This vacation home is located within a few miles (5 km) of Morton National Park and St. Maur Wines. The vacation home includes a fireplace, a patio, and a refrigerator.
Southern Highland Wines - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
Moss Vale Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles
Glow Worm Glen - 16 min drive - 4.6 miles
Bendooley Estate Book Barn - 24 min drive - 16.2 miles
Centennial Vineyards - 27 min drive - 22.4 miles
Getting around
Exeter Station - 8 min walk
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Subway - 9 min drive
Eling Forest Winery - 11 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage
Holiday Rental Specialists are pleased to present Poppy Cottage, ideal for families, couples and small groups.
The Property Features • Pets welcome upon enquiry- see our Terms & Conditions and declare at time of booking • Modern renovated bathroom with freestanding bath, shower and separate toilet • Cosy sitting room with Rinnai gas log fire • Large kitchen/dining room with modern kitchen • Dishwasher, Smeg range cooker, microwave and DeLonghi Nespresso coffee machine • TV, stereo, WiFi, laptop friendly • Outdoor entertaining area with open fireplace, pergola, BBQ • Close to coffee shop • 20 km to Bowral town centre • High chair • Pets welcome with AUD 100 surcharge
Please note this property/location has limited mobile phone service
Bedroom Configuration • Bedroom 1: queen • Bedroom 2: double • Bedroom 3: king single x 2
Bathroom Configuration • Bathroom 1: shower, vanity, bathtub, and toilet
Enter this gorgeous weatherboard to find your typical period features such as attractive polished floorboards and pressed metal ceilings. The formal sitting room has a cosy gas log Rinnai fireplace - enjoy a fireside drink before bed! Poppy Cottage is just a couple of doors away from the delightful Exeter general store.
There are 3 bedrooms at the front of the house sleeping 6 guests on 1 queen bed, 1 double bed and two king singles in a twin room. The style is eclectic and cosy with an interesting mix of artwork, furniture, and decoration. Step from the living room past the renovated bathroom with a magnificent freestanding bath on Travertine floors, shower and marble vanity into a stylish new open plan kitchen dining living area overlooking the garden.
The kitchen has marble benchtops, Nespresso coffee machine, all mod cons and lots of windows and light. There is a large dining table overlooking the garden and the choice of dining in or outside with the pergola and open fireplace providing a great outdoor setting.
The outdoor fireplace is a real feature in winter and there are beautiful shady trees in a long deep garden to enjoy in summer.
This is an ideal location to stay at for visiting local wineries, Brigadoon is Bundanoon, Highlands Fling, attending weddings at Montrose Berry Farm, Southern Highlands Winery, Eling Forest, and all the Highlands have to offer including the Glow Worm Glen, Solar Springs, Morton National Park. We are across the road from Exeter Antiques, and Gallery Ecosse, a contemporary art gallery situated in The Halcyon Cottage, circa 1869.
Distances to • 7km to Bundanoon • 9 km to Southern Highlands Winery • 18km to Berrima • 20km to Bowral town centre • 21km to Bendooley Estate • 23km to Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral • 23km to Peppers Craigieburn • 24km to Centennial Vineyards • 25km to Mittagong
Linen All linen (sheets and bath towels) is supplied for your stay and included in the tariff. For the comfort of our guests, we do not triple sheet. All beds have a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and a quilt with a full cover.
Property Specific Notes Mobile range is poor at the property but there is a landline available at the property for local calls and to Australian mobiles.
Pets are welcome at this property. There is a AUD 100 surcharge to have your pet stay. This surcharge may vary depending on the length of the stay. Please declare at the time of booking and refer to the terms and conditions regarding pets.
If you bring a pet, a surcharge will be added after the booking is placed.
WiFi is offered as a complimentary extra. As there is no charge issues will be dealt with Asap but cannot be guaranteed.
This property will consider bookings for groups of young people and/or Schoolies, however, these bookings can only be made by application. Please message us; a comprehensive guest registration form must be completed prior to confirmation and a 2000 AUD cash bond is payable. Other conditions apply.
Notes Code of Conduct: Payment for the booking warrants you and all guests staying will abide by the Code of Conduct for Short Term Rental Accommodation which can be viewed under the Guest Information tab on our website or a link which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email.
Noise at Properties: NSW Planning has passed laws that affect guests. The Code of Conduct for holiday renting can be found on our website under the Guest Information tab. In Section 2.5.2 of the STR Code of Conduct, guests have an obligation to ensure the peace and comfort of neighbours and other occupants of the premises (if strata) near holiday rental properties. This means guests have to be very mindful of noise made in or outside the property that can disrupt neighbours at any time of the day. If you or any other guest receives a warning regarding excess noise or excess guests, you may be asked to leave the property immediately with no refund of monies. Noise audible outside the property is prohibited.
Privacy: This property is a holiday rental, it is not a principal place of residence and there are no shared rooms. Enjoy your time in comfort and privacy. Terms and Conditions: Detailed T&Cs apply for this property and payment warrants your agreement and that of all other guests staying at the property with you. Please share the T&Cs with your other guests.
