New South Wales

Nestled on the flanks of Mount Buckaroo, the Mudgee Homestead Guesthouse is a stunning, purpose-built, Federation-style guesthouse ideally situated on 40 acres only 5 minutes from town.  The homestead looks like a classic Queenslander – a beautiful, elevated house beneath a red iron roof, wrapped in a wide, sweeping veranda which majestically overlooks the Mudgee Valley.  Guests are rewarded with the areas most spectacular panoramic views of the distant hills and surrounding vineyards.

The guesthouse boasts seven delightful guestrooms each of which are unique.  What they share is an inviting, romantic decor, private ensuites, and French doors that open to the veranda which is just the place for watching kangaroos graze in the mornings or the sun set over the hills and vineyards in the evenings.

The guesthouse features two guest lounges.  The Fireside Lounge is decorated in a rich Federation-style colour scheme and furnished with overstuffed couches surrounding the open fireplace – perfect for curling up with a good book and a glass of port.  Downstairs is the newly constructed Billiard Room which has been designed in the style of an old Australian shed.  Clad in corrugated iron and recycled timber, the room features a billiard table, darts, chess board, plasma screen and a bar, perfectly suited for watching the big game with a group of friends or challenging your partner to a game of snooker.

In addition to the delightful, leisurely breakfasts, a highlight of any weekend stay at the guesthouse is the chef-prepared Saturday evening meal.  Enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapes on the veranda (or the bar downstairs in cooler months), followed by a three course meal of elegant fare served in the formal dining room. To finish off the experience, port, coffee and chocolates are offered in the lounge.

Whether you are looking for a relaxing getaway with family or friends, or simply a place to unwind, the Mudgee Homestead Guesthouse offers you unparalleled views, superb cuisine, attention to detail and quality service.  Come experience what a refined weekend in the country is all about.

The luxury guesthouse includes a full breakfast and the room amenities include air conditioned rooms, bath, cable TV, fireplace and fridge.

Facilities include :

• 7 rooms with ensuites
• Formal Dining room
• Fireside Lounge & Library
• Billiard Lounge
• Sweeping Verandah with spectacular views over the valley and vineyards
• Large BBQ area with wood-fired pizza oven
• Tea Room w/ fridge
• Wireless Internet Access

Visit nearby attractions :

• wineries & wine tours
• art galleries
• museums
• golfing
• bushwalking
• markets
• shopping
• fine dining
• historical walks
• antique stores
• canoeing
• river cruises
• helicopter tours
• cheese factories
• honey & mead tasting
• lavendar farm

Rates start from from $220 per night and seasonal discounts may apply.

Booking terms and conditions

Please note that due to the nature of our business, we must adhere to the following schedule of loss in the event of a cancellation.

Thank you for your understanding.

Should you need to cancel your reservation:
30 or more days before your scheduled arrival date : Full refund of deposit minus a 10% administration fee.

15-29 days before your scheduled arrival date : 50% of the deposit will be forfeited

8-14 days before your scheduled arrival date : 100% of the deposit will be forfeited

7 days or less before your scheduled arrival date : Full tariff will be charged

Payment Options : Visa, Mastercard & Cash

Reviews include

“the ideal place to unwind”
The Sunday Telegraph

“….A terribly easy, and sumptuous, place to come “home” to, with quality service at every turn.”
Australian Gourmet Traveler Wine

“This would have to be one of Mudgee’s best addresses.”
The Sun-Herald

The Mudgee Homestead Guesthouse
3 Coorumbene Court Mudgee NSW 2850 Australia
Phone (02) 6373-3786

http://www.mudgeehomestead.com.au

Cloudlands Bed and Breakfast is located in Katoomba Blue Mountains and is a fully self-contained, historic cliff-top Retreat, with private access to scenic walks through our rambling escarpment garden.  Stroll to major attractions such as The Three Sisters, galleries, cafes, restaurants, Blue Mountains Chocolate Company.  Catch the Trolley Bus to go further! Easy access to both Katoomba and Leura shopping villages

Tariffs include mainly  organic, locally-sourced products and produce for self-catering breakfasts, gift-boxed handmade natural toiletries, artisnal chocolates from the Mountains’ famous Paragon Restaurant, fresh flowers throughout.

Cloudlands is perfect 4 star accommodation for small groups:  family reunions, birthday celebrations, yoga and retreats, girls’ weekends. Ask about free upgrades to our packages such as WOMEN’S R & R,  YULEFEST, JUST FOR THE GIRLS.

Proudly a member of Responsible Travel and The Good Travel Company. 5 Green Star Rating Eco-Hotels of the World.

Facilities include 4 bedrooms, 3 toilets , two bathrooms, open plan kitchen and dining area, sheltered verandah to have lazy breakfasts and watch the birds,  atmospheric oak-paneled loungeroom with open fire, claw foot bath.

