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Great time to detox and get away for a break.

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Valley View Cabin is ready for you.Photo used with permission.
Verandah and view, perfect for you.
Private firepit.
Loungeroom & dining space.
Queen bed with verandah access.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 436 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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Dungog, NSW
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    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Killarney Nature Reserve
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great time to detox and get away for a break.

Our romantic setting allows you to relax in the spa bath or by the outdoor fire pit, here in Valley View cabin. Enjoy peaceful, panoramic views across the Williams River valley & the Barrington Tops from the verandah.

A spacious bedroom with a queen-sized bed, ensuite bathroom with spa bath & overhead shower. Cater for yourself in the fully equipped kitchen with full-sized stove & fridge, or head into town to one of a number of eateries. In winter snuggle up in the warmth of reverse cycle air conditioning and electric blankets.

The bathroom has a spa bath with a shower over it and there is a solar hot water system, with a booster switch near the front door. A half hour will reheat the water on those overcast or wintery days, so there is always plenty to go round.

Enjoy the quiet or make use of the TV & DVD player in the roomy lounge area. Sit on the verandah while your dinner cooks on the bar-b-que nearby. This cabin is well equipped for any couple.

Visit the little creek at the edge of the property or the dam, walk the Lemon tree walk, or just sit and enjoy the views from sunrise to starlight. Dawn and dusk sees the local wallabies gather and the many birds sing and feed. At night your own outdoor fire pit gives you a cosy place to sit under the stars.

Less than 15 minutes from Dungog, 2 kilometres from the Williams River with a popular swimming hole by the bridge or a picturesque place to picnic. Have a day trip to the Barrington Tops National Park (30 minutes to the closest walk) and as one of only 3 buildings on 100 acres (mostly bush, partly cleared) means there is something for everyone.

Please note:
Dungog is a high rainfall area but whenever staying in the country and planning to have a fire it is important to check the local conditions. Search Search' NSW Rural Fire Service- Fire danger ratings and total fire bans' for current fire bans- we are region '3' on the map.

In the interest of health and safety please consider the following:-
If in the two weeks before your visit: You or anyone you live with, or someone in your group, has travelled to any areas that have been impacted by COVID-19, or You or someone in your group, has been diagnosed with, or suspect that you have contracted, or have symptoms for COVID-19, or you or someone in your group, currently have travel restrictions in your area due to COVID-19, then you cannot come to our property.
We realise people do their best but if due to the covid-19 pandemic you need to cancel your booking (even at the last minute) due to a government health order, with proof, we will try and shift your booking or give you a refund. Please contact us asap.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Our 2nd cabin has a bunk room for small families.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-1549, 2420

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Fosterton

Located in Fosterton, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Stroud Country Club and Camyr Allyn Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Barrington Tops National Park and Killarney Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Dungog, NSW

What's nearby

  • Barrington Tops National Park - 11 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Killarney Nature Reserve - 16 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bennett Park - 24 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Chichester Dam - 44 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Tocal Homestead - 60 min drive - 58.8 km

Getting around

  • Dungog Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wilderness Cafe - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Dungog Barrington Bakery - ‬17 min drive
  • Banks Hotel
  • ‪Rosewood Restaurant - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Tinshed Brewery - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great time to detox and get away for a break. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great time to detox and get away for a break.?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great time to detox and get away for a break. on 21 Apr 2026 start from AU$176, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Great time to detox and get away for a break.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great time to detox and get away for a break.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great time to detox and get away for a break.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great time to detox and get away for a break. located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Barrington Tops National Park and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Killarney Nature Reserve. Bennett Park and Monkerai Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Geat place for a quite getaway

Lovely peacful area. Location was as advertised and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marli G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and tranquil stay

Had the most amazing time at the Fosterton retreat celebrating an anniversary. Highly recommend, very relaxing and lots to see and do!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Lovely escape from the Sydney, great pace to unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleesha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

We loved our stay here. The hosts were very lovely and provided a lot of information about the property and surrounding areas. Beautiful location and the bed and spa were top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect getaway

Foreston Retreat is such a beautiful place to stay and relax. The property is just magnificent and peaceful. The cabins are extremely neat. The property has some great bushwalking tracks. The host are lovely and we will be definitely returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Re-charging

I had a lovely and relaxing time at the location and the hosts went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place.