Check-in and -out Times: During the busy months of December and January, the check-in time is 4 pm to facilitate peak back-to-back changeovers. Our standard check-in time is 3 pm and check-out time is 10 am. We offer a complimentary early check-in or late check-out time as a gesture of goodwill where booking and housekeeping schedules allow. Note that due to demand and housekeeping pressures, no early check-ins or late check-outs will be granted during the months of December and January. The safest way to secure an early check-in or later check-out is to book the property for an extra night. Contact us for a special rate for this extra night. All Sunday late check outs must be requested and approved prior to 5 pm on the Friday evening prior. All complimentary early check-ins or late check-outs must be confirmed in writing so that our housekeeping team are informed accordingly.
Guest Registration: Guest registration is mandatory for all bookings and replaces the need for a cash bond for short term bookings (up to 20 nights). It is essential for fraud prevention, damage claims, safety, and emergency purposes. The process varies depending on the online travel agent used. Direct bookings require the booker to upload a copy of their driver’s licence and credit card through our encrypted online process.
Additional Guests: The guest limits apply at all times during the booking. Any extra guests (this includes day visitors) above those that have been booked and paid for must be approved in writing prior to the stay. Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have visitors in addition to booked guests, you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission. This is not possible at all properties.
No Extras: This property is approved for accommodation only. No mattresses, tents, caravans or more cars than the property accommodates are allowed. Under no circumstances are the following activities permitted at any of our properties: motorbikes, dirt bikes, quad bikes, use of firearms or air rifles, fireworks.
EV Charging: For safety reasons and to comply with insurance requirements, guests are prohibited from charging electric vehicles at any property that does not have a dedicated EV charging station. Charging electric vehicles without proper infrastructure poses a fire hazard, and in the unfortunate event of an incident, insurance cover may be compromised, and the guest held liable. If in doubt, ask our team for the closest EV charging station.
Long Stay Discounts: Out of peak season stays of a week or more may qualify for a discount, please send us a message.
Property Information: Information during your stay can be found in the Guest Information Folder or by calling our office 24/7.
Security Deposit: For most bookings, completion of our registration process and a valid credit card with a $1000 available limit is sufficient for the security deposit. For medium-term bookings (21-40 nights) and long-term bookings (41-90 nights), a non-negotiable cash security deposit is required. This deposit, held in our Trust Account, is refunded after the departure inspection, with any damage or loss deducted. The minimum cash deposit is $2000, with higher amounts for larger or more expensive properties, or at the owner’s/agent’s discretion.
Peace of Mind: For your added security, this property is managed by a Licensed Real Estate Agent. We will never request payments be made to an overseas bank account and your money is held safely in our Trust Account until after your departure.
List with Us: If we had more properties in our management portfolio, we could easily get them booked. Demand is high and supply just can’t keep up. Send us a message or call us if you would like to know more about the packages we offer for short term rental management.
The vacation home is heated and features a patio and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a microwave.
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)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated 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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-12921,2579
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Exeter, close to Southern Highland Wines, Moss Vale Golf Club, and Red Cow Farm Garden. You'll also find Morton National Park and Glow Worm Glen within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace as well as a garden and an outdoor entertainment area.
Are there hot tubs at Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Shellharbour, NSW (WOL), which is about 27.2 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage?
Yes, every accommodation at Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage comes with a deck.
Reviews
Poppy Cottage – delightful and pet-friendly cottage Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Alison L.
Mar 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Birthday & Reunion Weekend in Exeter
Well appointed and comfortable cottage with large back garden. Situated right in the middle of Exeter. Great place to base yourself for a weekend exploring the Southern Highlands! Thank you!
Alison L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Rosanne C.
Jul 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty Poppy Cottage
Charming cosy home well set up for visitors. Peaceful and relaxing.
Rosanne C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Constantine L.
Jul 14, 2024
Void
Void
Constantine L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Orietta M.
Jul 7, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Poppy
Poppy is a great property but it needs a complete deep clean - pulled pans out of cupboards that were filthy, the plates are am over used grey colour, under the sink was dirty, I wiped something off the floor and my rag came up filthy brown, the cleaners forgot to leave washing up cloths and enough washing up liquid. A great property that is reflecting a little neglect. But with a little care she can sparkle again.
Orietta M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elana G.
Jan 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
The most beautiful little cottage, absolutely love the back yard! My parents fell inlove with the place. Thank you xx
Elana G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Louise R.
May 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect. Would stay again…. But the Lounge chairs
This property is perfect on every level.
The only issue is the very very low lounge chairs and sofa’s in both rooms.. we could not use them as we are in our golden years and required assistance alighting from them….a scene from funniest home videos…… as a result we did enjoy
Time sitting around the table playing cards… Hoping to return next year same time and for a bit longer. Ambience plus plus plus
Louise R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Megan L.
Aug 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Rules
A lovely property and we enjoyed our stay here. We know how to act respectfully in regards to others, but felt the constant reminders, via notices, emails, etc, were unnecessary.
Megan L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Helen S.
Jan 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Poppy Cottage
Lovely staying in this relaxed heritage cottage in the beautiful village of Exeter. A special place to stay.
