Relaxation begins as soon as you enter the Milton Park estate. As you climb the hill the stresses of the city are left far behind. Enjoy our leisure pursuits or create your own. The estate proper totals 340 hectares, the hotel and the formal gardens which are considered to be among Australia’s finest, occupy a mere 12 hectares. The remainder is working land, complete with cows gently grazing on the long, green Southern Highlands grass.

Other leisure pursuits include tennis, bocce or croquet, swimming in Milton Park’s majestic indoor pool, strolling in the splendid gardens, or a brisk walk along a track that winds for five kilometres around the picturesque woodland estate. The library is filled with contemporary and antique volumes, which you’re invited to peruse while enjoying the deep, comfortable sofas and chairs in the sitting rooms. In the colder months – the large, open fires light up the Manor with a warmth and comfort impossible to replicate via artificial heating.

Accommodation at Milton Park Country House Hotel

Despite its 51 rooms, including seven suites, the hotel retains the feel of an opulent Victorian stately home. The hotel’s luxurious Garden Courtyard Rooms, Towers Suites and Forest Suites are surprisingly large featuring antique and period furnishings, with the more exclusive suites boasting gas log fires, ensuite spa baths, private terraces, four-poster beds and bay windows. Several of the common areas have a more formal feel, with a mixture of genuine and reproduction Victorian furniture of the highest quality. Although the building has been modernised with fashionable pastel hues, the ambience is serene and interesting, a visual delight; portraits and old scenic paintings dot the walls. The corridors are adorned with collectables from days gone by and countries far away. All the rooms have views, whether it’s of natural bushland, rolling hills or the charming courtyard garden with a large fountain – a favourite watering hole of local lorikeets. Although close to Bowral, Milton Park is far enough away for the town to be distant, unheard and unseen. The bathrooms are large, with a shower-over-bath arrangement The charming bathroom furnishings, reinforcing the French provincial feel, are a real plus. Cosy bathrobes are provided for guests. The Carriage House contains seven bedrooms, the Carriage Master Cottage contains 3 bedrooms, spacious lounge area with open fireplace and an outdoor entertaining deck. The Carriage House and the Carriage Masters Cottage is perfect for a group of friends or family members wishing to enjoy the relaxed beauty and sophistication that is Milton Park.

Facilities at Milton Park Include • Colour television • Clock/radio • STD/IDD telephone in room • Tea/Coffee facilities • Refrigerator • Mini bar • Guest laundry • Iron/ironing board • Hairdryers • Heating • Disabled facilities • Meeting rooms • Conference rooms • Room service • Licensed restaurant • Bar • Dining room • Indoor swimming pool • Parking • Business services • Croquet Lawns • Tennis Courts • Bushwalking • Fishing Nearby • Massage

Dining at Milton Park Country House Hotel It’s sheer delight to enjoy a drink before dinner in the intimate wood-panelled bar before moving on to Hordern’s Restaurant. The original 'Garden Room', now the restaurant, allows the visitor a hint of past genteel luxury and offers a splendid, relaxing view once enjoyed by the original owners. Milton Park’s award-winning restaurant, open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, offers a fine modern Australian menu and a first-class wine list. The style is fresh local produce with a slight French influence in an uncomplicated set two or three-course deal. Lunch can also be served on the porch area poolside. The wait staff are very professional and attentive but non-intrusive, providing excellent service. The warm smoked salmon is superb, the char-grilled pork tenderloin and aged, grain-fed beef fillet are mouth-watering, and the selection of house sorbets is startling…certainly a taste bud temptation. A breakfast buffet is made available in the conservatory, a delightfully airy and light-filled room overlooking the pool pavilion and garden. The buffet has a good selection, is refreshed frequently and is very tasty- with herbed scrambled eggs and fluffy pancakes among the standouts. The Spa at Milton Park Country House Hotel The hotel takes the well being of its guests to a new level, with the recent opening of its Destination Spa and Fitness Centre. This magnificent European Style Spa has been created for the purpose of enhancing your wellbeing by restoring and revitalising your mind, body and soul. The Spa is set in Milton Park’s beautiful historic gardens and offers six private treatment suites including a suite catering specifically for couples. The Spa’s highly trained therapists offer an extensive range of beauty treatments from the traditional to the new generation. All treatments are designed to provide you with the ultimate pampering experience. Reminiscent of the finest French Bath Houses, Milton Park’s Health and Fitness facilities have been designed to satisfy your every need and include: • A fully equipped gymnasium • Stretch studio • Sauna and steam room • Hydrotherapy spa • Indoor pool • Relaxation lounge Our wellness professionals can provide you with a full range of services including health and lifestyle assessments, especially designed exercise programs, personal coaching and group activity programs. Open Monday to Saturday 6.30am to 6.30pm, Sunday 7.00am to 10.30am Spa Treatments and Personal Training by appointment only. Weddings and Special Events Although the hotel regularly hosts weddings and conferences, there’s little or no intrusion on other guests – the arrangement is reminiscent of one of those rambling old houses built like rabbit warrens, with rooms and areas hidden one from another. The staff at Milton Park Country House Hotel are just delightful. There’s a feeling of true country welcome and generosity. Milton Park employs a fulltime wedding planner to assist and they are only too pleased to ensure your special event is perfect in every way and a day to remember. The structure of the house means that the reception desk is unobtrusive and informal; refreshingly, you can actually sit down while completing the obligatory information. The gardens of Milton Park carry echoes of the famed Secret Garden. Australia's oldest and largest Variegated Tulip tree, Weeping Beeches, Elms and Oaks are features of this spectacular property. There are many private areas with tiny fountains and arbours magnificent for those special but relaxed wedding photos. Open to the public for just two weeks in the Spring, the gardens may be enjoyed by hotel, wedding and restaurant guests all year round. A guided tour can be arranged if you wish.

Nearby Attractions
Bowral is a fashionable and attractive township retreat for those wanting to enjoy city living in the country without the fast pace and stress. The main street holds many shopping delights, from odd clothing stores to fascinating gift and gourmet food emporiums. Scattered among the stores is an eclectic mix of restaurants and cafes for locals and travellers. Enjoy the local attractions while on holiday in this area.

Bradman Museum - Bowral's most famous son is cricketing legend, Sir Donald Bradman.
Tulip Festival - The famous Tulip Festival, held during the September school holidays each year
Autumn Garden Festival - The Autumn Garden Festival in May and the Open Garden Scheme ensures that some of the most impressive gardens can be visited throughout spring and autumn.
Historic Buildings - In Bendooley St are a number of old cottages made from trachyte, a volcanic rock mined at a local quarry in the past and worth a look.
Wingecarribee House and Other Mansions - Out of town are three residences of historical interest that are privately owned and ooze local history.
Arts and Crafts - Browse many of the boutique art, craft, antique and homeware shops.
Mt Gibraltar's Lookouts - Mt Gibraltar (863 m) on the northern side of town is the highest point between the Illawarra Coast and the Great Dividing Range.
Walking in the Area - It is possible to walk to the summit from the picnic area.
Leisure - Fine golf courses and equestrian centres are within easy reach of Milton Park.
Wineries - Many local wineries and cellar doors in the area.

Milton Park Country House Location
Hordern's Road, Bowral, New South Wales

Getting There
From Sydney take the M5 motorway. Approximately 95 kilometres south of Sydney take the Bowral/Mittagong exit. Pass through the village of Bowral and turn left at the second roundabout into Kangaloon Road. Approximately 2½ kilometres on, and having passed through two more roundabouts, turn left into Hordern's Road opposite the Bong Bong Racetrack. At the top of the hill you will find the beautiful Milton Park Country House Hotel.