Cottages and Camp Sites

The Lemon Tree Cottage is one of six original timber workers houses to have been restored in the Old Saw Mill Town at Brooman. The bedroom has a king sized double bed, ceiling fan and windows. There is an original double flu chimney with firebox installed in the cooking fireplace, and a gas cook top and exhaust installed in the kitchen side fireplace. 

The building is made of all local timber throughout including original floorboards, weatherboards and Coachwood architraves. The living room panelling and window bench are made from local Casuarina. Materials used are either original, recycled or locally sourced native timber.

The kitchen area is open plan hardwood shelving. The lounge space has plenty of room to read and relax. There is also a day bed on the front porch from where you can see the stars at night.

The bathroom comes off the back (main access) porch and features a large tiled shower, a bath, toilet and Coachwood vanity with basin.

The property is completely off grid and powered by a central solar system with underground 240V power. Water comes from the pristine rain that falls from the sky, collected and stored in galvanised iron tanks. Hot water is heated b y instantaneous gas water heater located on the outside of the building.

The old town site is set opposite a large bend in the Clyde river. Deep water extends from the bend nearly kilometre upstream. It is a great place for canoeing, fishing for Bass, Platypus watching or simply listening to the dozens of unique and beautiful endemic bird species of this area.

There is a resident mob of Eastern Grey Kangaroos that typically come out at dusk. Red Neck Wallabies dart about the place. There are also Bandicoots, micro bats, blue tongues and Possums.

The buildings date back to the late 1800’s to early 1900’s and once supported a thriving community of up to 200 people employed in the timber mill. Brooman had a post office, school, dance hall, mechanics building, galley, general store, phone exchange and cottages like the Lemon Tree for the saw mill workers and their families.

Quality linens and towels: We understand the importance of fresh, soft linens and fluffy towels. You'll find both provided in your room, adding a touch of luxury to your stay.

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