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Bonnie Blink - Historic 1874 Home with Bush Views

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
TV, fireplace, offices
TV, fireplace, offices
Dining

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4 bedrooms3 bathrooms214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

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

Bonnie Blink - Historic 1874 Home with Bush Views

Summary:
Escape to yesteryear at the historic 'Bonnie Blink' homestead, just 1.5 hours from Sydney. This stunning 1874 home blends period charm with modern comforts, offering a tranquil retreat from daily life. Nestled on 7 acres in Little Hartley, it features rolling hills, vast gardens, and the enchanting Horden Oak, reminiscent of an Enid Blyton tale. Perfect for peace and magic, this meticulously restored 4 bedroom property is a serene getaway where history meets nature.

The Space:
Bedroom and Bathroom Configuration

Bedroom 1 – 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 2 – 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 3 – 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 4 -- 4 x Single beds

Bathroom 1 - bath, separate shower and toilet
Bathroom 2 - shower and toilet upstairs
Bathroom 3 - shower and toilet near the laundry

This French Pavillion-styled home—built in 1874 by the architect Charles Henry Edward Blackmann from local sandstone and owned by the Hordern and MacKillop families—invites you to step back in time and enjoy a peaceful escape from the everyday.

The interiors are comfortable and inviting with timber flooring, classic styling, and cosy seating around the open fireplace—the perfect spot to unwind after dinner with a glass of wine, a good book, or a movie on the flat-screen TV. The kitchen retains its period charm while being fully equipped for all your cooking needs, and the separate dining room, equally stylish and cosy, also boasts an open fireplace.

Enjoy the comfort of four generous bedrooms, accommodating up to ten guests, with two bedrooms, two modern bathrooms downstairs, and two more bedrooms paired with a pristine bathroom upstairs. A private upstairs sitting area offers a retreat for quiet relaxation.

Savour the garden and bushland views from the full-length verandah—you might even spot some kangaroos visiting the property! The verandah is ideal for brunch or an alfresco dinner in front of the third open fireplace.

Wander the vast gardens—a magical space for kids—blooming with roses and dahlias and a grand old Anthony Hordern Oak that whispers adventures. Beyond the garden, the property is a working farm with grazing cows and chickens—you can feed the cows and the chickens and even collect eggs! This is a great way for the kids to experience rural farm life.

For a meal out, try Alchemy Woodfire Pizza or grab a sweet treat at the Lolly Bug. A short drive to Mt Victoria, Blackheath, or Lithgow offers a variety of family-friendly restaurants and unique cafes.

Embrace the charm of 'Bonnie Blink'—a historic retreat where you can enjoy the peace of rural life, immerse yourself in the home's rich heritage, and explore the scenic Blue Mountains. Book your stay today and start planning your Little Hartley escape.

Please note:
1. The wood fireplaces are available for guests to use with a starter pack of firewood supplied by your host.

2. By completing this reservation you agree that:

You will be required to complete our guest verification portal including signing our Short-Term Rental Agreement (“Agreement”), providing a copy of a valid government-issued ID and matching credit card on our verification portal at the time of booking. Per our Agreement, a hold of $1000 will be placed on your credit card as a Security Deposit 7 days before your Check-In Date.

Your check-in instructions might be withheld until you have successfully completed our verification portal.

Guest Access:
Guest have access to the entire house and garden.

Other Things to Note:
Maximum Guests: 8 guests total. The base tariff is for 4 guests; please enter the correct number when booking to ensure accurate pricing.

Long Weekends & Holidays:

Minimum stay of 3 nights for all long weekends.
Public holidays are charged at the weekend tariff rate.
Easter has a minimum stay of 4 nights.

Quality Linen Provided: All beds are made with high-quality linen, including doonas and pillows. Bath towels, bathmats, hand towels, and kitchen tea towels are also supplied for your convenience.

Heating & Cooling: Air conditioning in the bedrooms and cosy wood fireplaces for the cooler months.

Kitchen & Laundry Facilities: The kitchen is fully equipped, including a dishwasher for easy clean-up. The laundry has a washing machine, dryer, iron, and ironing board.

Family-friendly rural experience—the kids can feed the cows and chickens and collect eggs! You may even see kangaroos during your stay.

No pets, smoking or parties allowed. To maintain the tranquility of the property, smoking, parties and pets are prohibited.

Interaction with Guests:
We won't be available in person but are a phone call away if needed.

Property manager

Jodie Silcock

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

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

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,303 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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-76104, 2790

Property is also known as

678728113716e90011673166

About the neighborhood

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Little Hartley, New South Wales

What's nearby

  • Lithgow Hospital - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Hassans Wall Lookout - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Zig Zag Railway - 21 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Three Sisters - 28 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 28 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Mount Victoria Station - 9 min drive
  • Bathurst, NSW (BHS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmhouse Cafe & Lolly Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hartley Fresh - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Old Hartley Post Office Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Petalura Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Diner - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bonnie Blink - Historic 1874 Home with Bush Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Bonnie Blink - Historic 1874 Home with Bush Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mount Victoria Railway Museum, Berghofer's Pass, and Blue Mountains National Park. Hassans Wall Lookout and Keith Rowe Gallery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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