10/10 Excellent
Marie L.
17 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and cosy country cabin stay
Marie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Cabin
Great time to detox and get away for a break.
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 436 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Dungog, NSW
- Barrington Tops National Park5 min drive
- Killarney Nature Reserve7 min drive
- Bennett Park18 min drive
- Maitland, NSW (MTL)77 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Great time to detox and get away for a break.
Our romantic setting allows you to relax in the spa bath or by the outdoor fire pit, here in Valley View cabin. Enjoy peaceful, panoramic views across the Williams River valley & the Barrington Tops from the verandah.
A spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ensuite bathroom with spa bath & overhead shower. Cater for yourself in the fully equipped kitchen with full-sized stove & fridge, or head into town to one of a number of eateries. In winter snuggle up in the warmth of reverse cycle air conditioning and electric blankets.
The bathroom has a spa bath with a shower over it and there is a solar hot water system, with a booster switch near the front door. A half hour will reheat the water on those overcast or wintery days, so there is always plenty to go round.
Enjoy the quiet or make use of the TV & DVD player in the roomy lounge area. Sit on the verandah while your dinner cooks on the bar-b-que nearby. This cabin is well equipped for any couple.
Visit the little creek at the edge of the property or the dam, walk the Lemon tree walk, or just sit and enjoy the views from sunrise to starlight. Dawn and dusk sees the local wallabies gather and the many birds sing and feed. At night your own outdoor fire pit gives you a cosy place to sit under the stars.
Less than 15 minutes from Dungog, 2 kilometres from the Williams River with a popular swimming hole by the bridge or a picturesque place to picnic. Have a day trip to the Barrington Tops National Park (30 minutes to the closest walk) and as one of only 3 buildings on 100 acres (mostly bush, partly cleared) means there is something for everyone.
Please note:
Dungog is a high rainfall area but whenever staying in the country and planning to have a fire it is important to check the local conditions. Search Search' NSW Rural Fire Service- Fire danger ratings and total fire bans' for current fire bans- we are region '3' on the map.
In the interest of health and safety please consider the following:-
If in the two weeks before your visit: You or anyone you live with, or someone in your group, has travelled to any areas that have been impacted by COVID-19, or You or someone in your group, has been diagnosed with, or suspect that you have contracted, or have symptoms for COVID-19, or you or someone in your group, currently have travel restrictions in your area due to COVID-19, then you cannot come to our property.
We realise people do their best but if due to the covid-19 pandemic you need to cancel your booking (even at the last minute) due to a government health order, with proof, we will try and shift your booking or give you a refund. Please contact us asap.
A spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ensuite bathroom with spa bath & overhead shower. Cater for yourself in the fully equipped kitchen with full-sized stove & fridge, or head into town to one of a number of eateries. In winter snuggle up in the warmth of reverse cycle air conditioning and electric blankets.
The bathroom has a spa bath with a shower over it and there is a solar hot water system, with a booster switch near the front door. A half hour will reheat the water on those overcast or wintery days, so there is always plenty to go round.
Enjoy the quiet or make use of the TV & DVD player in the roomy lounge area. Sit on the verandah while your dinner cooks on the bar-b-que nearby. This cabin is well equipped for any couple.
Visit the little creek at the edge of the property or the dam, walk the Lemon tree walk, or just sit and enjoy the views from sunrise to starlight. Dawn and dusk sees the local wallabies gather and the many birds sing and feed. At night your own outdoor fire pit gives you a cosy place to sit under the stars.
Less than 15 minutes from Dungog, 2 kilometres from the Williams River with a popular swimming hole by the bridge or a picturesque place to picnic. Have a day trip to the Barrington Tops National Park (30 minutes to the closest walk) and as one of only 3 buildings on 100 acres (mostly bush, partly cleared) means there is something for everyone.
Please note:
Dungog is a high rainfall area but whenever staying in the country and planning to have a fire it is important to check the local conditions. Search Search' NSW Rural Fire Service- Fire danger ratings and total fire bans' for current fire bans- we are region '3' on the map.
