

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