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Stayawhile Cottage - Heritage 3 Bed in Tenterfield

Tenterfield, NSW

House

6 Guests

3 Bedrooms

1.5 Bathrooms

True to its name, Stayawhile Cottage invites you to slow down and experience the historic soul of Tenterfield. Dating back to circa 1915, this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence beautifully marries heritage craftsmanship—like stunning original timber floors and a classic front wraparound veranda—with contemporary luxury

The Space

Enjoy reverse-cycle climate control, premium linens, and a fully equipped kitchen. Located just a short distance from local boutiques, cafes, and restaurants, the cottage features an expansive back deck perfect for relaxing with a bottle of bubbles, alongside an inviting backyard fire pit for unwinding under the stars. It is the ultimate high-country escape.

ROOMS & FEATURES

THE HOUSE

- Spacious three-bedroom private house
- Accommodates up to six guests
- Characterful timber flooring
- Light-filled, thoughtfully styled interiors
- Private entrance and veranda
- Blackout blinds in bedrooms and living area
- Private garden and outdoor entertaining space

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

- Two bedrooms with a queen bed in each room
- Third bedroom with two single beds
- Sleeps up to six guests
- Electric blankets available

LIVING AREA

- Comfortable lounge seating
- TV with remote control
- Stream with Starlink WI-FI
- Reverse air conditioning in the living room
- Blinds for added privacy

KITCHEN & DINING

- Fully equipped kitchen for everyday cooking
- Cooktop and electric oven
- Microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher
- Coffee machine
- Kettle and toaster
- Cookware and essential kitchen utensils
- Glassware, crockery and cutlery
- Dining table with seating for six

BATHROOM & LAUNDRY

- One bathroom plus extra toilet in the laundry
- Hair dryer provided
- Washing machine and dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Clothes drying rack

OUTDOOR LIVING

- Private garden
- Outdoor entertaining area
- Furnished outdoor setting
- Private gas BBQ on the rear deck
- BBQ tools provided
- Veranda offering additional outdoor space

📍 POINTS OF INTEREST

- Tenterfield town centre — cafés, shops and local dining
- Tenterfield Railway Museum — local rail history and heritage
- Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts — landmark cultural attraction
- Tenterfield supermarkets and grocers — convenient everyday essentials
- Bald Rock National Park — scenic walks and dramatic granite landscapes
- Close to the Angry Bull Trails – epic mountain biking

Guest access

Key collection is onsite. Please note- There are stairs leading to the building entrance, and the property is not wheelchair friendly. Two onsite undercover parking spaces are available.

Local area description

Tenterfield pairs classic country character with an easy-going high country lifestyle. Spend your days exploring heritage streetscapes, local cafés and surrounding national parks before returning to your private garden for an unhurried BBQ. The town's combination of history, food, nature and cool-climate scenery makes this an inviting base for a relaxed Northern Tablelands escape.

📍 POINTS OF INTEREST

- Tenterfield town centre — cafés, shops and local dining
- Tenterfield Railway Museum — local rail history and heritage
- Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts — landmark cultural attraction
- Tenterfield supermarkets and grocers — convenient everyday essentials
- Bald Rock National Park — scenic walks and dramatic granite landscapes
- Close to the Angry Bull Trails – epic mountain biking

Getting around

TRANSPORT

Tenterfield's central attractions, shops and dining can be reached conveniently from the property, while having a car makes exploring the wider New England region particularly easy. Local roads provide straightforward access to surrounding national parks and countryside.

GETTING THERE

The property offers the convenience of two onsite undercover car spaces, making it well suited to road trips and regional touring. Travel times vary according to your starting point, route and traffic conditions.

Other things

For your comfort, this property offers premium, hotel style linen. Our professional-grade bedding guarantees a fresh, perfectly hygienic, and deeply comfortable sleep throughout your stay.

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
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Washing Machine
  • Garden or backyard
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Outdoor seating (furniture)
  • Iron
  • Dryer
  • Freezer
  • Cookware
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Dining table
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Coffee Machine
  • Hairdryer
  • Room darkening shades
  • Laptop friendly workspace
  • Garden View
  • Wine glasses
  • TV
  • Towels provided
  • Smoke detector
  • Shower gel
  • Shampoo
  • Long term stays allowed
  • Bed linens
  • Kettle
  • Hangers
  • Essentials
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Conditioner
  • Clothing storage
  • Body soap

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 queen

Bedroom 2

1 queen

Bedroom 3

2 single

Availability

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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
- No smoking is allowed at any time INSIDE the property. Only outside the premises, with doors and windows closed
- 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, screaming, or antisocial behaviour in the property, can cause neighbours to complain to us, the Building Manager, Council Rangers, or the Police.

IMPORTANT:
- Any breach of the House Rules may lead to a $500 fine plus compensation for any cost/damage created and immediate eviction from the property without refund.

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-94478

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