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Here are some recent submissions.

28/01/2012

28 Jan 2012 A lovely New Years Eve experience in Bathurst. Loved the old charm & rustic feel of the cottage. Very cosy, much better than a motel room. Lots of room and privacy. We will definitely recommend the cottages to friends and work collegues. Thanks for the hospitality. Wendy, Cheryl & Sandie. Dunno & Walgett P.S there were no ghosts.

15/01/2012

We had a celebration in Bathurst to which we had visitors from interstate attend. We booked Middle cottage & Jordan Creek cottage for some of our guests. Gerarda was very helpful, the cottages were awesome and being close to town enabled our guests to wander and discover some of the pubs and shops at their leisure. The cottages were peaceful even though being close to town. They were clean with everything that that was needed. Thank you for helping us have a memorable weekend. Rhonda & Orland

9/01/2012

9 Jan 2012 Great location for a hen's gathering- so close to everything. Good bed mattress for a comfortable nights sleep! Colin & Leonie Hobart Tas

9/01/2012

Dear Tony and Gerarda We really enjoyed our stay here in middle cottage. It suited our group down to the ground. Plus I love how close it is to everything. Thank you so much for your hospitality. I hope to return! Alex Sneok Sydney NSW

15/12/2011

Thanks for a very comfortable stay. You have provided everything we need to arrive and feel at home. Will see you again soon and certainly recommend A Settlers cottage. Wendy & Alison

12/12/2011

12/11/11 Dear Gerarda & Tony We have stayed in all three cottages and what can I say but beautiful as usual. This cottage (Jordan Creek Cottage) is probably my favorite but they are all lovely. Thanks again and hope to be back again soon. Tracy & Mel

26/11/2011

Thanks for a pleasant stay See you again!

23/10/2011

I was doing my family history of the Catley's of Bathurst as they lived there years ago and love what your done to the Place.  Bernie [Owners Note] Thank you Bernie. We now have some fabulous documents and historical information on the Cottages.

8/10/2011

Dear Gerarda & Tony, Our 2nd time staying with you at the Rose Cottage and both times have always been welcoming and easy. After a long and sometimes cold and wet day at Mt Panorama it was always nice to come home to a warm cottage with everything that we required. Many Thanks, Ben Watson (and the rest of the Bathurst 2011 Group), Adelaide SA

25/09/2011

Dear Gerarda & Tony. Another gorgeous cottage! It just feels like a home away from home, but much cuter. Thank you so much for your hospitality and being so understanding and accommodating of our needs. We will definitely be back! Warm regards, Debbie & Jess Stuart

12/09/2011

Dear Gerarda & Tony I absolutely loved staying in your Settler's Cottage. It had so much charm and was very functional. A warm cosy place and so convenient to the town center. Many thanks, Deb Stuart. Forster NSW

30/08/2011

Dear Tony & Gerarda We really enjoyed our overnight stay. Loved the rustic charm & cosiness. Thank you for the hospitality. Warm Regards  John & Di, Harry & Tom, Henty NSW Thank you for a lovely nights stay.  Rob & Amy Forster, Ariah Park NSW

24/08/2011

19/8/11 Neat Place, arrived at about 5pm. Very pleased with our choice. From NZ where my family were pioneers in the King Country cutting bush from the farm land and shaping the country. I love history and the work that was done by our forbears. There's a heap of history here. Love it. Keith & Claire. Ross & Kylie.

