Thank you Jacqui & Rex…

for sharing your lovely home. Everything was perfect, the only issue was that we were here for none night! We will definitely be back.

Mat, Mel & Wendy [Scone, June 2022]

Thank you Jacqui & Rex for your hospitality…

Beautiful warm home when we arrived. We will definitely be back! We loved it.

Andrew & Cathy Mitchell [Balmain, Jun 2022]

Walking into your warm, cosy and comfortable home was sooo good!

Arrived on a cold and wet May afternoon. Walking into your warm, cosy and comfortable home was sooo good! Such a nice touch to have the heating turned on prior to our arrival, and your thoughtful snacks were much appreciated. Beds were warm and comfortable.

Woke up to a dusting of snow - fantastic for coastal dwellers from the north.

Once again, thank you - we will be recommending your abode to others and will definitely be back when next in the area.

Craig & Margo [Ballina, May 2022]

WE hAVE ENJOYED OUR STAY IN YOUR BEAUTIFUL HOME

We have enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home. Orange was stunning showing its ‘coat of many colours’. Loved the Farmers Markets - great produce! Had an excellent lunch at Tonic in Millthorpe.

Many thanks, we hope to return.

John & Jenny [Marrickville, May 2022]

thank you for sharing your lovely cottage with us

It is so beautifully decorated and appointed and the little extras and care taken, really made our trip. The backyard is peaceful and cool and the recommended cafes and restaurants made our evening really special.

Thank you once again.

The Morrison Family [January 2022]

thank you…

for a most pleasant stay

Teresa & Anthony [December 2021]

Beautiful home…

and enjoyable stay! Thank you for your hospitality we will certainly be back.

Chloe, Daniel, Harry & George [December 2021]

great place to stay

We found it close to everything we wanted to do. Thank you for making this pretty home, a home away from home.

Margaret & Susan [November 2021]

delightful little cottage

Cosy, welcoming, perfectly located. Can’t wait for the fireplace to be up and running again, then it will be all we wish for in Orange. We will be back!

Deb & Peter [Sydney - November 2021]

thank you jacqui & Rex…

for a wonderful break. This home is so charming and cosy. It was very hard to find the motivation to leave it and explore Orange. We will be back - it’s perfect!

Rob, Nat, Jamie & Liam [November 2021]

we have finally found the perfect place to stay in orange

We will certainly return!! Beautiful restoration - love the modern Deco twist.

Michael & Bella [November 2021]

thank you for your hospitality

This cottage is a beauty!!

Wilko & Bailey [September 2021]

cool place!

Lovely stay, beautiful house in Orange and lovely presentation.

Gisela, Joe, Christina & Faciliyah [June 2021]

Lovely stay

Nicely appointed and well provisioned. Thanks.

Ugo, Steph, Jan & Rus [June 2021]

you have done a wonderful job…

in creating a well decorated, styled and comfortable cottage. A lovely place to stay in the beautiful city of Orange.

Arthur & Roslyn [May 2021]

great house, with all the trimmings

It was a nice change to stay in a fully equipped house as we have been staying in motels on our road trip from up north. You may need to replace the bikkie supply, they were very nice! We will stay again, when we next travel this way.

Dave & Ramona [April 2021]

Delightful cottage

Jacqui & Rex, you are the best hosts. Such a delightful cottage we all love it! All the little things are perfect. Thank you.

Weimen group [April 2021]

thank you…

for having us in this lovely home away from home. We love the attention to detail, all the little things that make it unique.

The Scachars [April 2021]

nice little cottage

We had a wonderful stay and a wonderful time in Orange. We’ll be back!!

Kam & Grana [April 2021]

thank you

We had a wonderful stay.

Kathy, Geoff & Robyn [March 2021]

a lovely cottage

Just the perfect place for the four of us.

John, Maree, Cam & Doris [February 2021]

great stay!

Thanks Jacqui & Rex, best wishes.

Nelson & Peter [October 2021]

‘home from home’

Thank you for providing a real home from home. The house has everything you could need.

David & Lynne [February 2021]

beautiful house

We had a lovely stay and would love to come back again!

