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Mt Tully Farmhouse and Nature Reserve

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Interior
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Mt Tully Farmhouse and Nature Reserve

Mt Tully cottage is perfect for romantic couples, two couples or friends. A special feature is its total privacy: unlike most other cottages in the area, it is the only building on the property, is screened by bush and is well away from the road with a gated drive. You will see other people only if you want to!

With two private bedrooms and and an extra fold-out bed in the lounge, it is also a great place for a small group of friends to enjoy a weekend retreat, or as a base for a longer holiday exploring the national parks, wineries and other attractions of the Granite Belt. Many people just enjoy snuggling on the cozy sofas by the fireplace and relaxing in the peaceful environment.

For keen naturalists, it is a fabulous place in itself and a good base for viewing some unique wildlife nearby. Girraween National Park with its great wildflowers, walking tracks and creeks is an easy 20 minute drive away.

The cottage is only ten minutes on a sealed road from Stanthorpe with shops, cafes and galleries. Wineries and restaurants are even closer.

You can drive right to the door and the cottage is on one level, so those with limited mobility will find it convenient and comfortable.

Linen, crockery, tea and coffee and basic breakfast supplies are supplied.

Autumn to Winter has become the most popular time for visitors to the Granite Belt, as people relish the chance to feel cold and snuggle in front of a fire. Special events combining wine, food and music are the focus for many visitors. Mt Tully Cottage is ideal for winter visits and you will need to book well ahead for long weekends and special events over this time.

However, Springtime (September to November) is also a wonderful time here. The wildflowers are colourful, birds are active, the nights are still quite cold, and the days are pleasant and a bit longer. It is a great time for sitting on the veranda (this Spring we watched blue wrens feeding their young) or walking in the national parks by day and snuggling up at night.

We have really enjoyed our visits over Summer too. The days are warm but much cooler than Brisbane, and inside the cottage seems like a cool retreat. The bonus is the long, cool evenings sitting outside with wine and a barbecue dinner, watching stars or the moonlight, or sometimes the thrill of a summer storm. While the coast is hot, busy and crowded, Mt Tully is quiet, relaxed and cool, and some great swimming holes are not far away.


The cottage

Everything in the cottage is of high quality for discerning guests. Both bedrooms are welcoming havens for romance, rest and reading, with deliciously comfortable queen beds, luxurious linens and good individual reading lamps. Open the curtains and you can see trees, birds and sky from your bed

The cottage is warm in cool weather, with the wood-fired combustion heater making it really cosy. However, in summer it is a cool retreat and is always a pleasant temperature.

The roomy lounge has two comfortable sofas, one of which folds out to a double bed. A CD player, TV with video and DVD, books and games are provided for your entertainment. In the cupboards you will also find a bridge table and fans.

The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, hotplates and a convection-microwave oven which cooks excellent roasts, so gourmet cooks will enjoy themselves. There is plenty of fabulous local produce available nearby.

The dining table can be beautifully set for candle-lit dinners for two or six, and there is a plentiful supply of glasses for wine-tasting!

A hooded barbeque on the verandah is a great alternative for summer nights, big breakfasts and long winter lunches. Table and chairs on the verandah, (or find some tucked away in the bush) are ideal for morning coffee and bird-watching, relaxed meals and sipping beer or champagne at sunset. An elegant and spacious bathroom is equipped with heating for cool evenings.

Out and about

Sixteen hectares (thirty-seven acres) of natural bushland and granite outcrops surround the cottage. The bush is protected as a nature refuge, as it is part of an important nature corridor and contains rare ecosystems.

Short walking trails lead through the bush and, especially in spring and summer, show a profusion of wildflowers. At other times, look more carefully for hidden orchids and tiny bush flowers

You might also enjoy just sitting on a granite boulder on a sunny afternoon.D Remember your binoculars! Birds commonly seen and heard from the veranda or nearby include wrens, finches, thornbills, cuckoo-shrikes, whistlers, fantails, tree-creepers, lorikeets, spinebills and other honeyeaters, warblers and black cockatoos.

Wallabies and wallaroos, marsupial mice, ringtail and brushtail possums and sugar gliders have all been seen not far from the cottage.

When you are ready for an outing, Mt Tully Cottage is the perfect starting point for exploring the Granite Belt. You could easily spend a week in the arean if you like walking,eating and drinking (or all of these) . See for details of the many tourist attractions and special events in the area, including music and wine events.

For overseas visitors, you can see lots of the real Australia in easy day trips – including sheep and cattle country, national parks, fruit and wine growing areas and characteristic country towns.

Wineries within ten minutes drive from the cottage include Whisky Gully, Hidden Valley and Symphony Hill.
If you are driving, you’re not far from several spectacular and easily accessible national parks in Queensland and over the border in New South Wales. Girraween (20 minutes drive) is the closest park. There you can picnic, go on short walks or longer hikes or put your feet in the cold water! These nearby parks all have spectacular landforms with huge granite bounders (Bald Rock is the largest granite rock in Australia), clear flowing creeks and fragrant eucalypt forests. Wildflowers are a special feature of Girraween, Boonoo-Boonoo and Bald Rock National Parks, especially from August to December. Sundown National Park is also within reach for a longer day trip.

If you like cycling, bring a pushbike and enjoy some great riding on quiet, scenic sealed or unsealed roads. On a mountain bike, a bit of effort will get you to Girraween, or a shorter circuit will take you on an invigorating ride around the Eukey road past Storm King Dam and back.



