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Historic Charm: The Gables - Circa 1880 - Classic Bowral Property is housed in a historic building in Bowral, Australia. Guests enjoy garden views and a sun terrace, complemented by free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: The holiday home features three bedrooms and a bathroom, with family rooms and an outdoor seating area. Free parking is available, and amenities include a kitchenette, balcony, fireplace, and dining area. Local Attractions: Fitzroy Falls is 15 mi away, Belmore Falls 18 mi, Twin Falls Lookout 20 mi, and Robertson Heritage Railway Station 16 mi from the property. Shellharbour Airport is 47 mi distant. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, room comfort, and board games/puzzles.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • FREE parking!


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Greaney
    Australia Australia
    Our family of four loved our stay at The Gables. It was great to step out of the chilly Bowral air into the comforting, vintage warmth of the house. Our host Rob made us welcome, even got the fireplace ready for us so all we had to do was light...
  • Megan
    Australia Australia
    The accommodation had great heating and I was pleasantly surprised at how cosy it was in the middle of a Southern Highlands winter. We'll be back.
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    The property was lovely, charming, and very comfortable. Thank you for the bread, butter, milk and condiments - it was appreciated. The pinball machine was a bonus for 2 siblings from the 70's! The library of books and games will keep you...
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenient for the town. Full of quirky and interesting artefacts including a funky, working pinball machine. Welcome pack with everything for a simple breakfast for which thanks to our hosts.👍
  • Holly
    Australia Australia
    A fun stay for our family, beautiful decor and the pinball machine was a hit with the kids! Highly recommend
  • Farkas
    Australia Australia
    Ease of instructions to find property and enter using number code.
  • Grace
    Australia Australia
    It was very comfortable and kept warm with heaters and a fireplace. Beds were comfortable as was the living areas.
  • Cornelia
    Australia Australia
    My second stay here and there will be a third, fourth,etc!!
  • Janine
    Australia Australia
    It was close to the retreat we were attending . It was a cosy cottage.
  • Marie
    Australia Australia
    Felt like home, a great fire, very cosy. Perfect for a family get together.

Hosted by Rob

9.6
Host Review Score
Rob
The Gables accommodation is the entire front half of a Classic Bowral home built in 1880. You'll have the whole space to yourselves, it's very private. Parking is directly out the front with a dedicated path to the accommodation. Access is via a keyless digital lock, the access code for your stay is emailed to you prior to your arrival. We live out the back of the property & I'm only a phone call away should you need anything. Situated in one of Old Bowral's best streets it sleeps 5 & offers 2 generous bedrooms with queen sized beds & a sunroom for an extra guest. 2 private side decks, 1 modern bathroom with 2 vanities, free Fiber to the home Wi-Fi & a working fireplace. There is a basic kitchenette with a bar fridge, microwave, multi function cooker, electric frypan, small hotplate with frying pan, toaster, kettle & pod coffee machine. The information desk in the dining room has numerous local restaurant menus for dining out & take away, some providing home delivery. There are panel heaters in each of the bedrooms, a gas heater in the lounge room as well as the dining area. A slow combustion wood fireplace is located in the loungeroom. So there's plenty of heating to make your stay nice & cozy during cooler months. Please note there is NO TV in The Gables, instead we have loads of board games, cards, an extensive range of books & magazines, oh, & a restored 1978 pinball machine! Easy 25 min walk to town or 3 minute drive for cafe's, restaurants & shopping as well as easy access to Mt Gibraltar walks. There is a reliable local Taxi service & Uber is available. The Gables central location makes it an ideal base to explore the Southern Highlands, whether you're just getting away for the weekend or attending a wedding. We live at the back of the property & we're available most of the time should you need assistance. Rob, The Gables (July 2025)
Hi, I'm Rob, your host at The Gables. We live at the back of the property, I'm home most of the time to offer help if needed. You'll have the entire front of the house to yourself as well as 2 side decks, one which is screened. I am a local artist, my studio is located at the end of the driveway. Many of the artworks on the walls at The Gables are my personal work, many of which are for sale. If you're interested in purchasing a piece as a memento of your trip please give me a call. We hope you enjoy your stay. Regards, Rob, The Gables.
Situated in one of Bowral's best streets oozing with lovely old homes and leafy tree lined streets. Great for walks around the area or a stroll into town. We are located approximately 800 metres from the main shopping area of Bowral - so an easy 25 minute walk or a 3 minute drive down the street. There are lots of walking paths in the area to explore. Free parking is on the street right out the front of the property - no time restrictions.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Gables - Circa 1880 - Classic Bowral Property

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Temporary art galleries

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view

Building Characteristics

  • Semi-detached

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

The Gables - Circa 1880 - Classic Bowral Property takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Gables - Circa 1880 - Classic Bowral Property of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: PID-STRA-2200

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