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The Australian Newspaper
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Saturday, 20 June 2009 Excerpt from article (News.com.au):
We present our top retreats ideal for a snuggle...
MONA, NSW: For a taste of Provence without the pricetag (or the summer warmth, sadly), head to the National Trust-listed township of Braidwood in the NSW southern tablelands.
There lies MONA, a 19th-century pile on 42 scenic hectares of golden poplars, grandfather oaks, rose gardens, ornamental lake and even a croquet lawn. Accommodation is in the two-storey stables villa with its four bedrooms, kitchen and lounge with billiard table and jukebox, or in the more sumptuous three-bedroom coachhouse dating from 1903. Book for a minimum of four people and you'll have exclusive use of either property.
The handsome village of Braidwood, with its art, antiques and eateries, is a brisk walk or short drive up the road. But with farm-style breakfast provisions supplied, gourmet meals by arrangement, board games and open fires, leaving MONA is unlikely to be a priority.