Megan, Gerard & Matilda [February 2021

We loved the warm welcome

A lovely place for one or two couples to stay in orange.  We loved the warm welcome, inviting and restful atmosphere and all the well-considered and practical touches.  Luxury and homeliness combined.

Gail and Steve, Ernie and Pauline [Sydney – July 2019]

What a lovely home

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us.  What a lovely home you have and a great place to finish off our road trip before heading home.  Loved the décor, comfy beds and well stocked kitchen.  The girls loved Queenie the cat!  Thank you once again.

Claire, Tim and girls [Brisbane – July 2019]

A home away from home

After driving all day from Toowoomba, it was lovely to come and see/stay at a home away from home.  Had everything we needed.  Loved having all the basics in the pantry etc.  Nice little place indeed.  Cheers.

Jayde and Paula [Toowoomba, Queensland – July 2019]

Very welcoming

Thank you Rex and Jacqui!  We had a wonderful stay in your beautiful cottage.  Very welcoming (especially thank you for having heater on for when we arrived).  Very comfy and very warm.  The only thing is the time went way too quick for us!

Michelle, Graham and Bren [Brisbane – June 2019]

House has been restored beautifully

We enjoyed our stay here, beds very comfortable.  House has been restored beautifully, and had everything we needed.

Amanda Maud, Jessica Power [Sydney – May 2019]

Well presented and equipped

Very comfortable, well presented and equipped.  Thank you.

Heather, John and Kaye [SA – May 2019]

This is a wonderful place

This is a wonderful place and we had a lovely time!  Thanks!

Don and Chris [Sydney – April 2019]

We had a very relaxing stay

Thank you so much Jacqui and Rex for sharing your very cute and cosy cottage with us.  We had a very relaxing stay.

Anna and Chris [Sydney – April 2019]

Beautiful place to stay

Beautiful place to stay.  Very comfortable.  Thank you.

Bob, Margot and Jess [Terrigal – March 2019

You have great taste

Every nook reveals another clever piece of furniture.  You have great taste in your choices.

Bill and Holly [Lake Cathie – March 2019]

Everything is so wonderful

Thank you for offering us this lovely place.  Everything is so wonderful, the furniture, linen, cushions.

Every piece is so dedicated it tells us a story what a dream home should look like.

We have all had a wonderful stay in your beautiful house.  It has been a so relaxing.  The house is very well equipped with everything we needed, we loved the air con and the Liquorice Allsorts – I may have ate them all, Elisabeth.

Rex, thanks for your help/information from date of booking to our stay.  Only one word to describe your house, Superb!

Beautiful, luxurious, relaxing – thank you.

Alastair Jane, Elisabeth and David [Scotland and Sydney – December-January 2019]

Beautiful, quiet cottage

Beautiful, quiet cottage, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.  Thank you!

Sylvia Santoso [Alexandria, NSW – December 2018]

The house is perfect

We had a very relaxing stay, the house is perfect.  The Christmas decorations were a lovely touch.

Kath and Roger [Sydney, NSW – December 2018]

Wonderful house

Wonderful house, we all enjoyed staying the night here.

Kamlesh Patel [Glenfield, NSW – December 2018]

Our second visit

Our second visit and still a wonderful house – love the new fence!!  Thank you for an enjoyable stay.

Ed and Michele Earl, Mon & Rafael Contreras [Tarlo via Taralga, NSW and Gold Coast, Queensland – December 2018]

we had a fantastic stay

We had a fantastic stay at The Sampson.  Check in was easy and convenient, the place was clean and cosy, and was fully equipped with tea, coffee and other essentials.  We especially loved the Melbourne Breakfast tea!

Rex & Jacqui were great attentive hosts and we would definitely stay again.  Thank you for a fab weekend!

Nicola, Emma, Amy & Lorena [Sydney, NSW - Aug 2018]

YOU BOTH THOUGHT OF EVERYTHING

Stunning restoration of this bungalow, looks like a lot of love has gone into 'The Sampson'.  We felt so welcomed and had an amazing weekend with all your recommendations.  Thank you for the sweet visit to Orange.

PS - We bought so much wine!
PPS - Can you come redecorate our places...?

