Looking for a Bendooley Estate alternative?
Bendooley Estate is one of the Highlands' best-known celebration destinations — the Book Barn and Stables, the estate's own wines, and a cellar-door polish that draws big wedding parties to Berrima. It's built for the large, catered event.
Seven Oaks is a quieter, different thing: not a function venue but a whole 1903 heritage home and 6-acre garden you take entirely to yourselves, one group at a time. If what you love about Bendooley is the Highlands setting — but you'd rather the bridal party, or a smaller private gathering, simply stayed together somewhere beautiful and undisturbed, 90 minutes from Sydney with room for up to 25 — that's us.
| Feature | Bendooley Estate | Seven Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Function centre & estate accommodation | Whole heritage house & garden — accommodation |
| Style | Contemporary Australian country | Renovated grand 1903 heritage home |
| Sleeps | Homestead ~12, Lake House ~6, plus cottages | 25 (manor house + cottage) |
| Exclusive use | Shared — a working events estate | Always — one group at a time |
| Best for | Weddings, large celebrations, cellar-door events | Corporate retreats, bridal parties, milestone & family stays |
| Setting | Vineyard & Book Barn estate, Berrima | 6-acre heritage garden, 90 min from Sydney |
See the house & garden
See the whole estate
A whole heritage house and garden, yours exclusively — for the group who want to stay together, undisturbed.
Seven Oaks is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a partner of Bendooley Estate. All venue names and trademarks belong to their respective owners and are used for comparison and identification only. Details about Bendooley Estate are as we understood them on 23 July 2026 and may have changed — please confirm directly with the venue. Seven Oaks is exclusive-use accommodation for up to 25 guests, not a licensed function centre.