Title: Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage 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 # Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60280000/60275800/60275708/fe22fd1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60280000/60275800/60275708/1c39d440.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60280000/60275800/60275708/6ef9eeca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60280000/60275800/60275708/8f1223ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60280000/60275800/60275708/cd6474ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a beautifully restored, historic cottage on a property first granted 200 years ago. Relax with wine on the front verandah, enjoy the bird life and country views across the lake or lounge on the deck for some sun-kissed moments. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms and comfortable sitting areas including stone fireplaces there's plenty of room to unwind. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen - 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. ### Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage Stay in a beautifully restored, historic first settlers cottage built of convict-cut stone on a property first granted 200 years ago. Enjoy the solitude, the bird life and wonderful country views across the lake. Relax with a wine on the front verandah looking across the lake or lounge on the deck and catch some rays. Unique, comfortable and decorated with great taste, this entire cottage is yours with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sitting room with stone fireplace, galley kitchen and dining area with great views. Ideal for two friendly couples heading out of the hustle and bustle of the city to breathe fresh air and recharge the batteries. Loads of exercise opportunities ... swim in the river at the village, climb the ranges behind the cottage, paddle out on the lake ... ride your mountain bike in some of the toughest trails in Oz. Or .. walk the historic Old North Road. It's all here. Please note that the drive includes 2.2km of unsealed, graded road to our driveway entrance. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking outside in the open air only. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34820000/34817200/34817187/ccb1617e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Litttle House on the Hill- Hawkesbury River Views -Overlooking National Park. 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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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 2775, PID-STRA-13461 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 Historic Georgian Stone Built Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage St. Albans Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage Private vacation home ## 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-33.27606%2C150.97264&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9hLAKqYnIVHL6RfAvfsngYOiHtw=) Saint Albans, NSW #### Restaurants - ‪Settlers Arms Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪Pickled Wombat Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Hawkesbury River and within 32 miles (52 km) of Marramarra National Park and Dharug National Park. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Georgian Stone Built Cottage Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness ### 6/10 Okay #### Jim C. 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in #### Sandstone cottage Nice location and a good experience to stay in a heritage cottage. Well appointed however some areas of the cottage require more attention to detail. ##### Jim C. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy W. 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely getaway We booked this from the US as we needed lodging close to our daughter’s wedding venue (St Joseph’s Guesthouse). The property exceeded our expectations. Drew and Kerrie were excellent hosts and able to accommodate our request for an extra night. ##### Christy W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole M. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful experience Our stay at the First Farm was a truly wonderful experience. A tastefully renovated heritage property at an incredibly beautiful and peaceful location, steeped in history. Welcoming and generous hosts that were easy to communicate with. The perfect spot for a romantic weekend or family catch up (especially during the St Albans festival)! ##### Nicole M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole H. 21 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for a wedding in St Albans We stayed at the cottage to attend a friend's wedding in St Albans. Overall, the property was lovely - clean, interesting and peaceful. Beware if you are over 6ft tall, the doorframes are quite low and that was an issue for my partner. Loved the small touches, including a stocked fridge (there are no shops in St Albans) including eggs, bread and milk. Our daughter loved seeing the kangaroos hanging outside the cottage on arrival. Thanks for a lovely stay. ##### Nicole H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Alison E. 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Almost, But Not Quite We picked this property for the quiet and the history of the house. The quiet it delivered in spades, and it was perfect for that. The history was not all there. The layout of the house was as expected – a house split in the middle by a hallway with two rooms either side. Proportions were correct, but the lack of the Australian Hardwood trims, doors and frames (the cleats in the stonework were there) was a bit disappointing.The cleanliness of both the house and yard were not great. The yard could do with a serious clean up, including the backyard.Maintenance was also an issue – of 10 doors that led outside, only three were functioning correctly, with one more leading to the backyard, which we didn’t need. Given that when we arrived the air conditioning, as promised on this page, was non-existent, it would have been nice to be able to open the house up to the breeze blowing in from the lake. There is no phone service, and the wifi is okay. Your best bet is to go to the local pub 2kms down the road and take your laptop! The staff at the pub are lovely, the meals are really good! In short, if you want somewhere quiet where no-one can find you and you can’t use tech then this is your place! Otherwise, I hope that the owners will stay for a few weeks and get the place back up to standard (a list of maintenance items has been sent). ##### Alison E. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen S. 12 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend at St Albans Great place to get away from it all. Lovely views, very peaceful. Amazing old sandstone building, well appointed. Unfortunately, there was a mix up in the booking and the place had been double booked (through two different online booking organisations) for the weekend which was a bit uncomfortable (people were already in there when we arrived) but it was resolved. ##### Stephen S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth G. 10 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay did not go ahead We advised the owner via the Stayz website that we were advised against proceeding with the booking due to flood warnings for the locality and to avoid putting a strain on local resources in the circumstances. Our message was: Dear Drew and Kerrie We have arrived in Sydney but have been advised that the St Albans Fire Brigade has issued major flood warnings and that all providers of tourist accommodation are required to ask current tenants to leave the area and advise future tenants not to come. Would you please confirm this to be the case for your cottage? We are very disappointed of course. Kind regards Elizabeth Game Drew, the owner, subsequently rang me and I advised that we planned to rebook. I will look for a date in February 2023. ##### Elizabeth G. 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