Title: Ashby Downs, Moss Vale, Southern Highlands Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ashby Downs, Moss Vale, Southern Highlands Holiday home in Bowral with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100847800/100847731/477c928e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100847800/100847731/c379ca15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100847800/100847731/8049b887.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100847800/100847731/78b9a6f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100847800/100847731/w1917h1080x3y0-9736b7a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the ultimate farm stay at Ashby Downs, where seclusion meets luxury in a picturesque setting. This eco-luxe home is powered by solar and supplied with rainwater, offering a unique playground for kids, cattle to feed, alpacas to visit and chickens to collect eggs from. With 110 acres of farmland to explore and a wood fire stove for chilly nights. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ashby Downs, Moss Vale, Southern Highlands Ashby Downs, Moss Vale - 4pm check out Sundays and Public Holidays, except Summer Season Ashby Downs is a secluded farm stay that will pleasantly surprise you! The house has lovely furnishings and decor, a wood fire stove, and a relaxed, casual & comfortable feel about it. It is only minutes away from Moss Vale town and has a unique kids playground as well as cattle, alpaca and a chicken coop. This eco-luxe home is also totally off the grid - powered by solar - and supplied with beautiful rainwater that is collected on the property. Please note: \- Strictly no parties at this property. You will be evicted if this rule is broken. \- The property has custom built playground equipment and unfenced dams, and while children are warmly welcomed, they must be supervised at all times. \- Ashby Downs is an off-grid home powered by solar system. It does not have enough capacity to support EV charging Where will I be? Ashby Downs is located between Moss Vale and Fitzroy Falls. The front gate is 1km from the Mt Ashby Estate and the fantastic La Palette Cafe. It is also a very easy drive to the Mali Brae wedding venue. The towns of Moss Vale, Bowral, Robertson, Fitzroy Falls or Burrawang are all within easy driving distance. Why choose Ashby Downs? Stylish. Casual. Cozy. Wood fireplace. Comfortable rooms. A unique playground for the kids. Animals on the farm. 110 acres to explore. Seclusion. Privacy. Peace & quiet. Easy access to Moss Vale's cafes and wedding venues. Ashby Downs has it all - a great farm stay option that will pleasantly surprise you! How is the property laid out? Ashby Downs is a single level home. You enter the property into the large living area, which is open plan with the dining area and kitchen. The large kitchen is well equipped, with a gas oven and cooktop, dishwasher and coffee machine that is compatible with Nespresso pods. The master bedroom has a king bed, ensuite bathroom and a small private deck. There is a queen bedroom, and a third bedroom with two sets of bunks and a trundle bed. There is a divider in the third bedroom that enables the room to be partially split into two rooms. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are accessed via the living area and share a large bathroom with a claw foot bath and a walk in shower. There is a laundry with a washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board. WiFi, Internet, Netflix, or Pay TV - will I have it? Complimentary Starlink WiFi is available and a password will be provided in your pre-arrival email. Please note that neither The Holidays Collection nor the owner can guarantee 100% that WiFi will work, and no compensation will be payable if problematic. If WiFi is important, please therefore always have a back up plan. What about outdoors? Ashby Downs is set on 110 acres of farmland. Close to the house you will find a large custom built playground, grassed areas and a fire pit. The verandah is the perfect place to relax in the shade. In the paddocks there are miniature Highland cattle, miniature Belted Galloways, alpacas, Black Face Suffolk sheep, hens and a rooster named Freddie. There are three unfenced dams on the property, as well as two creeks in the gullies. Staying warm or keeping cool? In the winter Ashby Downs is heated using the wood fireplace. There is a gas convection heater in the dining area and oil heaters in the master bedroom and bathroom. All of these heaters are designed to be used for a short period of time to take the chill out of the air while the wood fireplace warms the house. Please note due to the off-grid nature of Ashby Downs there is no cooling in the summer other than a pedestal fan or opening the windows to catch the breeze. What about sheets, towels and other supplies? Ashby Downs supplies all bed linen, sheets and bath towels. Parking for cars, etc? Ashby Downs has open air parking for 6 cars. Is my dog or cat also welcome to stay? Pets are welcome at Ashby Downs subject to the following rules; \- Wipe your pets paws before letting them into the house \- Clean up after your pet \- Please do not allow dogs on the furniture Wildlife Please note that due to the nature and location of this property, wildlife may be about including possums, kangaroos, ants, spiders, bees, wasps and even snakes. We do whatever we can to keep the property safe, however we cannot guarantee that you will not see any wildlife at the property. You must book the property knowing that the possibility of encountering wildlife exists, and you must take care during your visit if walking around the property - please. What are the minimum stay rules? \- Summer Season: Between 2 and 7 nights, depending on the property \- Easter: 4 nights \- Long Weekends: 3 nights \- All other times: 2 nights Are there any special Summer Season rules? Please note that during Summer Season, our properties may have designated changeover days so as to make the cleaning rosters manageable. We also do not schedule arrivals on the Christmas, Boxing, and New Years Day public holidays. Who will I be dealing with during my stay? This property is professionally managed by a dedicated holiday rental agency with offices in Gerringong, Hyams Beach and Bowral. We have over 300 properties in Kiama, Gerringong, Gerroa, Berry, Huskisson, Vincentia, Hyams Beach, Kangaroo Valley and the Southern Highlands. We offer guests 24/7 customer service – emergency calls only after hours, please. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/75000000/74992300/74992219/f384050e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Martha's ......... 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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-46797, 2577 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 45\_402 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.58612%2C150.41191&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0k4i7luVY9svhChzEQ8jO_Dy9HI=) Moss Vale, NSW #### What's nearby - Moss Vale Golf Club - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles - Bowral Golf Course - 19 min drive - 9.9 miles - Corbett Gardens - 20 min drive - 10.4 miles - Bendooley Estate Book Barn - 25 min drive - 13.7 miles - Centennial Vineyards - 25 min drive - 12.8 miles #### Getting around - Moss Vale Station - 8 min drive - Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - McDonald's - Subway - Burrawang Village Hotel - ‪Highlands Merchant - ‬7 min drive - ‪New Astor Cafe - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ashby Downs, Moss Vale, Southern Highlands pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ashby Downs, Moss Vale, Southern Highlands? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ashby Downs, Moss Vale, Southern Highlands? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ashby Downs, Moss Vale, Southern Highlands located? > Located in Moss Vale, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Moss Vale Golf Club, Leighton Gardens and Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve. Southern Highland Wines and Morton National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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