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Duffy's Cottage
Duffy's Cottage living and kitchen
Duffy's Cottage Attic bedroom
Rauburn Wood Cooker
Duffy's Cottage spa on verandah

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nannup, WA
  • Hillbille Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nannup Arboretum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Jarrahwood State Forest
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Duffy's Cottage

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

DUFFY'S HOUSE Cedar Cottage with cedar spa- - we're isolated and peaceful.

PERFECT PLACE TO ESCAPE THE VIRUS. We are a AAA 4 Star Rated property on the Blackwood River. WE OFFER A LOVELY, SMALL, ISOLATED AND PRIVATE country property on picturesque Tourist Drive 251. Duffy's house is a three bedroom one bathroom two storey cottage overlooking the property and dam.
Duffy's accommodates up to six (or eight at a pinch) people comprising two QS beds downstairs in separate rooms and one attic bedroom comprising one QS bed and two singles. This cottage has a Raeburn wood stove and Kent fire for wood stove enthusiasts.
Redgum Hill Country Retreat is central to South West District of Western Australia and wineries (45mins to most), 1/2 hour to the edge of great Karri Forests, property walks, arboretum, garden ponds (lots of frogs), access to river, croquet lawn, summer house and garden pavilion. Full house bookings are available. Our property is extremely private and peaceful with over sixty five varieties of birdlife (including Splendid Blue Wrens, Golden Whistlers, Karak and Carnaby Cockatoos, Western Rosella, Red Capped Parrot, Fire Tailed Finch, Rainbow Bee Eater, Dusky Wood Swallow, Grey Strike Thrush and lots lots more for serious birdwatchers) to watch from your verandah or the garden.

Nannup is 10 minutes away by car and 15 minutes to Balingup in the heart of South Western Australia. Our country cottage accommodation is extremely comfortable, clean, well appointed and respectful to our surrounding environment. We respect our natural fauna such as kangaroos and birdlife. Our guests can enjoy them from their verandahs or walks through the property.

OUR GUEST WING (villa) accommodation is adjacent but separate to the main house and slightly more upmarket to our cottage accommodation. The villa is double brick having reverse cycle air-conditioning, ceiling fans and fully carpeted with each bedroom having its own en-suite bathroom and WC with a delightful verandah surrounded by fully reticulated gardens, scented climbers, roses, ponds and garden walks.

We encourage well behaved guests who love and respect the natural environment and general sustainability. Those who don't and want to rage, we would encourage to go elsewhere please.

Winter is a perfect time for book reading, warm fires, woollies,scarves, slippers and snuggles.

Summer is a perfect time for long walks, bicycling and bird watching however, there may be times when you must bring your aerogard, hat and boots.

Although not the least expensive, the tariff reflects the quality of our accommodation and is commensurate to the peace, quiet and privacy provided. Redgum Hill Country Retreat is the perfect place for chilling out!!

Our villa rooms are fully serviced with a/c, TV DVD, CD, dining and reading nook, reading books, games, ceiling fans, electric blanket, tea and coffee, separate entry to main house, verandah overlooking gardens, and walks around the property and ponds. Cooked breakfasts are available upon request for an extra $25.00 per person. All bookings must not be less than two nights minimum or 3 nights on long weekends and all public holidays.

Enjoy complimentary chocolates and an aperitif on arrival in your delightfully appointed villa accommodation.

OUR SELF-CONTAINED COTTAGES comprise cedar spas on the verandahs, BBQ, TV, DVD, CD, reading books, games, log fires, overlooking the dam (4 star Duffy's Cottage) and river and forest (3 1/2 star Gumnut Cottage).

GUMNUT COTTAGE is very romantic and quaint with a Juliet balcony adjoining the attic bedroom and cedar spa on the verandah downstairs. Gumnut cottage does not have a laundry, however the main house laundry is available for guests use when required or they can use the laundry facility in Duffy's House when a whole house booking.

DUFFY'S HOUSE is a larger three bedroom cottage with a three sided verandah and wheelchair access for disabled or elderly people.

Both cottages are warm and cosy in winter with Kent fires and private. So relax in your cedar spa overlooking the property or simply watch birds from your balcony sampling wine and viewing local fauna. All linen and crockery is supplied.

We have converted three separate B&B rooms comprising 2 queen size bedrooms both with own en-suites, TV, DVD, radio, air-conditioning, verandah and a spa in the summer house in the garden. Both bedrooms adjoin a separate kitchenette, dinette, living room (access via covered verandah, no interconnecting doors so private - see website plan). The guest wing has its own entry from the carpark. Sit on the verandah overlooking the garden and enjoy a BBQ whilst sipping on local wines.

