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Collett Cottage - Byron Hinterland Rural Retreat

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
NZ$248
avg per night

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Federal, NSW
  • Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Wategos Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Byron Bay, NSW (QYN)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
Price is NZ$248 avg per night,

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About the area

Federal

Located in Federal, this guesthouse is near theme parks. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens and Cape Byron Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wategos Beach and Andrew Johnston Big Scrub Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Main Beach - 25 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse - 30 min drive - 26.5 km
  • The Pass - 33 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Wategos Beach - 34 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 28 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farm Byron Bay - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Doma Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Our Corner Store - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Francisco's Table - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Three Blue Ducks - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Collett Cottage - Byron Hinterland Rural Retreat

Gorgeous guest cottage on a 100 acre gum plantation, just 0.8kms from Federal Village.

Includes everything you need for a comfortable stay. Features WiFi, Foxtel, split-system air conditioning, combustion stove, polished floorboards and carpeted bedrooms.

The lovely alfresco deck with gas BBQ and fairy lights is the perfect spot for afternoon drinks and an evening meal under the stars.

Open plan living and dining. 1.5 bathrooms, and 3 bedrooms with TV's.

Access to 100 acres of walking tracks, spring fed creek + waterhole for swimming. We provide a map to the fire trails and key spots for exploring. Please wear good shoes when walking the forest, and bring along reef shoes for swimming as it's a rocky bed.

[Please no jumping or diving at the waterhole as it is uneven under the surface. Strictly no smoking in the forest.]

Truly your home away from home!

We will greet our guests on arrival, and are only the next house over if they need anything throughout their stay, and are available by email or phone.

The Byron Hinterland is truly an amazing place, we especially love Doma Cafe in Federal Village, the boutique village of Bangalow is only 15 minutes away, and of course the amazing beaches of Byron Bay are just 25 minutes down the road.

*** STRICTLY NO EXTRA GUESTS ***

The home sleeps 6 comfortably, but please don't ask us on arrival if it's OK for extra guests to stay.

Property manager

Bill Aiken

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-29295

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Collett Cottage - Byron Hinterland Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Collett Cottage - Byron Hinterland Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Collett Cottage - Byron Hinterland Rural Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Collett Cottage - Byron Hinterland Rural Retreat located?

Situated in Federal, this guesthouse is within 9 miles (15 km) of Andrew Johnston Big Scrub Nature Reserve, Goonengerry National Park and Snows Gully Nature Reserve. Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens and Bangalow Market are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Collett Cottage - Byron Hinterland Rural Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to stay
Very clean, very friendly lots of nice little touches to make it comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Charming Stay
Our stay was a very pleasant experience. The views were lovely, and the accommodation and rooms were clean and comfortable. Our hosts were friendly and helpful. A nice spot for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We left vex our stay. It was friendly and comfortable, and the town of Federal was a pleasant surprise. All round great holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hinterland at its best
Lovely secluded place with all amenities anyone would want.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil setting
Beautiful tranquil setting in the hinterland of Byron Bay. The property is a home away from home. Comfortable & welcoming. Enjoyed the complimentary fizz & strawberries. Thoroughly recommend if you're looking for a get away from it all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway for my parents
I booked this gorgeous place for my father and mother as a Father’s Day gift, during the booking process I made a mistake and Bill was very gracious helping me to sort it. Communication with the hosts is excellent. Below is my parents review . “We have just spent a few days at fabulous Colletts cottage in Federal NSW. The home on 100 acres was amazing, three bedrooms. Talk about mod cons, fireplace, air con, coffee machine, dish washer, washing machine. Cupboard full of goodies including chocolates and chips, champagne etc. Foxtel TV. You name it. Great walk to the waterhole. The owners Bill and Kirsten are very friendly. Would recommend it to anyone.” Thanks Bill and Kirsten for your lovely hospitality showed to mum and dad
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great recharge
Ideal for a real getaway/relax. Everything you need in a self-contained cottage. Hosts are fair dinkum and very generous, going far beyond what you normally get.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
Wonderful hosts in a beautiful location. The cottage was lovely with comfortable beds and all the amenities you could want..it was like walking into a warm hug.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camille P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Stay!
Thank you guys so much for letting us stay in your beautiful property! It was such a lovely, relaxing weekend and you guys had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. The fire, the lemon trees! Everything was so cute. Not to mention, you guys yourselves just being absolute legends! Couldn’t have asked for better hosts! I hope we will be back sometime in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comforatble. Helpful owners
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marsha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Byron Hinterland Holiday
A lot of hard work has set this magnificent place up. Bill & Kirsten have done so much & are natural hosts that to their credit, it's a must - to return time & time again. It over looks the Hinter land away from crowds, a short walk to a water hole over 100 acres with a short relaxing drive to Clunes, Federal, Bangalow, Byron Bay & Murwillumbah, Lismore, winery's & the surf. The bed n breakfast is fully contained welcoming you to dare have a great relaxing time within the bush land. As a family of 5 we rate this wonderful place & our time their as a 10/10 because it's the littlest things that mean the most despite it having it all. Thankyou again Bill & Kirsten not excluding Pepper!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxing stay
Bill and his wife warmly welcomed us in their beautiful cottage. Despite the wet weather, we still managed to make the most of the giant outback that was our backyard, and we had also befriended Bill's pet Currawong! Would definitely recommend this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dimitri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet getaway
The property is in the quiet little town of Federal, a few minutes drive from the main road. The house is next to the owners house, immaculate, well presented and very comfy. Byron Bay is only 25 minutes away, but we also explored lots of bush walks in the area, which are plenty for all levels. We loved the barista coffee machine, utilising it everyday 2-3 times, the kitchen is well equipped and there is Foxtel and Netflix. Apart from the living room, 2 bedrooms have also TV. There was a pet bird always hanging around the house, and the children enjoyed feeding it. The property is huge, we tried to walk it a few times, but never got to the end. We also enjoyed herbs and salads from the veggie garden. Thanks for the great holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Trish M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Nice place on a beautiful property. Everything that you could want is provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous location, very comfortable cottage!
Such sweet special touches within the cottage, we loved the fireplace and the comfortable beds. It’s in a very beautiful location from which to walk and explore the surrounding area. Delightful hosts. Thanks for a fabulous stay, wish we could have stayed longer 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teressa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. Friendly people
Really good place to stay. Quite and handy to everything. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

