Bluegum Cottage at Hunter River Retreat

Cottage in Rosebrook, Hunter Valley, NSW, AU

100% Recommended•

6 people

Pet-friendly

Leave the city behind and unwind on the deck of your own cottage, perhaps sipping a glass of fine Hunter Valley wine and do nothing but soak up the serenity and breathtaking views that surround you at picturesque Hunter River Retreat.

Escape to the country when you stay in Bluegum Cottage. It is located on 110 acres in the lower Hunter Valley, close to wineries and also Maitland.

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Features and Amenities

2 bedrooms

4 beds

1 bathroom

Air conditioning

Bath

BBQ

Details

Check in after 2:00pm
Check out before 10:00am
Weekday minimum booking: 2 nights
Weekend 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.

Additional Information

COTTAGE DETAILS
Bluegum Cottage is a private fully self-contained cottage with jacuzzi spa on the deck. It has two bedrooms, with a queen in each bedroom and one set of bunk beds (2 singles) in the second bedroom. Splendid views of the valley and Hunter River.

Fully self contained with kitchen, an outdoor setting on the deck, wood fire, air-conditioning, bush BBQ, smart TV, CD player, hair dryer, linen provided and parking underneath.

You can just relax on the verandah , with a glass of local wine and enjoy the peace and quiet or if you feel energetic you can go for a bush walk and explore the surrounding bushland. The log fire is an added bonus for romantic winter stays, along with your own private jacuzzi.

GUEST ACCESS;
Guests have access to most of the property, with many bushwalking tracks.
There are 5 separate cottages on the property and the swimming pool is located in front of Ironbark Lodge and is for use by all guests.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
Just call, text or email us during your stay if you have any concerns.

PLEASE NOTE
Firewood is provided for winter stays (April - Sept).
Bluegum cottage is also now Pet Friendly with a fully enclosed yard.

Prices

Base Price $300 / night
Weekend Price $350 / night
Cleaning Fee $25
Extra People $30 (adult) and $30 (child) / night after 2 people
Maximum Pets 2 pets

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Reviews (22)

100% Recommended

Adam

16 Jul 2026

We got there Friday afternoon after stopping to pick up some supplies on the way. The cottage is easily accessible by car. When we drove up to our cabin, we found it had everything we could possibly n...eed. It had a really rustic, cabin-like feel, and the rooms were lovely with comfortable beds. I loved that it had a fireplace, although we didn't use it. We ended up using the reverse cycle air conditioning instead. The main reason we booked this place was because of the spa on the deck and the photos we saw of the animals. To be honest, it was the animals that made this cottage special for us. The property was a great walk with beautiful valley/river views from the top which was a short 15 minute walk from our cottage. Inside a large enclosure, there were some birds, but it was the horse, miniature horse, donkey, llama, and I'm guessing these beautiful bulls that really made this place special. It felt completely peaceful, relaxing, and effortless.

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Alicia

7 Jan 2026

It was exactly as the photos and my partner and dog will most definitely be back. Highly recommend

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Mark

7 Jul 2025

Beautiful location, cottage was everything we had hoped for with all amenities thought of and supplied.
The trip up to the lookout and picnic area is well worth the effort, views are spectacular.
We t...ook a walk through the grounds and were greeted by all the friendly animals, ponies, alpacas, donkeys and the shaggy cow. Fantastic spot if you have small children and being dog friendly just topped it off for us.
Highly recommended.

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Host

Eloise & Troy

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Rosebrook NSW, Australia

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Adventures on the Property

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Animal Feeding

Meet our resident animals our horse Smoky, Max & Elliott (miniture donkeys) who roam the property often coming right to your door for sneaky treat. Molly & Murphy are Scottish Highlander Cows, and we have recently welcomed 2 baby Alpaccas, Feel free to collect your fresh eggs from the chickens.

Wildlife On The Property

Bluegum Cottage is set in 110 acres of Australian bush, so the choice is yours whether you want to be adventurous and go for a hike or just sit back and enjoy the peace and serenity. You don't need to go far to see kangaroos and wallabies. They can usually be spotted close to the cottage at dawn and at dusk. There is also a large variety of native birds.

Bushwalking At Hunter River Retreat

There is 110 acres to explore, there are numerous walks from easy walks to mountain climbs. The spectacular views of the valley are worth the climb.

Beautiful Sunset View

Watch the sunset as you relax in the spa on your private deck, or perhaps take a stroll half way up the mountain to a clearing and have a romantic sunset picnic

Location

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Adventures Nearby

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Horse Riding At Nearby Whitethorn Academy

Learn to ride horses , enhance your skills safely in a fun environment or just go for a cross terrain ride at Whitethorn Academy, conveniently located minutes at 346 Maitland Vale Road, Maitland Vale in the lower Hunter Valley.

The Hunter Valley And River

The Hunter Valley region encompasses quaint towns, rolling vineyards and olive groves, and stunning national parks. Head out bushwalking in Yengo National Park or explore Barrington Tops National Park, which is part of the World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests.