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 eight 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! 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.
Bedroom and Bathroom Configuration
Bedroom 1-1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 2-1x Queen bed
Bedroom 3 -1x 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
The Location
Little Hartley is a quaint rural escape in the foothills of the Blue Mountains full of old-world charm and bush serenity. The Gory'u Japanese Gardens and Highfield Gardens are nearby, and you can experience 19th-century living at the Hartly Historical Site.
On the way to Lithgow, stop at the Hassan Walls lookout-the highest scenic point in the Blue Mountains. Lithgow is a 20-minute drive and offers supermarkets, dining, and the Gang Gang Gallery. Continue a little further afield to ride the scenic Zig Zag railway.
A quick 10-minute drive takes you to Mt Victoria, where you can catch a movie at the iconic Mt Vick Flicks, while just beyond, discover the beautiful town of Blackheath, home to Govetts Leap lookout.
Getting There
Little Hartley is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from Sydney along the M4 and Great Western Highway. Turn off at Baaners Lane.
Guest access
Bonnie Blink is professionally managed by Blue Mountains Escapes, who are available 24/7 via phone for guest communication.
Guests have full use of the entire home and gardens for the duration of their stay.
Self check-in: keys will be available in the lockbox.
A digital guidebook is available.
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! 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.