Gloria, Kaz & Jas [Sydney, NSW -Aug 2018]

orange 2018

THE...
S - Sweet sumptuous beds. Shared good time/wine/meals
A - A cute place with everything you could possibly need
M - Many a laugh we had whilst we stayed here
P - Pretty sure we'll be back
S - Sad to be leaving lovely Orange
O - ORANGE on it's own!!! Great place, only a short drive really
N - Nothing more required - loved it all

Pete & Lynda and Karen & Chas [Tumbi Umbi & St Ives, NSW - June 2018]

What a lovely place you have

Hi Jacqui & Rex
What a lovely place you have.  We loved our stay at The Sampson - very homely and comfy.  It was such a pleasant experience to take the parents around Orange and be able to come home to such a warm home.
We all had such a great sleep in the warm and comfy beds! We wish our stay at The Sampson was longer.
Thank you again for the enjoyable stay!

Ellen, Anthony, Rowena & Lac [Dubbo & Sydney, NSW - June 2018]

every detail is to perfection

Jacqui & Rex,
Thank you very much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home 'The Sampson'. We felt very comfortable and relaxed, did not want to leave.  Every detail is to perfection.  We would love to return.

Deb & Ian and Sandra & Graham [Bateau bay & Glenmore Park, NSW - May 2018]

SUPERB... A home away from home & more!

The ambiance as soon as we entered the property was....WOW. Clean, cosy, and oh so comfortable.
Candles provided to create a beautiful atmosphere of an evening, magazines, comfy lounge and the bed was just superb... slept like a baby.
Kitchen facilities had absolutely everything you would need. Bathroom towels & bedding were `high end '.
The property was in a great location, a nice walking distance to the town centre & Cook Park....a must visit. The Sampson owner, Rex, was so lovely and caring, making our stay even more magical.
We highly recommend this property if you're visiting Orange, you will not be disappointed.

Simon & Shaz [Sydney, NSW - March 2018]

“ beautiful cottage in a beautiful location ”

Stunning renovation and very tastefully decorated in a great location handy to everything. The hosts were helpful and provided everything we needed prior to arrival for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We will definitely be back. Just perfect!

— Julia [10/10]

“ Impeccably renovated & decorated country cottage ”

Communication with Jacqui was fantastic in the lead up. The house is impeccably renovated and decorated... The beds were very comfy and the house was so cosy. We loved it for a country getaway! .

— Georgina. [10/10]

“ Bliss in Orange ”

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Sampson. What can I say we loved everything about it! Close to town and a small walk to well known Byng Street Cafe and Cook Park. The cleanliness was fantastic and our every need was catered for - from shampoo and conditioner and make-up removal pads, to the luxurious Sheridan bath sheet towels and crisply ironed bed linen to the candles in the living room. The decorating is second to none and we felt very spoilt and comfortable in this house.  

— Kay [10/10]

“Awesome home”

Awesome home clean beautifully decked out, has everything you need for a dinner party and even plastic containers and snap lock bags for left overs!!  They have thought of everything. Well worth a stay I will definitely be back. Quiet and close to everything.:)  

— Debra [10/10]

reminds me of home

We had a great stay, nice to see the 'Californian Bungalow' looking so great.  Reminds me of home. 
Thanks Rex & Jacqui.
PS - Loved having Queenie visit us.

Phil, Linda, Amy & Brendan [Sydney, NSW - May 2017]

it's been a perfect place

We have had a wonderful relaxing stay here.  The house is beautiful and has been lovingly decorated.  It's been a perfect place to stay with our 18 month old, who enjoyed the garden, the birds and meeting Queenie.
Thank you for all the recommendations - we enjoyed the Philip Shaw winery in particular!
Thanks so much.

Angie, Ben & Harry [ Sydney, NSW - March 2017]

our first trip to Orange has been utterly delightful

This has been our first trip to Orange and it has been utterly delightful. The Sampson has been ‘home away from home’. We’ve eaten our way through town - favourites have included Raku for fabulous Japanese, Factory Espresso for coffee and the Lakeside Cafe at Lake Canobolas. We will definitely be back.

Thank you for making our stay cosy and comfortable.

