The ECO OLIVE FARMSTAY at Big Hill has a "locked down" MONEY BACK guarantee..

The Eco Olive Farmstay at Big Hill just 2hrs south of Sydney is YOUR PRIVATE COUNTRY RETREAT with FUN and VALUE FOR FAMILIES or GROUPS, with a UNIQUE COMBINATION OF FEATURES such as: Hosted HANDS ON ANIMAL FEEDING AND INTERACTION. (please note that we apologise for the possible dissapointment however underwriters now refuse to insure ute riding in Australia). POOL -seasonal LARGE GAMES/PLAY/ENTERTAINING ROOM ideal for functions and containjng: Ping pong Fussball table. Air hockey. Darts Coits Boules Bowls Cricket set Badminton Various ball games/soccer net. Toys Chalkboard Colouring Children's picnic table. EXTRA full size FRIDGE . 2ND BATHROOM. SCREENED PERGOLA with large dining setting ideal for gatherings. PLAYGROUND with swing set and trampoline. Plenty of room in large homestead block. CAMPFIRES domed by a million stars with outdoor cooking (seasonal) a a well as Brassiere. INTERNET FULL FOXTEL TENNIS COURT free, 5min stroll away. OLIVE HARVEST IN MAY and olive tree sales. AIR CONDITIONER WOOD FIRE for your winter escape. CALMING distant PASTORAL VIEWS 80acre sheep/cattle grazing and olive producing property just 2hrs South of Sydney nestled between the Southern Highlands (Mittagong) and Tablelands to the south (Goulburn). DEAR GUESTS PLEASE: - check that bedding arrangements are suitable for your group first as detailed below. - only enquire for dates actually available according to calendar. -we have a $500 security bond -there is no binding agreement until a deposit has been received. -check in/ out and simple house rules are sent to you in correspondence directly with the property. We allow FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS with additional guests at a small cost pp. HISTORIC BIG HILL SANDSTONE CHURCH available for weddings. Far from urban life, our COSY COUNTRY COTTAGE features: Single level open plan living with well appointed kitchen. 3 bedrooms with 8 in beds, plus deluxe single floor mattress, and rollaway single, and queen sofa bed for a total of 12 beds. Not wheelchair suitable sorry. Convenient internal 3 way bathroom, extra sink and additional bathroom. Beds made with all linens supplied including pool towels. Clean, convenient, comfortable and recently renovated. Everything for a home away from home. Ground level verandah surrounds with BBQ and lots of outdoor furniture to be utilised around the property. We take pride in welcoming guests to this hosted farm experience. You guest accomodation and facilities are private, hosts quiet and unobtrusive in a separate facilities while being available to respond to any guest needs and making your stay the best it can be with animal feeding excursions and any assistance you may need including fires lit. Once you arrive you will feel far from urban life: REST ON A LOUNGE IN THE SUN OR HAMMOCK IN THE SHADE CHILL OUT IN THE POOL after your BBQ Bring your BIKE or WALKING shoes to enjoy the location. PLAY indoor/outdoor GAMES Enjoy the view while the children enjoy the TRAMPOLINE AND SWINGS Soak up the QUIET PEACEFULL SETTING-sleep in and recharge without disturbance. Sit under the STARS BY THE CAMPFIRE TASTE REAL FREE-RANGE EGGS after visiting the ducks, geese and chickens. INTERACT with the friendly sheep, cows and alpacas, they all have personalities! The FROG AND BIRD ORCHESTRA serenades you while you chill out. Take a chair to the TOP OF THE GROVE to enjoy a drink with a view. Experience a COLOURFUL SUNRISE OR SUNSET as the elevated house block allows you to take in the vast sky and colours of the land as the seasons change. SPOT a local WOMBAT or KANGAROO and the VISITING SEASONAL BIRDLIFE. The OLIVE GROVE with guest harvest in late April/May features complimentary olive curing to take home and the olive trees are on their way to producing an interesting blend of table olives. Sometimes we press for oil and it is for sale if in stock. OLIVE TREES of various sizes and varieties are FOR SALE and are an ideal fruiting garden tree that can be shaped to size. TOURISM: Stay in the same area, which was hand picked by Hannibal Macarthur, as prime grazing land back in the 1800's. Local farms in the area still carry large numbers of sheep and cattle .Read about how the little pocket of Big Hill got it's name and was settled. WALK TO THE HISTORIC SANDSTONE CHURCH BUILT BY CONVICTS and which still holds services and weddings with a non-denominational service every 4th Sunday of the month in a casual bush style where you can yarn with some locals over a cuppa afterwards. We assist with information if the tourism bug bites, and it's not far to travel for: Sporting events like cycle rallies Festivals such as Brigadoon Scenic lookouts Historical attractions Wineries and restaurants Weekend markets and activities proliferate the calendar year. Comprehensive detailed info about all our FEATURES AND INCLUSIONS are emailed direct by the property. WE HOPE TO HOST YOUR COUNTRY GETAWAY SOON.......