Three private and fully self-contained cottages, each overlooking the Goobarragandra River make Elm Cottage a magical location to stay, in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales. Just a 4 hour drive from Sydney it is the perfect spot to relax and recharge your batteries.
Whether you’re looking for a romantic escape, or an extended family getaway, or time to yourself, Elm Cottage takes you away from the city and helps you to slow down, relax and enjoy nature at its own pace.
Each cottage has views over a different section of the Goobarragandra River, which winds its way for 2 miles around the property. Listen to the soothing sound of trickling water, or watch the breeze as it rustles through the trees as you have pre-dinner nibbles on the verandah.
All cottages are beautifully appointed with large covered decks overlooking the river and vast expanses of countryside beyond. Watch the wonderful sunsets, see the sheep go by, stroll down to the river for a swim, a picnic, to try your hand at fishing, or even try your luck in a canoe when the river is up. Elm Cottage is a wonderful place to see the real Australia!
Each of the three cottages, River Gum, Red Gum and Blue Gum have a different configuration, but each is private and you feel like you’re the only ones there.
Each cottage is fully self-contained and has a spacious deck with barbeque and outdoor settings. Games are provided along with a huge selection of both adult and children’s videos. TV and associated stereo equipment are standard and the cottages are provided with quality linen and towels included, along with a good selection of bathroom toiletries. Each cottage also has its own laundry.
THINGS TO DO -
Swim, fish or canoe in the river. Walk part of the famous Hume and Hovell track that runs from Albury to Yass. Visit the gardens in Tumut, drive the Brindabella Road to/from Canberra.
Visit the TumbaFest, an annual carnival in nearby Tumbarumba, during the last weekend in February.
Visit the Snowy Mountains Scheme to find out more about renewable energy and one of the civil engineering wonders of the modern world.
Motorcycling is very popular in the Snowy Mountains Region as it provides some of the best routes that Australia has to offer.
Sample some of the region’s delights including famous Batlow Apples, Tumbarumba Wines and Wagga Olives.
Visit the Yarrangobilly Caves and swim in the thermal pool.
Follow the Snowy Valley Way from Gundagai through Tumut, Tumbarumba and Corryong, to Beechworth in Victoria.
Ski at Mount Selwyn, or cross country through the Kosciusko National Park.
LOCATION/HOW TO GET TO ELM COTTAGE-
Approximately halfway between Sydney & Melbourne.
4 hours from Sydney, 2.5 hours from Canberra, 1.5 from Wagga Wagga, or 1 hour 40 minutes from Canberra via the Brindabella Road. Located 14 kilometres from the township of Tumut, Elm Cottage is a good meeting point for families from Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.
Head along the Hume Highway to Gundagai (or over the Brindabella Road from Canberra) and follow the signs to Tumut. From Tumut, head towards Cooma on the Snowy Mountains Highway and take a left turn into Tumut Plains Road, cross a number of one-lane bridges (including a heritage bridge) and then take a left into Little River Road. Follow this along for approx 7 kms until you go down a steep hill, you’ll see a sign for Elm Cottage on your right, and just keep following the signs. Don’t forget to shut any gates that are shut and if they are open, leave them that way.
KEY FEATURES:
• Pet Friendly
• Riverfront
• Ski In/Ski Out
• Near Golf
• Near Ski Lift
• Near Skiing
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