GUEST REVIEWS
'We loved our stay at Jenny’s place. The house was charming and spotlessly clean. We felt warm and cozy on the cold nights, and cool inside during the day when it was 30 degrees outside. The house was very well stocked and had everything we needed. Jenny was very accommodating, especially with the flexible check-in and providing a high chair and portacot for our 9-month-old."
- Elena, September 2026
"We had a great time staying in this delightful cosy cottage. Beautifully appointed inside while keeping with the rich history of the building. It was the perfect place to return for a hot shower after walking and exploring the Barrington Tops NP. We were so happy with the homely vibe, warming ourselves by the combustion fire while enjoying the company of friends in the comfort of the family room. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook delicious meals and then enjoy in the adjoining dinning room. The BBQ on the verandah and spacious table overlooking the river paddocks was a great place to sit in the morning sun and for drinks at sunset. The hosts went out of their way to ensure the cottage was what we expected, even delivering extra firewood to get us through our stay. Their recommendations for local coffee at The Commons II was spot on. The beds were incredibly comfortable too!
Thank you, we can’t recommend highly enough." - Tim, July 2026
'We enjoyed two nights at Jennifer's place and didn't want to leave. Beds were so comfortable and the whole house a very homely and practical feel. We had a dip in the river behind the house and spent the day at 'The Steps' about 15 min drive from there. It was a $5 per person entry but the river had great access and lots of deeper areas to swim and for the kids to go through some little rapids too. It was quite hot when we were there so the ceiling fans and air con were an added bonus. But the breeze on the balcony in the evening was lovely, as was the surrounding corn fields for a view. Perfect mini family get away.'
Melissa, January 2023
'Once again we had a really wonderful time in the Cottage and feel rejuvenated - thank you' – Steph, July 2024
'We had a wonderful time at your pretty, warm cottage. Surrounded by hills, near the river, quiet and private, it is a wonderful place to recharge! Barrington and Gloucester are of course picturesque and you can pop in to town to get supplies or go bush walking in this breathtaking area'
Tim, July 2023
"This place is absolutely wonderful - so peaceful! Home was well stocked with all the essentials and was lovely and clean. Loved reading about the history and the old maps of the area. If you want somewhere to truly unwind and relax this is it!" - Rebecca, October 2026
“Absolutely gorgeous cottage in a beautiful peaceful location with lovely countryside views from the balcony. The cottage is clean and comfortable with everything you need for a perfect stay. Very comfortable bed and large spacious bedrooms. We loved the fireplace and generous free wood - thank you! We hope to return again in the future." - Helen, June 2026
"The house was charming. far exceeded our expectations. Location really good and Jennifers communication was great. I liked that she checked in with us on the day after our arrival just to check that everything was OK. I would highly recommend this house is you want a quite location in a charming house in a country location but still close to town" - Bryan, May 2026
"The cottage and the property is stunning and a must book! We had a girls weekend away and the cottage was the perfect size for us to hang out, eat and drink, and explore the property. Our souls were definitely recharged after our stay." - Amy, May 2026
'We had a fantastic stay at the Old School Master’s cottage. It has a lovely vibe and was a really relaxing place near the river with plenty of kookaburras! The hosts were really friendly and very responsive. Would definitely stay again' - Rachel, January 2023
'Thanks a million Jennifer, what a weekend it was simply perfect in every way. What a spot the river and swimming hole just amazing all to ourselves, we enjoyed every minute of our stay and will definitely be returning for a getaway for getaway thanks again' - Joanne, February 2023
'I’m just home from Barrington and I want to thank Jenny for a perfect five days away. Everything was spotless. The cottage was exactly as described and the instructions on how to get there faultless. I needed time to write and recuperate from a rather frantic year and the peace and the quiet were exactly what I was after. The cottage is beautifully renovated but the best thing was the wrap around deck. Sitting out there with a drink and some cheese and biscuits in the evening was heaven because the view stretched for miles and the birds were so lovely to watch. A family of kookaburras sat in the large gum tree directly in front of the deck and one night I even had a kangaroo hop by. And of course there’s the river. Stunning spot. And as everyone else has said, you can hear it from the house, a sound very soothing. I saw not another person all week which is exactly what I wanted. But there is a good Woolies at Gloucester - 10 mins away - and cafes also Thank you Jenny! 💯💯💯💯 ' - Susan, December 2022
'Easy to find, this beautiful cottage with its fantastic verandah was a wonderful place for us to relax and unwind.' - Lynne, May 2021
'Beautiful country retreat. Jennifer is an excellent host and this is the perfect place to explore the local towns and national parks or just have short strolls down to the river. We had a great time. Lots of wildlife two any anywhere that has actual non-stick pans gets my vote!' - Mark, January 2023
"What a beautiful location. The cottage was very comfortable and so peaceful! Exceeded our expectations for sure. The central air conditioning was a real asset as we were there during a heat wave. The deck was a perfect spot to unwind and watch the abundant bird life. No mosquitoes while we were there (bonus)! Would recommend to anyone looking for a quiet, stress free escape."
Karen, Febuary 2026
'We absolutely loved our stay. Jennifer and Trudy were wonderful hosts sharing their local knowledge knowledge of places to visit and a bottle of bubbly to celebrate a 50th birthday! The cottage was full of charm, great artwork and we loved the combustion fire. The morning mist and listening to the birds was the highlight. We wished we could have stayed longer.'
Elizabeth, September 2023