Benny's Cottage

Farm stay in Clunes, Australia

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Lara
  1. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Valley and garden views

Soak up the views during your stay.

Dedicated workspace

A room with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
Located just 10minutes to beautiful Bangalow is Benny's Cottage, which has recently undergone a complete facelift and is ready to show off its relaxed and stylish new design. No luxury has been spared on this recent remodel, crafted with love by a talented local builder and interior stylist duo. This luxurious, hinterland holiday escape sleeps up to 8 people with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus a private loft area with an additional lounge and powder room.

The space
This magical property gives you the peace and tranquility found only in the country but within easy reach of shops, restaurants, and more in Clunes and Byron Bay. 4 beautifully decorated bedrooms are located across both floors of Benny's Cottage, including a loft bedroom with additional lounge space, offering added flexibility for guests. The bathrooms each feature modern, high-end fixtures and sleek design. With heated bathroom floors and towel bards, plus a freestanding soaker tub you'll be able to unwind and relax after a full day of adventuring. The living space is extended outward with a large but cozy verandah that hosts a lounge area, dining space and BBQ. A few steps further, discover your own private saltwater swimming pool, protected by a paddock surrounding the entirety of the house.

Whether you choose to curl up alone for your favourite Netflix drama or join your crew in the open concept living area beside the wood burning fireplace, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your evenings here. If its the outdoors you prefer settle into a comfy spot on the verandah and watch the sun go down over the vast hinterland acres.

Property Features:
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
Purpose built and redesigned by professional builder and stylist duo
5 acres of private land with friendly chickens and mini cows
Modern Chefs kitchen with freestanding Falcon double oven
Saltwater Swimming Pool with outdoor hot/cold shower
Indoor wood burning fireplace
Open concept living, dining and cooking area
High-end finishes including heated floors, towel bars and freestanding tub
Covered Verandah with dining and lounge area, bbq and retractable fly screens
Smart TV's with Netflix in the living room and all bedrooms
10 minute drive to Bangalow and 8 minutes to Clunes
25 minute drive to Byron Bay and beaches

Each bedroom is equipped with reverse cycle air conditioning and a ceiling fan, as well as a Smart TV with Netflix.

Bedding Configuration:
Bedroom 1 (Downstairs) - 1 queen bed with ensuite
Bedroom 2 (Downstairs) - 1 queen bed
Bedroom 3 (Downstairs) - 2 king singles (cannot be combined)
Bedroom 4 (Upstairs Loft) - 1 queen and 2 king singles (cannot be combined)

Bathing
Stepping into any of the cottages 2 bathrooms, you'll love the heated floors made from locally sourced, encaustic tiles by Jatana Design. The design is light and spa-like with crisp, white subway tiles, custom wood vanities and dramatic black fixtures that pop. Heated towel bars add another layer of indulgene, while the second shared bathroom offers a stunning freestanding bathtub, perfect for an indulgent soak after a busy day of country living. An additional separate toilet/powder room is located upstairs for extra convenience.

Living
When it comes to fixtures the homes stylist and builder chose to fit Benny's Cottage with the highest of the high end, ehwile seeking to retain much of the property original charm. Oak soaped floorboards grace the hallways, bedrooms and living areas, while a tranquil design and large windows create a bright and inviting atmosphere. Snuggle up in front of the wood burning fire place, switch on the Smart TV to catch up on your Netflix queue, or open up the large glass doors to extend your living space and let in a fresh hinterland breeze. Upstairs, escape to the loft area with extra lounge space for seclusion and privacy. The entire cottage is equipped with reverse cycle air conditioning so you'll be comfortable whether you visit in the summer or winter months. There's no need to worry about bugs thanks to fly screens between indoor and outdoor areas.

Cooking & Dining
One of the outstanding features of this property is the large, open concept chefs kitchen. The kitchen is well stocked with high-end, style-conscious appliances including full-sized Smeg refrigerator, spacious dishwasher, butler sink, and the showpiece: a freestanding Falcon double oven. There is even a complete set of global knives for your convenience. Open to the living space with a large custom wood dining table and chairs, this kitchen is truly the heart and gathering space of Benny's Cottage.

Outdoor Dining & Entertainment
Benny's Cottage sits upon a delectable, 5-acre slice of hilly hinterland paradise. From the covered verandah, look down upon the cleared valley and listen to the peaceful sounds of the creek babbling past below and local birds singing their cheerful song. Enjoy watching cows happily munch on grass on the nearby paddocks & feed/collect eggs from the property's happy free ranging chickens.
Multiple outdoor spaces have been created for lounging and entertaining, including a large living space with a custom timber wood wall feature, an outdoor sink and dining table ready to serve your finest alfresco dinner. Fire up the gas bbq and cook up something special while others take a dip in the spectacular 12 metre saltwater swimming pool. With seemingly endless views of the immaculate hinterland hills, this is truly country living at its most luxurious.
Parking
There is space for 4 cards to park off street.

Spend your days relaxing poolside with a drink in hand or get out and explore the local landscape.

Other things to note
Strict Noise policy and no parties permitted - fees and eviction can apply for security call-outs.
No commercial activities or events permitted including Hens/bucks events, engagements or weddings.
Intimate events, photo/video shoots may be arranged by contacting the Host additional fees and T&Cs apply.
No Schoolies or school-leavers permitted
No smoking inside the property.
We reserve the right to cancel any bookings made that do not comply with these conditions.
Breaches of these conditions during your stay may result in immediate termination without refund of rent or bond.

Registration Details
PID-STRA-31064

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What this place offers

Garden view
River view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
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Where you’ll be

Clunes, New South Wales, Australia
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Neighborhood highlights

Benny's Cottage is located 4km from Clunes where the famous Clunes Store has everything you could need, groceries, cafe, post office & bottle shop. Bangalow is just 12 minutes away for more designer shopping boutiques and restaurants, or cruise on another 15 minutes to the centre of Byron Bay. Byron Bay is beloved for its pristine beaches, surfing, and scuba diving sites, designer shopping boutiques and restaurants.

Meet your hosts

My work: Benny’s Cottage & Just you, me & the sea.
Lives in Byron Bay, Australia
Hi I'm Lara, We spend most of our time in between the Gold Coast & Byron Hinterland, we thoroughly enjoy living in this beautiful part of the world, hard not to really! Travel is very important to us, so we love that we can be a part of making your holiday a fab one at Benny’s Cottage. All the best from me to you, don't hesitate to contact me if there is anything you need. Lara
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Smoke alarm