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Early colonial style homestead [circa 1906]

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
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Interior
Beach
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Early colonial style homestead [circa 1906]

A simple, very rustic [self-contained] homestead, best enjoyed by people wanting to escape the fast paced city life for the tranquility of the country. It is remote, yet only 6km into Hill End town. We offer our guests, space, clean/comfortable beds, spectacular views, peace and quiet!

Access to the homestead is via 5.5kms of dirt road from the highway, 4WD is preferable, however a 2WD will get you to the homestead [in dry weather] and back if you take it slow and easy. Strictly 4WD only in the winter months and after heavy rain.

Bring your pet [maximum of two], relax and just laze around the homestead, enjoy a drink or two around the outdoor fire-pit, go for a walk, practice your photography, paint a picture, take in the bird life [so many!], gaze the amazing star show at night. If you don't want to cook take a short drive into Hill End historic township for great coffee and food at either Hill End Estate, Hill End General Store & Cafe or Hill End Pub, plus don't forget to visit the History Hill Museum Hill and the Hill End Heritage Centre.

Initially part of Gundowda Estate in Hargraves, NSW, the property was later split up for sale and the homestead was purchased by the Graham family in 1976. Having lost their original home to fire, they then spent the next three years lovingly and painstakingly deconstructing the homestead and then rebuilding it plank by plank, brick by brick, onto its present site at Posey Hill, Hill End.

This is a truly unique property featuring, 12 foot ceilings, six fireplaces, four extra large bedrooms [sleeping a total of 12 people], country kitchen with electric and wood-fire stoves, wooden floorboards throughout, wrap-around verandas, federation bathroom with claw-foot tub.

The feeling you get when you enter this property is hard to put into words, but it just feels good to be there.

Only an hour's drive to either Mudgee or Bathurst and three and a half hours from Sydney.

$250 per night, [$260 winter months] minimum 3 night stay [discounts for return and longer stays].
Motor Bikes, Quad Bikes, All Terrain Vehicles or Hunting NOT permitted.

Property manager

Bob and Anna Proestos

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 9:00 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Note open fireplaces and gas heater

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Above 6 people will incur an extra $50 per night
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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 PID-STRA-64416, 2850

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Posey Hill Hill End
Early Colonial Style Homestead [circa 1906] Hill End

About the neighborhood

Map
Hill End, NSW

What's nearby

  • Hill End Historic Site - 9 min drive
  • Glen Willow Stadium - 62 min drive
  • Mudgee Golf Course - 65 min drive
  • Wiruna Dark Sky Observing Site - 75 min drive
  • Orange City Centre Shopping Center - 86 min drive

Getting around

  • Mudgee, NSW (DGE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Shed Restaurant & Cafe
  • Hill End General Store
  • ‪Hill End Estate - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Early colonial style homestead [circa 1906] pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Early colonial style homestead [circa 1906]?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Early colonial style homestead [circa 1906]?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Early colonial style homestead [circa 1906] located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Hill End Historic Site and within 32 mi (52 km) of Freemantle Nature Reserve and Mudgee Observatory. Wattle Flat Heritage Lands is 32.2 mi (51.9 km) away.

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Early colonial style homestead [circa 1906] Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Md Amir H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A rejuvenating stay
Was looking for an off the beat farm stay, and this property was the perfect fit. It was so tranquil and out of the world! Our group absolutely loved the evening times bbq and around the outdoor fire pit. Kids had a great time together and can't stop telling stories about it. Such a nice holiday, thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Posey Hill Winter Family Getaway
Simply superb and everyone can't wait to return
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Somayeh N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful place
We had great time there! so quiet, it is good place to be away from crowded city to be relaxed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

