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Overview & Vibe

Bendooley Estate is the Southern Highlands’ signature — the Berkelouw Book Barn’s walls of rare books, a lake with its own ceremony pavilion, and The Stables’ light-filled halls, all on one storied property outside Berrima.

Setting & Style

Vows run lakeside at the pavilion or through the European gardens by the heritage homestead, before receptions choose their character: the Book Barn’s firelit, book-lined warmth or The Stables’ contemporary volume for up to 200 guests with countryside views. The estate’s chefs build seasonal menus from shared feasts to plated dining, poured with Bendooley’s own wines, while the dedicated wedding team and day-of coordinators run the show. On-site cottages and a couples’ suite keep the party on the property.

Ideal For

Couples wanting the Highlands’ most famous rooms — vows by the lake and dinner among ten thousand books.

The Need-to-Knows

  • The Stables hosts up to 200 guests; the Book Barn for firelit, book-lined celebrations.
  • Lakeside pavilion and garden ceremony sites across the estate.
  • Seasonal estate menus and wines; dedicated wedding team and day-of coordination.
  • 3020 Old Hume Highway, Berrima — cottages and couples’ suite on-site.

Standout Feature

The Book Barn — shelves of rare books rising over the reception like a private library.

Amenities

  • Berkelouw Book Barn
  • The Stables Contemporary Venue
  • Lakeside Ceremony Pavilion
  • European Gardens
  • Heritage Homestead
  • Estate Vineyard Wines
  • Seasonal Chef Menus
  • Dedicated Wedding Team
  • On-site Cottages

Ceremony Setting

  • garden
  • outdoor
  • indoor

Dietary Options Supported

No details available.

Nearby Landmarks

  • Berrima – The Georgian village a few minutes south
  • Old Hume Highway – The heritage road at the gate
  • Bowral – The Highlands' main town nearby
  • Wingecarribee River – The valley waterway
  • Bendooley lake – The estate's own ceremony water
  • Sydney and Canberra – Ninety minutes either way

On Site Accommodation

  • On-site cottages for guests and suite accommodation for the wedding couple

Price Notes

  • Wedding compendium available; menus from shared feasts to plated dining with estate wines; pricing via events team

Price Per Head

No details available.

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Contact

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3020 Old Hume Highway, Berrima NSW 2577, Australia
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