Your Private Boathouse Escape, Hunter Valley + Sauna

Perched over a serene lotus pond, our Boathouse is the ultimate couples' retreat — a secluded haven built for slowing down and reconnecting.

Step inside to a warm, open-plan living space where timber accents and oversized windows frame views of the water. Sink into the king bed, soak in your stone bath or rinse off under the overhead shower, then unwind in your private outdoor sauna before settling onto the deck with a glass of local wine as the light changes over the pond. Your stay includes a complimentary sauna session, exclusively yours for the booking.

Mornings here move slowly — tea or coffee on the deck, watching the koi and turtles drift beneath the lily pads (feeding them is half the fun). If you're visiting between November and March, you'll catch the lotus in full bloom across the pond.

Beyond the boathouse, you're just minutes from the Hunter Valley's best cellar doors, wineries and restaurants — so you can wander out for the day and return to total quiet each evening. We can also arrange on-site wine tastings, cheese boards or a wellness treatment to round out your stay.

Whether it's a weekend away or a longer stay, Leaves & Fishes offers the rare combination of seclusion, romance and ease.