Secret Valley Escape 

Secret Valley Escape

Blackheath Creek Road, Blue Mountains, Australia, 2790

Welcome to Secret Valley Escape, a magnificent 200 acre property located in Little Hartley in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, a short 2 hour drive from Sydney.A world where time is still. Wake up to the morning light, step out onto your balcony and watch kangaroos foraging in the mist. Meander down to Blackheath Creek where the water runs over the rocks and search for platypus and turtles. Take a picnic through the valley, and ascend to the high fields where the wind sings to the gumtrees. In the evening take a glass of wine and sink into your private outdoor spa; breathe in the cool bush air and watch the colours slowly shift into a clear starlit sky.Stay in one of our boutique luxury spa cottages, lovingly created from handmade mudbricks and 100 year old turpentine wood reclaimed from the original Sydney Fingerwharf. Our cottages offer amazing tranquility and privacy, with beautiful views over the escarpment and bushland. Find your own place of intimacy within the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains.Each cottage is furnished with its own private jacuzzi on the open balcony. From the delicious waters enjoy the beautiful view and fresh mountain air (we promise no views of bathroom interiors!). Our spas are very generously sized and can hold up to 4 people. All our spas employ a state of the art ozone treatment system so that no harsh chlorine or bromine is required, and maintain crystal clear water which is odour free and kind to skin.We have 5 luxury spa cottages all individually furnished to exacting levels of comfort and luxury, to complement the natural surrounding beauty. The cottages are perfect for couples with a luxurious queen size bed and ensuite. Each cottage is self-contained with its own equipped kitchenette with gas stove, microwave, fridge and breadmaker, with a BBQ on the deck. There are log fire stoves to warm the mountain winter nights, and CD and DVD player with complimentary DVDs available from our library. All quality linen and towels are provided, along with slippers and fluffy bathrobes.We also offer Artists Cottage, a beautiful 2 level cottage which can accommodate up to 4 people. Artists cottage is situated in an amazingly peaceful setting amongst the trees overlooking Blackheath Creek. Downstairs there is an open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area with beautiful slate tiles. The timber kitchen is fully equipped with gas stove, oven, microwave and breadmaker, and there is a BBQ on the deck. There are 2 large bedrooms, each of which has a luxurious queen size bed, and the upstairs bedroom has a gorgeous private sunny balcony opening onto the trees. There is a log fire stove for winter nights, and CD and DVD player. The large jacuzzi on the outdoor deck is perfect for groups of friends, family or couples. All quality linen, towels and bathrobes are supplied.Secret Valley Escape is an exclusive retreat open only to guests in order to preserve the absolute serenity and magical experience of the Australian bush. There are numerous walking trails to explore all the hidden corners of our 200 acre retreat: from the serene valley down to the cool waters, up along the cliffside to stunning lookout and meditation points, to the honeycomb caves and the beautiful high fields. We share our secret home with families of roaming kangaroos and wallabies. If you wait patiently you may find wombats and surprised echidnas. Look for platypus and turtles in the cool waters and watch the beautiful flight of rosella flocks. For time to explore our secret valley and savour this magical experience we do recommend staying at least 2 nights.ServicesWe are aim to make every stay special and memorable and are delighted to assist in making this your reality. Please contact us with any enquiries and special arrangements. We can also assist with information on the local area and activities. We also cater breakfast and champagne packages, and can arrange massage services on request.

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