8/10 Good
cheryl s.
25 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Escape
cheryl s.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 283 sq m
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Explore the area
Bellingen, NSW
- Place, Bellingen Park9 min drive
- Place, Hammond & Wheatley Emporium10 min drive
- Place, Old Butter Factory11 min drive
- Airport, Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Enjoy the ultimate natural indulgence – a million-star spa…
Treat yourself to a romantic getaway or relaxing break in an atmosphere of luxury and indulgence, amid a tranquil and picturesque natural landscape.
Only five minutes from the centre of Bellingen, Afterglow Cottages nestles among 30 acres of rolling green hills and native woodland in the beautiful Kalang River valley.
You can choose to stay in our architect-designed cottage or the converted old dairy - both now spacious self-contained one-bedroom cottages where quality new fittings and furnishings create an atmosphere of comfort and simple elegance.
Enjoy the sunset over the surrounding hills from your own private deck, indulge in a luxurious spa under the stars or simply relax and watch the abundant native birdlife and the wallabies that often graze on the grassy slopes at dawn and dusk.
Afterglow offers a perfect base for exploring Bellingen and the surrounding countryside – from World Heritage rainforest, cascading waterfalls and stunning beaches to the town’s vibrant cafes, famous festivals and friendly community markets.
Only five minutes from the centre of Bellingen, Afterglow Cottages nestles among 30 acres of rolling green hills and native woodland in the beautiful Kalang River valley.
You can choose to stay in our architect-designed cottage or the converted old dairy - both now spacious self-contained one-bedroom cottages where quality new fittings and furnishings create an atmosphere of comfort and simple elegance.
Enjoy the sunset over the surrounding hills from your own private deck, indulge in a luxurious spa under the stars or simply relax and watch the abundant native birdlife and the wallabies that often graze on the grassy slopes at dawn and dusk.
Afterglow offers a perfect base for exploring Bellingen and the surrounding countryside – from World Heritage rainforest, cascading waterfalls and stunning beaches to the town’s vibrant cafes, famous festivals and friendly community markets.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
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Afterglow offers romance, luxury and indulgence amid the quiet beauty of nature
Afterglow offers romance, luxury and indulgence amid the quiet beauty of nature
- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
10.0 out of 10, (13 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Pet allowed only with owner approval
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2454, PID-STRA-2366
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Kalang
Located in Kalang, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ganay Nature Reserve and Jaaningga Nature Reserve, while Bellingen Museum and Old Butter Factory are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider The Honey Place and Raleigh International Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
Bellingen, NSW
What's nearby
- Bellingen Park - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
- Bellingen Community Markets - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
- Hammond & Wheatley Emporium - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
- Bellingen Museum - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
- Old Butter Factory - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Diggers Tavern and Motel Bellingen - 9 min drive
- Old Butter Factory Café - 10 min drive
- Habitat Coffee House - 8 min drive
- Federal Hotel - 8 min drive
- Bellingen Brewery & Co. - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Trisha H.
19 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bellingen Bliss
Trisha H.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
23 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bellingen perfection
Mary C.
10/10 Excellent
Lee R.
19 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overnight stay
Lee R.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
maryanne o.
5 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful experience
maryanne o.
10/10 Excellent
Shane R.
2 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway
Shane R.
10/10 Excellent
Paul L., Newcastle
15 Apr 2019
Picture perfect veiw and very relaxing
Paul L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
16 Jan 2019
Perfect romantic get away
Brian S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Elise K.
15 Oct 2018
Fantastic
Elise K.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Shelley R.
15 May 2017
Amazing stay!
Shelley R.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Glenn B.
7 Apr 2017
Lovely place.. very elegant and classy fit out
Glenn B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
jean-michel r.
