In the historic village of Gundaroo, half an hour north of Canberra, a small collection of accommodation is spread across one property: five self-contained villas and Clemenger's Cottage, a heritage-listed dwelling dating to 1885. Each has a wood-fired heater, and the villas add king beds and kitchenettes. The village itself is the draw, a handful of streets known for their food and wine, and the setting is rural and quiet, with self check-in and only limited staffed hours. Bookings run well ahead, which says something about a place this size. It suits couples and small groups after a country base near the capital rather than a hotel, and the heritage cottage in particular gives a sense of the village's age.