Hunter Valley · Hideaway 04
Tathra House
Room for everyone.
Quiet for all.
The Retreat
Tucked away in the foothills of the Barrington Tops — a sprawling two-storey hideaway designed for families and groups, with 250 acres of forest all to yourselves.
Visual person? Same. Jump to the gallerySleeps up to 10
5 kings or 10 singles — your call
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
All bedrooms upstairs · guest WC
3.5m plunge pool
Stainless steel tank · bush dips
Wood fireplace
Indoor firewood supplied Mar-Nov · firepit year-round
Tathra House is a sprawling forest retreat built for connection — five flexible king bedrooms upstairs, a huge country-style kitchen, and a wood-burning fireplace anchoring the open-plan living space. Step onto the expansive deck for morning coffee with the birds, or cool off in the 3.5m stainless plunge pool.
With room for up to 10 across five bedrooms (configurable as kings or twin singles), it's the right size for multi-gen family trips, milestone celebrations, or a nature-filled retreat with friends.
+ 4 Guests
Optional add-on
Need more room? Add The Humpy.
A private, self-contained cabin 30 metres from the main house — perfect for grandparents, early risers, or anyone who wants their own space. King bed (or twins), sofa bed, ensuite, kitchenette.
Toggle The Humpy in the booking widget
What's Inside
Stocked with everything
for the whole group.
Private 3.5m plunge pool
Wood-burning fireplace
Huge country kitchen
Pod coffee machine
Starlink Wi-Fi (if you must)
Ducted air conditioning
Outdoor firepit
Covered deck with BBQ
Two rainfall showers
Premium linen & towels
Eco Aussie toiletries
Creek access & bush trails
Just for a moment
The kitchen warm with the smell of breakfast. Voices on the deck. The slow creak of a chair by the fire. Someone calling everyone in for dinner.
No deadlines, no distractions — just your people, gathered, in the forest.
— This is what together feels like —
Visual Person? Same.
Here's the full
lay of the land.
Two storeys, five king bedrooms upstairs, open-plan living down. Plunge pool, BBQ deck, and a firepit a few steps away. Have a wander.
Tathra House · approximate layout, not to scale
Bedrooms 1–51 king or 2 singles each
Bathrooms2 + guest WC
The HumpySeparate · optional add-on
More photos in the full gallery below
Guests Say
Loved by hundreds of guests
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Hands down the best escape house I've ever been to.
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"John and Heather went above and beyond with their hospitality and local knowledge. Total privacy, magnificent forest, and every detail thought through."
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"Heather and John have done a fantastic job renovating. Spacious, quiet, and surrounded by birdsong — perfect for our family weekend."
Getting There
Deep in the forest,
close enough to reach.
Tathra House
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. 15–29 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.
Check-in from 3:00 PM · Checkout by 10:00 AM · Max 10 guests (14 with The Humpy) · No pets — wildlife haven · Smoke outdoors only · Quiet 9 PM - 9 AM · Only toilet paper down the loo · Respect the space and the forest friends.
Smoke alarms · Fire extinguishers & first aid kit · Unheated plunge pool (adults supervise children) · All bedrooms upstairs · Firepit nearby — keep an eye on little ones · Limited mobile reception (Starlink Wi-Fi available).
