Enchanting Rural Cottage in a Magical Setting

Even though Wah Cottage is 90 years old, it has been fully renovated so that it retains its country charm while still delivering creature comforts. Decorated with a nod to the french farmhouse aesthetic, the light filled rooms feature french cream walls and plantation shutters. The place is filled with original artworks, found objects and loved pieces. I stay at this cottage in between travels so the third bedroom is locked as it is an owners cupboard. Everything else is yours to use. The cottage and the outdoor areas are yours to use when you stay with us. That includes the pool and pool deck and the Pavilion with outdoor kitchen and toilet/ shower room adjacent to that Pavillon. There is a meditation deck out by the small dam and a boules court in the bottom corner of the property. The only thing that we ask you not to use is the golf cart or the ride on mower during your stay with us. There is secondary accomodation at the back of the block - unless you have booked this for your party of guests - this is not to be accessed. Please remember that we are on tank water here...there is no mains water so be mindful about your water usage. Explore the whole two hectares. Turn on the festival lights at night if you wish to soak in the atmosphere in the Meadow area. Play a game of boules on the boules court at the far end of the property. However, please always pack up the boules kit and bring it back to the cottage with you should you use it. There are herbs and vegetables growing around the property (depending on the seasons) so feel free to harvest them for your cooking or consumption while staying with us. There is plenty of ambient or mood lighting at night throughout the (Website hidden by Airbnb) lighting of candles outside is prohibited. As are open fires in the fire pit in the Meadow. This geographic area has a high fire danger rating and has a history of bush fires so lighting of fires without prior discussion and approval will mean immediate removal from the property. This property has a self check in lock box and is perfect for the independent traveller and guest. We are here to answer all your questions and will attend to issues immediately, however, we allow guests their privacy and prefer to be ‘there when you want us’ We are just 1.5 kilometres from a Brisbane Valley Rail Trail crossing. The Esk to Toogoolawah section of the trail crosses Morden Road (the road the property is on) on the bitumen section. Walking or riding from that crossing to the township of Toogoolawah is a very pleasant 5 kilometre journey. That’s where you’ll find a fully stocked IGA, pharmacy, 3 pubs, an old fashioned movie theatre and the BEST coffee shop in the whole district - Blacktop Coffee Shack at the end of the Main Street. Toogoolawah has a population of 1,400 permanent residents. The ‘season’ for bike riders and walkers is from April to November so that’s when the population increases. To state the obvious there is no public transport or taxi system. So it’s a vehicle, bike, horse ride or walk to get into town. Please always keep the front gates to the property closed as you exit and enter the driveway. Please enjoy the wildlife but don’t approach or attempt to pet the kangaroos as they can be unpredictable and we don’t want you to be ‘in their way’ The place is kept mowed and maintained to create the park like atmosphere and different vistas, but always be vigilant for snakes and cane toads. Having said that the green frogs are harmless and gorgeous and represent a happy, healthy space and the frill neck lizards are our friends! The next door neighbour’s cows often come down to graze in the paddock opposite the front yard, and while they are a joy to watch, please don’t feed them anything.