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Romantic, Secluded Bush Escape - The Lilypond @ Bluegums Cabins

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Pool
Living area
Dining
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
dungog, NSW
  • Popular LocationChichester Dam3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBarrington Tops National Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTocal Homestead56 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)116 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Romantic, Secluded Bush Escape - The Lilypond @ Bluegums Cabins

Bluegums Cabins is the perfect place for that romantic getaway in a beautiful cedar cabins surrounded by nature, just over 2 hours from Sydney and a shorter drive from Newcastle and Port Stephens.
Our Lily Pond cabin has a log fire for winter (firewood supplied) and air con and fan for summer. Relax in the hammock or in the double spa bath.
Each cabin has beautiful handcrafted stained glass windows, a double spa bath and a 4 poster bed.

We are located in the Barrington Wilderness Estate, close to Chichester Dam on 180 acres which you are free to explore with bushwalks, dams, a salt-water swimming pool, tennis court and amazing wildlife.

The cabins have an open plan layout and are fully self-contained with a fully equipped kitchen (from coffee plunger to dishwasher), a verandah, bbq and hammocks. For best rates contact us directly for special deals at our Bluegums Cabins website or phone number which can be found using google.

All cleaning products are earth friendly and we use 100% certified organic cotton towels.

Sit back and watch nature, great walks, drives, tennis, swimming, fishing, bicycling, horse riding - Choose to do it all or do nothing at all !

Watch the wildlife from your verandah from your parrots, wattle and bower birds , listen to the bell birds. Wallabies and padamelons are regular visitors. Visit some of the beautiful walks and water holes in the world heritage listed Barrington Tops national park, we can provide detailed maps of some beautiful places to swim, some more secluded than others. In the lower valleys of the park, you'll find subtropical rainforests and up on the plateau, there subalpine woodland which can have snow in winter.

Most of the area is declared wilderness, and it's a well-known destination for bushwalkers. But the park is accessible even to those with limited mobility. The park's varied environments are home to a wide range of plants and animals, and it protects more than 50 rare or threatened species.

MINIMUM STAY WEEKENDS - generally 2 nights but check our calendar for gaps & then contact us. LONG WEEKENDS - 3 nights. EASTER WEEKEND - 3 nights. * NORMAL RATES DO NOT APPLY TO Christmas/New Year period, Easter, long weekends and some holiday periods.

Property manager

Amanda Dimery

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage
Bluegums Cabins Barrington Tops
8637

About the area

Bandon Grove

Located in Bandon Grove, this cabin is in a rural area. Camyr Allyn Wines and Stroud Country Club 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 Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Chichester Dam - 3 min drive
  • Barrington Tops National Park - 5 min drive
  • Ladies Well - 54 min drive
  • Tocal Homestead - 56 min drive
  • Chichester State Forest - 63 min drive

Getting around

  • Dungog Station - 33 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 91 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic, Secluded Bush Escape - The Lilypond @ Bluegums Cabins pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic, Secluded Bush Escape - The Lilypond @ Bluegums Cabins?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic, Secluded Bush Escape - The Lilypond @ Bluegums Cabins?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic, Secluded Bush Escape - The Lilypond @ Bluegums Cabins located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and within 3 miles (5 km) of Chichester Dam and Barrington Tops National Park. Bennett Park and Monkerai Nature Reserve are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
Fantastic stay. Warm and cozy. Very quiet and situated in a gorgeous location. Would recommend for any one needing to escape for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic M., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
short Notice
We needed a short break at short notice. This was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful escape
Absolutely stunning surrounds with the sound of nature to relax you. The cabin was beautifully adorned and cleaned. Loved the surprise treats which the host left us, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marvellous getaway!
Relaxing, reinvigorating and surrounded by nature: a perfect wedding anniversary! Thanks so much to Amanda and Gavin

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soooo relaxing
Had a great time, perfect place to just switch off and relax in nature. Was a cold windy weekend but when you are cozy in front of the fire or looking up through the window above the bed it was just amazing.

8/10 Good

Jenny Y.

Very relaxing
Beautiful setting surrounded by bush. Wallabies abound. Balcony to soak up the ambiance. Everything we could want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big smoke. I can't thank my beautiful partner enough for organising such a first class weekend surprise for my birthday. Thank you my Darling.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Linda S.

Very Disappointing
We decided not to stay our two night stay after one night in the Lilypond Cabin. I’m not sure what the refund policy is, but the cabin and property are not a reflection of the advertised website. We had been on a beautiful travelling holiday for two week staying in amazing accommodation and were very disappointed to end our holiday at Bluegums Lilypond Cabin. When we arrived late afternoon the cabin was so hot that the set temperature air conditioner could not cool the cabin. Everything seemed to need a wipe over before we could use it and the bed was so uncomfortable and noisy to sleep in that we woke each other every time we moved. We did try to walk around the property and to the pool as mentioned online but everything is over grown so this wasn’t possible. The cabin had lots of spiders, a dragon fly and blow fly that spent the night with use also. We only used two plates and two glasses after rinsing them for use and placed them in the dishwasher which the door doesn’t close on so couldn’t be used. I would have hand washed but no tea towel was left. I thought I would give the owners the courtesy of letting them know we were leaving by calling them to discuss but we had no service with either Optus or Telstra at the cabin so I sent a message when we had service away from the property. I received no reply.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Loved it
Had a very relaxed stay, would love to stay again, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M., Islington

Perfect location for a relaxing weekend
The Lily Pond cabin was simply stunning. It had everything you could need but the peace and quiet to just truly relax. Sitting near the pool watching the wildlife was a bonus. We had an amazing weekend and will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Reece M.

Great
Was great would definitely recommend