Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Australia hotel reviews
  3. New South Wales holiday rental reviews
  4. Bowral holiday rental reviews
  5. Reviews of The Gables - Circa 1880 - Classic Bowral Property

Reviews of The Gables - Circa 1880 - Classic Bowral Property

174 Merrigang Street, 2576 Bowral, Australia

#5 of 21 Holiday rentals in Bowral

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 31 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Exceeded expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None, perfect in all ways.

    Beautiful decorated, cosy, stunning artwork, well equipped kitchen. Celebrated friend’s 70th birthday. The pinball machine was super fun and bought out the competitive spirit in all.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Great house in a good location. Heating in every room made it feel cosy. Was great having the kitchen and bathroom basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Street parking was ok, but would be nice to have a path connecting the road to the house path so you don’t have to walk through the wet grass/mud

    Super cosy, clean and comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tv

    Comfortable and close to town. Host were caring and super helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing as B&B owners we know what works and what doesn’t

    The sheets and the bed, please can you let me know whewhere did you get the sheets please?

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and warm, relaxing stay, definitely not up market, which is part of the charm.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    I loathe pin ball machines! also the lack of parking space within the grounds of the property. The shower is showing signs of aging with slight mould showing around the floor to wall surfaces.

    Location was excellent, I would have preferred to be able to park within the property, not out on the street but it is a quiet street so it didn't matter too much. I loved the old world charm and the historic sense that early Bowral people had lived there. I liked the fact that it was close to town yet not too close and that the heaters kept the place warm and we felt comfortable and dry as it was raining. We found a good cafe for lunch and the fact there was tea and coffee was appreciated when we arrived.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    A beautiful, super clean, well maintained home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location. It was a little out of town. But we had a car, so it didn't really matter.

    It was a beautiful, well maintained home. Great set up and everything was clean. Dog friendly. And the board games were a bonus

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    One of the best rental properties I’ve ever stayed. Cleanliness, comfort, amenities, host, location - all 5/5. Thank
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about it was fantastic. You can tell the owner takes allot of pride in their property. It was everything I read in other reviews.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    The cosiest stay with a truly welcoming host
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My family and I were all super impressed at how clean, cosy and well-equipped The Gables was. It was much more spacious than I thought and I was a lil worried that the daybed in the sunroom might not be big enough to sleep my tall brother but it was a lot bigger than it looks in the pictures. Rob was a fabulous host. Responsive, quick and so so friendly, I felt so comfortable chatting to him about anything and everything. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Bowral.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Was perfect and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was perfect

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    The old house was lovely and homey really nice to relax and read a book or cards it had no tv but did not miss it at all

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Very Clean house Very close to town about 25min walk, straight down the street met rob the host he was lovely too
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    The old house that it had heating in the rooms and a pinball machine very specious

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    A beautiful place to stay, very comfortable beds and an excellent shower, both perfect for weary travellers. Would love
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charm and comfort

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay for the family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable for our family and our doggy. Comfortable beds, great location to walking tracks.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely house tastefully decorated with works by local artists. Nice to see the host supporting local art! Beautiful location surrounded by other historic homes and gardens.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Almost perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unannounced lack of TV, absolutely no Wi-Fi signal or connection on only one offered channel. I have screenshots to prove it: 4 mobitels, different brands with different providers, but no internet connection in a house, even with WiFi details provided. City of Bowral does not work well with any other mobile provider but Telstra, so if you need TV or the internet to entertain youngsters, go elsewhere

    Location, privacy, tidiness, heating

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only improvement- to be able to open a window in the bedrooms or some additional fans for the bedrooms

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Step into the past with a touch of luxury.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some may not like the lack of a TV. We thought it was a bonus.

    Beautiful old property featuring antiques and artworks. Excellent bathroom and luxurious beds. This property is like taking a step back in time. Those into nostalgia will love it. The fully working pinball machine is a bonus. Well located in a lovely part if Bowral.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous comfortable cottage, just off the Main Street .
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV available

    Great location, just off the Main Street. Very comfortable .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    We had a lovely time at The Gables, a unique place, full of colour, books and character.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Both large bedrooms (front of the house) had lovely windows, but unfortunately these could not be opened (painted shut?). That added to the rain and humidity of late, resulted in the rooms smelling musty. That can easily be fixed by a few dehumidifies placed in the closed-windows rooms.

    House have great character. Loved that! The beds were very comfortable, bathroom big and the water had lots of pressure. Access to the property was very easy. The location was very convenient for our needs. We had a 50th birthday weekend so we did not stay in the house very much but enjoyed 1 relaxing afternoon playing board games and reading books. Rob, our host, was very nice and easy to reach. Everything was as per the photos.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    One night stay and very comfortable and met our needs
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The provision of bread and milk etc for breakfast was most appreciated.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The house was spacious and was full of character and lovely art It was in a great location, an easy walk into bowral. The beds were comfortable and and cosy. It was great to have lovely bread, tea and coffee available. We would love to stay again when we visit Bowral again

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    10
    A well though out comfortable place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect. We didn’t mind there was no TV

    Everything was just lovely. Beds comfortable Terrific to have bread available for breakfast Looking forward to returning

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    7.0
    Very satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unique and comfortable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!