The Kirstens [Murrays Beach, June 2022]

What a wonderful feeling…

What a wonderful feeling when we opened the door to your lovely cottage. You have created a cosy, homely, comfortable cottage. Everything has been thought of, from the thick soft towels to candles and chocolates for us to use. We thoroughly enjoyed coming home after visiting Oranges many attractions and lovely wineries.

Congratulations on a superb holiday home.

Donna & Des [Port Macquarie, May 2022]

Very warm, welcoming cottage

Very warm, welcoming cottage that was very well equipped. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Thanks you!

Kerri, Roger, Colleen & John [Sydney, May 2022]

Beautiful home…

Definitely staying longer next time. Thank you

The Rowe Family [Sydney January 2022]

thank you…

Rex & Jacqui for letting us shar your beutiful home. The hospitality and checfking in throughout our stay was much appreciated. All the little things made our stay truely homey and meorabel. We will definitely recommend to family & friends.

Daren, Froukje, Didi & Darko [December 2021]

Beautiful home!!

You have thought out all the small things to make our stay comfortable… and will stay again!!

Matakitau & Jules [Griffith - December 2021]

what a beautiful house!

It’s like being given a warm hug. Lover your attention to detail and the thoughtful touches. We will be telling all our friends about this place! We wish we could have stayed longer.

Charlene & Tony [November 2021]

thank you jacqui & rex…

for the amazing hospitality, attention to detail and all the extra trimmings. Your place was like a home away from home. If we are back next year you can bet we will be staying here again!!!

Alison, Lucas & Matthew [November 2021]

wow!!

Congratulations, Jacqui & Rex, on your beautiful house and garden. Such a joy after weeks in lockdown. We certainly appreciate all the special features and touches and our stay here has been very enjoyable. Thank you and see you again!

Catherine & James [Wollongong - November 2021]

thank you…

Jacqui & Rex for a lovely stay in your lovely home. Everything we could want! We’ll be back.

Denise, Charlie & Robyn [November 2021]

very enjoyable stay

Loved the generous provisions and very welcoming. Thanks Jacqui & Rex

Fiona & Michael [June 2021]

absolutely perfect for our little family

Thank you so much Jacqui & Rex, for preparing the house like a home. We will most definitely recommend to family and friends!!

Damian, Elise, Asaliah & Lucian [July 2021]

lovely stay

We arev in Orange for work, but loving the cosy home-like feel we’ve had while staying here. Thanks Jacqui & Rex.

Helen & Sandra [June 2021]

loved our stay

Thank you!

Michael, Pam & Carol [May 2021]

clean & comfortable = very happy!

Beautiful house, thank you so much. Hope everything is back where it belongs, we had to hide a few ornaments from our 2 year old!!

Jeff, Deane, Marcus, Kiri and little ones [April 2021]

thank you…

Jacqui & Rex for the comprehensive and prompt advice. Even thought it is a short stay it is most enoyable.

Jen, Rod & Almira April 2021]

I loved everything! Thank you.

Lucy [8 years old]

beautiful home

Jacqui & Rex, you have been nothiong but wonderful hosts. We aren’t ready to leave!! Big fans of the bikkie jars!!

Sarah, Adrian, Ben & Nadine [March 2021]

your house was perfect

Thanks Jacqui & Rex, your house was perfect. Very cosy, Great coffee and chocolate!! Loved our stay.

Dave, Jewel, Betty & Guy [March 2021]

So much attention to detail

Rex and Jacqui, what a beautiful home to spend time in.  So much attention to detail and credit due to you for your hard work (and such special care to detail and decor).  Thank you so much.

The Allens [Sydney – July 2019]

just what we needed

A lovely peaceful home to relax in. Beautiful decor and everything you need Thank you.

Dominic & Frances [February 2021]

what a beautiful home…

we had the pleasure of staying in. All the little details have been thought out, to ensure it was comfortable. Thank you, Jacqui & Rex.

Tau & Jules [December 2021]

we loved it

Such a beautiful and comfortable place to stay. Thanks

Jan & Andrew [June 2021]

Thank you for sharing your lovely house

Thank you for sharing your lovely house.  You have created a very warm, inviting to want to come back to after a day out exploring.  The boys have been fascinated with watching Queenie this morning as well.

