The Southern Highlands Country Stays Group are all Southern Highlands members of the Bed and Breakfast and Farmstay Association of NSW.

Each Bed and Breakfast accommodation listed here is unique. Each has its own ambience, its own particular interest and each offers it own unique "spin" on the locality in which it is situated. We all abide by high quality control standards and a code of practice, self regulation and thus a distinctive, quality, accommodation experience. All provide breakfast or breakfast provisions as part of the tariff.

About Bed and Breakfast and Farmstays Assoc of NSW.

The B&BFANSW is a self-regulatory association of Bed & Breakfast operators across the state of New South Wales, working to ensure that the B & B industry maintains a professional standard. The B&BFANSW runs regular seminars, workshops and an annual conference for Bed and Breakfast hosts, helping them help you, the valued customer.

The Association also acts as the liaison between Federal and State regulatory bodies and its members, ensuring a current flow of information between all regarding industry standards and industry needs. For more information about B&BFANSW click here.

There are five principal types of Bed & Breakfast accommodation and their definitions to help you to make an appropriate accommodation selection ..

B&B Homestay [Traditional] A traditional B&B is a property where both the owners and their guests live under the same roof. There can be up to four or five guest rooms, often ensuited. The owner/operator lives on the premises, though generally in quarters separate ordistinct from that of the guests.

B&B Farmstay
Farmstay accommodation is similar to homestay though it is always situated on a rural property or farm. It may be a substantial working property or a hobby farm. The accommodation may vary from the homestay-style outlined above or be self contained - from a well-appointed cottage or cabin through to relatively basic accommodation of a bunkhouse variety.

B&B Country Home, Guesthouse or Inn
A B&B guesthouse is a property where the owners or the manager live in separate quarters from the guests. It is a larger type of accommodation with upwards of four or five guest rooms. Bathrooms may be private, ensuite or, in some cases, shared with other guests. Dinner may be provided as a regular part of their operations.

B&B Cottage and Cabin
This is one of the two forms of self-contained accommodation available in the B&B industry. The cottage or cabin may be either on the property of the host or separate. The accommodation has its own bathroom. There are cooking facilities and household appliances to ensure the guests' stay is fully self-contained. Breakfast provisions are part of the tariff with the preparation normally left to the guest. Guests should still be able to expect a warm welcome on arrival. In most situations the guest is only required to bring food for meals outside of breakfast.

B&B Apartment or Suite
The apartment or suite is normally an adjunct to the property of the host rather than on a separate or distinct precinct. Entry to the accommodation is normally private. All else as for B&B self contained Cottage or cabin.

To access a directory of other members of the B&BFANSW go to www.bedandbreakfasnsw.com.au

Remember, to qualify for Bed & Breakfast Council membership - a mark of excellence in a B&B - breakfast or breakfast provisions must be provided as an integral part of the tariff. This will be either breakfast prepared by the hosts for the Homestay, Farmstay and Country Home, Guesthouse or Inn categories, or by a hamper provided, or equivalent in the two self contained categories.