AlinaNJC W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, serene spot.
We stayed with 4 friends and our 2 medium dogs who loved the large yard, scenery and great walks in and around Hill End. The house has a cosy charm and amazing starry skies at night. The hosts were very responsive before the trip and during our stay. We'd love to come back some time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday house and nice owner. We would love to go back there again
Kids and us had great time. Outdoor fire was the highlight of this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful family get away.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful homestead. The location is peaceful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Colin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
Our 3rd stay at this property. Stayed a full week and loved it. We will definitely be back again. Wonderful hosts. I couldn’t recommend this property highly enough
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and beautiful location.
Easy process from start to finish
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the quiet and solitude
This property sits in its very own valley full of kangaroos, wallaroos, loads of birds, and lots and lots of quiet. We loved it. The house is large and has a few different spaces for friends....we had a jigsaw going in the lounge, baking in the kitchen, birdwatching on the verandah, book discussions in the sitting room. It was perfect for us!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Posey Hill
We absolutely loved Posey Hill and the character of the house and surrounding area. We would love stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jari H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hill End
We had a lovely time. Recommend to anyway who wants a break in the country.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Posey hill
Lovely place heaps of wildlife Beautiful old house Locals very friendly at hill end
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Historical Homestead
Posey Hill is truly the most amazing grand old homestead, so full of history and character, it was like taking a step back in time. Beautifully decorated and full of wonderful old 'treasures', we loved the huge fireplace. Quiet & Peaceful. So glad we got to spend a few days enjoying it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property near Hill End
We had such a great time on this gorgeous property. Peace and quiet, second to none. Beautiful views, birdsong, fabulous sunsets and comfy beds. Definitely will be back. Thanks, Anna & Bob!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely farm house.
Posey Hill is in an unbelievably lovely, picturesque setting. There are beautiful views of the countryside, surrounded by birds, with cows and ducks in the distance. This is the perfect place to have a break from city life, and ideal for exploring the fascinating historic Hill End village.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Posey Hill Farm
This is a beautiful period house in a stunning location. Enjoy the Australian Colonial homestead and all the period features, plus the peace, quiet. Heaven. Lovely hosts too. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hideaway
This is a great property, perfect rural home, ample room inside and out. Just sit on the veranda and watch the cattle feed, the roos in the distance or the many birds, or if its cool set the fire in the kitchen with your pup at your feet. Our dog loved being here, lots or grass around the house to lay and role in when he was not on guard duty. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren S., Avalon Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Posey Hill Perfection
We had a brilliant time at Posey Hill, it's the ultimate rustic farmhouse getaway. Even though there was an incredible amount of rain (there was flooding in many areas of NSW) we stayed dry and warm by the fire or cosied up in bed with an electric blanket. We loved the outlook and exploring the property, and surrounding historic towns. Thanks so much for the memorable and peaceful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in the country.
Well looked after farmhouse. Beautiful paddocks surrounding the farmhouse, stretching up gentle hills in all direction- gives plenty of space and privacy (and lots of nice walks/views). Close to Hill End, kids enjoyed the town and gold panning. House much larger than we expected and bedrooms were all a good size. Our dog also enjoyed the large fenced yard around the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prama M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location surrounded by history
The homestead is located in a breathtaking location. The house is full of character and is beautifully decorated. It was definitely like stepping back in time. It does get very cold in the middle of winter so bring lots of warm clothes. It's definitely a memorable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant
This was our second stay after 2 years of our youngest recounting the last stay as having been the best holiday we had ever been on (agreed on by his siblings). Anna left a lovely present for the birthday boy which he loved and wrote a reply which he left on the kitchen table. The second stay was even better than the first. The whole family are very happy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay at Posey Hill
We loved our couple of nights at Posey Hill. The house was spotless and comfortable. The afternoon light was fantastic I wished I had taken my SLR camera. Lots of lovely birds and trees surrounding the house dripping with pears and apples and figs, if only they had been ripe, hopefully the birds don’t get them all and they will delight a future guest. I would highly recommend this property for a stay especially if you want to explore Hill End which is very close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

L M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homestead in a piece of paradise
We loved our stay at Posey Hill. The historic homestead is large, comfortable, well appointed and located amidst rolling hills. With free range for our kids and dog, we felt free after so many months of being locked down. We walked, we sat on the veranda and drank endless cups of tea, sat out under the stars and enjoyed a visit to the historic town of Hill End. We slept well in comfy beds and played board games. We cooked on the BBQ and watched the birds frolic in the large tree near the house. It was idyllic and the perfect escape from a busy world. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Schatzi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect getaway to unwind!
What a sublime getaway we had! The absolutely perfect place to unwind, reset and recharge! We had a wonderful 3 nights at Posey HIll. The homestead is beautifully preserved and presented and includes a fully equipped kitchen for all your self catering needs. The wrap around verandah was the perfect spot to relax. I recommend bringing a pair of binoculars as the bird life was pretty amazing once you started looking! Our count from our stay: Red rumped parrot, Welcome Swallow, Weebill , Willy Wag Tail, Gallah, Magpie, Black faced cuckoo shrike, Wedge Tailed Eagle, Superb Fairy Wren, Magpie Lark, Eastern Rosella, Australian Wood Duck, Grey Falcon. We were able to access Posey Hill with our Mazda 3 but we got REALLY lucky because it was quite dry prior to our arrival and during our whole stay. I’d suggest a 4WD (as they recommend prior to booking) is the way to go. BUT grateful I somehow missed ALL those warnings and booked and then just kept fingers crossed that the weather makers would be kind - and they were! When the time came (3 nights goes fast!) I really didn’t want to leave. Anna and Bob are running a beautiful property! With a personalised welcome note, flowers and delicious Mudgee Biscotti - it was the cherry on the top of our fabulous break!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024