If Jamberoo Valley Farm was a song, it would be ‘My Favourite Things’ from the Sound of Music. My stay is all about appreciating simplicity: feeding the resident animals with friendly farm manager Rick, the warm loaf of bread wrapped in a tea towel that owner Barbie delivers to the door, soaking in the views of Jamberoo Valley, and being just far away enough from civilisation that said views don’t include a single other residence in sight.
While the little things make this stay special, it’s the bougie things that ramp this accommodation up into a league of its own: the private hot tub on the cottage deck, the heated tiles (and standalone bath) in the bathroom, the accordion doors that connect the living room to the farm, and the meticulously curated rustic coastal decor that could be straight out of a Country Living magazine.
If you want a relaxing getaway without totally going off the grid, Jamberoo Valley Farm is *very* well placed. It’s less than two hour’s drive from Sydney, a five minute drive from Jamberoo’s township (and fabulous football fanatic pub), and 15 minutes away from Kiama’s beaches. Basically, you can have your fresh crusty bread and eat it too.
Be warned that the five minute road out of Jamberoo Village and up the mountain to the cottage is quite narrow (AKA mainly fits one car at a time). We drive nice and slow and pull over where we can for the odd passerby.
I’m staying in the Farm Cottage that sleeps five people (a double bed and three singles) but the property is also home to the Dairy Cottage that has a gorgeous woodfire pizza oven, and a couple of tiny homes and a smaller cottage, though these are better suited to couples. Each property has its own hot tub, some with views of the valley and animals, others with sights over the sparkling coastline.
While the accommodation is close enough to a plethora of good food and drink options, the choice for where to have dinner is yours. With a fully equipped kitchen (including an oven), we spend one of our nights toasting sausages on the stove and enjoying them at the wooden dining room table overlooking the valley. If it was warmer, we would have had no hesitation taking advantage of the barbecue, outdoor seating and firepit.
Perhaps one of the most surprising things about the cottage is how well-insulated the small structure is. We were there in the middle of winter and the gale outside didn’t even touch us. We had no aircon on, and didn’t even need to get the fire going. In summer, there are plenty of fans and it’s an open space so it really is an all-seasons destination.
If you need a breath of fresh air, Jamberoo Valley Farm promises just that (and a little more). Pack the car up, and don’t forget your cossies, because a gorgeous coastal road trip awaits you.
Address: 185 Wallaby Hill Rd, Jamberoo NSW 2533
Price per Night: Prices start at $250 per night (for a tiny home).
Book Now: Here.
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