Oliver, Archer, Emma and Brian [Sydney – July 2019]

This place is a real credit to you

This place is a real credit to you.  We loved that so much thought had been put into every little detail.  Such a comfortable, enjoyable haven to rest at during our travels.  Thank you!

Ty, Ronnie, Annie and Millie [Brisbane, Queensland – July 2019]

Great place for our retreat

Great place for our retreat.  The Sampson has everything we needed.  Definitely would recommend to our friends.  Thanks Rex and Jacqui.

James Tchang [Castle Hill, NSW – June 2019]

Everything perfect

Really enjoyed our night.  Very comfortable and warm.  Everything perfect, thanks.

Kath and Stephen, Margaret and Bob [Sydney – June 2019]

Beautiful

Beautiful.  Very comfortable.  We had everything we could need.  Plenty of room for 2 couples.  Thank you.

Greg and Jackie, John and Sharon [Canberra – May 2019]

We loved it

To Rex and Jacqui, thank you for letting my mummy, daddy and me stay.  We loved it.  If only we lived here.  I am so sad that we have to leave but hopefully we will be back next year.  Lots of love Claudia, P.S. I love the little puppy toy.

Claudia [Bowral – May 2019]

Beautifully furnished, great décor

Loved our stay at your cottage, so warm and cosy.  Beautifully furnished, great décor.  Thanks very much.

Paula, Noel [Avalon, NSW – May 2019]

Beautiful place to stay

Beautiful place to stay!  Thank you for giving us the getaway our family needed.

Britt and Broc [Hawkesbury – April 2019]

Beautifully equipped house

Beautifully equipped house.  Wow!  Thank you.

Rita & Co [Melbourne – April 2019]

Very comfortable and so well appointed

We thoroughly have enjoyed our stay in your lovely cottage.  Very comfortable and so well appointed.  Thank you.

Janice and Jim [Crescent Head, NSW – April 2019]

A weekend away we will treasure forever

A weekend away we will treasure forever.  Cute, cosy, charming.

Suzie and Mick [ Mona Vale, Sydney – April 2019]

Just wow!

Just wow!  Thank you so much for this delightful house!  Absolutely beautiful!

Trish and Lee [Canberra – March 2019]

A delicate balance of function, comfort and beauty

Thank you so much Jacqui and Rex.  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your beautiful cottage.  A delicate balance of function, comfort and beauty has made our quick stay a wonderful one.  We hope to return.

Kim and Pete [Kingscliff – March 2019]

Beautiful welcoming home …

Beautiful welcoming home!  Thank you.

Matt Louise and Poppy-Jean [Central Coast, NSW – February 2019]

We will be back

Thank you, The Sampson is one amazing comfortable stay.  We will be back.  Jody.

Jody and family [Wollongong, NSW – February 2019]

Thank you for a lovely stay at The Sampson

Thank you for a lovely stay at The Sampson.  Very comfortable, clean and restful stay.  Will recommend it.  See you next year! 

Phillip Marin Welsh [268 Ellesmere Road, Gymoa Bay, NSW – January 2019]

Doug and Vicki Albon [Carter Crescent, Gymoa Bay, NSW – January 2019]

Couldn’t have asked for anything better

Hey Jacqui and Rex, we really enjoyed our stay at ‘The Sampson’ couldn’t have asked for anything better.  We absolutely loved the floor and clothes rack, heating system in the bathroom as well as the designing and décor of the house (could you decorate our house as well).  It’s truly a home away from home.  The house is really charming.  The kitchen was also fully equipped (sorry for eating all the chocolates) thanks. 

Harminder and family [Penrith, Sydney – January 2019]

Loved it

LOVED it, comfy beds, great bath, NETFLIX and a heater and fairy lights.  Thank you SO much.

Sara McKeown [Sydney, NSW – December 2018]

Comfy beds!  Great bath

Comfy beds!  Great bath, thank you for the Xmas decorations.