Property manager

Jolene

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • CD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
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 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

Property is also known as

Mt Tully Cottage Nature Refuge House Stanthorpe
Mt Tully Cottage Nature Refuge House
Mt Tully Cottage Nature Refuge Stanthorpe
Mt Tully Cottage Nature Refuge
Mt Tully And Nature Refuge
Mt Tully Cottage and Nature Refuge Mount Tully
Mt Tully Cottage and Nature Refuge Private vacation home
Mt Tully And Nature Refuge
Mt Tully Cottage Nature Refuge
Mt Tully Cottage and Nature Refuge Mount Tully
Mt Tully Cottage and Nature Refuge Private vacation home
119601

About the neighborhood

Map
Stanthorpe, QLD

What's nearby

  • Mount Tully Cottage Nature Refuge - 1 min walk
  • Girraween National Park - 15 min drive
  • The Granite Belt - 16 min drive
  • Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre - 16 min drive
  • Stanthorpe Sports and Country Club - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Stanthorpe Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foxy's Bakery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Girraween Country Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Brinx Deli - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Stanthorpe RSL Services Club - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jamworks Gourmet Foods - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mt Tully Farmhouse and Nature Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mt Tully Farmhouse and Nature Reserve?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mt Tully Farmhouse and Nature Reserve?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mt Tully Farmhouse and Nature Reserve located?

Situated in Mount Tully, this vacation home is steps from Mount Tully Cottage Nature Refuge and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Greenhood Ridge Nature Refuge. Severn Brae Estate and Girraween National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Mt Tully Farmhouse and Nature Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martyn and Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Always a pleasant stay in beautiful surroundings
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kellie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girraween weekend mini vacation
Super accommodation for our weekend away exploring Girraween National Park. Quiet and clean. Well equipped for us to cook at home. Close enough to Stanthorpe to eat out. Loved the fire and little walking track.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

irene h.

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic !
Girls weekend ! better than we thought Loved it !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful retreat with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Willo’s Escape
Very well equipped, and very clean. Lovely and quiet area. A great nature escape
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Favourite Retreat
This was our second stay at Mt Tully. We relaxed as soon as we walked in the door! The cottage is so quiet, no wifi and the ability to self cater and retreat from the world is so wonderful! A nice walk up the hill on the property (no need to trek through national parks) and not far from our fave winery and restaurant for lunch (St Jude’s ) We needed this and will be back. P.S. thank you for the unscheduled cold weather . Was lovely to light the fire!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mt Tully Cottage
A quiet secluded spot. Everything you could need was supplied in this bush retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mt Tully
A great spot. We'll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely bushland retreat
Very quiet and relaxing. Everything we could have needed was supplied. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable , great fire place , very private and only 10 minutes to town. Very close to Girraween. Nice walks around the property. Will be back next winter
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent trip away
Cottage has everything you could want or need. Short walks around the property were a hit with our 7 yo. Great short escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
I had a fantastic week at the Mt Tully farmhouse and Nature reserve, with my husband and 2 young kids! The cottage is small but very comfortable for 4 people and well appointed with everything we needed to cook nice dinners. There is no oven, but we had success in cooking sausage rolls on the top rack of the BBQ, lol. We had a great time exploring the property and saw crimson rosellas and fairy wrens on our walks. We also enjoyed spending time at Giraween National Park, which is reasonably close by. The wood stove was much appreciated for the chilly, June nights (minimum temperature was ~1-4C while we were there). Thank you for a great week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private, scenic and comfy.
Very private cottage set in a beautiful, natural setting. We really loved the walking tracks that ascended the boulders, and the fireplace made the place feel really cozy. It wasn’t far from the town, particularly considering how remote it felt at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We stayed at the cottage for my sister's birthday. It did not disappoint. Beautiful surroundings, plenty of firewood and super clean. Much to explore around the area. We enjoyed every moment and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lodge set in Granite boulders
We enjoyed our stay so much we extended our time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rachael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
Easy / nice cottage
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The photos on Wotif don’t do the property justice, the cottage is immaculately clean and the linens very comfortable. The tracks around the cottage are really nice to walk and the green tables and chairs hidden around the property were a nice suprise
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndall B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My Tully cottage short stay
Comfortable and spacious cottage for our group. Location and privacy also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda W., Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Granite Belt house
Mt Tully is a fully equipped house located on a nature reserve. It's totally surrounded by trees and has no views, so you can feel hemmed in. The house has everything you need for a relaxing stay, and is not too far from Stanthorpe or Ballandean. It's on a relatively quiet road so is very peaceful. Unfortunately there is no mobile phone or internet reception (we had Telstra & Vodaphone), so you can't check messages, use Spotify, or communicate with anyone, which sounds wonderful but the reality is not the case, especially when you need to check weather forecasts, and have family contact, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to take a break.
We went with another couple and enjoyed our stay at My Tully. The house was comfortable and well appointed. The facilities were great and we enjoyed a fire in the evenings. We enjoyed the quietness of being out away from everything but also enjoyed being able to do day trips to various places in the vicinity.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing quiet getaway
This is just what we needed - to listen to the birds, the wind and not interact with anyone. This property is a natural oasis and I strongly recommend it to anyone needing to unwind with a book, or walk in the nearby National Parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022