Set amongst 135 acres of tranquil bushland, Sutton Forest Retreat is an ideal escape for large groups of friends or family wanting to enjoy a country getaway. Three houses – Jimmy’s Homestead, Sophie’s Farmhouse and The Hideaway – comfortably accommodate groups with 29 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. The houses are well-appointed for entertaining, featuring spacious open-plan kitchen/dining and living areas along with a large covered outdoor space with extensive BBQ facilities.
Children will love the outdoor play equipment, trampoline, swings, table tennis, basketball/volleyball court and the indoor rumpus rooms with games. For the adult entertainment, there’s a pool table at Sophie’s Farmhouse in the covered outdoor entertaining area and a fire pit to relax around and take in the views of rolling hills and gum trees. The Hideaway has a swimming pool, pizza oven, rotisserie and games room.
Jimmy’s Homestead, Sophie’s Farmhouse and The Hideaway can be booked individually or all together for private group accommodation. Please use the separate listings to book just one of the houses or enquire through this website about the house you are interested in.
**The Property Features**
• Fully equipped kitchens with microwaves and dishwashers. Caffitaly coffee machine (Sophie’s) and Aldi coffee machine (Jimmy’s)
• Flat-screen TVs and sound system, WiFi, laptop friendly
• Ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling for year-round comfort
• Flexible bedding configurations perfect for 3-4 families or groups of friends in each house
• 6 bathrooms with showers in Jimmy’s Homestead, 4 bathrooms in Sophie’s Farmhouse (no bathtubs), 6 bathrooms in The Hideaway
• Rumpus rooms with board games and bean bags in each house
• Large yard with an outdoor playground, swings, trampoline, basketball/volleyball court (BYO racquets and balls)
• Large covered outdoor entertaining area with BBQ facilities
• High chair and portable cot
• Fire pits at each house
• Dining tables in both houses seating 14
• Table Tennis at Jimmy’s Homestead, pool table at Sophie’s Farmhouse
• Breezy decks with views across the paddocks ideal for enjoying evening drinks
• Laundry with washing machine and dryer in each house
• 135 acres to explore, bush walks to creek
• Horses, a donkey, peacocks, chickens
• Native animals, kangaroos and abundant wildlife
• Only one hour from Sydney or Wollongong
• 1.5 hours from Canberra and only 45 minutes from Goulburn
Sutton Forest boasts numerous wineries, the ImaginArta Australian Puppet Centre, Mt Broughton Golf and Country Club, Red Cow Farm cool-climate garden, and a short drive from the pretty villages of Exeter and Bundanoon. At only 15 km from popular Sylvan Glen Wedding Venue, Sutton Forest Retreat makes an ideal base for guest accommodation and is only 2 km off the Hume highway so easy to get to.
Book your stay soon to enjoy the wonder of this tranquil bush setting while relaxing with family and friends. Equally stunning in summer or the winter months.
**Bedroom Configuration**
Sophie’s Farmhouse:
• Bedroom 1: queen
• Bedroom 2: king single x 2
• Bedroom 3: singles x 2
• Bedroom 4: queen
• Bedroom 5: queen
• Bedroom 6: king singles x 2
• Bedroom 7: king singles x 2
• Bedroom 8: king singles x 2
• Bedroom 9: king singles x 2
• Bedroom 10: queen
Jimmy’s Homestead:
• Bedroom 11: queen
• Bedroom 12: king singles x 2
• Bedroom 13: singles x 2
• Bedroom 14: queen
• Bedroom 15: queen
• Bedroom 16: king singles x 2
• Bedroom 17: king singles x 2
• Bedroom 18: king singles x 2
• Bedroom 19: king singles x 2
• Bedroom 20: queen
The Hideaway:
• Bedroom 21: queen with ensuite
• Bedroom 22: bunk beds x 2 (sleeps 4 singles)
• Bedroom 23: singles x 2
• Bedroom 24: singles x 2
• Bedroom 25: queen with ensuite
• Bedroom 26: queen
• Bedroom 27: queen
• Bedroom 28: queen
• Bedroom 29: queen
**Distances to**
• 12km to Eling Forest Winery and function rooms
• 12km to St Maur Wines and cellar door
• 15km to Sylvan Glen Wedding venue
• 15km to ImaginArta Australian Puppet Centre, Sutton Forest
• 15km to Red Cow Farm cool-climate garden
• 17km to Exeter
• 18km to Montrose Berry Farm
• 20km to Mt Broughton Golf and Country Club
• 20km to Southern Highlands Winery
• 27km to Bundanoon
• 33km to Bowral
• 3km to Our Pauline Fathers Monasteries.
**Linen**
All linen (sheets and bath towels) is supplied for your stay and included in the tariff. For the comfort of our guests, we do not triple sheet. All beds have a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and a quilt with a full cover. BYO linen for complimentary portable cot. BYO towels for swimming pool.
**Property Specific Notes**
Pets are NOT welcome at this property.
The property features a small Greek Orthodox Church named St. Patience, situated near The Hideaway. Guests are expected to respect this building.
WiFi is offered as a complimentary extra. As there is no charge issues will be dealt with asap but cannot be guaranteed.
To ensure the comfort of our guests and the neighbours, we do not accept bookings for “Schoolies” breaks/under 21yrs groups and under no circumstances do we allow weddings or parties of any sort.
STRA Permit ID: PID-STRA-23396