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Forgotten Valley Country Retreat

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11 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

11 bedrooms11 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wisemans Ferry, NSW
  • Wisemans Ferry Golf Club
    14 min walk
  • Hawkins Lookout
    3 min drive
  • Hawkesbury River
    6 min drive
  • Palm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)
    117 min drive

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Stylish country guesthouse escape one hour from Sydney
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Parking available
Microwave
The price is NZ$557
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stylish country guesthouse escape one hour from Sydney

About the area

Sydney

Located in Sydney (Wisemans Ferry), this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Cobham Hall Museum and Ferry Artists. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Village Green and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Wisemans Ferry Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Wisemans Ferry Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hawkesbury River - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Dharug National Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Brisbane Water National Park - 39 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Australian Reptile Park - 75 min drive - 73.6 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 40 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Convict Road Kiosk - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wombat Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riverbend Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wisemans Ferry Bowling Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wisemans Coffee House & Licensed Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Forgotten Valley Country Retreat

Unique & tranquil escape for small or larger groups. The perfect rural retreat in the beautiful Hawkesbury region of Sydney, only a 55min scenic drive from the city. Sleeps up to 22 guests in 11 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, multiple living areas across 3 private & self-contained cottages. Unwind in landscaped grounds surrounded by mountains, valleys, rivers & forests abundant in native wildlife. A short 700m walk or quick drive to cafes, parks & amenities in the charming country town of Wisemans Ferry.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a water park and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Shani

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 10.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2775, PID-STRA-10584-1

Property is also known as

Large country retreat, small or large groups Sydney

Forgotten Valley Country Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helene H.

Red Hatters Getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Cathie H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location - very unclean
A few things need to be addressed such as the cleanliness of the property as a whole. One whole bathroom out of order. Shower rose in one ensuite comes off. The ensuites are so small you need to sit sideways on the toilet. Some Air cons and heaters not working. Massive list of rules and regulations that you don’t receive until a couple of days before you stay. E.g. remove shoes so as not to dirty the floors. This would be acceptable if the property was clean before we arrived. I hope the hosts rectify the problems soon as it is a wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tegan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for an elopement wedding!
We had our small wedding at the property with just family and close friends and it was beautiful! So many great spots for stunning photos and we made use of the pizza oven for dinner the night before. Shani left us a wonderful gift in our room to celebrate our wedding as well, which was really thoughtful and sweet! Having one cottage with lots of kids toys and books was a huge hit with the toddler that was with us as well Every guest having their own bathroom was a real plus, made it a great mix of communal and private. There's tons of kitchen space and communal spots to hang out and we were even able to bring caterers in (highly recommend the Italian menu from Gathar, if you're looking) to serve us dinner the second night. The only thing to be aware of is you need to give ample notice if you want any rooms set up to be double beds instead of singles and some rooms don't have working air conditioning so they get really hot during the day. Over all though, it's a fantastic spot for a small group and there's a lot of little touches around that really show how much Shani and her family care about creating a very special experience! Would happily go back and looking forward to bringing another group up there in the future to explore the stunning area and cute little town of wisemans ferry! For anyone thinking of doing their wedding ceremony these are our vendors that know the property: Photographer: Krystal at Clarity photography Celebrant: Kellie Warren Caterer: Gathar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
This venue was perfect for our ladies getaway. It was close enough to Sydney to be convenient, but rural enough to completely switch off and relax with friends for the weekend. The living and dining space in the large cottage was perfect for shared meals and games, very spacious. This property is a great option for large groups of friends or families. Beautiful. The host was also very friendly and communicative. Recommend this place for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Millie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway for a group
We had a wonderful stay at the Forgotten Valley Country Retreat. It provided a wonderful nature sanctuary only a short distance from Sydney. The layout of the property works really well for large groups and with enough space in the central house for communal mealtimes. The communication with Shani was excellent and she made every effort to make sure we had an easy stay and check in process. Our group all left with happy and full hearts after a great weekend together. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay on a wet weekend
Property was clean and spacious and had plenty of space to gather indoors on a wet weekend, with a lovely outlook. We appreciated the basket of goodies on arrival and the firewood provided (the rain cleared for just long enough to use the fire pit!) Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for a reunion, very convenient to Sydney
We mustered a group of school mates and their families at Wiseman's Ferry. Perfectly convenient for friends coming from Newcastle, Canberra and all across greater Sydney. We had excellent and informative contact from Shani, the property owner, and were easily able to accomodate our group of 17 across the three main buildings. Having dual single beds in each room worked well. We congregated in the main conference room which was big enough for all of us to be in simultaneously, to prepare meals together, for the kids to use their games consoles on the TV all at the same time. We were sheltering from the blistering heat wave during the day and didn't feel crowded at all. The mornings and late evenings were spent wandering in the gardens and enjoying the courtyards. To cope with the heat we got great advice about using a local water park - we all soaked for hours and it was sensational. Rustic and suitable for a range of kids , we had 7 to 16yrs and a crew of adults. No problems, great location, very approachable and accomodating hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon t.

