Location:

Bredbo and Cooma, around 400km south-west of Sydney. Bredbo is a quaint rural village on the Monaro Plains of New South Wales. It developed to accommodate squatters' runs in 1848 and was proclaimed a village in 1888. Gold was discovered in the late 1800s and the field was worked until 1921. A 1930s geological survey lead to a mine opening and operating until 1942. In the heart of merino country and the Kosciuszko National Park, Bredbo has old-world charm and the true nature of Australian rural life. It has a number of historic buildings, including the 1839 Bredbo Inn which was the original stagecoach stop on the way to the south coast and Snowy Mountains. It often hosted the Australian poet Banjo Patterson in the early 20th century. One of the earliest settlers in the district, John Cosgrove, was believed to be the largest landholder in southern New South Wales and in one year, 68,000 sheep were shorn in the Billilingra shearing shed. Bredbo has some delightful shops, including the Christmas Barn which has a fine selection of imported decorations. It's open from June to December. The Bredbo Pizzeria has wood-fired pizzas to be enjoyed while taking in the views over Settin Estate vineyards, and the Pancake Parlour serves up delicious crepes, pancakes and hotcakes.

Facilities:

• 24 hour reception
• Bar/Fridge
• Barbecue area
• Car Parking
• Children's play area
• Cot
• Fire Place
• Hair Dryer
• Meeting facilities
• Non smoking establishment
• Pets Allowed
• Picnic Facilities
• Quality Linen
• Queen Bed
• Spa

Couples Carriage / Family Carriage

Room Type:

Self Containes Carriages

Room Information:

The Couples Carriage has a queen bedroom next to an ensuite spa bathroom. In the main section there is a divan which folds to make a double bed and in another room there is a single bed. There is a fold away single bed available. All linen is provided. A full kitchen is at the end of the carriage and a dining area in the main part. The Family Carriage has two double bunks in one room, a queen bed and a fold down divan in the main part and a dining area. The bathroom has a deep claw foot bath. Both carriages have reverse cycle airconditioning. Children and pets are welcome. Paddington Hills is a rural retreat on 120 acres with horses,donkeys and alpacas to pat and feed. Pretty walks can be long or short but very enjoyable. It's quiet but only 1 hour from Canberra.

Local Attractions:

A real treat is a visit to Miss Heidi's Austrian Tea House in Cooma. Overlooking the Gladstone Mountains in the middle of the bush, the log cabin serves pancakes, strudel, schnitzel and goulash  all home made with quality ingredients to recipes handed down through generations. They also serve mulled wine and schnapps.