Breakfast baskets and BBQ packs or three course meals are available with 48 hour NOTICE WHEN BOOKING. Breakfast comprises 1 lt orange juice, 1 lt milk, loaf bread and butter, 1/2 doz. eggs, 1/2 kg sausages, 250 gms bacon, 4 x tomatoes, can baked beans, tea, coffee and sugar sachets, 350 gms steak or 350 gms chicken or home cooked vegetable lasagne, lettuce and dressing for $35.00 per person per day. ($70 per couple per day) so no need to stop and shop.

Property manager

DIRK AVERY

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Except on verandahs using ashtrays provided.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STRA62757DXOFE4T

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nannup

Located in Nannup, this cottage is in a rural area. Whimwood Estate Wines and Hillbille Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nannup Arboretum and Balingup Lavender Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nannup, WA

What's nearby

  • Whimwood Estate Wines - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hillbille Winery - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Nannup Arboretum - 16 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Jarrahwood State Forest - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Golden Valley Tree Park - 31 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River) - 56 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DUFFY'S HOUSE Cedar Cottage with cedar spa- - we're isolated and peaceful. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DUFFY'S HOUSE Cedar Cottage with cedar spa- - we're isolated and peaceful.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DUFFY'S HOUSE Cedar Cottage with cedar spa- - we're isolated and peaceful.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DUFFY'S HOUSE Cedar Cottage with cedar spa- - we're isolated and peaceful. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Whimwood Estate Wines and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Hillbille Winery. Nannup Historical Society & Museum and Nannup Town Hall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Seclusion
Beautiful property. If you want seclusion this place is perfect! Lovely and clean. Not far to travel into Nannup. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kielley E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Cottage
This is a beautiful little cottage that is great to unplug and turn back time to a simple life. Waking to the sounds of nature is so calming. Only recommend that you look at Autumn - Spring as in Summer you do not get the full beauty of the grounds and local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bindy C.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqui M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
It was ok up until we left...
We did have a nice time at the property but there were a few things that dampened the stay for us. It was right on the Blackwood, as indicated but you could not see the river from the property and it was very difficult to access. We were even "recommended" by the owners not to go down to the river. The bathroom was clean however there was a manky old toothbrush left to welcome us in there, the exhaust fan didn’t work, the can of air freshener to compensate was empty and not all the lights were operational. We were rationed with firewood, 10 pieces per day which, when wanting to keep warm as well as use the wood fire cooker for meals, it was not adequate. The wood fire cooker itself didn't hold heat anyway as it had a hole in the side! The second morning we were there my husband went for an early morning ride while my daughters and I slept in. We were woken by 2 men walking around our balcony loudly chatting away while inspecting the spa. This was quite intrusive and not expected at all. My youngest daughter got quite the shock when she came downstairs and saw 2 men walking around on the balcony. Upon leaving on the Saturday morning, we were an hour away from the property when the owners rang and accused us of taking a baking tray. A baking tray!! Why on earth would we take a baking tray??? It isn’t really nice when you go away for a holiday and the last thing that happens it that you’re accused of something that you have not done. It was all a bit odd.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway
Dirk and Judith were so welcoming there property is in a beautiful location. Our cottage was clean and welcoming we would definitely return to stay for longer.

10/10 Excellent

Dale D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation in Nannup
Lovely relaxing stay in Nannup. Beautiful to be able to sit in the spa watching roos and emus toddle around the property. BBQd our breakfast each day on the verandah. Comfy beds. What's not to love? Only thing I'd recommend is bring your food/drinks as Nannup is around 20 minutes away and shops close early. We will be back again 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BIRD LOVERS PARADISE
We met the family of splendid fairy wrens within an hour of arrival.that was followed by heaps of other birds, parrots wrens honeyeaters. Emus roos possum .had an amazing time

10/10 Excellent

Naomi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay
Our 4th year staying at Redgum Hill retreat for the medieval festival. We love everything about it, its cute, cozy and the drive to the property is amazing!

6/10 Okay

Emma D.

