Property Details

ARMIDALE Award Winning B&B http://poppyscottage.com.au , Poppy’s Cottage, set on 140 acres, is only 10 minutes from the heart of historic ARMIDALE. Enjoy cosy and warm accommodation in the “Settlers’ Cottage” adjoining the turn of the century homestead. The Cottage is tastefully decorated and offers a small library of books and magazines for your enjoyment. It is set in about 2 acres of established, leafy, English style garden, interspersed with old-fashioned perennials and roses. With 2 bedrooms and ensuite, the cottage is totally private. Guests have the option of a delicious three-course dinner by candlelight. Wonderful breakfasts include a large selection of fresh and poached fruits, yoghurt, freshly squeezed orange juice as well as a full cooked breakfast. This may be served during the warmer weather in the garden under the canopy of the fruit trees to the music of birdcall. Children may enjoy feeding the pet animals and collecting eggs from the hens. Poppy’s Cottage is the ideal base to experience Armidale’s culture, tourist attractions. Further along the road, visit world class National Park and spectacular waterfalls. (The walks in the park are stunning). Enjoy tasting wines from our adjacent winery, or sampling a delicious lunch in the gardens of the vineyard homestead. We can supply safe undercover parking for your vehicle. Your hosts look forward to making you welcome.

Local Area Details

Things to do and see in and around Armidale.
• Experience the natural beauty of spectacular waterfalls and vast Georges in nearby World heritage listed national parks.
• Step back in time and see how the early pastoralists lived at Saumarez Homestead, a grand national trust home and also Booloominbah at the University of New England.
• Visit the Regional Art Museum which houses three renowned collections of 20th century Australian art and also has a dynamic exhibition program and an extremely popular cafe.
• Take a free 2hr trolley tour of the city taking in the main historic and architectural landmarks.
• Enjoy the colour of the monthly markets in the mall.
• Go horse riding in the gorge country or take a leisurely ride through scenic bushland. Try trout fishing in the mountain streams or practice golf at the golf club or nearby driving range.
• Relive the past in the historic gold mining town of Hillgrove and the bushranger country of Uralla.
We look forward to assisting you with all your tourist enquires.

Contact Information

Name:	Poppy Abbott
Telephone:	61 2-6775-1277
Alt Telephone:	0412-153-819
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