25/07/2011

To Gerarda & Tony Thanks for letting us stay. Mary-Ellen

25/07/2011

To Gerarda & Tony  Really enjoyed our stay. Clean & Cosy, lovely meeting place, suited us down to the ground. Thank you Cathy Carson Pete Carson Georgina Vicki Bernard

11/07/2011

Very warm in winter, Great location. A nice home. very cosy. Shame about the creaky floorboards. A cute cosy cottage. Fraser, Lisa, Claudia, louise, Grace

11/07/2011

Good stay. Warm cosy place. Nice features. The Gilligants. Newcastle

10/07/2011

Bathurst was cold in the middle of winter. Basketball stadium was cold, everything outside was cold, but once the heater was on the cottage became warm and cosy and a place to come back to and watch a DVD with our feet up. What a way to relax. Then climbing into bed knowing the electric blanket was on meant that " warm and cosy" was again what we would get. Would recommend to others.  Thankyou for your hospitality. Angie. Wollongong

7/07/2011

7/7/11 Warm and cosy little home. Got to spend 2 nights here and we LOVED it! Has a great historical vibe that made us feel right at home. Thanks! Sharyn, Wayne, Tayla, Katie, Jacob

27/06/2011

Hi Gerarda & Tony We have really enjoyed our stay here in 'Rose Cottage". Very Comfortable and warm. Everything we needed!! Thanks for a great setup. Will stay again if down this way. Thanks Bronwyn

4/06/2011

Dear Tony & Gerarda Thank you so much for a lovely stay & letting us stay a bit longer than usual. J Stroud for Terrance & Sandra Stroud-Keen

20/05/2011

Thanks Gerarda & Tony for the stay 140 Keppel st... graduation went well... Thanks again, very cosy. Kind regards Gary. [via text message]

15/05/2011

Dear Gerarda & Tony  Thank you for the accommodation of the 'quirky house'. {Jordan Creek Cottage} Clean and cosy would be the by-word of our experience. We particularly enjoyed the warmth of the fire which was well stocked and easy to use. The bed in the second double was a bit hard, which made it slightly uncomfortable. Overall a very relaxing and enjoyable stay at the 'quirky cottage' Thank you very much. Jeremy Liam Steph

15/05/2011

15.5.11 Rose Cottage A Cold morning but warm in the cottage in front of the heater.  Had a good stay, most comfortable. Enjoyed by all. The quirky cupboard door is unique, appreciated for the wood it is made of. Found the cottage had plenty of space, appreciated by the family. Comfortable beds, warm at night. Liked the separate dining areas. Good near access to town centre enabling successful shopping excursion. Would come here again. Frank from Kempsey, Akubra town the home of Slim Dusty

12/05/2011

We would like to thank Gerarda for a great stay at the Rose Cottage over Easter, nothing was too much trouble. My friends and I enjoyed a great weekend of motorsport and were able to come back to a clean and cozy cottage and we loved that all seven of us were able to enjoy a hot shower. The location was perfect, we had loads of fun. Thanks again Kelly

1/05/2011

Via email Hi Gerarda, Just wanted to let you know we had a lovely night staying at the cottage. It is just beautiful. We were sorry to leave it the next morning! Thank you for all your organisation. Susan Hannaford

23/04/2011

23-26/4/11 Had a great stay. Loved the cottage. Thank you Gerarda & Tony for all you have done. Lynette Royce, Arielle, James Bella

14/04/2011

9-14/4/11 Thank you Gerarda & Tony. We had a very comfy stay. We will see you again in June. Cheers Sue, Gary, Lyn, Wendy

14/04/2011

Thank You Tony & Gerarda We had a vary comfy stay. We will see you again in June. Cheers Sue Gary Lyn Wendy

13/04/2011

What a great place, cosy & more importantly....warm! Good setup, kitchen could use a plunger & good frypan but otherwise homey. We'll be back...Happy find! Thanks Gerarda & Tony From Bianca & John

7/04/2011

Thank you so much. The cottage was beautiful and cosy, look forward to coming back soon. Again many thanks Gerarda & Tony  Tracey & Mel

25/03/2011

Thank you. Great place to stay. Everything was nice and clean. Well done. Good setup for families. Deb & Ann

25/03/2011

Four ladies had a wonderful stay. Would come back again. Enjoyed Milthorpe and Bathurst.   Karen Jenny Edwina Beryl