We didn't get to stay where we had booked
Let's start with the positive - the property is in a beautiful location with lovely gardens; the hosts were friendly; and the accommodation was very clean and well appointed. The major issue we had is that we did not get to stay in 'Duffy's House', as per our booking confirmation, for which a deposit was accepted 31 days prior to our stay. Instead we were informed on arrival by a vague explanation regarding a 'glitch' in the booking system that we would be staying in 'Villas' attached to the main house. No apology or compensation was offered, but we were informed that it would have cost us more if we had booked the 'Villas', which I think was an effort to placate our concerns. I had been in contact with the host prior to our stay and at no time was informed of this issue. Driving from Perth and arriving in the late afternoon, we had a very limited chance of finding similar accommodation at such short notice and had to accept what was offered, which was clearly not what we paid for or were expecting. Although the 'Villas' are nice, they are two separate rooms, each with en suites, and an adjoining lounge and kitchenette. This brings me to our second major gripe - my friend and I both enjoy cooking and had bought food with us to prepare several meals during our stay, as we believed we had booked a house with a full-sized kitchen. Instead we had to use the small convection oven with two hot plates on top and only had access to a bar fridge. We tried to use the gas wok burner on the BBQ but this wasn't working. The kitchenette was only big enough for one person to stand in at a time, so we could not cook together. While we managed, it was not enjoyable. It appeared 'Duffy's House' was occupied during our stay. However, at the time I booked it was available on both HomeAway and another well-known accommodation site, albeit for a higher price than HomeAway. So I fail to understand the 'glitch' unless it is a case that the booking that pays more get 'Duffy's House' and those that pay less are relegated to the 'Villas'? Either way this was very poor communication by the host, who should have informed us of the situation as soon as they were aware of it (and most definitely prior to our arrival!) and given us the opportunity to book somewhere else that suited us better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Perth, Australia

Quaint, cosy and rustic cottage set in peaceful forest
Clean, well equipped and comfortable with books to read, a kitchen with all the tools you need to cook, wood fire heater, nice linen and beds. I love the timber on the walls inside and the peaked roof room upstairs. There's a balcony around 3 sides where you can sit and look across the paddock (kangaroos grazing) or submerse yourself in the well maintained spa. Quiet and peaceful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Rural, quaint country cottage
We stayed 2 nights in this gorgeous cottage. 3 kids upstairs thoroughly enjoyed their stay while mum & dad enjoyed the peace & quiet downstairs in the hot tub. The Cottage was home away from home, everything supplied, gorgeous setting amongst the lovely trees.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Amazingly beautiful and quiet getaway
We had the great pleasure of getting a last minute booking for our New Year break at this beautiful property located within a breathtaking natural environment. Every morning we awoke to the sounds of Kookaburras and throughout the day had the benefit of great weather, and many visits by friendly birds and wildlife. The rooms and amenities are fantastic (great beds :-)) and the spa was a welcome relaxant for the end of each day. Plenty of bush walks and local attractions to visit, with little traffic. Nannup Hotel serves great value food - try the grilled barramundi or a steak!! Judith and Dirk were absolutely fantastic hosts, and very accommodating during our stay. We will be heading back in 2019 for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Forrest delight!
We stayed at Duffys House at Redgum Hill Country Retreat for five nights with our two boys (12) & (9) It was the loveliest place, well equiped with everything you need. The house was so clean and comfortable. The spa was amazing, cleaned regularly and perfect temps. The grounds were lovely and very peaceful, loved seeing the Roos and hearing the birds. The owners were very helpful and attentive. Lovely break away, would highly recommend and will hopefully be back soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

Villa 3 nights
I stayed at the one bedroom villa (queen and single) for 3 nights (Easter long weekend) with a private entrance, private garden and bird bath. It attracts many species of birds including a baby blue wren. The property is well maintained (country style) and bed is comfortable. Villa includes a separate living area with kitchen, dining and lounge next door. Cute setup. The 4 person heated spa was situated down the garden path in an enclosed cabana. The 4 burner BBQ was fantastic (very clean too). The owners were most lovely (polite, attentive to requests). The location is actually next to Fern Gully Retreat (to the east). Google maps gets the address wrong as of March 2016.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

This is an absolutely beautiful place to go for couples wishing to re-connect away from everything,
This is an absolutely beautiful place to go for couples wishing to re-connect away from everything, we highly recommend redgum and will return there again .

About the host

Hosted by DIRK AVERY

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We love the countryside, birds and wildlife. Redgum Hill Country Retreat became available for sale in 2001. We stayed at the property and loved it hence our reason for purchasing the property. The property is on the banks of the Blackwood River and has an abundance of wildlife and birds. There is also a walk around the property (weather permitting) with an arboretum for nature lovers. We are fortunate to have experienced such a lovely property and environment.

Why they chose this property

It's location is beautiful, the valley is quiet and the wildlife is stunning. Especially beautiful in winter, spring and autumn but can dry out in summer.

What makes this property unique

The property is small 12 acres and far from the madding crowds. We pride ourselves on providing peaceful, comfortable and exceptionally clean accommodation with highly sustainable classic solid furniture and fittings.

Languages:

English