Our Story & Location
About Lindon Cottage
A little about the cottage, the people behind it, and the beautiful corner of Queensland it calls home.
The Cottage
A Genuine Home Away From Home
Lindon Cottage is a lovingly maintained country retreat nestled on a quiet property in Leyburn, in the heart of Queensland's Southern Darling Downs. It's the kind of place where you arrive as a guest and leave feeling like you've found a second home.
The cottage has been thoughtfully furnished with comfort and warmth in mind — quality linen, a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy lounge, and a verandah that looks out over the rolling green hills. Everything has been chosen to make your stay feel easy, relaxed, and genuinely restorative.
Whether you're here for a romantic weekend, a family escape, a solo retreat, or just a few nights of doing absolutely nothing — Lindon Cottage is ready for you.
Leyburn, Queensland
The Southern Darling Downs
Leyburn is a small heritage town on the Southern Darling Downs — a region of Queensland known for its wide open skies, rich agricultural history, and a pace of life that feels like a world away from the city.
The town itself is charming and unhurried, with a strong community spirit and a proud history. It's best known for the Leyburn Sprints, Australia's longest-running street circuit motorsport event — but for most visitors, the real draw is simply the landscape: rolling green hills, clean air, and the kind of quiet that's genuinely hard to find.
From Leyburn you're perfectly placed to explore the wider region — the Granite Belt wine country, the Scenic Rim, Toowoomba's gardens, and the Condamine River are all within easy reach.
Getting Here
How to Find Us
Leyburn is easily reached by car from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Toowoomba via the New England Highway. The drive itself is part of the experience — wide open roads through beautiful Queensland countryside.
Brisbane
~2 hrs
~180 km
Gold Coast
~2.5 hrs
~240 km
Toowoomba
~40 mins
~60 km
Warwick
~45 mins
~61 km
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in from 2:00 pm
Check-out by 10:00 am
Self check-in available. Full instructions provided on booking.
Explore the Region
What's Nearby
Leyburn Sprints
In townAustralia's longest-running street circuit motorsport event, held annually on the heritage streets of Leyburn.
Condamine River
~10 minPeaceful river walks, birdwatching, and fishing along one of Queensland's iconic inland waterways.
Warwick
~30 minThe Rose and Rodeo City — home to boutique shops, cafes, the famous Warwick Rodeo, and the stunning Stanthorpe wine region nearby.
Stanthorpe & Granite Belt
~1 hrQueensland's premier wine region — cellar doors, apple orchards, and cool-climate dining in a stunning granite landscape.
Toowoomba
~1 hrThe Garden City of Queensland — famous for its Carnival of Flowers, vibrant food scene, and heritage architecture.
Main Range National Park
~45 minDramatic escarpment walks, ancient rainforest, and sweeping views across the Scenic Rim and beyond.
Come and See for Yourself
The Darling Downs is best experienced in person. Book your stay at Lindon Cottage and discover why guests keep coming back.