Iona Park, Moss Vale, Southern Highlands - 4pm check out Sundays and Public Holidays, except Summer Season
Iona Park is a large and majestic country home set on a 100 acre working horse and cattle farm. The property delivers a blend of formal yet comfortable rural living, and the house is large enough to effortlessly accommodate up to 22 guests (4 on sofa beds). A swimming pool, two world-class clay tennis courts, and lovely lawns and gardens round out a perfect Southern Highlands getaway!
The property has two clay courts that have been developed by John Alexander. One is a finely graded crushed basalt and the other similarly graded crushed tile. The courts are designed to play medium pace and be receptive to spin, but most of all, to be kind to the body. The controlled slide virtually eliminates the damaging jarring that occurs on hard courts and the resulting damage to knees and hips.
Please note
Iona Park has a full-time caretaker who lives on site. The caretaker's dwelling is near the stables and has its own driveway access. The caretaker will not interact with you during your stay and will give guests full privacy - unless there are excessive guest numbers at the property and / or inappropriate behaviour or noise.
Where will I be?
Iona Park is located minutes from Moss Vale, and is ideally located to access the local wedding venues, wineries and surrounding towns of Bowral, Robertson, Fitzroy Falls or Burrawang - all within easy driving distance of the property through beautiful countryside.
Why choose Iona Park?
Iona Park is an iconic property with abundant features that make this country home a destination within itself. In warm weather, guests can enjoy perfect outdoor country living - dining on the north facing alfresco terrace, swimming in the pool, or a spot of tennis on the two tennis courts! In winter, sit inside by the open fire, share a long, relaxed meal with family and friends, play pool, or walk around the estate in the fresh country air. The private outdoors are a great place to spend time with family and friends enjoying a relaxed BBQ and sitting around the fire pit under the starry night sky.
How is the property laid out?
Arrive at Iona Park and enter the estate through ornate cast iron gates, then along a driveway to the house. Enter the grand foyer with ornate curved stair. The hallway leads you to the right wing of the ground floor where you will find the casual open plan dining and lounge area with slow combustion heater. The Corian kitchen features in built coffee machine, Ilve double cooker with 6 burner gas stove and teppanyaki plate. The alfresco area is accessed through the French doors. The billiard room is located off the family room, as well as a bedroom (sleeping 4) with bathroom. The left wing of the ground floor includes the north facing formal dining and lounge area with open fireplace, and 2 bedrooms (sleeping 4 and 2) and the library and theatre room - each with a sofa bed. There is also a bathroom, ensuite and laundry in this area.
Upstairs there is an opulent master bedroom with ensuite and balcony which overlooks the surrounding countryside. Across the landing are two more bedrooms (sleeping 4 and 2) with a shared ensuite.
Please note the jets to the spa baths shown in the pictures are not operational. They can still be used as normal bath tubs.
Wi-Fi, Internet, Netflix or Pay TV will I have it?
This property provides complimentary Wi-Fi and a password will be provided in your pre-arrival email, or will be available at the property.
Please note however that neither the agency nor the owner can 100% guarantee that the Wi-Fi will work, and no compensation will be payable if problematic. If internet access is important to you, please have a backup plan.
There is a smart TV in the main living area only + one television in a downstairs bedroom.
What about outdoors?
Iona Park has extensive gardens and grounds, and a short stroll through the trellis walk leads you to the swimming pool. There are also two full sized clay tennis courts. You are free to explore the property, but please do not enter the paddocks with livestock or engage with the animals. Please also be wildlife aware especially in areas of long grass, or around dams.
If you have young children, please be particularly aware of the open dam between the house and the tennis courts.
Iona park has a gas BBQ and a firepit that guests are welcome to use.
Keeping warm or keeping cool?
Iona Park benefits from a north orientation, and is well equipped with heating cooling. There air conditioning for heating and cooling on both levels - the most efficient way to warm or cool the house. There are two fireplaces - an open fireplace in the formal lounge room and a slow combustion Cheminees Philippe wood heater in the family room.
The swimming pool is solar heated so the water temperature will depend entirely on the sun conditions prior to and during your arrival.
What about sheets, towels and other supplies?
High quality sheets and towels are provided at Iona Park.
Parking for cars, etc?
There is parking available for 5 - 7 cars, on the driveway areas near the main house.
Is my dog or cat also welcome to stay?
Sorry, Iona Park is not a pet friendly property.
What are the minimum stay rules?
- Summer Season: Between 2 and 7 nights, depending on the property
- Easter: 4 nights
- Long Weekends: 3 nights
- All other times: 2 nights
Are there any special Summer Season rules?
Please note that during Summer Season, our properties may have designated changeover days so as to make the cleaning rosters manageable. We also do not schedule arrivals on the Christmas, Boxing, and New Years Day public holidays.
About The Holidays Collection
This property is professionally managed by a dedicated holiday rental agency with offices in Gerringong, Hyams Beach and Bowral. We have over 270 properties in Kiama, Gerringong, Gerroa, Berry, Huskisson, Vincentia, Hyams Beach and the Southern Highlands. We offer guests 24/7 customer service - emergency calls only after hours, please.