16/03/2011

What a fabulous place- home away from home. Comfortable & Very cosy. Will definitely be back & let our family and friends know about this lovely place. John & Val Dillon

1/03/2011

Got to spend 2 lovely nights in this amazing cottage- wonderful, so much history and so central to everything. Amenities wonderful and such a comfy bed. Thanks Karen from Casino

20/02/2011

The Jordan Creek Cottage, Very quaint little cottage, I loved the home style convenience. Fantastic to come home from university, to the quite heritage atmosphere with all the old pictures of the colourful people from past history. Very clean, with air con or wood fire when needed. I loved my stay so much at Jordan cottage is my home away from home. When i'm at uni. Thanks Di

10/01/2011

A Great stay in a lovely cottage just like a home. Great owners that could do anything to make our stay more enjoyable. look forward to coming back soon. Glen Urquhart

8/01/2011

Thanks, it was very nice & great value! It was great for grandma & Poppy to babysit while we went to a wedding. Angela & Brendan & Noah James Michael & Gail Court Kylie Heslop

27/12/2010

A great place to stay for 2 families and 4 children in total. Everything we needed was available and it was great to have some backyard space for the kids. And thank you so much for the little Christmas tree! Will stay again when we return for another family get together for Christmas. Jouni & Margaret Jarvinen Gary & Belinde Reed Owners Note: Click the following link to see and hear Margaret's comments on youtube.    Margaret's Christmas in A settler's Cottage Margaret was also here promoting her fabulous new book "Through Our Children's Eyes'

2/12/2010

Thanks for a great stay!

29/11/2010

We're sure the original settler's would love this cottage as it is now. Cosy, clean and warm with all the mod-cons: what more could you want? We loved Bathurst with it's friendly people and croquet was good. Thank you. Patricia and Robert. Wauhope NSW

27/11/2010

Centrally located- a good choice to stay here with extended family members for a special family occasion. Julie Robyn & Family

1/11/2010

Hi Gerarda, Thank you so much for being great hosts for our stay at the Rose Cottage during the race weekend. Everyone had such a great time that we are keen to do it again. It would be great if we could stay at your cottage again. Thanks Ben

30/10/2010

Last night we celebrated our first year in business and we were delighted to see so many at our Rose Cottage BBQ. There was [too?] much fine champagne and lots of fun had by all. We would like to thank everyone who has been part of our business for the last 12 months. We have been delighted by your travels and how much you have enjoyed the cottages. Cheers Gerarda & Tony

18/10/2010

Had a great stay. Cottage had everything you could ever need. Very quaint. Hope to be back.  Jim & Nadine  Nobel Park, Victoria

15/10/2010

Thanks for the stay it was very cosy and warm during the night and day.  Good for large families and extremely enjoyable.  We'll definately come back next week or so! :)  George.

11/10/2010

Thank you for being so accommodating for our stay. We had plenty of room and everything we could possibly hope for. Thankyou. Watsons, Cranwell & Currie  P.S thank you for ensuring the Holden clean sweep also!!! [owner's note: This group had joined us for the Bathurst 1000 races. We are glad we could arrange everything just the way you like it. ]

6/10/2010

Warm & cosy in night, bit creepy for kids (said heard noises & saw shadows) but it was a fantastic time. Thank you for the stay. From Glavan's & Gaspo's BYE :)

2/10/2010

Hi Gerarda, Thanks for the email. We enjoyed our stay at the cottage - it was very comfortable. Thanks Nicole [Via email.]

26/09/2010

very nice. CHIRAYEE was good. Hoping to return to do Chirayiwa

19/09/2010

VERY comfortable and lovely place. The benefit of it is a whole family can enjoy a very good stay. We will let friends know and WE will be back for sure. Thanks for making it easy for us to enjoy Bathurst. Ginette & Wallace Orane & Guy from Sydney

8/09/2010

It was a very comfortable little home, we enjoyed every moment of it, will have to come back for sure. Thank you. Chris & Rachel

3/09/2010

Top inland city (Bathurst) THANKS Geoff & Julie We will be back.

