Story by Luke
Luxury in Nature
Adventure in Saint Fillans, Country NSW, NSW, AU
When you step through the front door of Zensi Villa and see the expansive view stretching across endless paddocks to the distant mountains, you know your stay is going to be special.
Indoors, the pad boasts every luxury imaginable, with ample space for lounging with a book, sweating it out in the sauna, relaxing in the large round indoor bathtub, or by the fireplace - all taking full advantage of the floor-to-ceiling glass frontage for the ultimate restoration and rejuvenation experience.
The outdoor heated plunge pool stole the show, perfect for a soak at sunrise, afternoon, or sunset. We indulged in a feast cooked up on the outdoor fire pita and spent many an hour reclining on the day bed while enjoying the view and watching the farm animals, including an alpaca, cows, and playful baby lambs frolicking past.
We were amazed by the abundance of nearby adventures, from hikes leading to spectacular views and aboriginal artifacts, so many options for a great feed or for the adventure seekers, the mountain bike park has a good mix of trails to explore.
The Zensi Villa seamlessly blends luxury with beautiful nature for an unforgettable experience.
Indoors, the pad boasts every luxury imaginable, with ample space for lounging with a book, sweating it out in the sauna, relaxing in the large round indoor bathtub, or by the fireplace - all taking full advantage of the floor-to-ceiling glass frontage for the ultimate restoration and rejuvenation experience.
The outdoor heated plunge pool stole the show, perfect for a soak at sunrise, afternoon, or sunset. We indulged in a feast cooked up on the outdoor fire pita and spent many an hour reclining on the day bed while enjoying the view and watching the farm animals, including an alpaca, cows, and playful baby lambs frolicking past.
We were amazed by the abundance of nearby adventures, from hikes leading to spectacular views and aboriginal artifacts, so many options for a great feed or for the adventure seekers, the mountain bike park has a good mix of trails to explore.
The Zensi Villa seamlessly blends luxury with beautiful nature for an unforgettable experience.
Things We Did
- Walk
- Hike
- Brewery
- Bike
- Farm
A short walk took us to see Aboriginal ochre hand stencil art that was created thousands of years ago by the woman and children of the tribe Wiradjuri nation.
A stunning walk along the river to a 35m sandstone cliff face overhanging the Goulburn river gorge, permanently dripping clear spring water creating a lush ambience with colourful ferns and grass in the rock wall.
This walk through eucalypt and pine brush teeming with bird life takes you to the sandstone pagoda features in Munghorn Gap national park, the fresh air and view from the top will make you feel like the king of the castle!
We stopped in for refreshing cold beer in the hundred year old wool shed. The Mudgee Brewing Co has a cozy and laidback vibe with the fireplace roaring and served up a hearty schnitzel and juicy steak.
Ripping up the trails was a blast. There was single track, fast flowing downhill, jumps, berms, and a good mix of beginner and challenging options.
We loved watching the motley crew of cows, sheep with baby lambs and a token alpaca wandering in their paddock and stopping by the fence for a carrot and a pat.
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