Nearby attractions include the Three sisters, bushwalking, birdwatching, adventure sports, Vihara Buddhist Centre (open for morning and evening meditations), Lilianfels for High Tea, Rooster French Restaurant, Solitary Restaurant, Blue Mountains Chocolate Company, gardens, golf, Katoomba and Leura shopping villages.

Rates from $295 nightly / from $1,790 weekly. Seasonal discounts apply.

TERMS: Non refundable deposit of $200 confirms booking. Children stay strictly by arrangement.

Readers of this site can ask for a 5% discount on bookings. Simply confirm that you found Cloudlands via the Bed-Breakfast.com.au web site.

Cloudlands
World Heritage Blue Mountains
www.cloudlands.com.au
Ph 02 4782 7376
Hosts: Anne Elliott and Ron Bradford
Member Responsible Travel and The Good Travel Company.
5 Green Star Rating Eco-Hotels of the World
Visit “Henley” our chookhouse.  Collect fresh, free-range eggs for your breakfast!

As you might expect, the Blue Mountains region is one of the most beautiful places to visit in New South Wales. It is an area that is deeply entrenched in history and a place that has more activities for the traveler than you can imagine.

Blue Mountains was founded by Admiral Arthur Phillip a naval British admiral. At the time, he was the governor of New South Wales and he named the area Carmarthen and Lansdowne Hills. Later it was named Blue Mountains because the mountains actually look blue from a distance.

When you want a comfortable stay at a bed and breakfast in the Blue Mountains can be very cozy and breathe taking. One wonderful place to stay is Kookaburra Cottage Bed & Breakfast because it is small, quiet and sits within several plush gardens. The breakfast is fantastic because you get a breakfast pack of cold and hot food that you can prepare in your room at your leisure.

Leura is a small village in the Blue Mountains that is very popular. If you want quaint accommodation that is somewhat private, you will want to try the Peartree Cottage Blue Mountains bed and breakfast. It is a traditional cottage with a warm atmosphere and is ten minutes from Leura’s visitor center.

When you want to explore the area there are many restaurants, shopping and activities to choose from. Nearby in Lilianfels you can feast on Australian cuisine at Darley’s or have a more casual experience at Tre Sorelle which stands for Three Sisters. The scenery here is great for weddings or a romantic getaway. A Blue Mountains bed and breakfast can be a superb way to get reacquainted with someone you love.

There are so many things to do in this area that you won’t have a problem finding something to do. Nearby are the Wentworth Falls and Katoomba. You can also take tours of Wentworth Falls and Katoomba. These two areas are for hikers and they have a variety of hikes you can take depending on whether you are an experienced hiker or a beginner. You can do walks on the cliff tops and rock climbing.

Another must see place to explore is Megalong Valley because it has natural beauty to see. Megalong was named by the aboriginals and means valley below the cliffs which is exactly where it is located. This is a place to go when you want to have a quiet picnic or hike in the bush lands.

Anytime of the year that you visit a bed and breakfast in the Blue Mountains you will have lots of events to attend. Many are art festivals or botanical extravaganzas that include music and natural creations. An example is the Devouring Dinosaurs & Monstrous Muttaburrasaurus Quest that is located at the Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens. Here you will have fun for the entire family as you go through the garden, learn about the dinosaurs of Australia and watch as they emerge from hidden places.

If you are a writer or musician, a good time to visit a Blue Mountains bed and breakfast is in October for the Songlines Festival. You can hobnob with world famous creative people and listen to a concert in Jenolan Caves. This is an experience that many people say you shouldn’t miss; and don’t forget to stay for the closing called Floating World.

There are plenty of fun and interesting museums that you can visit while you’re here – a Purse Museum – which females would surely love, the New South Wales Toy & Railway Museum or the Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum which are steeped in history and make a great outing.

Recommended bed and breakfast accommodation in the Blue Mountains :

Cloudlands
World Heritage Blue Mountains
www.cloudlands.com.au
Ph 02 4782 7376
Hosts: Anne Elliott and Ron Bradford
Member Responsible Travel and The Good Travel Company.
5 Green Star Rating Eco-Hotels of the World
Visit “Henley” our chookhouse.  Collect fresh, free-range eggs for your breakfast!

The Hunter Valley is a great place to stay if you are interested in wine and beautiful scenery. Located in New South Wales  only 2 hours north of Sydney by car, you will be impressed with so much to do. You can wind down in a Hunter Valley bed and breakfast, eat gourmet food in the restaurants, visit the cheese makers and get a feel for the local art talent. There are also a variety of events like Spring with Opera in the Vineyard and the Feast of the Olive.