group booking
A great get away for a group. The only reason cleanliness is rated lower is the large bush natural setting which didn't bother us to much. Dust, spider webs, unclean windows but understandable in the enviroment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rizwana J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious home, tranquil scenery
Had a lovely staycation with extended family. Large, spacious cottages for our group but also enough space for each family to have their own time. Beautiful greenery and views to wake up to. Loved the larger dining table to have meals around. Kids had fun exploring the grounds and visits from a water dragon. It was a memorable trip and great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Martin C.

Family reunion
Beautiful location. Good venue for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday celebrations
Had a wonderful time celebrating mine and my friend’s birthday with close friends at Shani and Adam’s beautiful property. Lush surroundings, great location close to Sydney and plenty of room everyone to stay comfortably. Thanks Shani and Adam!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet place
Plenty of room for large family and groups. It was great to sit around the outdoor fire and relax in the gazebo's. Great area for the kids to play on the swings and enough room to kick a ball. The huge table was able to fit us all for meals. The toys for the kids was great even the treasure chest in the bedroom. Plenty of books to read for all age's. Short walk to the pub and shops even down to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a large group
Amenities have seen their heyday, but provides all you need for a good catch-up with friends. Nice outdoor spaces in a quiet setting and close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
All the guests had an amazing time and were thoroughly impressed with the retreat. Adam and Shani are a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend
A beautiful and tranquil setting. The three residences are very clean and welcoming and offer so much space with very appealing open areas and scope for large numbers. The garden provides different attractive areas to relax in. A treat to sit around an outside fire (all set up) in the evening. Very attentive, friendly hosts who responded promptly to any questions. And a fantastic town and area to expore. After such a wonderful weekend we definitely intend to return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends weekend away.
This property was perfect for a large group of friends to have a weekend away together. The three seperate cottages slept everyone comfortably, there was no shortage of space! Plenty of facilities to cook in the kitchen and outside on the bbq. The fire pit was a nice place to chill out as the temperature cooled in the evening. The hosts were very accomodating of us and made sure all our needs were looked after.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

William harry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, great, beautiful.
Shani was awesome!!! Great communication and assistance when needed. Was great to stay at the forgotton Valley resort. We had an event based in the area and used the property as our base. Was a very comfortable stay for 13 adults. Would be great for large family holidays, in such a gorgeous spot. Great kitchens and resources. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice quiet property, great for large groups and relaxing around the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Greg P.

Ideal family get together retreat
This facility served our purpose of having a family get together for around 20 people, aged 0 - 70. The facility was functional and workable for feeding and entertaining our group both indoors and out. The kids enjoyed areas to run around and investigate, Adults sat around talking and enjoying the sun, when available.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cara N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing wedding location
We booked this venue to use for our wedding and it could not have been more perfect! We had a small ceremony and reception inside the house and plenty of beds for family members to stay with us. Adam and Shani were amazing!!! They were so welcoming and helpful! It was relaxing and perfect. The photos from around the grounds look incredible. So happy we booked this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ella T., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway for big groups!
This property was so beautiful and had everything we could have needed ! Such a great place for a big group, we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay at this huge residence
The place was huge, with plenty of room for all activities and groups needs. Lovely grounds looking down into the paddocks across the way with cows (and a cheeky dog herding them).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great group stay
Large number of bedrooms and bathrooms made it very comfortable for our big group weekend away. The aircon and fans across almost all rooms worked great on a hot and muggy weekend. The kitchen facilities could do with an upgrade - ovens didn’t work so just pre-plan meals for bbq, stove or eating out but the property is great value for money and great location very near the main township. Definitely recommend staying for group stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022