1 Jan 2017
We had a great stay!
jean-michel r.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
13 Jan 2013
We had a lovely, relaxing Christmas at Afterglow Cottages. Everything was wonderful! We particular
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
18 Jan 2012
Great little cottage to relax and unwind. We stayed in the "dairy" and it was like having our own li
About the host
Hosted by Geoff Low + Agnes Low
We met in Melbourne in the late 1990s, when we were both in our early forties. Agnes relocated to Melbourne from Geelong, where she had spent most of her life, and we bought a house together in the inner suburb of Thornbury.
Geoff’s career was spent working in media and marketing for the Victorian government, mainly for conservation and tourism agencies, while Agnes has many years experience working in fashion and lighting design, as well as retail management.
Increasingly tired of the stresses of city life, we decided that the next chapter of our lives would be to own and manage a small tourist accommodation business in a beautiful part of Australia. After lots of research and visiting many regions along the east coast, we both felt that Bellingen would be the perfect place to realize our future dreams.
Halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and only thirty minutes from Coffs Harbour, it’s a vibrant and fascinating country village in a lush and picturesque river valley.
A short drive to the west leads to the World Heritage rainforest and waterfalls of the Dorrigo plateau and twenty minutes east brings you to the unspoilt surf beaches of the Coffs Coast.
Geoff’s career was spent working in media and marketing for the Victorian government, mainly for conservation and tourism agencies, while Agnes has many years experience working in fashion and lighting design, as well as retail management.
Increasingly tired of the stresses of city life, we decided that the next chapter of our lives would be to own and manage a small tourist accommodation business in a beautiful part of Australia. After lots of research and visiting many regions along the east coast, we both felt that Bellingen would be the perfect place to realize our future dreams.
Halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and only thirty minutes from Coffs Harbour, it’s a vibrant and fascinating country village in a lush and picturesque river valley.
A short drive to the west leads to the World Heritage rainforest and waterfalls of the Dorrigo plateau and twenty minutes east brings you to the unspoilt surf beaches of the Coffs Coast.
Why they chose this property
We wanted to find a property within five kms of town so that our guests would be within easy distance of all that Bellingen has to offer, yet enjoy luxury and tranquility in a beautiful natural setting.
We visited Bellingen in early 2003 and within a couple of days we had found what would become Afterglow Cottages – a comfortable farmhouse four kms from town on 30 acres of lush green hills and native forest, with an old dairy and a small creek running through the property.
Fortunately we were able to purchase the property, and rented it out until we had saved enough to build our tourist cottages. When we finally arrived in 2009, we immediately set to work – landscaping, clearing weeds, building a new driveway and completely transforming the old dairy into our first cottage.
In early 2010 we started building our second cottage, and we opened for business on Christmas Day of that year.
We visited Bellingen in early 2003 and within a couple of days we had found what would become Afterglow Cottages – a comfortable farmhouse four kms from town on 30 acres of lush green hills and native forest, with an old dairy and a small creek running through the property.
Fortunately we were able to purchase the property, and rented it out until we had saved enough to build our tourist cottages. When we finally arrived in 2009, we immediately set to work – landscaping, clearing weeds, building a new driveway and completely transforming the old dairy into our first cottage.
In early 2010 we started building our second cottage, and we opened for business on Christmas Day of that year.
What makes this property unique
We hope we have created a welcoming and tranquil piece of paradise for our guests - stylish and comfortable accommodation surrounded by the inspiring sights and sounds of nature.
The cottages are designed and aligned to take advantage of the gorgeous views across our valley, and to guarantee seclusion and privacy for our guests.
It’s a perfect setting for just lazing in the spa or relaxing on the deck watching the native birdlife and wallabies grazing nearby.
And all the delights of Bellingen are only five minutes away.
The cottages are designed and aligned to take advantage of the gorgeous views across our valley, and to guarantee seclusion and privacy for our guests.
It’s a perfect setting for just lazing in the spa or relaxing on the deck watching the native birdlife and wallabies grazing nearby.
And all the delights of Bellingen are only five minutes away.
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