Escape to Glen Donald Estate, a private 640-acre working olive farm in the beautiful Central West NSW. Stay amongst rolling paddocks, a stunning olive grove, farm animals and a peaceful lake. Explore the property, enjoy spectacular sunsets and some of Australia's best stargazing, then unwind in a beautifully restored country cottage with modern comforts. Pet friendly. Dogs welcome on leash outside due to livestock.
The space
Mulberry Cottage sits within Glen Donald Estate, a 640-acre working olive farm in the heart of Central West NSW, 25 minutes from Cowra and 35 minutes from Grenfell.
Lovingly restored, the cottage offers the charm of country life with the comfort of modern essentials. It is ideal for a peaceful escape, a country adventure or a quiet remote-work retreat with uninterrupted rural views.
Guests can explore the surrounding paddocks, olive grove, lake and tree-covered acres, or settle in at night under clear country skies. Depending on the season and availability, guests may also enjoy Glen Donald Estate experiences including olive picking, olive oil tasting, farm tours and meeting the farm animals.
Freshly made scones, a ploughman’s platter or a wood-fired pizza dinner can also be pre-ordered to make your stay feel even more special.
About the cottage
The cottage has one queen bedroom, with two single rollaway beds available for children or additional guests. These can be placed in the bedroom or lounge area.
The bathroom is filled with natural light through a large frosted window and includes a heat lamp for cooler nights. Soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and a hairdryer are provided.
The dining room is framed by large windows overlooking the rolling paddocks. A large round table seats four, creating a relaxed space for breakfast, dinner by the fire or a slow country lunch. The fireplace and 43-inch Smart TV can also be enjoyed from the dining area.
The fully equipped country kitchen includes an oven, cooktop, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, cookware, utensils, cutlery and crockery. Just outside is a fully enclosed seasonal vegetable garden, which guests are welcome to enjoy when produce is available.
For quieter moments, the cottage includes board games and books, best enjoyed from the living nook with two armchairs and a large coffee table, ideal for a cheese platter, morning coffee or evening glass of wine.
The lounge room is centred around the fireplace and Smart TV, with a comfortable three-seater lounge and side tables that can be used inside or out on the verandah.
Step outside, slow down and enjoy the space, stillness and simple beauty of life on a working country estate.
Guest access
Mulberry Cottage is located within the heart of Glen Donald Estate, a working farm. Guests are welcome to enjoy the peaceful rural setting and observe everyday farm life during their stay.
Vehicle access is limited to the gravel driveway and designated parking areas only. Please do not drive into paddocks, across grassed areas or onto farm tracks unless directed by your hosts.
Livestock may be present in surrounding paddocks. Please leave all gates exactly as you find them, whether open or closed.
Guests are welcome to walk within the fenced paddock surrounding the cottage. As this is a rural property, uneven ground, livestock, farm activity and native wildlife may be present. Please take care, remain on visible roads and paths where possible, and watch where you step.
Children and pets should be supervised at all times.
Other things to note
Elevate your stay with the experiences of Glen Donald Estate.
Optional farm experiences are available on weekends, school holiday periods and public holidays by prior booking, subject to season, weather and normal farm operations.
Each season offers something different. From ANZAC Day weekend through to the June long weekend, guests may have the opportunity to hand-pick olives from the grove and learn how to brine their own olives to take home and enjoy.
From May to July, the farm comes alive during lambing, with around 250 newborn lambs arriving across the property. From September to October, kidding season brings the charm, chaos and comedy of mischievous young goats.
Guests may also have the opportunity to meet some of our much-loved farm residents, including Andy, Jack, Luna and Lavender, our hand-raised goats, Molly and Polly, our Babydoll sheep, our alpacas, Seamus the Highland steer and Johnno the bull.
To make your visit even more memorable, freshly made scones, a ploughman’s platter or a wood-fired pizza dinner can be pre-ordered for weekends, school holiday periods and public holidays, subject to availability.
Guests are also welcome to visit the Glen Donald Estate Farm Store during opening hours to explore our Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, seasonal produce and local offerings, and to learn more about the history of the Glen Donald name, its founders and the restoration of the estate.
The surrounding region is also well worth discovering, with the Cowra Japanese Garden, local wineries, brewery, Grenfell silo art and the beautiful villages and landscapes of the Central West all within easy reach.
Registration details
PID-STRA-58390