29/08/2010

29/8/10 We enjoyed Bathurst and kept ourselves nice and warm! Thanks Gerarda Maurice

26/08/2010

Dear Gerarda & Tony Thanks very much, we enjoyed our stay here it was very lovely + warm + cosy. I agree with one of the other comments that it would be good to have a bit of info about the history of the place- plus some tourist info. Overall we really enjoyed our time here in Bathurst. Tony I'm sure we will both continue to enjoy our retirement. Best wishes Jim & Julie

15/08/2010

Comfortable and cosy. Enjoyed our stay and we will come again next year. Best Wishes Down & Irvings (Parramatta & Central Coast)

14/08/2010

Had a lovely short stay in your 'Old World' cottages. Two adjacent cottages ideal for two families & great space provided. Thanks The Ryans (Sydney & Ireland)

8/08/2010

We stayed in the middle cottage, 5 adults in town to watch the kids rugby carnival. Well situated quaint & clean premise -- good value. Kathy & John McLeod

7/08/2010

7th/8th August 2010 A pleasant stay in a quaint cottage, well situated for easy walks to Bathurst attractions.

16/07/2010

Thank you, We enjoyed our stay. The cottage is lovely - very cosy.   Cheers Jo & Duncan

12/07/2010

Thanks. We had a lovely stay in Bathurst. Deb

7/07/2010

We loved this old charm cottage. It was very clean, the beds comfortable and plenty of space for a group of golfers. Centrally located and we will definitely stay on our next visit. Vicki

5/07/2010

Graeme and I had a most enjoyable stay.  For me personally the things I loved the most were: Due to the length of the house and the amount of bedrooms, I was able to leave Graeme right at the other end...ha ha, no more snoring blues! It was wonderful that the kitchen contained all the things I needed to cook, thus saving money. We were only able to enjoy our stay during the evenings as we visited for business reasons, but the aura of the historic house was great to experience. We loved the style of house, the comfort, but not the spider!!! The little devil managed to get away each time...may he live a long life. We would not hesitate to stay there again and the name "Rose Cottage" added that something special to the house. Thanks Maria Artrain express

15/06/2010

Retired couple, looked into A settler's Cottage while looking to rent a house in Bathurst. It was a very apprehensive start as house-hunting is, but with the quiet and privacy of a comfortable, spacious abode we were suddenly looking at 'Rose Cottage' as not only a place to retreat but as a home. It was warm, cosy, and historic- in keeping with our exploration and orientation into Bathurst history. Halfway through our week our first choice of home to rent was approved and nerves relaxed. More exploring from the cottage - messages to children- learning to work the washing machine- grocery shopping and producing semi-gourmet meals from the spacious kitchen. We are feeling that, at last, this was the right choice. Our prior weeks were spent at the Central and South Coast, but Bathurst is central to all family and friends and has everything but the beach. What else could we want? I have explored the heated pool complex, contacted community bodies for volunteer work and found my craft groups. We have discovered the Carrington, where we will enjoy live shows and have eaten at the Services Club. We have counted up the coffee shops and hair salons to much amazement and look forward to being part of this community. Rose Cottage was a wonderful, warm, peaceful start to our stay. Thank you. Annette & Brian.

9/05/2010

A Lovely way to spend a Mother's Day weekend. Great for large families, lots of room and nice and warm. A very comfortable place to stay. [owners note] this was an entry into our visitor's book on site and came with a beautiful childs' drawing of the cottage. Thank you to the artist.

