10/10 Excellent
Juliette O.
6 January 2025
Juliette O.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Entire home
Beautiful Country Home. 5 min to Armidale, 10 min to University of New England.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Armidale, NSW
- Peterson's Cellar Doors8 min drive
- Armidale City Bowling Club9 min drive
- University of New England9 min drive
- Armidale, NSW (ARM)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful Country Home. 5 min to Armidale, 10 min to University of New England.
This spacious newly built home is five minutes from Armidale but feels a world away. It is nestled in bushland on a large block frequented by kangaroos and is completely private. 'Summit House' makes a great base for excursions into the four national parks in the local area, plus the city of Armidale. The house can be rented as a two-bedroom or four-bedroom stay. Visit our friendly donkeys. Bring your animals too! Outside dogs are welcome, as are horses, but check with us first.
Property manager
Jonathan
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Both the front and back decks have drops of 300mm
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please check with owner before booking with pets
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-57309, 2350
About the area
Armidale
Located in Armidale, this holiday home is in a rural area. Aboriginal Cultural Centre & Keeping Place and Armidale Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Manna Gums Bushland Reserve and Snowgums Bushland Reserve.
Armidale, NSW
What's nearby
- Saints Mary & Joseph Catholic Cathedral - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
- Peterson's Cellar Doors - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
- Armidale City Bowling Club - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
- Armidale Racecourse - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
- University of New England - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- The Welder's Dog - 8 min drive
- Donut King - 8 min drive
- KFC - 8 min drive
- Nevilles Corner Store - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Richard B.
15 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richard
Richard B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary D.
16 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Rosemary D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
LYNNE H.
30 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and stylish home in peaceful location
LYNNE H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jonathan
We are just across the road and are happy to assist in anyway. We respect your privacy, and will not visit you unannounced. Please contact us if you would like to meet, to visit the donkeys, or if you need any assistance. We also would prefer not to have unannounced visitors as we have a large family of four children, with a lot of comings and goings, so please message first. We'd be delighted to hear from you.
Why they chose this property
There is a convenience store only a few minutes' drive away, plus large supermarkets in Armidale. Go to the Goldfish Bowl for a great coffee and pastry, and try Signor Vitelli's for the atmosphere, fantastic pizza and other Italian speciality dishes. We love the bookstore The Readers' Companion and going to the Armidale Farmer's Markets on the second Sunday of each month. Try Fika for locally made gifts, clothes and jewellery and the New England Regional Art Gallery for an art fix or light meal.
What makes this property unique
The house is inspired by American New England architecture and is comprised of two barn-shape buildings with a central connecting kitchen and dining area. Each wing has two bedrooms (one with a king bed, one with two single beds), plus a bathroom. The second bedroom on each side is a large loft room with a bench window seat.
There are two separate cosy lounge rooms in the house, each with a cathedral ceiling and a fireplace. The emphasis is on an easy flow between spaces, with the flexibility to close off areas when needed. The house would suit a family, several families staying together, or a group of friends. In addition to wood fires in the lounge rooms and ceiling fans in the lofts, air-conditioning is piped through floor vents to ensure year-round comfort.
There is a piano, board games, children's toys and books for a range of readers. You will find a guide to hiking around Armidale at the house. Our favourites are Cathedral Rock Track at Cathedral Rock National Park, the Cascades walking track in the New England National Park, Gara Gorge, Dangar Falls and Wollomombi Falls. Feel free to ask us more about this.
The house has a fenced yard with an insulated double kennel, so your dogs will be safe and dry. Dogs are not permitted in the house. If you are travelling with horses, we can offer agistment for an extra fee, either in yards or a paddock. There is room for float, trailer and truck parking. Send us to a message to arrange what you need.
Please note that this is a new build, so the garden around the house is not fully established. Some planting has also been delayed by the dry season we are having (2023). There are however lots of beautiful mature gum trees around and it is a well-vegetated bush block.
For parents of young children and those with mobility issues, please be aware that there are short drops off the verandas on both sides of the house, plus stairs at the front and back entry points.
There are two separate cosy lounge rooms in the house, each with a cathedral ceiling and a fireplace. The emphasis is on an easy flow between spaces, with the flexibility to close off areas when needed. The house would suit a family, several families staying together, or a group of friends. In addition to wood fires in the lounge rooms and ceiling fans in the lofts, air-conditioning is piped through floor vents to ensure year-round comfort.
There is a piano, board games, children's toys and books for a range of readers. You will find a guide to hiking around Armidale at the house. Our favourites are Cathedral Rock Track at Cathedral Rock National Park, the Cascades walking track in the New England National Park, Gara Gorge, Dangar Falls and Wollomombi Falls. Feel free to ask us more about this.
The house has a fenced yard with an insulated double kennel, so your dogs will be safe and dry. Dogs are not permitted in the house. If you are travelling with horses, we can offer agistment for an extra fee, either in yards or a paddock. There is room for float, trailer and truck parking. Send us to a message to arrange what you need.
Please note that this is a new build, so the garden around the house is not fully established. Some planting has also been delayed by the dry season we are having (2023). There are however lots of beautiful mature gum trees around and it is a well-vegetated bush block.
For parents of young children and those with mobility issues, please be aware that there are short drops off the verandas on both sides of the house, plus stairs at the front and back entry points.
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