Grace Franze [Sydney, NSW – December 2018]

Very enjoyable stay

We had a very enjoyable stay at Sampson, we loved the home décor, everything well stocked and feels just like home.  Our whole family will definitely be back.  Thanks again, Alex and Jacqui!  Highly recommended.

Sue from Beautiful Beeswax Wraps [Baulkham Hills, NSW – November 2018]

Love this place

Love this place, our favourite house to stay in Orange!

Janine Ferguson [Tooraweenah, NSW – November 2018]

beautiful little warm house

Loved all the finishing touches that makes it feel like a magazine home.  Will come back for sure! Thanks.

Schefe Family [Wollongong, NSW - July 2018]

one of the nicest places we've stayed in!

Cosy welcoming cottage with beautiful linen and many other tasteful inclusions. Wished we had time to stay longer!  Thank you Rex & Jacqui

Many & Rose [Sydney - July 2018]

what a beautiful cottage to stay in

Thank you for having the heating and lights on to welcome us on a wet and snowy day. We really enjoyed the beautiful decor and lovely treats.  Thanks again we would highly recommend this lovely cottage.

Wow, it is the best place I have ever stayed. Thank you for letting us stay here - Claudia

Anthea, Mitch & Claudia [Thornlands, QLD - June 2018]

Love to return

Rex and Jacqui were such awesome hosts who made us stay so comfortable and enjoyable. Even with last minute request for a late checkout, Rex responded super quickly and rescheduled the cleaning time so that we could enjoy Orange longer. Thanks again Rex! A truly 5 star experience!

Todd & Sandra [Sydney, NSW - June 2018]

we had a memorable stay indeed

Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful cosy aesthetically done cottage. We had memorable stay indeed! Your suggestions on food and wine were SPOT ON. We loved exploring Orange. We would definitely recommend.

Christina & Nikhil [Sydney, NSW - May 2018]

“ excellent choice in orange! ”

It's amazing staying in the Sampson. The house is so stylish and well equipped. My family really enjoyed staying here and everything just so perfect. The host Rex is super nice and easy to communicate too! Thank you so much for this lovely place! Recommended to everyone!

— Molly [10/10]

We had a lovely time

We had a lovely time. Loved the cat Queenie. Queenie was very good company. She came to the house a lot.
Thank you very much. [Poppy - Aged 8]

We had a lovely stay. Very homely touches for a cosy night in Orange. We would love to stay again. Looking forward to exploring today.

The Nelson family [Sydney, NSW - April 2018]

“ Home away from home ”

Our second time at the Sampson and just as good as the first, if not better. We will be regular visitors to Orange and The Sampson will be our home away from home. It has everything we could want. We absolutely love the location and the cleanliness and luxury of the Sampson. Sitting in the back yard having a drink at the end of the day is just glorious.

— Kay [10/10]

“ Fantastic ”

We loved The Sampson, it is tastefully furnished and very comfortable, with all mod cons provided. The bedlinen and pillows were simply luxurious. We loved sitting in the outdoor area, tasting some of the local wines. The Sampson is ideally situated in Orange, within easy walking distance of restaurants and shops, yet in a very quiet neighbourhood. Perfect place to stay.

— Leanne [10/10]

“ well appointed, fresh and new ”

The property was well appointed and very comfortable. It was clean and everything was brand new.  The beds were presented beautifully and all the linen provided was of superior quality. The coffee was unexpected and the pantry was stocked with all the basics. Excellent

— Danielle [10/10]

beautiful house

We loved our stay in this beautiful house!  We wished our stay was longer than one night.  Our only disappointment was not seeing Queenie the cat.  Thank you so much.
PS - Just as I was writing this Queenie raced in the front door... this just made Violet's day!

Phillipa, Chris, Violet & Saskia [Sydney, NSW - May 2017]

such a beautiful home

We have had such a fabulous stay at 'The Sampson'.  Such a beautiful home, so well renovated, with such attention to detail.  Such lovely style.  Loved the location which was so close to everything.
Such a wonderful home to stay in whilst we explored my dear Mum's birthplace and where my Mum and Dad were married.
Love Orange and will most certainly be back to stay.  Thanks once again.

Angela, Stuart & William [Melbourne, VIC - March 2017]