27/04/2010

27-28/3/10 A four girl school reunion- Why Bathurst?..an enjoyable 3 hour train journey from Sydney. We enjoyed our three days in Bathurst, got into the history of the area with a visit to Abercrombie House and the Kelso Anglican graveyard tour- daylight hours. Nights were spent in the local pubs. Park Hotel very friendly with the proprietor having once managed the pub near our school (Kingsgrove) many decades ago. The Irish pub with a good atmosphere and great food. not to mention a pizza in the well known Ribbon Gang Lane- the history of which unfolded from our cemetary walk. Finally but not last our accommodation has certainly added positively to our Bathurst experience. Thank you to Gerarda & Tony p.s where is the ironing board? Anne, Colleen, Sharon, Jude

21/04/2010

What a nice place to stay, lovely set up. Everything is so clean and comfortable. Next time I'm staying in Bathurst I know where I'm going. Thank you... Name not supplied

18/04/2010

This is a little Gem it just felt like home. And got a few reno ideas for our 2nd house. Thanks very much. Kelli & Kaitlin P.S I will be back next time just to kick back (NO DOCTORS FOR MY GIRL)

16/04/2010

Bylo u Vas prijemne. Vincent, Vilem, Olga and Vitek + Liba a Lubor. [owners notes] This was a lovely couple travelling with their 3 children and their parents. We have translated it for you. There was also a delightful childs' drawing included in the visitors book.  It was very pleasant at your place. Vincent, Vilem, Olga, Vitek, Liba and Lubor.

8/04/2010

8 March 2010 To Tony & Gerarda Thank you for your hospitality and the accommodation at the last minute. We relaxed to enjoy one of our last nights in Australia. David & Linda Lambert - Florida, USA

8/04/2010

Hello Gerarda Just a short note to say thank you for renting your property to us. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found the home to be very spacious and clean and will certainly stay again next year. One thing I would have liked to have seen on your website was some extra photos of the property. Bearing this in mind I took some photos and put them together for you so that if anyone requests some further photos or you would like to use these you are most welcome. I took three photos of the bathroom and created a panorama. One other thing. I was admiring the photos in the lounge and dining room. Are they family members? Just beautiful. Thanks again Kindest regards Vicki Ravnjak [Owners entry] Thanks for such a lovely email and the gift of your time to create the collage of your cottage stay. I am just in the process of learning how to blog and will post historical info for those that are interested. The pictures Vicki is talking about will also be included.

28/03/2010

Thank you very much for your great hospitality over the weekend. We liked how you had lots of space as we needed it for all our luggage and golf clubs. It was good how you provided us with glad wrap and such. We thought it was difficult to try and close the bathroom door with it's lock. Thank you once again. [owner's entry] sorry about the door lock. It is a lovely old brass lock and key and obviously was being difficult for you. I am reluctant to change it to a new modern one as it so adds to the look of A Settler's Cottage.

22/03/2010

22/3/2010 (Via text message) Thanks very much, we were all delighted with our cottage. And after comparing our accommodation with family members who stayed elsewhere in Bathurst, we had the best at the best price. Thanks again. We will recommend you to all next time we are in Bathurst. Colleen Hopper

5/01/2010

5/1/2010 We all enjoyed a night in A Settlers - Good vibes and feels right for this area. Thanks Families Davey + Macdonald from Jersey and Channel Isles.

28/12/2009

28/12/09 Hi Gerarda & Family Thankyou for looking after us. My folks will be booking your cottage in the near future, they loved it. Tania & Eamon

22/11/2009

22/11/09 First to spend the night in the Settlers Cottage [Middle Cotttage]. Very roomy and full of historical vibes. Would be great if a history of previous tenants from the 1840s was available. A bit creepy at night. Would be great for large families. Penny

8/11/2009

Departure Day 8th Nov., 2009 To Tony & Gerarda     As well as having the pleasure of meeting you both and observing your enthusiasm, hard work & expertise to get your venture of the 'Settler's Cottages' up and running, we wish you every success for the future.     We have had a most enjoyable and memorable stay- and we will not forget. Yours sincerely,  M. Bishop  L. Martin It was a pleasure to be the first occupants of Jordan Creek Cottage from the 1st to 8th of November 2009. L. Martin