Agritourism
BARRINGTON TOPS HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
Barrington, New South Wales, Australia
GIRLS WEEKENDS / FAMILY FRIENDLY / COUPLES & SINGLESbrHONEYMOONS / BABYMOONSbrAll Tar Sealed Roads.brEnjoy the splendor & beauty of our Mountains & Valleys, knowing the Cottage is just 10 minutes from Services & Facilities (including Medical & Emergency) at the Township of Gloucester.brMansfield Cottage is a traditional 4 bedroom farmhouse nestled in the beautiful Barrington River Valley and situated right on the river, in the foothills to the Barrington Tops Wilderness & Gloucester Tops Waterfalls.brLocated in the heart of farming country and surrounded by farms and farm animals, number of farm animals is subject to neighbouring farmers needs.brEarly morning Kangaroo sightings are common, occasional sightings of the local Echidnas and seeking the shy elusive Platypus is a popular.brThe beautiful gardens are a haven for local birds from beautiful Blue Wrens to the spirited Honey Eaters with Kookaburras, Magpies and Butcher them splash in our bird bathes...brCollecting fresh eggs for breakfast, a great treat for the kids, big ones too!!!brBring you tube to float down the rapids or enjoy the tranquility of our swimming hole.brWill you experience a Winter Wonderland with fresh SNOW on the Barrington Tops (70 kms) and white, white frosts at the Cottage, with temperatures reaching minus 8c. brThe Cottage comfortably sleeps 10 guests - 2 x Double Bed Bedrooms / 1 x Twin Beds. Bedroom / 2 x Double Bunk Bunkroom.brReverse Cycle Airconditioning, Slow Combustion Fire, Electric Blankets & Flannelette Sheets keep you warm as toast in Winter.br Less than 2 hours from Newcastle & Pt Macquarie, less than 3 hours North of Sydney, 1 & 1/2 hours North of Newcastle and just over 2 hours from Tamworth..brWe are only 70kms from the Barrington Tops World Heritage Wilderness and Gloucester Tops Waterfalls.brThe property has been owned and operated by four generations of the Perram Family, originally operating as a Dairy and Beef Farm, from the 1800s. On display at Mansfield, is a Christmas card from my Great Grandfather & Great Grandmother for Christmas 1913.brIn September 2002, the Cottage was converted into Holiday Accommodation and enjoys a very successful role in the local tourism industry.brbr"Mansfield"brAlthough Mansfield is just 100m above sea level, the contrasts of the seasons are tremendous, from a summer high average of 24.5c (maximums of +30c) down to a cool winter low average of minus 2c (minimums of below -4c can occur).brAs you can imagine, with these changes the seasons of Autumn & Spring are fantastic.br The comfortable, traditional, 3 bedroom farmhouse cottage is located in the picturesque Barrington River Valley and just 150m from the Barrington River. This river is well know for it's canoeing, swimming, fishing and tubing activities, as well as a great location for bird & fauna watching - seeking the shy and elusive platypus is very popular.brModern conveniences (sorry no dishwasher or clothes dryer), together with reverse cycle air-conditioning and slow combustion fire ensure your all season comfort.brJust bring your own food and drinks, remember all linen, towels and even soap are provided - with our fully equipped kitchen and laundry, what could be easier.brbrClimatebrMansfield has four distinct seasons with the contrasts being very spectacular.brWe are just 100m above sea level brAverage rainfall is 985mm (40 inches) pa brAverage maximum temperature - 24.5 degrees Celsius brAverage minimum temperature - 10.5 degrees Celsius brHighest temperatures occur generally in December, January & February, when average maximum is around 30 degrees Celsius (maximums of 40c+ can occur) brLowest average minimum is around 2c occurs at the end of June (minimums of less than minus 8c can occur)
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