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Kalinya Estate, Homestead, Lodge & Barn -Sleeps 34

Kalinya Estate, Homestead, Lodge & Barn -Sleeps 34

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Overview of Kalinya Estate, Homestead, Lodge & Barn -Sleeps 34

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
15 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 34100 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Bargo, NSW
  • Popular LocationThirlmere Lakes National Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrainworks11 min drive
  • Popular LocationBendooley Estate Book Barn31 min drive
  • AirportShellharbour, NSW (WOL)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

15 bedrooms (sleeps 34)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 9

Bedroom 10

Bedroom 11

Bedroom 12

Bedroom 13

Bedroom 14

Bedroom 15

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Kalinya Estate, Homestead, Lodge & Barn -Sleeps 34

Kalinya Estate is an Australian Colonial, heritage-listed, luxury Estate; offering exclusive high-end accommodation at a private acreage for groups. With sporting, musical and recreation facilities catering to guests of all ages, it offers opportunities for work, relaxation, entertainment and more. The Estate’s accommodation features three separate buildings, The Homestead, The Lodge and The Barn, all of which are a short stroll from each other through the gardens. All three spaces have been magnificently restored, with all of the quality modern updated fixtures you need. Kalinya Estate is a private venue, taking only one group at a time.

‘The Homestead’ is one of few original Australian Colonial Mansions- 1860's Victorian Georgian. This house is where all of the guests staying on the estate gather to share meals, due to the large entertaining spaces.
'The Lodge' was the original medical centre for the whole region- originally name Emohruo.
'The Barn' was originally used to build submarines and after that was used to care for champion dressage horses.

Kalinya Estate is located in the rural town of Bargo within the Wollondilly and welcomes its guests on the land of the Dharawal people. We aim to honour their culture and love for the environment, whilst showing respect to their elders past, present and emerging. ‘Kalinya’ is itself an Aboriginal word, which translates to ‘good, beautiful and honest’; the intention at Kalinya being to reflect these words in conduct and interactions.

Kalinya Estate is entirely unique because of the high end sporting and musical offerings. There is plenty to do for everyone, no matter what the weather is. In the squash court, you can play racquetball, squash or handball. There is a 17m fully tiled heated pool and a therapeutic hot tub. Use the gym, foosball, billiards, table tennis, air hockey, or vintage arcade games. There is a piano lounge with a concert grand piano. Enjoy the ducks, chickens, orchard, and natural pond ecosystem.

The Homestead offers elegant large estate living with vast wrap around verandahs, grand high ceilings, and beautiful vintage finishes. Patterned cornice and artworks hanging on picture rails adorn every room.

Gorgeous polished Blue Gum timber floors grace the living areas creating a natural country feel.

The Homestead includes a grand family/ dining room that is designed for large gatherings with large slow combustion fireplace.

The spacious formal lounge rooms have a grand but cozy atmosphere with a baby grand piano, extensive book collection, large TV, Bluetooth music system, board games and a huge open fireplace.

We have a well-appointed gourmet kitchen inside. Outside, the Homestead enjoys private undercover outdoor entertaining facilities including a top of the range built in Weber BBQ and huge commercial Vesuvio Wood Fired Pizza oven.

Feel pampered and relaxed using the outdoor spa/hot tub area or chill out beside the tranquil pond and the outdoor fire pit.

Enjoy a game of tennis or basketball on the Tennis Court or a dip in the 17m heated swimming pool (heated from October 1st through to April 30th). Have a drink and a chat in the stunning pool house. Tire out the kids on the trampoline, swing set and large outdoor chessboard.

Chooks and quail wander the property and munch on food scraps. Our ducks and geese enjoy visits at the dam or pond. Our pond natural ecosystem is home to our Koi and is definitely worthy of exploring.


