Title: The Horned Cow | Luxe Holiday Home 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 # The Horned Cow | Luxe Holiday Home Holiday home in Lucknow with fireplace ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90202500/90202446/b9664d4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90202500/90202446/8b729a7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90202500/90202446/256ada61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90202500/90202446/ecae9414.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90202500/90202446/a14a5bd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the village of Lucknow, The Horned Cow offers a serene retreat with dramatic rural views from every room. Enjoy outdoor entertaining by the seasonal creek or unwind by the log fire heater with a bottle of wine. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### The Horned Cow | Luxe Holiday Home The Horned Cow is a semi-rural house perched on 2.5 acres providing dramatic rural views from every room. Just 10min east of Orange in the village of Lucknow, this luxuriously appointed house will amaze you. The property was recently awarded with NSW Best Short Term Rental NSW 2024 by LuxeListings. A seasonal creek runs through the property with well-maintained lawns ideal for outdoor entertaining or sports. The house caters perfectly for family or friends for all occasions. In winter, the log fire heater in the living room will allow you to relax and unwind with a bottle of wine. \*\*Our tariff structure is simple - you pay for the entire house for the advertised rate. We do not charge per room or per person. We do not lock off rooms\*\* The house was completed in Jan-23 and offered only as a professionally appointed short term stay rental. It boasts 5 large bedrooms (x2 King and x3 Queens) all carpeted with floor to ceiling operatable windows (with fly screens). All rooms have built in wardrobes with hangers. Your stay will be met with a full set of professionally laundered towels, bed linen & blankets. There are 2 bathrooms (inc supplies), and separate laundry with washer and dryer (inc supplies), all with underfloor heating. Beds are medium Sleeping Duck mattresses of high quality. There are 4 pillows in each room (2 hard and 2 soft pillow). Supplementary blankets are also available in each room. The spacious living room boasts a large stylish Jardan lounge and chairs, with a beautiful slow combustion fireplace and 65inch TV with Netflix. The dining room is set off the kitchen with a timber dining table and seating for 10. A fully equipped kitchen is provided with an abundance of crockery, glassware, cooking equipment, cheese boards, knives, baking equipment etc. A Nespresso coffee machine and coffee pods are provided for your use. All bedrooms and living spaces are serviced by central ducted air conditioning, or each room can be individually controlled by panels in each room. The house boasts extremely high environmental credentials through its construction methodology; therefore, this is a very sustainable offering. A large 15kw solar system on the roof is there for guilt free energy consumption. Whilst the house doesn't cater for wheelchair access to get in the front door, when in the house there are no steps or nib to bathrooms (i.e. everything is level including exterior door treads). The showers in both bathrooms provide 700mm wide access with no shower doors (refer to photos) for ease of showering. There is unlimited parking next to the house entry and/or on the driveway. The house set back from the street is generous and double glazing will provide you the serenity you are seeking. The property has 3 wineries within 2 minutes' drive, with various other wineries throughout Orange at your doorstep. Free wifi is provided throughout the house and surrounding grounds, as well as a portable bluetooth connected speaker for your music choices. Unlike many bookings, this house and its private grounds are exclusively yours to enjoy for your stay at The Horned Cow. You will have unrestricted access to the entire property. Guests can contact me at any time on my mobile which will be provided to you when your booking is made. Lucknow is a historic village founded on the back of the 1800's gold rush era. Orange is 10min away, with wineries and angus beef cattle farm located immediately next door. Orange is at an altitude of 800m and is home to some of the states best mountain bike tracks, walking tracks, state forests and national parks. During winter we are lucky enough to have a couple dumps of snow to make for a truly magical experience. There are loads of local food and wine festivals throughout the year. Check out "Orange360" on the web. Our property is a rural location and has ample parking available. Orange airport is an easy 10min drive away, as is the CBD of Orange. The house is protected by cameras and an alarm system, which are TURNED OFF during your stay. The cameras are only there for security outside of occupancy times. Private in-house chefs, helicopter rides from the property to wineries, or private car wine tours are available on request ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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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 This property accepts cash 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 not indicated whether 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 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. ### Property is also known as be6534e4-6e67-42a7-83b9-4d266267cdd2 ## 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-33.34381%2C149.16037&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=v-i7h1QKTwKZ3Jmk5x6huBLKjz8=) Lucknow, NSW #### What's nearby - Orange Visitor Information Centre - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles - Orange Civic Theatre - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles - Orange City Centre Shopping Center - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles - Orange Health Service - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles - Duntryleague Country Club - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles #### Getting around - Orange East Fork Station - 8 min drive - Orange, NSW (OAG) - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bills Beans - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ophir Tavern - ‬8 min drive - ‪Factory Espresso - ‬10 min drive - ‪Peisley St Flame Grilled Chickens - ‬10 min drive - ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Horned Cow | Luxe Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Horned Cow | Luxe Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Horned Cow | Luxe Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Horned Cow | Luxe Holiday Home located? > Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Orange Visitor Information Centre, Orange Regional Gallery and Orange Civic Theatre. Orange Health Service and Orange City Library are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Horned Cow | Luxe Holiday Home 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) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally B. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best country property Beautifully well appointed home with everything to make our stay perfect! ##### Sally B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela t. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice and relaxing escape to the country. ##### Pamela t. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DAVID G. 18 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic house in a convenient location Stayed with multiple families. House and kitchen is very well equiped, design and finish is fantastic. Very relaxing base for our long weekend stay! ##### DAVID G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla L. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Calm Tranquility We absolutely loved our stay! The host was very attentive and the house incredibly well equipped! The property was spacious enough for 2 Families and we enjoyed our selves thoroughly! Close walk to Lucknow too! Highly recommend! ❤️ ##### Carla L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carmel M. 5 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful contemporary home The home is lovely and the indoor and outdoor living areas are perfect for a group. We were 4 couples staying for a weekend away. The indoor and outdoor fireplaces on a cold evening are perfect. Views are lovely. Everything well fitted out. Would definitely recommend. ##### Carmel M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole d. 6 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An amazingly beautiful property. Right from the start of booking to checkin this process has been easy. Matthew has been accommodating, and the property is beautiful. Very possible luxury and necessary comfort is thought of. Perfect for groups. Thank you ! ##### Nicole d. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Becky 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great house, would have been nice to have an extra toilet/ensuite bathroom. ##### Becky Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa P. 30 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best getaway we’ve ever had We were all so beyond happy with our stay, collectively it was the best little get away we’ve ever had and it’s the nicest house we’ve stayed in. They have covered every detail beautifully and to a standard that is very much appreciated by us as guests. The views are incredible and the house itself is just beautiful. Being so close to Lucknow and only 10 min drive from Orange is an added bonus. We’re already planning our next trip to The Horned Cow and can’t wait to stay there again. ##### Melissa P. 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