In the interest of health and safety please consider the following:-
If in the two weeks before your visit: You or anyone you live with, or someone in your group, has travelled to any areas that have been impacted by COVID-19, or You or someone in your group, has been diagnosed with, or suspect that you have contracted, or have symptoms for COVID-19, or you or someone in your group, currently have travel restrictions in your area due to COVID-19, then you cannot come to our property.
We realise people do their best but if due to the covid-19 pandemic you need to cancel your booking (even at the last minute) due to a government health order, with proof, we will try and shift your booking or give you a refund. Please contact us asap.
Property manager
Bronwyn/Max Greive
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Amenities
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Our 2nd cabin has a bunk room for small families.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-1549, 2420
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This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Fosterton
Located in Fosterton, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Stroud Country Club and Camyr Allyn Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Barrington Tops National Park and Killarney Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
Dungog, NSW
What's nearby
- Barrington Tops National Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
- Killarney Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
- Bennett Park - 18 min drive - 11.4 km
- Chichester Dam - 38 min drive - 32.5 km
- Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue - 64 min drive - 57.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dungog Barrington Bakery - 17 min drive
- Wilderness Cafe - 56 min drive
- Tinshed Brewery - 18 min drive
- Rosewood Restaurant - 56 min drive
- Stella Bistro - 17 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas O.
21 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Nicholas O.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
ALETHEA M.
19 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal place for nature lovers to relax
ALETHEA M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Damian S.
15 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place.
Damian S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Warren V M.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two night stay
Warren V M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zoie M.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to rest and recharge
Zoie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Priors Fishin
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Wedding anniversary
Priors Fishin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
James C.
19 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Geat place for a quite getaway
James C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rita A.
18 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect getaway
Rita A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brooke T.
30 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Re-charging
Brooke T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Bernadette N.
12 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Peace and Quiet
Bernadette N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark T.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sensational getaway
Mark T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Felecia S.
21 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
private relaxing retreat
Felecia S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
DOUGLAS L.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnificent retreat
DOUGLAS L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard T.
25 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic weekend escape
Richard T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Roxanne F.
18 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friend getaway
Roxanne F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shinoi C.
13 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat under the stars
Shinoi C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lainah C.
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!!
Lainah C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cathy K.
8 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts - beautiful space
Cathy K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marli G.
14 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and tranquil stay
Marli G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aleesha C.
7 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Aleesha C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda C.
29 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would highly recommend
Amanda C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pon C.
10 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very calming and beautiful environment with lovely greenery and water streams.
Pon C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Rachel O., Anna Bay
9 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Escape
Rachel O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janice L., Penrith , NSW
2 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil
Janice L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by Bronwyn/Max Greive
Bronwyn & Max are both amazed with the beauty of nature and the resourcefulness of people. We met out the back of Bourke (country NSW) & been happy living in the city, but are pleased to be able to get back to the country.
As you see we are colourful people who are both artists who love to create, Max in wood and Bronwyn in paints, textiles, & lots of other medium, selling their work locally in the Hunter. Some of their work can be found throughout the property as well as Bronwyn's in the local Dungog by Design.
Max is also a labyrinth enthusiast & works as counsellor, while Bronwyn is studying & teaching in the art sector at the University of Newcastle.
We enjoy and have spent a lot of our lives helping people (ourselves included) connect with community, family, partners, and nature, all while encouraging people to be creative and go deeper.
So there are 2 labyrinths on the property- 1 marked out on the slope as you come up to the house, & the other laid into the ground on the left of the driveway down to the cabins. Feel free to walk one or both of them. Take your time.
We also run creative nature & creative spiritual workshops & retreats here & elsewhere .
As you see we are colourful people who are both artists who love to create, Max in wood and Bronwyn in paints, textiles, & lots of other medium, selling their work locally in the Hunter. Some of their work can be found throughout the property as well as Bronwyn's in the local Dungog by Design.
