The Laughing Kookaburra cottage is a cosy, private retreat for people to relax and enjoy the delights of the Southern Highlands. The gardens are spectacular right now! The cottage is set amongst pretty gardens in the lee of Mount Gibraltar. There are plenty of spots in the garden to get away and read a book or gather as a group and enjoy some refreshments. The lawns are great for the kids to run around and kick a ball. Bowral is a quick 5 minute drive over Mt Gibraltar. Mittagong is a 3 minute drive, or a leisurely walk down the hill. Pick-up from Mittagong Station is complimentary. The towns of Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale, Berrima, Robertson, Exeter, Bundanoon are all full of interesting shops, cafes and award winning restaurants. Your hosts would love to guide you around the wineries and lookouts and waterfalls if required. Our brand new, cosy, contemporary accommodation, includes: • 2 queen bedrooms each with under-floor heated en-suite bathrooms, which is a must in the Southern Highland winters. • A 3rd bedroom is available with 2 king single beds which can be configured to a king-sized bed. • In each bedroom there are individual reverse cycle air conditioners which will keep you cosy in winter and cool in summer. • a well designed kitchenette includes gourmet breakfast supplies and appliances. The fridge is large enough to keep your group beverages and nibbles totally chilled., Continental Breakfast goods are included such as gourmet jams and muesli, croissants, bagels, muffins, jams, juice and fresh fruits. The cosy lounge includes a new large TV connected to AUSTAR, with free movies. Free Wi-Fi too! Cosy throw rugs are waiting for you. All linen is supplied. PLEASE NOTE PRICES QUOTED ARE FOR ONE QUEEN ROOM WITH ENSUITE. WHAT'S ON IN THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS : FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on any of these events, check out Destination Southern highlands website. ***** WINERIES Many prize winning wineries to visit and taste including: Centennial, McVitty's, Artemis (Beautiful Pinot), Bendooley, Joadja Estate, Mount Ashby Estate, Southern Highlands Wines, St Maurs, Tertini ***** MARKETS All these markets have great food, coffee, gifts, fruit, vegies, plants and craft Bowral Primary School Markets FABULOUS!! 2nd Saturday of the month. 9.00am to 1.00pm Mittagong Markets 3rd and 5th Saturday of the month 9.00am to 1.00pm Berrima School yard markets Last Sunday of the month **** ART Bowral & District Art Gallery, 1 Short Street, Bowral NSW Open: 10am to 4pm daily Milk Factory Gallery - changing displays of top quality fine art Sturt Craft Centre - high quality glass, pottery, woodwork **** October is Open Garden Time, and November is the Art Trail So book your accommodation now. The Art Trail is when all the local artists open their studios. You see amazing works and it is a great day out and about. It is held on the 1st and 2nd weekend of November.