Historical workers cottage in the Main Street of Texas

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Texas, QLD

Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park12 min drive
Thompson's Nature Refuge14 min drive
Sundown National Park38 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Indulge yourself in the romance of a bygone era. Built by the Middleton Family at the turn of last century. Cottage was built in 1897 from handmade nails and timber split at the local sawpit. Now renovated for your comfort and available for you to enjoy the rustic charm this cottage offers. Perfect for a romantic getaway for 2 or up to a group of up to 6 guests. There is one double brass bed and one double four poster bed. A comfy sofa bed in the lounge increases to 6 the guests that can stay.
Fully self contained kitchen is complete with tea and coffee making facilities.
The lounge room has a cosy open log fireplace and glass of port to enjoy as well as TV, DVD .
Cottage is in town's main street within walking to restaurants, coffee shops, newsagency and other shops.

Services available for our special guests!

- Bookings can be arranged for you at either of the local restaurants. Just confirm arrangements on booking at Rachel's Cottage.
We can arrange to have the newspaper delivered if you wish.
If you'd like any particular food or wine available when you arrive, it can be arranged at your expense.

SPECIAL OFFER - To assist country people in drought affected towns.

For a limited time, we are offering a 2 night stay for 2 guests in Rachel's Cottage for $200 (plus fees and a $50 returnable deposit), including breakfast basket for you to cook.
This offer includes $50 of "Cottage Cash" which is our funny money that is able to be spent in any business in Texas, which displays a "Cottage Cash Welcome Here" sign.
The cash will be available at the cottage when you arrive and can be spent within 2 weeks of your stay. All cash expires on 29 February 2020.
Cash will be given in $5, $10 and $20 denominations, and can spent split up to spend in different businesses. NO CHANGE CAN BE GIVEN!!!
Extra guests are welcome at a cost $15 adults and $10 children per night.
Extra nights are bookable at a discount rate of $50 per night per couple.
Drought Assistance package is available for stays between 12 October 2019 and 29 February 2020.

Property manager

Jenny Frazer

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

Events allowed

Please discuss with owner

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Please discuss with owner

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Texas

This cottage is located in Texas. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thompson's Nature Refuge and Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park.

Texas, QLD

What's nearby

Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park - 12 min drive
Thompson's Nature Refuge - 14 min drive
Sundown National Park - 38 min drive
Wilga Park Nature Refuge - 47 min drive
Dthinna Dthinnawan Nature Reserve - 67 min drive

Restaurants

Stockman Hotel - 5 min walk
Texas Treats - 6 min walk
Brew 52 - 6 min walk
Metro Texas - 8 min walk
Texas Restaurant - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical workers cottage in the Main Street of Texas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historical workers cottage in the Main Street of Texas?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical workers cottage in the Main Street of Texas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historical workers cottage in the Main Street of Texas located?

Situated in Texas, this cottage is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Thompson's Nature Refuge and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park. Wilga Park Nature Refuge and Coolmunda Conservation Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tash P.

18 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely little cottage

It was like stepping back in time and we LOVED it! Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kim D.

15 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Perfect

Absolutely charming and gorgeous cottage with everything one could need. Bed was unbelievably comfortable, firewood aplenty, hot water was incredible. We stayed a week and did not want to leave. Towns people are friendly, it is an absolute gem! Jenny...Rachels Cottage is an absolute credit to you!! We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

5 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Step back in time

Enjoyed our overnight stay in this quaint cottage

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi W., Brisbane

27 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1898 wonderland

A fairy tale in a cottage from the 1890s. What a wonderland work of escapism.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David V.

1 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Texas townhouse

Nice place to stay in the middle of town We stopped overnight during a road trip and it was ideal for that

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Frazer

My Great Grandfather built the cottage with his brothers. My grandfather was born there as was his brothers and sisters. My Great Aunty Ray lived there all her life, and it was a highlight for us to go and visit her. Long Weekends would often be spent by the fire, working on a project that needed to be done, chopping firewood and eating Aunty Ray's great cooking.

Why they chose this property

Although Aunty Ray never married, she was loved by all of her relatives, and friends in town. The family had helped maintain the house while she lived there, but she was in care in the hospital for 6 years, and the house needed much maintenance. It was left to 2 of her nieces, both whom had young family and/or ill health, and were unable to do the massive job of up keeping the property. It was sold for pittance after my uncle managed to stay a demolition order on it. It was bought by a couple who split the back block and put a house on it, but they also did much work in saving the house. New posts, restoring the framework of the house. It was sold in 2003 (I think) when we missed out on an offer on the cottage, and was sold again in 2005 when my husband Bruce and I were able to buy it. It took a lot of money, hours of hard labour and love to get it back to the comfortable cottage that it is now, and we have tried to keep it in the spirit that Aunty Ray would have been proud of. My mother and aunty's are able to visit and relish in the memories of many happy times.

What makes this property unique

The simple pleasure of sitting by the open fireplace toasting marshmallows and sipping port. To wake up in the morning, make a coffee and sit on the front verandah and enjoy the birdlife in the front yard, while the town wakes up, and gets busy in it's own special way.
Taking a coffee down to the Dumeresq River and enjoy the flow of the water on a hot day.
To be able to stay in a real heritage cottage, with detached kitchen and dining, whilst having to walk across the verandah to the kitchen and bathroom is unique.

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