Emma’s Cottage with its picturesque views, intimate setting and artwork is a private retreat in the heart of the Hunter Valley bed & breakfast area. They are near Hunter Valley wines and provide you with two bedroom cottages that are peacefully located in the Lovedale region.

Hunter Valley is also a very romantic place where many people go to have their wedding or a romantic getaway. A great place to stay for this purpose is The Sebel Kirkton Park located in Pokolbin. You can play tennis or take a walk along the manicured gardens and just relax.

Peppers Guesthouse is another very peaceful place to stay and many older visitors love it. You can relax in the sauna, take a dip in the pool or play a game of tennis right on the grounds.

While you are staying at a Hunter bed and breakfast, there are several local attractions that are worth your time. There are several day tours in and around the area that will give you an idea of what is there. As an example, you might try the Hunter Valley Wine and Cheese Tasting Tour where you can spend the day tasting wine and sampling cheese. Hunter Valley is famous for its Shiraz and Semillon wines.

When you travel in October one of the best events in Hunter Valley is the Opera in the Vineyards. If you enjoy opera, this event brings together the top 20 favorites from such operas as Carmen, La Bohème, The Pearl Fishers, Madame Butterfly, Turandot and Tosca. You can listen while sipping delicious wine and making new friends. If you don’t want to drive yourself, you can take a bus tour that picks up from your b&b.

If opera isn’t your idea of fun, you can enjoy Jazz in the Vines. This event brings you great music, local food and of course wine with Jazz in an outdoor arena. You can listen to the sounds of jazz musicians like Renee Geyer, James Morrison, Glenn Shorrock and more. You’ll enjoy the picnic style and friendliness of this Hunter Valley festival.

For the true adventurer, your Hunter Valley b & b won’t be complete until you get into a Tiger Moth or Chipmunk to take a plane ride over the Hunter Valley. This scenic tour is customized for what you want to see and you can either sit in the front of the plane (Tiger Moth) or the back (Chipmunk) while the pilot takes you on the tour. You also get to learn more about the plane you will be flying in.

Recommended Hunter Valley bed and breakfast accommodation :

Want a quick weekender? Tea and scones? Upscale luxury? Why not book a bed and breakfast in Bowral and take you partner or family on a taste of luxury in the Southern Highlands.

Think retreat and think autumn when you are planning your trip to the Bowral area. This little town is a slower pace than many of the areas of Australia and you will find that spring and autumn are more colorful and full of foliage than at any other time. Locals say that a climb to the summit of Mt Gibraltar can be stunning because of the views you can see of Mittagong and Bowral; when you hear locals talking about The Gib they are talking about this mountain.

Bowral is the Southern Highland’s commercial center and many locals come here to rest and unwind after a long work week. Bowral is the home of many summer mansions that were built for holidays and some are available for touring. The gardens around them are spectacular as well.

The accommodation in this area are quaint and comfortable. You will find many bed and breakfasts in Bowral to suit any need. Many are located in some of the mansions and there are guest houses that are charming and welcome tourists. Although you can go to motels, hotels or lodges, the bnbs in Bowral are worth a stay.

Strathburn Cottage is considered one of the luxury bed and breakfast in Bowral and they have won many awards because of their accommodation. Strathburn Cottage is centrally located and it is a period cottage that dates back to 1890. A short walk can take you to one of Bowrals’ coffee shops or you can go to golf courses or vineyards nearby. If you want to be encased in luxury, this is one way to go. Ask them about their VIP package if you are going in December.

Bowral Cottage is another New South Wales bed and breakfast in Bowral. This is a great place to stay if you like walking because it is located within walking distance to many activities in this area. They provide both a continental and a fully cooked breakfast for your enjoyment.

When you are looking for something to do after a peaceful time staying at a Bowral bed and breakfast, Kangaroo Valley may be just the place to go, especially if you are in Bowral on business. Located just two hours outside of Canberra or Sydney, Kangaroo valley promises to be an experience you will not forget.

The most important aspect of Kangaroo Valley is the fact that it is eco-friendly. There are a variety of programs that speak to the ecology and keep their carbon footprint neutral.

Fitzroy Falls National Park also located in the Southern Highlands and is one of the naturally beautiful waterfalls in the area. You can shop in the town and learn all about its history.

Between September 25 and October 8 you can experience the famous Bowral Tulip Festival. This is a spectacular event showing of over 25,000 annuals and 100,000 tulips at Corbett Gardens.

In the village of Berrima, you will not want to miss Australia day. It is an event that happens every year. This is the commemoration of the time when the first white settlement came to the area. Usually celebrated in January, there is a host of events including food, fresh produce, entertainment and a vintage car parade. There is fun for the entire family and many things to see.

Recommended bed and breakfast accommodation in Bowral.