Max is also a labyrinth enthusiast & works as counsellor, while Bronwyn is studying & teaching in the art sector at the University of Newcastle.
We enjoy and have spent a lot of our lives helping people (ourselves included) connect with community, family, partners, and nature, all while encouraging people to be creative and go deeper.
So there are 2 labyrinths on the property- 1 marked out on the slope as you come up to the house, & the other laid into the ground on the left of the driveway down to the cabins. Feel free to walk one or both of them. Take your time.
We also run creative nature & creative spiritual workshops & retreats here & elsewhere .
Why they chose this property
This is a 30 year dream come true- we have wanted to have a country place where individuals, families and groups connect with people, nature, creativity and community. We like to gather our children and grandchildren, parents and wider family here and want others to experience that too. Finding a cedar clad place on 100 acres was amazing- there were good 'bones' in place to create a charming, welcoming and artistic feel, a place where there can be nurture of the land, relationships and the soul.
Most of the property, while secondary growth, is natural bushland with various habitats; bush, dry sclerophyll and wet gullies, creek, grasslands, steep and more gentle hillsides; so we have cut some walks through for people to enjoy and connect with it themselves. While we and others have spotted over 30 different bird species we don't believe we have seen them all yet. As well as birds the wallabies are so wonderful, grazing most morning and evenings, often with their joeys and these are less skittish the longer we are there.
Bronwyn's great grandmother was born around this area, so there are other ways it is a re-connection for us as well.
Fosterton Retreat also inspires our creativity and we want to be able to encourage this in others while providing a place and opportunities for personal, relational, communal, environmental transformation & restoration. Fosterton Retreat gives us a chance to do all this.
Most of the property, while secondary growth, is natural bushland with various habitats; bush, dry sclerophyll and wet gullies, creek, grasslands, steep and more gentle hillsides; so we have cut some walks through for people to enjoy and connect with it themselves. While we and others have spotted over 30 different bird species we don't believe we have seen them all yet. As well as birds the wallabies are so wonderful, grazing most morning and evenings, often with their joeys and these are less skittish the longer we are there.
Bronwyn's great grandmother was born around this area, so there are other ways it is a re-connection for us as well.
Fosterton Retreat also inspires our creativity and we want to be able to encourage this in others while providing a place and opportunities for personal, relational, communal, environmental transformation & restoration. Fosterton Retreat gives us a chance to do all this.
What makes this property unique
It's hard to go past the clean air, the great views, the wallabies grazing, the numerous native birds & the 100 acres these cabins sit in with different habitats, eg: a wet gully, a hilly grassland & magnificent views. BUT the buildings themselves also attracted us. We fell in love with these cabins as each are based on the traditional Australian settler cabin, with good-sized rooms, dado rails, verandahs to help keep it cool, & provide a place to enjoy the view or the breeze. Being clad in cedar (originally red cedar was common in this area) is a bonus.
We are putting our own touch on this place, welcoming, practical touches- like places to put your bags in each room, as well as artistic touches, that make this even more unique- like themed rooms, carefully chosen artworks and colourful doona covers that add to the effect of the decor.
As we work to establish more plants in and around the property, these are purposely chosen for their suitability for the area and to attract more wildlife, especially birds. Mostly we are putting in plants indigenous to this area, but there we have included a couple of others for their therapeutic and symbolic nature.
This is not a sterile environment and will not look or feel like every other house you've been to (maybe like no other house you've been to) & we think that is great.
We are putting our own touch on this place, welcoming, practical touches- like places to put your bags in each room, as well as artistic touches, that make this even more unique- like themed rooms, carefully chosen artworks and colourful doona covers that add to the effect of the decor.
As we work to establish more plants in and around the property, these are purposely chosen for their suitability for the area and to attract more wildlife, especially birds. Mostly we are putting in plants indigenous to this area, but there we have included a couple of others for their therapeutic and symbolic nature.
This is not a sterile environment and will not look or feel like every other house you've been to (maybe like no other house you've been to) & we think that is great.
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