Three special places to stay in the Macleay Valley Hinterland
Emerald fields, crackling fires and HIDDEN HOMESTEADS under the stars: these three HIDEAWAYS are emblematic of the unique, quintessentially Australian experience of the MACLEAY VALLEY HINTERLAND.
1 BEMURRAH HOMESTEAD
Perched on a rise overlooking the river, Bemurrah Homestead sits on a working cattle station. Surrounded by paddocks, the four-bedroom renovated homestead sleeps eight comfortably in two queen bedrooms, with two additional twin bedrooms perfect for families (with pets on application).
Furnished with country-style timber decor, a fireplace and large self-contained kitchen, the heart of the homestead is the covered front deck, which looks out to the mountains: expect wallabies at dawn and cows grazing in the paddocks all day. Guests can swim, paddle and fish in the river directly outside the homestead. bemurrah.com.au
2 BLACKSMITHS FARM NULLA NULLA
With no internet or phone reception, hidden in the hills of Bellbrook on a regenerative natural farm, Blacksmiths Farm Nulla Nulla is the perfect digital detox.
The self-contained spacious one-bedroom red cedar cabin overlooks the forests and crystal-clear Nulla Nulla Creek , features a clawfoot bath with a view, and furnishings are made by the blacksmith’s hand.
Spend your days lazing on the decks, in the creekside hammock or wandering around the creek and forest. Pre-book a yoga class or creekside massage or a hamper of fresh grown farm produce to be available on arrival. airbnb.com.au/nullanullablacksmiths
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The Regent Cottage at The Gallery Farm
BUILT IN THE 1900S AND RECENTLY RENOVATED, REGENT COTTAGE IS LOCATED ON A WORKING FARM NEAR COLLOMBATTI. THE SELF-CONTAINED, TWO-BEDROOM COTTAGE HAS ONE QUEEN AND ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM, WITH A SHARED BATH. A LARGE COVERED FRONT BALCONY OFFERS SWEEPING VIEWS ACROSS THE PADDOCKS AND SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE, AND GUESTS ARE WELCOMED INTO THE BRAND-NEW KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM WITH A LOAF OF FRESHLY BAKED BREAD. THE HIGHLIGHT IS THE OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREA, FEATURING A TELESCOPE FOR STARGAZING, AN OUTDOOR FIRE PIT, AND A THREE-METRE thegalleryfarm.com.au CINEMA SCREEN.