Whether you’re travelling as two or 10, the NSW countryside has an array of premium accommodation options to make your rural stay feel unique, luxurious and designed just for you. With your retreat as a base, sojourn in some of the state’s most spectacular landscapes.

The Blue Mountains

Find yourself drawn into nature on an escape to Spicers Sangoma Retreat, situated on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, 90-minutes’ drive from Sydney. Here, every stay is an all-inclusive package featuring fine dining catering, cosy evenings spent by the fireplace and utter comfort in nature-surrounded lodgings (book in a spa treatment for an extra luxe stay). Further up the mountain, Chalets at Blackheath boasts luxury chalets with fireplaces, soaking baths and king-sized beds, ideal for a getaway for two. Belle Bois resides on the north-west side of the mountains. Set on 40 hectares with views of the escarpment and Capertee Valley, this luxury country house is ideal for those wanting to stay put and unwind in comfort, as much as it is for those wishing to explore the nearby Wollemi National Park.

Mudgee

Set on a scenic farm along the Cudgegong River, Evamor Valley lets you revel in luxuriously furnished glamping tents that are fitted out with plush king beds and a private hot tub. The family-run Budgalong Spicers Creek similarly offers a luxury safari-style set up. Accommodating eight guests across two camps, be treated to mountain or countryside views; minimal, refined amenities; and ensuite bedrooms. Wherever you stay, after a day spent exploring Mudgee’s charming town centre and surrounding wineries, relax with a glass of your favourite local wine by the fire pit, cook up a feast or just while away an evening, surrounded by nature. a luxury safari-style set up. Accommodating eight guests across two camps, here you’ll be treated to mountain or countryside views; minimal, refined amenities; and ensuite bedrooms. Wherever you stay, after a day spent exploring Mudgee’s charming town centre and surrounding wineries, relax with a glass of your favourite local wine by the fire pit, cook up a feast or just while away an evening, surrounded by nature. 

Bathurst

Experience a different kind of farmstay at Wilga Station, just outside of Bathurst, where the secluded Farmers Hut blends into the surrounding landscape via a living-grass roof. Enjoy luxe touches including a designer bathroom, king-sized bed, wood-burning fireplace and kitchenette complete with a gourmet breakfast hamper. Treat yourself to a lie-in and luxuriate with views across the 100-hectare working sheep farm from the comfort of your bed. Visiting with a group? Retreat to the station’s characterful but stylish, five-bedroom Shearers Hall, which sleeps 10.

Snowy Valleys

Marvel at the morning mist gracing the Snowy Valleys when you wake up at Nimbo Fork, nestled between Gundagai and Tumut, a little over four hours’ drive from Sydney. Choose from one of six charming standalone cottages overlooking Tumut River or check into one of six upstairs suites in the main lodge. After a day spent walking, cycling or peddling the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail, trying your hand at fly-fishing with Tom’s Outdoors or exploring Yarrangobilly Caves and Thermal Pool, tuck into a wholesome feast at Nimbo Fork’s on-site Three Blue Ducks restaurant, lauded for its dedication to sustainable dining.

Hunter Valley

Lean into the relaxed luxury experience at Spicers Guesthouse in Pokolbin, a contemporary property in the Hunter wine region. Begin your stay on a high note with a hot-air balloon rideover the vineyards (straight from the property) followed by a refreshing dip in the infinity pool overlooking serene bushland. After a day exploring the area's , enjoy the convenience of an evening meal at the in-house Italian restaurant, éRemo, or take a seat on the terrace to enjoy a lighter meal before retiring to your elegant room. Cedars Mount View similarly offers luxury in the Hunter with self-contained romantic villas kitted out with spa baths and fireplaces cellar doors and restaurants, enjoy the convenience of an evening meal at the in-house Italian restaurant, éRemo, or take a seat on the terrace to enjoy a lighter meal before retiring to your elegant room. Cedars Mount View similarly offers luxury in the Hunter with self-contained romantic villas kitted out with spa baths and fireplaces.

Southern Highlands

Make new memories with your favourite people at Burrawang House, a designer five-bedroom, 14-guest holiday home in the Southern Highlands hamlet of Burrawang. Enjoy leisurely days lazing by the nine-metre pool, and cosy nights with a glass of local wine beside one of the property’s three fireplaces. Flex your culinary skills in the huge high-end kitchen, or head out for a meal at the renowned Burrawang Village Hotel. During your stay, enjoy the ease of getting out into nature, with Morton National Park’s breathtaking Fitzroy Falls, just a 10-minute drive away. 

Nearby, Osborn House in Bundanoon is a charming hotel offering sweeping views and laid-back elegance. Here, premier suites are home to four-post beds, double showers and juliette balconies, while Forest Lodges have uninterrupted views of the national park, baths, fireplaces and bespoke lighting. Drop into the onsite Fire Kitchen for a taste of Latin American over-fire cooking made with premium Australian produce.

Central West

Take in the uninterrupted views of the surrounding plains from one of the four Sky Suites at Callubri Station, a luxury outback farmstay experience near Nyngan. Sign up for a fascinating farm tour or ask your hosts for a map and head out to explore the 11,500-hectare property by foot, mountain bike or car, followed by a restorative dip in the heated mineral pool. Spot birds of the Aussie bush while sipping a sundowner, then head back to the station and book into the Premium Moonbathing Experience. The property also offers an accessible River Suite.

The Tweed

Nestled in the foothills of the Tweed, Avion Retreat is an exclusive adults-only retreat set on 65 hectares. The glasshouse-like cabins give you uninterrupted access to the surrounding mountains, as does the outdoor stone bathtub. Nearby, spend time exploring Husk Farm Distillery, Australia’s only single-estate paddock-to-bottle rum distillery, or fill your day with activity tackling the accessible Northern Rivers Rail Trail, passing through villages, farmland and scenic valleys.

South Coast

Tranquil, rural extravagance and abundant, expansive views await at Somnium at Bingie, tucked away on a private lakeside peninsula on NSW’s South Coast. This luxurious stay sleeping 14-16, has two bespoke dwellings: a four-bedroom house and an accompanying two-storey barn. Both spaces have oodles of room and are fitted out with floor-to-ceiling windows, polished concrete, marble textures, bespoke joinery and brass finishes. The Main House has underfloor heating, an outdoor fire pit, kayaks, mountain bikes and two living rooms. Over in The Barn (which can only be reserved with a Main House booking) find a spacious loft bedroom, a cosy living room with water views and a kitchenette.