This Platinum package for Kalinya Estate includes all 3 accommodations on site to sleep up to a maximum of 34 people; The Homestead (8-bedroom spaces; sleeps up to 16 with 4 bathrooms), The Lodge (5-bedroom spaces; sleeps up to 10 with 4 bathrooms) and The Barn (3-bedroom spaces; sleeps up to 8 with 2 bathrooms)

Platinum package includes the facilities throughout the estate, including;
15m swimming pool and pool house (heated October to April)
Sundance therapeutic outdoor hot tub
Tennis court
Basketball
Indoor squash court
Kalinya Gym
Indoor Games Centre (Billiard Table, Air Hockey, Table Tennis, Foosball, and Vintage Arcade machine)
Vuly trampoline and swing set
Giant chess set,
Table tennis and yard games
Soccer or cricket in the dressage arena

Platinum booking also includes the Kalinya Estate Entertaining Spaces
6 acres of award-winning gardens
Private use of commercial woodfire pizza oven,
Outdoor firepits
Weber BBQ stainless entertaining area
Use of the lodge’s grand outdoor fireplace, alfresco bar and BBQ entertaining area Complimentary movie session in the Kalinya Gold Class Theatre (terms and conditions apply)
Complimentary access to the Piano & Sports Lounge (C7 Concert Grand piano), access to sports streaming services on large screens at the outdoor fireplace

Kalinya Estate is a heritage Colonial estate that Chooks and quail wander the property and munch on food scraps. Our ducks and geese enjoy visits at the dam or pond. Explore the 6 acres of established glorious gardens.


The Lodge was built in the 1850’s and was originally the nurse quarters for the area. It has been lovingly restored and renovated retaining timber floors throughout and beautiful historic features while adding modern functionality and style for guests to enjoy.

Kalinya Estate is ideally located just 2.1kms from the M31 Hume Motorway. A 60 minute drive from Sydney CBD, and 20-30 minutes to Mittagong, Bowral and Berima. 2 minutes to the local shops, train station and Hotel Bargo.

The Lodge has four luxury bedrooms each with an individual ensuite and smart TV. Bedrooms One, Two & Three have King Beds. Bedroom Four has a Queen Bed. All beds have beautiful 1000TC linen.
All rooms are furnished with unique antiques, vintage sideboards and leadlight French doors.

Should you require accommodation for extra guests you will need to contact Kalinya Estate management.

Additional day guests, parties, weddings or filming are not permitted through third party sites such as this. Should you require these, you will need to contact Kalinya Estate management.


The Lodge has a fully equipped Caesarstone kitchen including large Ilve oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee plunger and stovetop espresso percolator.

The large home theatre has a 75-inch screen connected to Netflix, a vintage VHS movie collection, a huge book collection, board games and a Bluetooth music system.

There is reverse cycle air conditioning to all living areas.

The main living room has soaring ceilings, exposed beams and an open fireplace.

There is a large undercover entertaining deck that opens out to the beautiful gardens including an alfresco dining area with built-in BBQ and grand outdoor fireplace.

The Lodge offers the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Property manager

Mandy

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
The Homestead listing is more appropriate

Events

No events allowed
Events are only allowed for direct bookings.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking only be outside and butts put in a bin

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Events are only allowed for direct bookings.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-26437

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Bargo

Located in Bargo, this vacation home is in a rural area. Thirlmere Lakes National Park and Nattai National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Trainworks and International Cricket Hall of Fame. Traveling with kids? Consider Australian Botanic Gardens and Bendooley Estate Book Barn. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cave exploring.
Map
Bargo, NSW

What's nearby

  • Thirlmere Lakes National Park - 9 min drive
  • Trainworks - 11 min drive
  • Centennial Vineyards - 27 min drive
  • Bendooley Estate Book Barn - 31 min drive
  • Wollongong City Beach - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Bargo Station - 2 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Loop-Line Pies - 11 min drive
  • KFC - 7 min drive
  • Tahmoor Pizza Bar - 6 min drive
  • Tahmoor Inn Hotel Motel - 5 min drive
  • Thirlmere Memorial Park - 11 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th birthday celebrations in an amazing place
We knew this place was going to be great from the photos and the website but when you arrive it does not do it justice. I celebrated my 50th with family and friends and we had non stop fun for four days and Mandy is the best host and super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marzena K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to celebrate with family & friends!
Perfect place to celebrate with family & friends! The host went way beyond to make our long weekend comfortable and memorable. I would absolutely recommend staying there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Fantastic property and only an hour from Sydney!
What an amazing property. Kalinya Gardens has everything you would want, heated pool, tennis court, beautiful gardens and amazing outdoor fireplaces. If you are looking for a venue for a special occasion or simply a relaxing weekend away with friends, this is the place. The host, Mandy, is equally as fantastic, incredibly helpful and very easy going and personable. I would highly recommend this.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

