Property Description

Milton Country Retreat is a 25 acre property an easy 14 km drive from the South Coast town of Milton. Conveniently located 2.5 hours from Canberra and 3 hours from Sydney. Set in a beautiful green valley it looks across to magnificent views of Pigeon House Mountain, The Castle and boasts 300 degree views of the Budawang Ranges. Bordering two cattle grazing properties you can enjoy the sight of cattle grazing throughout the day. Surrounded by extensive bush and grazing country we also enjoy the company of the local kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, king parrots, rosellas, galahs, grass parrots, lorikeets, a rare lyre-bird and a blue bower bird who has built a bower in our home garden. The quiet farm roads are ideal for children to ride their bikes in safety. They also love to pretend to drive the old tractor on the farm. You will enjoy complimentary chocolates and afternoon tea on arrival. Your cottage will also be enhanced with fresh flowers from our garden. Quality magazines are available in the cottage for your use. The retreat is also home to two retired horses Jimbo and Kuda, who love the attention of our guests. They particularly love children feeding them with apples and carrots. Honey, the silky poodle makes everyone feel welcome and adores children. The large on-site in-ground pool and outdoor jacuzzi spa are a favourite for guests. There is nothing nicer after a day out and about to relax with a glass of wine in the spa enjoying the sun set as you gaze out to Pigeon House. The garden and orchard has a host of vegetables, herbs and fruits, which you are welcome to enjoy during your stay. The secluded cottage is located some 300m from the main house, ensuring your privacy. Laundry facilities are available if required. Discover Milton Country Retreat and our beautiful region.

Things To Do

Milton is a small, yet charming heritage town with a friendly `small town' atmosphere. The town is surrounded by rolling green hills containing many of the local dairy farms. Experience the relaxed, country town feel as you visit the many boutiques, antique shops, galleries, craft shops, as well as the many coffee shops and attractive eateries. The heritage aspect of the town is evident by the numbers of buildings from a bygone era still in use. A historical tour of Milton can be pre-booked if you so wish. There are a variety of outstanding restaurants and cafes serving delicious meals from vegetarian and gourmet take-away convenience to traditional pub fare or a la carte dining. Just a few minutes drive from Milton are the stunning surfing beaches of Narrawallee, Mollymook and Burrill Lake. Many of our guests with children enjoy the beach in the morning and relax by the pool in the afternoon. The well known Milton Markets are held on the first Saturday of each month attracting folk from near and far. As the cottage is located close by to a dairy farm, you can enjoy a pre-arranged visit during milking time in the morning or afternoon. It is also only 20 minutes from a horse riding facility, where trail rides can be booked by us for your convenience. This riding school operates on weekends and school holidays. For the golf enthusiast, two courses are available in nearby Mollymook. The 9 hole beachside course is for the casual golfer, with the championship Hilltop course available for those waiting for a challenge Mogo Zoo is a comfortable 45 minutes south just past Batemans Bay. The zoo is home to the famous and rare white lions. Mogo itself is a quaint historical town with an extensive amount of craft and antique shops, restaurants and cafes.

Travel Directions

Turn into Croobyer Road at the only set of traffic lights in Milton. (Rainbow Pie Shop on the corner). Follow Croobyer for approx. 2 k's until you arrive at the Rural Fire Station. Do not turn right but continue on following the Pigeon House Mountain signs for approx 10k's where you will see Wheelbarrow Road to your left. Do NOT turn into Wheelbarrow Road but continue on for a further 1.4k's where you will see a private road off to your right with the Milton Country Retreat sign. Follow this road for approx. 1km and you have arrived.

Hay Shed

The secluded cottage is located some 300m from the main house, ensuring your privacy. Laundry facilities are available if required.Once you step inside you are welcomed into a luxurious three bedroom, two bathroom, cottage which has been designed with an antique character and has every comfort imaginable.