CATERINA O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Homely, quiet farm stay.
We had a such a great time staying here. The kids loved it! Especially the chocolates and lolly suprises ;) We were welcomed by Bill and his lovley family. Felt at home as soon as we walked in. So many little touches we really appreciated that made our stay so comfortable. Fully equipped home away from the hussle and bussle. I felt like I could really relax here. But still close enough to enjoy the surrounding towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Refreshing and relaxing. Bill and his famli. y were outstanding hosts. We will certainly recommend
Extremely pleasant. Lots to do and great for the grandchildren who thoroughly enjoyed the farm as they called it. Especially the fruit trees!

10/10 Excellent

Mieke T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Lovely cottage in rural area. Well decorated with all kind of details and the beds were made with lots of cushions and dolls/ teddy bears. Kids loved to have their own TV on their room! Fully equipped kitchen. Location is perfect if you both want to explore the national parks and Byron bay area. We loved staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My Best Stayz Stay so Far
The property was beautifully presented and so welcoming! Bill was a fantastic host and nothing was too much trouble. The property was very well set up, very clean, very comfortable and provided the most comprehensive supply of basic items I have ever seen in a Satyz or AirBnB property. The setting is also beautiful. I can't recommend Collett Cottage enough and I will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

sarah jane a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful getaway away from the crowds
My mum and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Collett's cottage in Federal. Bill and Kirsten were wonderful hosts who made sure we were comfortable the entire week we stayed. If you're seeking somewhere peaceful and quiet, with trails to walk around the property, then this will be up your alley. The only thing to take into consideration is that they have a young pit bull who is friendly and harmless, but also quite inquisitive and boisterous so if you're wary of dogs then maybe chat to the owners before booking. Oh, and if you love sushi then definitely check out the local cafe, which is only a 15 minute walk away! Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stay again if back in northern NSW.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Awesome!
Perfectly presented exactly as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Levente K.

Fantastic stay in Collett Cottage
We really enjoyed spending two nights in Collett Cottage. It was a spotless and beautiful place. The highlights were the wood-burning fireplace that was on when we arrived (a really warm welcome! thank you once again!) and the orange juice maker with freshly picked oranges from the garden. We'd like to go back one day! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

LINDA R.

excellent property
Away from the madness of Byron Bay . This accom. was quiet secluded private and a very reasonably priced. we were a family of 4 adults and 2 young children, it was perfect for our needs.Onsite owners, but we didnt know they were there. an excellent property.only one fault , we needed firmer pillows.