The two-bedroom flat is very independent and separate (downstairs, separate entrance, no connection) from the main house. It's basically a daylight basement underneath the house. Free wireless internet. Off-street parking. Quiet location in the leafy Northern Suburbs (Roseville), down the hill from Pacific Highway, so there's no highway noise. Birds in abundance, especially kookaburras. It is not "fancy," like one might imagine a bed and breakfast to be. It is totally functional and decorated in what I would call "mid-century, middle-class Australian". No chintz. The shower is wonderful. The flat has a complete kitchen. Laundry facilities are shared with the house, including a clothesline. I didn't need them, so I didn't check to see if there's a clothes dryer. 12 minute walk to Roseville Station; 22 minutes to Chatswood. No hairdryer.

Note: This accommodation is suited to people who are very independent and don't need concierge-type help. We did not need touring suggestions, and they weren't available. In fact, we communicated with the owners by email and never saw them. It was fine for us, and we'll probably stay there next year. I did not rate "service" because there was no service.

I wanted to be close to relatives but still have a place to call "home". That is exactly how Lyrebird cottage felt. The rooms were clean and beautifully decorated. The hosts were generous and helpful but not intrusive. The area is a quiet suburb but only a few blocks away from good restaurants, cinema, and shopping malls. If you are eager to go the CBD of Sydney, this may be a bit out of the way as taking a train would be easiest (the station is not far) but as I had no interest in going there, I was very happy with the Cottage. Food is lovely and if you are looking for a peaceful rest in a private spot than this is B n' B is for you!

I loved my stay , its very clean and everything is nice and new, its quite. I will be staying again.

We have stayed at Lyrebird Lodge a number of times now - it is just lovely - with the interior stone walls and comfortable beds - worth a visit if you need good accommodation on the north shore and dont want a motel or hotel. It has a well equiped kitchen.