Family cottage on 40 acres · sauna, plunge baths & gym add-on

75% Recommended•
4 people
Pet-friendly
A two-bedroom off-grid cottage for families, on 40 private acres in the St Albans valley — 2 hours from Sydney.

Kids can roam the paddocks and spot kangaroos and wombats while you cook in the outdoor Pavilion kitchen or gather around the fire pit. The Cabin next door stays empty, so the space is all yours.

Sleeps 4 · King bed + 2 singles · pets welcome

Add a private Wellness Session: wood-fired sauna, outdoor baths and gym ($200).
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Features and Amenities

2 bedrooms
3 beds
1 bathroom
BBQ
Heating
Indoor fireplace

Details

  • Check in after 2:00pm
    Check out before 10:00am
  • Minimum booking: 2 nights
Cancellation Policy: 

Receive a 50% refund of the total booking amount (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

STRA Registration: PID-STRA-56221

Additional Information

The Cottage
A two-bedroom off-grid cottage with all the creature comforts of a luxury stay. It’s ideal for families, with room for the kids to roam and nature on every side.

Sleeping

Sleeps 4
Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: two single beds
1 bathroom

Outdoors
Cook up a feast in the outdoor Pavilion kitchen, gather around the fire pit as the sun goes down, and keep an eye out for kangaroos, wombats and echidnas. Pets are welcome too.

Your own space
The Cottage sits in its own private area, separate from the Tiny House. The Cabin next door stays empty for your whole stay, so the space is all yours. The only shared space on the property is the sauna paddock, and that’s always booked privately.

Wellness Session ($200): sauna, outdoor baths and gym
Next to the sauna paddock is our open-air wellness space. Train in nature, then recover in the heat.

Private use of the wood-fired sauna, twin outdoor baths and outdoor gym (weight bar, dumbbells, resistance bands, chin-up bars and yoga mats)
6-hour sessions daily: 6am–1pm or 2pm–9pm
Fresh towels and guidance for first-timers
A short walk from the Cottage
Message us here to add a session to your stay.

Getting out and about
The historic village of St Albans is 20 minutes away, home to the Settlers Arms, one of Australia’s oldest pubs, with live music in the oak tree garden on weekends. Hikes like Jacks Track take you up to the ridgeline for views across the valley, and walking trails start right from your door.

Before you arrive
Seven days before your stay, we’ll send you “Your Guide to the Wilderness”, with everything you need to know about getting here, what to expect and what to bring. Any questions? Just message us here.

Prices

  • Base Price $500 / night
  • Weekend Price $550 / night
  • Security Deposit $500
  • Maximum Pets 2 pets

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Reviews (4)

75% Recommended

Fern

31 Aug 2026
Such a great place to escape to! We had a wonderful time relaxing at the Cittage. Well equiped litchen, fires and bbqs to cook. Lovely citrus trees if you need a lemon or lime. We plan to return and book the cottage and cabin with a few more friends.
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Zaandra

5 Feb 2026
Wild & Seek Cottage has found the right balance between off-grid (incl feeling disconnected from the outside world) without sacrificing on the comforts. Oh, and fun exploring the stream with our senior puppy! He was definitely living his best life.
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Willow

15 Mar 2025
Really pretty location, and interior was nicely disgned. If you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle, we'd reccomend to visit in the winter...
Something to consider is the heat. There is... no reprieve for the hot weather. We travelled mid march and it was WAY to hot to be there. The bathtubs are all strictly reserved for the sauna experience, which was a total let down, and the property asks you be cautious of water use. We absolutely melted.

There's no air con, and fans are only in the bedrooms... which didn't really help with cooling down.

It was too hot to bbq, or use the smoker or the fire pit. It just kind of made the price tag vers use not worth it for us.

I also found the amount of cameras on the property slightly unerving. But I do understand to keep it safe...

I'm sure for a winter getaway this place would be cute.
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Wild and Seek
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Wild and Seek was born out of the need for everyday Australians to escape the hustle of urban life and reconnect with both nature and themselves. The Wild and Seek team worked tirelessly through the design process to ensure every aspect is environmentally friendly and self-sufficient, minimising its footprint on the land and allowing guests to experience what it means to be off grid with a sumptuousness twist. Wild and Seek insta; WildandSeek #RelaxIndulge&GetWild.
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Outdoor Equipment Provided

Enjoy the outdoors with the following equipment included in your stay.

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Location

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Adventures Nearby

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Macdonald River

Macdonald River

Enjoy the drive following the Macdonald River.
Sunday Farmers Market

Sunday Farmers Market

We were lucky to find the Farmers Market (every 2nd Sunday of the month) and see the freshest farm products in the town. There is also a Vintage & Antiques Market on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
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Exploring St Albans Historic Village

This tiny historical village is worth a visit. The locals call it "Slice of Paradise". No wonder for a hundred years travellers would rest on the main road from Sydney to the Hunter Valley. We visited the St Albans Inn for an afternoon drink where locals gathered as a hub of the village. The drive here was very scenic with a strong countryside and farming atmosphere, make sure to check out Mogo Creek which is a further 10-minute drive from the Inn and get ready to be astonished by the scenic view of the lake.
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Lunch At Settlers Arm Inn

We were quite hungry and we discovered this unique inn that was established in 1836. Best feed in town for sure!
Hike at Shepherds Gully

Hike At Shepherds Gully

The long, gentle climb along Shepherd’s Gully has some beautiful scenery and some historic remnants of the Old Great North Road. The optional side trip to Hangmans Rock takes you past an old convict stockade site and some of the construction remnants on the main Devines Hill ascent.
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Historical Hike At Convict Trail

This convict trail hike is truly unique, It takes us along the Old Great North Road, an amazing feat of engineering that was built by convicts in the 1830’s to link Sydney with the Hunter Region. The information panel along the walk really does bring history to the history to life. It's like we walked into an open-air museum with some engaging convict stories.

Only 30 min drive from Berry Hill to Wiseman ferry, this walk is very accessible. To get the most out of this trail (and understand more of the history), we recommend making a big loop that includes Finchs Line - the original road which was in use before the Great North Road. This circuit gives you a better grasp of the Great North Road’s history and is more scenic.
$500per night