Holiday houses in Sutton Forest

Located about 90 minutes southwest of Sydney, Sutton Forest is a small village

full of country estates and historic mansions established in the mid-19th century. Many of its original buildings are set amongst the rolling hills, beyond which you’ll find a wide variety of cellar doors where you can spend an afternoon enjoying the beautiful views over the Southern Highlands while sampling cool-climate wine.

To further enhance the experience, try some local dishes including Angus beef and saddleback pig. Sutton Forest is close to a handful of gorgeous gardens and parks, including Red Cow Farm, which features an array of garden rooms and sprawling woodlands ready for you to explore. And be sure to check out some of the nearby towns and villages, including Moses Vale, Burradoo, and Exeter, home to top-notch restaurants, bars, and shopping boutiques, in addition to even more historic mansions.

There is no bad time to book your accommodation in Sutton Forest. Due to its location in the hills, Sutton Forest has diverse weather throughout the year. The summers are usually the warmest times of the year and are ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking. The shoulder season of late spring and early autumn are also good times due to their mild weather. Autumn is especially good if you want to see the trees burst into a sea of red, orange, and yellow. Winter tends to be colder and drier and is one of the busiest times of the year in Sutton Forest.

Wine tasting

The area surrounding Sutton Forest is well-known for its delicious wines and it is possible to visit the cellar doors of many wineries specializing in cool-climate wines such as pinot noir and chardonnay. The wineries range from European-style estates to spacious buildings with modern decor. Many of them have onsite restaurants or cafes serving farm-fresh meals and they are great spots to grab lunch or a coffee surrounded by the rolling hills and farmland of Sutton Village.

Red Cow Farm

Set across 2.5 hectares of land, this beautiful cool-climate garden is considered one of the best gardens in the Southern Highlands. The garden features 20 different garden rooms where you can check out a wide variety of plants including perennials, roses and clematis, rhododendrons, birch trees, and much more. There is also an 1820s cottage that was originally built as a gentlemen’s residence and provides a spectacular background for these colorful gardens.

Historic buildings

Within the village of Sutton Forest, you can find many grandiose mid-19th century buildings, including a handful of historic mansions featuring Georgian, Tudor, and Edwardian architectural elements surrounded by well-maintained gardens. The mansions are spread out, reminiscent of the English countryside, and many of them are used as event venues or upscale restaurants.