When you drive through the gates of 'Tara' you immediately relax taking in the beautiful garden and country side of this 3 acre garden. 'The Cottage' is self contained with a country feel outside and a contemporary design indoors. The historical village of Rockley 5 mins away is where Matt Moran celebrity chef bought the Rockley Pub in 2021. Matt has been connected to this area with the family farm 20ks down the road for a long time. The food is amazing with Matt often at the pub on weekends.

The space
The cottage was one of the original fixtures on this 300acre farm when we took over the property in 1993. For many years is was used as a mechanics workshop, hence the original Ampol fuel bowser. It then became the gardening shed until 2017 when we converted it into a self contained unit. A large side patio and verandah out the front of the cottage gives extra comfort in the warmer months. We also offer undercover parking next to the cottage. A kitchenette with microwave, toaster, jug tea & coffee. Janelle enjoys baking and a homemade cake tea/coffee complimentary on arrival.

Guest access
The 3 acre garden surrounds the 'Tara Cottage' and guests are welcome to walk around. There are garden settings for you sit and relax, read a book or just take in the peace and tranquility of the garden. The bird life is amazing from tiny wrens, finches, cockatoos and the occasional eagle and may others. We try to be self sufficient with two vegetable gardens and chickens that guest can walk through. There is one rule in the country leave a gate the way you found it!

Other things to note
The nights from Spring through to Autumn can be chilly and if you enjoy the cold, winter is the time to stay. The four seasons of weather brings many changes in the garden, each with its own beauty. We are situated on the tablelands sitting at 950 to 1,000 metres. We have snow through the winter months which is magical. We also have adequate heating in 'The Cottage' for our guests with throw rugs to snuggle up in.
One other reason to stay is the night sky which lights up like a chandelier on a clear night. The stillness of the night twinkling with zillions of stars is memorable.

Registration number
PID-STRA-12728-1