Title: Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34002568&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Eighteen Mile Homestead \~ escape from hustle & bustle! Family-friendly farm stay in Darlington ## Photo gallery for Eighteen Mile Homestead \~ escape from hustle & bustle! ![Property grounds - Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! (Darlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34002600/34002568/7dcd5161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! (Darlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34002600/34002568/c06a7268.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! (Darlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34002600/34002568/87e0e028.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! (Darlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34002600/34002568/8e747752.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! (Darlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34002600/34002568/9206b0c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Escape to The Homestead, a spacious holiday home in the beautiful Lost World Valley. Enjoy bushwalking, bird watching and stargazing on 500 acres of surrounding bushland and mountains. Explore the property's private in-ground swimming pool, outdoor camp fire area and table tennis for endless entertainment. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Laundry - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 17 - Dec 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=34002568&PinnedHotelID=34002568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=34002568&PinnedHotelID=34002568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 18 - Dec 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=34002568&PinnedHotelID=34002568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=34002568&PinnedHotelID=34002568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=34002568&PinnedHotelID=34002568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=34002568&PinnedHotelID=34002568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=34002568&PinnedHotelID=34002568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=34002568&PinnedHotelID=34002568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Family-friendly farm stay At Eighteen Mile Homestead \~ escape from hustle & bustle! , you can look forward to a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Swimming pool - Barbecues, smoke-free property and games - Ping pong and books Room features All guest rooms at Eighteen Mile Homestead \~ escape from hustle & bustle! include perks, such as private pools and fireplaces, in addition to amenities, such as air conditioning and WiFi. Other amenities include: - 3 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations - TVs with DVD players - Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121870000/121861400/121861321/dcd65713.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Creekside Rainforest Retreat, perfect for groups seeking a nature getaway. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Pet Owners: Pets are not permitted inside the cottage. Use of the verandahs and yard area is available. A run lead may be necessary to bring for dogs. It can be used by the confirmed guests only. Additional visitors are not permitted without prior approval from the owner You may be asked for a photo id, details about your group and purpose of your trip. Booking may be cancelled if any of the above info is not provided. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: With prior approval. Not permitted inside house. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 is also known as Eighteen Mile Homestead Darlington 76962 Eighteen Mile Homestead Private vacation home Eighteen Mile Homestead Private vacation home Darlington Leave the City Hustle Bustle Behind Escape to the Country! ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! have a pool? ### Is Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! ? ### What time is check-in at Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! ? ### What time is check-out at Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! ? ### Where is Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Eighteen Mile Homestead \~ escape from hustle & bustle! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 79 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn B. 9 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful property for a big family gathering. Too cold for the pool but a lovely bbq and fire pit. Very well presented and clean and they had everything you could want from kids games, dvd’s, a fully stocked kitchen with all utensils, pots, plates, glasses and cutlery you could want.Only guests with Telstra got phone reception but it was lovely to escape from being on ones phone all weekend. Highly recommend staying here! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7cad4756-8ecd-4040-9ccb-df256af99bea-1757388650829.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ad5b8631-dec2-4e3b-b700-b39cd0315b47-1757388654564.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1fe25f9c-b052-4ab4-abf5-efbfddb1a468-1757388654719.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Carolyn B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug C. 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy From check in to check out such a seamless process. Don't let the brick veneer fool you as it was well kept, homely and warm. It was a perfect place to share as a group with two separate living areas, a well stocked kitchen, good warm bedding and The place was super clean with all the add-ons including board games, ping pong table, pantry items and firewood. We would definitely come back and would work for a large group and still be very comfortable.Thanks for having us! ##### Doug C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline M. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family birthday celebration We loved our stay at the homestead. The children enjoyed running around outside playing games and swimming in the pool. We all enjoyed the firepit and sitting on the deck watching the wildlife. ##### Jacqueline M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo F. 12 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place, great experience Absolutely loved our family stay at 18 Mile Homestead. So much room, everything you could want for a large family getaway in a perfect location. Lovely welcome from Jan and great communication. ##### Jo F. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lianne S. 10 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday Loved the house, cozy and comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone. Fully stocked with all appliances and plates etc ##### Lianne S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances L. 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Family getaway Superior home with all amenities you could wish for. Plenty of space, both inside and out. We enjoied our stay immensely. ##### Frances L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard C. 11 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Wonderful location for adults, children and pets. Everyone had an area they could enjoy and the dogs loved running around. The games and kids toys were also a hit. The family all loved it ##### Richard C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi F. 31 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We (9 girlfriends from uni days - very long standing friendships) recently stayed at Eighteen Mile Homestead for our annual catch up and everyone said how great the accommodation was. The house is big, really well laid out for groups and was really clean and well cared for. Everything we needed (outdoor fire pit), well located kitchen close to eating area so the cooks could still chat and be close to the action and a great sunken lounge for games and laughs was there. We didn't use the pool (winter) but the outdoor deck in them morning sun was fabulous. Thanks Robyn for providing such a great home for us and we are pretty sure we'll be back (the locals at the Rathdowny Pub said we were welcome next year)! ##### Heidi F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack N. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation with friends Lovely property. Loved the interior, kitchen was very well equipped, the whole outdoor setup with the pool and deck is a dream, and the fire pit sustained many a conversation. Had a great time and thank you very much ##### Jack N. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom E. 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extended Family Get Together A Fantastic place for an extended family to getaway and re-connect. Immersed in Nature with Bush walks and creek exploring. The Homestead has a Comfortable and Homely feel, equiped with all you need for a few days. ##### Tom E. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina B. 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend away We had a great weekend away with family and friends. The kids loved swimming in the pool even though it was still a bit chilly, and the adults loved sitting on the deck watching. The house is very spacious for a large group. This is our second time staying at Eighteen Mile Homestead and we will book again. ##### Katrina B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma C. 22 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderfully relaxing home The home was spacious and clean with a gorgeous outlook. A perfect place to connect for a group of 12 people. The pool was great and kept us mostly occupied but we did wish there was a pub or market close by. We appreciated the easy check in, communication and cleanliness of the home. ##### Emma C. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle H. 31 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous property We rented the Eighteen Mile Homestead as our son was getting married close by. The house was spacious, immaculate and very peaceful. There was plenty of room for the groom and groomsmen to hang out as well as the rest of the family. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Michelle H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette S. 26 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Darlington Visit Eighteen Mile Homestead was a total home away from home. Spacious and comfortable with every convenience we could wish for. The beauty of the district, complete with all the country sounds of birds and cattle, plus no phones or internet, made it a wonderful retreat from the busy city. ##### Annette S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia N. 23 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Weekend Ever We loved staying at 18 Mile Homestead, it ticked all of your boxes and we would gladly recommend the property to anyone looking for a spacious country house with a great pool. Thank you very much Robyn for our stay ##### Julia N. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naomi B., Brisbane 3 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Homestead Wonderful, relaxing deck and pool area. Plenty of beds and space for everyone. Great host, very helpful. Everything you need all set up! ##### Naomi B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina B. 5 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway for friends We were three families staying at Eighteen Mile and there was plenty of space for us all which was great. The kids loved the pool. The deck behind the pool was a great spot to sit and take in the beautiful country surroundings. The house had everything we needed and we will stay again. ##### Katrina B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clive T. 4 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter break Extended family Easter break, fabulous house, grounds and facilities, beautiful country area and best of all for me no phone reception or internet. We had a great time, cannot recommend highly enough. ##### Clive T. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maddy K. 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away with friends Eighteen Mile Homestead had everything we needed for a short trip away with friends and children. The place is spacious and clean. The kids loved the ping pong table and pool, as well as the games and books. The kitchen is well stocked with everything needed for self catering for groups. Thanks for a great stay. ##### Maddy K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole M. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extended Family Get Together Awesome spot!! We had a fabulous weekend at the Homestead with our large extended family/friends group. The house was fantastic, heaps of room for everyone, great games room, fire pit and everything needed! Even the pool got a workout. Kids and dogs enjoyed swimming in the creek and for the adventurous the hiking on the property was awesome too! ##### Nicole M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayne F. 27 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect break Jan came to welcome us the same day we arrived and made sure we had everything we needed. Excellent, comfortable and well equipped accommodation in a perfect setting. There was enough room for everyone to play or chill out. We all loved the campfires and walks, we even braved the swimming pool. Highly recommend the Homestead we didnt want to come home. ##### Jayne F. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyn B. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebration of 80th Birthday! Thank you Robyn for a happy family weekend stay. We found everything to be satisfactory including cleaniness,comfortable beds, camp fire, table tennis, deck, info on walks & of course we had plenty of laughter & chatting! Kind regards Lyn & Clive Brown ##### Lyn B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JAN H. 11 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful scenic rim We had our family Christmas weekend here at 18mile Homestead. It is sooooo good. It has everything ! The kids did not get out of the beautiful pool all weekend. We had a fire pit both nites even though the weather was very warm. So fun roasting marshmallows. A clean running creek was a great adventure for us all through the day. The house has everything too - you do not want for anything. ##### JAN H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick Y. 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at 18 mile Homestead A great place for a family to stay as there is plenty of space inside the house and the outside area. Our family group was 7 adults and 5 children from 8 to 2\. The place allowed people to enjoy some space when required but to be together for some great fun. We did bring toys but there were plenty there for all tastes: the "dress up" box provided much fun for the kids imaginations. There were plenty of birds and also saw kangaroos amongst the cattle. All in all a great getaway - the kids especially were not happy to leave. ##### Nick Y. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa A. 11 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful family weekend We recently stayed at Eighteen Mile Homestead for a family member’s 50th birthday & Father’s Day combined weekend. The property is in a beautiful, peaceful location where we could watch the cattle & wallabies & listen to the local bird life. There was plenty of space for our group of 13\. The home was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. We spent lots of quality time together & also spent some individual time doing our own things (hiking to the top of the ridge, swimming, playing cricket, going for a bike ride). I would love to bring the family back another time. ##### Lisa A. 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