About the host

Hosted by Mandy

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Welcome to Kalinya Estate. My husband Chris and I bought the Estate as a country escape for our family nearly 20 years ago and discovered a passion for hosting and building relationships. My background as a Clinical Psychologist provided a blueprint to fostering such relationships and encouraging others in a similar way. Consequently, to promote meaningful connections, we offer an un-rushed experience through a 2-night minimum stay. Chris and I love sport and music, so the estate grew over the years to be the ultimate family playground. Our hope is that Kalinya will bring your family and friends closer, that they will have the time of their lives using all of the facilities and spending quality time together. Chris and I moved to Bargo to get away from the city, to enjoy the best of rural living with our family. I am a Clinical Psychologist by background, and love spoiling and looking after people. We set up Kalinya to cater for large extended family or friendship groups. We love that there is plenty to do at Kalinya for anyone who stays; from the old to the very young, from the active sportsman, to one who enjoys a good book.

Why they chose this property

Kalinya Estate is located in the village of Bargo in the Wollondilly Shire- The gateway to the Southern Highlands. The Wollondilly neighbourhood is a beautiful scenic rural area. Lots of large properties, farms and undisturbed Australian bushland. The area is still full of honest country people who delight in having visitors come to enjoy their unique villages. Kalinya Estate is ideally located just 2.1kms from the M31 Hume Motorway. A 60 minute drive from Sydney CBD, and 10-30 minutes to Mittagong, Bowral and Berima. 1 minute to the local shops, train station and pub. This region is blessed with 2,560 square kilometres or fresh air, rolling hills, native wildlife and unspoilt bushland. Animal lovers can discover our very own Australian Wildlife Sanctuary and experience getting close and personal to some Aussie natives like the Wombat, Kangaroo and Quokka. Next door you can also learn about the resident Dingos at the Bargo Dingo Sanctuary. Nature enthusiasts can rejoice with a hike in the great outdoors, picnic at one of our national parks or a visit to one or all of our five iconic dams. Foodies love our charming country cafes, popular bakeries, authentic restaurants and historic pubs. Sip on a coffee over brunch, treat your taste buds with freshly baked goods, sample a locally grown produce or stop in for a gourmet lunch. Enjoy leisurely browsing a range of unique small-scale boutiques and shops that offer one of a kind keepsakes, trinkets, giftware, apparel and more that you won’t find anywhere else. Amazing growers and suppliers surround the Estate, so you can experience the freshness first hand! Our working farms, orchards and cellar doors are open for you to pick, taste and take home delicious local produce. Experience berry picking, fruit picking, flower farms, beer, spirits, cider and more.

What makes this property unique

Kalinya Estate is an Australian Colonial, heritage-listed, luxury Estate; offering exclusive high-end accommodation at a private acreage for groups. With sporting, musical and recreation facilities catering to guests of all ages, it offers opportunities for work, relaxation, entertainment and more. The Estate’s accommodation features three separate buildings, The Homestead, The Lodge and The Barn, all of which are a short stroll from each other through the gardens. All three spaces have been magnificently restored, with all of the quality modern updated fixtures you need. Kalinya Estate is a private venue, taking only one group at a time. ‘The Homestead’ is one of few original Australian Colonial Mansions- 1860's Victorian Georgian. This house is where all of the guests staying on the estate gather to share meals, due to the large entertaining spaces. 'The Lodge' was the original medical centre for the whole region- originally name Emohruo. 'The Barn' was originally used to build submarines and after that was used to care for champion dressage horses. Kalinya Estate is located in the rural town of Bargo within the Wollondilly and welcomes its guests on the land of the Dharawal people. We aim to honour their culture and love for the environment, whilst showing respect to their elders past, present and emerging. ‘Kalinya’ is itself an Aboriginal word, which translates to ‘good, beautiful and honest’; the intention at Kalinya being to reflect these words in conduct and interactions. Kalinya Estate is entirely unique because of the high end sporting and musical offerings. There is plenty to do for everyone, no matter what the weather is. In the squash court, you can play racquetball, squash or handball. There is a 17m fully tiled heated pool and a therapeutic hot tub. Use the gym, foosball, billiards, table tennis, air hockey, or vintage arcade games. There is a piano lounge with a concert grand piano. Enjoy the ducks, chickens, orchard, and natural pond ecosystem.
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