Helen S.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Maureen H., Australia
Jun 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Cottage
I joyed the open fire place very comfortable cottage
Maureen H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
6/10 Okay
Kowsh R.
May 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay
The property should come with soap at minimum and a microwave. Also the fact that theres no phone reception should be mentioned on the listing.
Kowsh R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sanchi D.
Feb 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend in Exeter
Perfect location for a holiday in the Southern Highlands. Very comfy and family friendly house for relaxing and chilling out. Thanks!
Sanchi D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jon M.
Oct 20, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Poppy’s Cottage is wonderful.
Poppy’s Cottage is wonderful and the town of Exeter is beautiful. It was a wonderful experience. Loved the bath, the bed was comfortable and facilities were great. We will be back.
Jon M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
CHERYL B., MONA VALE
Aug 14, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
very cosy cottage
Cosy with a warm and friendly feel
CHERYL B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
Racquel B.
Jul 13, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot for a cute cottage
We enjoyed our stay at Poppy Cottage. Great spot with a short walk to Exeter General Store and the oval which had tennis courts and football goals. The cottage was cute with good heating and the queen bed was defiantly comfortable (I didn’t try the others). There weren’t really any supplies (cooking oil, pepper, washing powder, matches to light the fire, paper for the fire and paper towel) which would have been good to know beforehand. The outside fire was lively but you need to be able to chop wood!
Racquel B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Julia M.
Jun 22, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cosy cottage
Had a wonderful time at Poppy Cottage! The place is much larger than what I initially thought and very cosy. Modern but with a lot of character and charm. Barely felt the cold with the fireplace on!
Julia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Virginia M.
Mar 24, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
Wonderful cottage with gorgeous garden. Well appointed spacious kitchen and comfortable beds. Exeter is a quiet and rural area with Bundanoon only 7 kms away.
Virginia M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 15, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic weekend stay
We booked Poppy Cottage as my daughter was married at Eling Forest Winery ( outstanding wedding venue).
The property was spotless, it was larger than I expected. It was decorated in an eclectic fashion, very stylish and lots of interesting pieces. The art work was beautiful.
The natural lighting and large windows out to the beautiful gardens was a pretty back drop for the bride and bridesmaids to have hair and makeup done.
The location of the Cottage was perfect, we had dinner at Bundanoon Hotel - (10 mins away ) we had breakfast and coffee at the little cafe 100metres away from Poppy's - great coffee and food.
Long driveway, able to get our cars off the road.
Thank you for a great stay
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
Jan 31, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent base for Exeter and nearby villages
This cottage is an excellent base if you are spending some time in the Southern Highlands. Exeter is a delightful small village and the cottage is a 1 minute walk to the very good village cafe. Exeter is a very short drive away from Bundanoon, Moss Vale etc. The cottage is very clean with great living spaces (including a TV area separate from the lounge area) and a lovely back yard (which our dog was very happy about). We didn’t really use the kitchen but it looked well set up if you wanted to cook meals. Like most places in Exeter and Bundanoon you hear a few trains in the night.
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Gates M.
Dec 31, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed Poppy Cottage
Everything about Poppy Cottage was exactly what we wanted and expected.
Gates M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
karen k.
Nov 4, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeously quintessential country cottage
We loved it. Gorgeous spacious bright Carrara bench kitchen , bathroom so lovely with great bath. Happy bright sunny house which is bigger than originally thought. Gorgeous gentle country gardens. We will def come back .
karen k.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Anna D.
Oct 27, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful break in beautiful home!
We had a relaxing break staying at Poppy Cottage - gorgeous location & beautiful home - perfect for our family of 5 + our four legged friend! The outdoor fire & garden is magical - we’ll be back!
Anna D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
6/10 Okay
Margaret N., Australia
Oct 22, 2019
Lovely area to enjoy taking day trips by car.
The cottage was very nice except a few things spoilt our stay. I don't think the cottage is catered for seniors who have bad backs. We found the lounge chairs very uncomfortable and so low it was nearly impossible to get up off them. Was hoping for a restful few days out of the 10 days we stayed but decided it best to go out every day while there. The beds were very hard and hated going to bed except for my sister who had the queen bed (which was softer). The kitchen was spacious, great big fridge but we found some things needed fixing. The tap in the sink is loose and someone had put a bowl under the sink to catch the drips. Also the tap in the bathroom sink needs fixing also. The shower was great and all the heaters in the cottage was needed as it was very cold while there.
We loved the garden with all the beautiful flowering trees, just wish the back lawn had been mowed. Sorry for all the negatives but we were so looking forward to a comfortable holiday which we didn't get.
We also did not realise that we would not get mobile coverage while in Exeter. Down the road in Bundanoon or Moss Vale you could but Exeter is in a black spot. Would we stay there again, probably not.
Margaret N.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Margaret M., Sydney Australia
Feb 25, 2019
We LOVE this cottage
Poppy Cottage was perfect. It was in a fantastic location, beautiful traditional Australian cottage, but stylishly renovated. Fantastic yard, kitchen and bathrooms. We will definitely be back. We all slept the best we have in months. Thanks
PS Loved the art too.