We have been staying at Federation gardens for over 9 years with a large group of friends with kids of all ages. The great thing about the place is it's location and the fact that everything is clean and works as expected. Over the 9 years we have experienced many different owners, but they have always been wonderful and helpful and very nice. We started coming here because the price was so good, but I have to say it is no longer a cheap family holiday, but then again, you do get a wonderful 2 bedroom cottage that is very clean and very convenient. I do wish they would have ovens in the rooms, but now they actually have one in the BBQ area, although, it really doesnt work very well. The grounds and cottages are well maintained and it is a safe place to have kids run around the vast grassed area or run around the tennis courts and games rooms. The heating is good. Some rooms still have woodfires, othrs have gas fires that look like wood fires, but all rooms have airconditioing so there is no excuse to feel cold or hot. It does annoy me that the plates, cuttlery etc is exactly for the number of people staying in the cottage, so if you have a cottage for 6 there is 6 of everything, but that is more and more common now. Really I have no complaints about this place, love it and will keep coming back, but hate to see the prices rise too much more without getting more in return, like ovens :-)

Approximate cost: $235 per night based on 2 people

Great self contained cottage style accomodation in Blackheath. Great for families as they have tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, BBQ and cubby house all enclosed on the large grounds of the property (safe for the kids to run around). The rooms aren't anything too flashy, but they have plenty of room and not much for the kids to get their hands on and break!! Evan's lookout is just down the road and has breathtaking views.