Location:

Elm Cottage is located in the Goobarragandra Valley, 14kms east of Tumut in the Snowy Mountains. It is approximately halfway between Sydney & Melbourne, and just 21/2 hours from Canberra.

Blue Gum

Room Type:

Cosy 2 bedroom cottage

Room Information:

Blue Gum has a queen size bed in the main bedroom and a double bunk bed in the second bedroom. Lounge room, eat in area, fully equipped kitchen, laundry with washing machine and dryer, and bathroom with shower. Reverse cycle heating and cooling, TV, DVD, VCR, and CD player. You also have a large balcony with gas BBQ and outdoor setting overlooking the river below.

Room Facilities:

• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Balcony
• CD player
• Clock Radio
• Colour television
• DVD player
• Full cooking facilities
• Hairdryer
• Heating
• In house movies
• Insect screens
• Ironing equipment
• Laundry facilities
• Microwave oven
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Safe
• Self catering (full kitchen)
• Tea/coffee making
• Video

Occupancy:

Included in the published rate is 2 adults. (Maximum occupancy - 4 guests). Of the extra guests 2 may be an adult.

Red Gum

Room Type:

Large 2 bedroom cottage

Room Information:

Red Gum (4.5 Star AAA Tourism) has a king size bed in one room with private ensuite and spa bath, and the second bedroom has two king single beds also with ensuite. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave etc., separate dining room, lounge room with TV, DVD, VCR, and CD player. Full reverse cycle air conditioning and a laundry with washing machine and dryer. A huge covered balcony with gas BBQ and outdoor setting overlooks the river below.

Room Facilities:

• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Balcony
• Bath
• CD player
• Clock Radio
• Colour television
• Cot
• DVD player
• Dishwasher
• Full cooking facilities
• Hairdryer
• Heating
• In house movies
• Insect screens
• Ironing equipment
• Laundry facilities
• Microwave oven
• Private bath
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Self catering (full kitchen)
• Tea/coffee making
• Video

Occupancy:

Included in the published rate is 4 adults. (Maximum occupancy - 6 guests). Of the extra guests 2 may be an adult.

River Gum

Room Type:

3 bedroom cottage

Room Information:

River Gum cottage (4.5 Star) has 3 bedrooms, a queen bed with private ensuite and walk in robe, the second bedroom a king bed, both of these rooms have double French doors leading out on to the balcony and the third bedroom has a double bunk and single bed. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave etc., plus separate dining room, lounge room with TV, DVD, VCR, and CD player. Full reverse cycle air conditioning and a full bathroom with bath, and laundry with washing machine, dryer plus another shower and toilet. Your private balcony has a gas BBQ with outdoor setting and you have 180 degree views of the river below and rural surrounds.

Room Facilities:

• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Balcony
• Bath
• CD player
• Clock Radio
• DVD player
• Dishwasher
• Full cooking facilities
• Hairdryer
• Heating
• In house movies
• Insect screens
• Ironing equipment
• Laundry facilities
• Microwave oven
• Private shower/Toilet
• Radio
• Refrigerator
• Self catering (full kitchen)
• Tea/coffee making
• Video

Occupancy:

Included in the published rate is 6 adults. (Maximum occupancy - 6 guests).

Check-in Time:

2.00 pm

Check-out Time:

10.00 am

Local Attractions:

Blowering Dam is where Ken Warby set the world water speed record and is just 10 minutes from Elm Cottage. Here you can go water skiing, windsurfing and it is a great spot fishing enthusiasts with rainbow trout, brown trout, golden perch, cod and refin to be caught. Kosciusko National Park is 690,000 hectares of diverse natural landscape. Bushwalking, mountain bike riding, picnicking, fishing, caving, car touring, canoeing, and horse riding are just some of the activities you can undertake within the Park. Include a visit to Yarrangobilly Caves and discover some of the most beautiful and ornate caves in Australia. Take a guided or self guided cave tour, then take a swim in the termal pool (a pleasant 27 degrees celcius). The caves are open every day except Christmas Day. Mt. Selwyn snowfields are just an hour from the property for those skiing enthusiasts. Mt. Selwyn provides breathtaking winter scenery and some of the best ski runs Mother Nature has. It provides a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, service that makes you feel at home and totally modern facilities. Mt. Selwyn is tucked away in the northern end of the Kosciusko National Park and it offers great cross country skiing with a large choice of established trails to international standards from 2.5kms up to 15kms., alpine skiing, toboganning and snowboarding. Talbingo just 30 minutes drive from the property is the birthplace of famous Australian author Miles Franklin. It is a picturesque township nestled by the shore of lake Jourama. It is also home to the Tumut 3 Power Station, the largest of the power stations in the Snowy Mountains Scheme, and visitors are welcome to view the static display or take a tour of the power station. Batlow 30 minutes away is famous for its apple, cherry and stonefruit orchards plus its large native and softwood forests which not only add visual appeal to the area, but like orcharding contribute significantly to the town's economy. The Hume & Hovell Lookout provides spectacular views of Blowering Valley and Lake. Adelong a heritage town famous for its goldming past is just 40 minutes from Elm Cottage. In Autumn & Spring artists flock to the township to capture on canvas and film the colours of stately trees plus the diverse beauty of the hills, valleys and country properties. Tumbarumba with its wineries, the Boggy Creek show and the Berry Farm reknown for its pancakes are an hour from the property. Activities within the region are numerous ranging from golf, fishing, bushwalking, mountain bike riding, canoeing and kayaking. You can even go along to Air Escape and try the ultimate freedom of powered hang gliding. Peter Wilson, chief flying instructor invites you to take a Trial Introductory Flight over the Tumut valley to view the magnificent scenery and during the flight you have the opportunity to take control of the aircraft - if you like.!! The Tumut Region offers something for everyone year round, or alternatively you can just stay at the property, relax and unwind, listen to the sounds of the river , view the birdlife, see an echnida, platypus and wombat in their natural habitat , take in the natural beauty of the Goobarragandra Valley whilst recharging your batteries.