Myrtle Cottage is a self-contained rustic residence surrounded by scented lemon myrtle trees on a 150-acre farm at Tabulam, in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range.
Katie Patterson, a retired nurse, is the owner of Myrtle Cottage at Monach Hill Farm. The cottage is attached to the main farmhouse but allows for complete privacy.
About 11 years ago, Katie planted the lemon myrtle trees as an investment. She now produces a number of lemon myrtle products under her own Katie's Kitchen label. Last year, she wrote a lemon myrtle cookbook.
Guests to the cottage can experience the unique flavour of lemon myrtle in their meals provided by Katie. The lemon myrtle trees are all grown without chemicals and when harvested, the branches are hung out to dry naturally.
In opening Myrtle Cottage, Katie wanted to create a secluded environment for her guests that offers them a complete retreat.
Accommodation packages at Myrtle Cottage include:
1. With continental breakfast supplied, for one or two people, $95.
2. With continental breakfast and dinner cooked and served by Katie $140 for one, $185 for two guests. B.Y.O.
3. Pick up/return from Ballina/Lismore Airports in the farm ute, accommodation, with continental breakfast, a picnic lunch and dinner. $175 for one, $225 for two people plus $150 for transport.
Myrtle Cottage is located 10 kms from Tabulam on the Bruxner Highway, which is 79kms or about an hour's drive from Tenterfield, in far northern NSW. The farm gate is two kms from the highway and the farmhouse another one kms along the farm track. This farmstay is not suitable for children.
For bookings or more information, phone Tenterfield Tourism on (02) 6736 1082 Or visit the website: www.lemonmyrtlecooking.com.au