Hunter Valley · Hideaway 03
The Cottage
Slow down by the fire.
Soak under the stars.
Rare find — usually booked
The Retreat
Tucked into the foothills of Barrington Tops — a secluded forest hideaway where rustic charm meets modern comfort. Your own patch of quiet with a plunge pool under the sky.
Visual person? Same. Jump to the gallerySleeps up to 4
2 kings or 4 singles — your call
2 bedrooms, 1 bath
Single level, no stairs
Private plunge pool
4m mineral pool & outdoor bath
Wood fireplace
Firewood supplied Mar-Nov
The Cottage is a rustic-meets-modern forest escape, designed for comfort, calm, and quiet connection. Curl up by the wood-burning fireplace, soak in the deep outdoor bath on the deck, or float in your 4m mineral plunge pool beneath a sky full of stars.
Both bedrooms can be set up as king beds or twin singles — perfect for couples, small families, or a weekend away with close friends. No neighbours, just 250 acres of forest, birdsong, and open sky.
+ 2 Guests
Optional add-on
Need more room? Add The Nook.
A self-contained retreat a short stroll from The Cottage — ideal for friends, grandparents, or couples who'd like a little extra space of their own. Private ensuite, kitchenette, lounge.
Add The Nook · from $145/night extra
What's Inside
Stocked with everything
to slow you down.
Private 4m plunge pool
Wood-burning fireplace
Outdoor bath under the stars
Fully equipped kitchen
Pod coffee machine
Starlink Wi-Fi (if you must)
Reverse-cycle AC
Outdoor firepit
Covered deck with BBQ
Rainfall shower
Premium linen & towels
Eco Aussie toiletries
Just for a moment
The quiet crackle of the fire. A breath of cool forest air through the open door. Morning light dancing on the deck.
No emails, no alarms — just you, your people, and the trees.
— This is what slow feels like —
Visual Person? Same.
Here's the full
lay of the land.
Single level, two flexible bedrooms, and a deck that flows out to the pool and outdoor bath. Scroll through to see every corner.
The Cottage · approximate layout, not to scale
Bedroom 1
1 king or 2 singles
Bedroom 2
1 king or 2 singles
The Nook
Separate · optional add-on
32 photos in the full gallery
Guests Say
4.98 · 137 reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The outdoor bath at dusk with the birds going wild overhead — unreal. We didn't want to leave. Already booking again.
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"Thoughtful in every detail — from the local coffee pods to the candles by the bath. You can tell the hosts actually care."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Absolute silence at night. Wallabies in the morning. Bottle of Hunter red by the firepit. If you need a reset, this is the place."
Getting There
Deep in the forest,
close enough to reach.
The Cottage
From Sydney
2.5 hours
Scenic drive north via M1
From Newcastle
1.5 hours
95km from the airport
Nearest town
Dungog · 16km
Supermarket & bottle-o
Good to Know
House matters.
Flexible rate: Full refund up to 30 days before arrival. 15-30 days: postpone for a $50 rebooking fee, or forfeit deposit. Less than 14 days: no changes or refunds.
Lock-it-in rate: Best price, but no refunds, date changes, or transfers.
Travel insurance recommended — it's there for the unexpected.
Check-in from 3:00 PM · Checkout by 10:00 AM · Max 4 guests (6 with The Nook) · No pets — wildlife haven · Smoke outdoors only, butts in bins · Quiet 9 PM - 9 AM · Only toilet paper down the loo · Respect the space and the forest friends.
Smoke alarms · Fire extinguisher & first aid kit · Unheated plunge pool (adults supervise children) · Creek and firepit nearby — keep an eye on little ones · Limited mobile reception (Starlink Wi-Fi available).
