We highly recommend Shelduck Cottage, on a beautiful working farm. The house is perched on a hillside with views of the rolling countryside out to the Western Tiers.
The location was a perfect base to explore the region. It’s a short drive to Deloraine, a lovely village with everything we needed. Our excursions included hiking the Higgs Track to Lady Lake, visiting Devils Gullet and Liffey Falls, and we rode the Railton Rattler rail trail.
But we actually spent more time at ‘home’ than we initially planned, because it’s so comfortable: A morning coffee on the veranda, afternoon strolls at sunset and evenings by the fire. It’s a spacious 3 bedroom house with very comfortable beds. A huge bathroom with a deep bath and generous shower. The piano was a real treat and the kitchen was a pleasure to use.
The wildlife was really interesting: we saw a pair of huge eagles, yellow wattlebirds with their yellow earrings, kookaburras, green rosellas and currawongs. In the evening we saw wallabies and pademelons. And the Milky Way - so many stars!
Rob and Sally were super hosts. They were warm and friendly, proactive and responsive. We loved the personal touches like fresh flowers, loads of local produce (butter, yogurt, wine fresh baked bread etc) and Shelduck Farm Treats and a delicious lemon cake! They really made us feel welcome.
We hope to return one day!