It was just what we wanted. Amazing view's, beautifull area, nature, peaceful and quiet. Very clean and privet. Definitely recommending. Thank you Bronwyn&Max we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and cosy country cabin stay

Had a great Valentines weekend here with my partner. Max and Bronwyn were great to communicate with and left clear instructions in the cabin for us to use the ammenities such as aircon and spa. Property was really clean and well looked after and surrounding country provided beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. Would come here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friend getaway

Such a beautiful location, it was just perfect for my friend and I. The fire outside was beautiful and the weather was also beautiful. We are already planning our trip back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Photos undersold the property was 10 better in person

The views and firepit was amazing we found lots of surprises both inside and outside the cabin 10/10 would come back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALETHEA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal place for nature lovers to relax

The indoors was very comfortable and spacious with everything we needed. The best part was the windows and veranda all around, allowing us to appreciate the views of hills and sunsets and enjoy seeing the many bird and marsupial visitors. We had a lovely time exploring the property and using it as a base to explore more widely.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity plus

Very calm comfortable cabin, just the place to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy retreat from the hustle and bustle

The perfect retreat for those looking to escape into the countryside! Excellent communication and care from property manager Bronwyn, who goes the extra mile in ensuring guests are comfortable during their stay at Fosterton retreat, while also providing extensive resources for things to do in the Dungog area. I especially loved the attention to detail in the descriptions of the nearby hiking trails. Overall a wonderful experience, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Escape

Friendly landlord; pleasant accommodation; all essentials provided; bath was lovely; clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sensational getaway

Nice and coze place to stay. The owners are absolutely amazing people. Very good and helpful whenever asked. Firepit down the back is the perfect way to unwind the climb into a warm comfy bed with electric blankets
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shinoi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful retreat under the stars

Such a beautiful place with its own private fire pit. The place is quiet and the night sky is full of stars. The amenities were all amazing. Would highly recommend if you are looking for some time away from the busy city life and wanting some peace and comfort!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lainah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!!

Had was such an amazing retreat for me and my partner.The place is located in such a beautiful and so serene .Very clean property and has everything you need.Great spa and comfortable bed .I highly recommend this place and I will sure go back again .The hosts are so wonderful people .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very calming and beautiful environment with lovely greenery and water streams.

The benefit of remoteness was the serene peaceful environment which was our priority despite distance to eating places . We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan F.

Great getaway

We found the property to be so lovely and well maintained. Everything was clean and comfortable. The fire pit was what drew our attention to the property and it did not disappoint! My family and I had the best night sitting around it toasting marshmallows.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent retreat

Such a peaceful and beautiful location. Very comfortable cabin with everything needed for a wonderful break. To wake every morning to the bell birds amongst the trees and assorted other wildlife singing amongst the trees was special. The sky was clear to view the stars away from the city lights.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felecia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

private relaxing retreat

The location was beautiful, with plenty of wildlife to watch, the river was great for a swim on the hot day. Hosts were helpful with clarity in all communication and unfailing friendliness. Highly recommend. There is another cabin nearby, but we never saw or heard anyone else during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernadette N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Peace and Quiet

Cabin was the perfect size for two people. Amenities were great, with everything we needed to cook our meals. Decor is a bit outdated, the towels were scratchy and the dye pattern was a little offputting, but the bed was comfy and there were plenty of blankets to keep warm and cosy. Heating was very efficient. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil

Easy process for our booking. The property is absolutely idyllic. Definitely the place to to get away from the city for a while. We spent 4 nights at Fosterton Retreat. Went on lovely drives up through the state forest & exploring the beautiful rivers & creeks. The wildlife is all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Priors Fishin

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Wedding anniversary

Nice quiet enjoy relaxing could see owner trying to maintain walking trails could have been better but it was okay for what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Warren V M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two night stay

Very relaxed location - Easy access to forest etc. River appears to be on the property, but about 10mins drive for swim ( nice pool ). Fosterton bakery not open. Honey available on roadside. Everything you need in Dungog - Fire wood just off roundabout . Nice drive from Newcastle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bronwyn/Max Greive

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Bronwyn & Max are both amazed with the beauty of nature and the resourcefulness of people. We met out the back of Bourke (country NSW) & been happy living in the city, but are pleased to be able to get back to the country.
As you see we are colourful people who are both artists who love to create, Max in wood and Bronwyn in paints, textiles, & lots of other medium, selling their work locally in the Hunter. Some of their work can be found throughout the property as well as Bronwyn's in the local Dungog by Design.
Max is also a labyrinth enthusiast & works as counsellor, while Bronwyn is studying & teaching in the art sector at the University of Newcastle.
We enjoy and have spent a lot of our lives helping people (ourselves included) connect with community, family, partners, and nature, all while encouraging people to be creative and go deeper.
So there are 2 labyrinths on the property- 1 marked out on the slope as you come up to the house, & the other laid into the ground on the left of the driveway down to the cabins. Feel free to walk one or both of them. Take your time.
We also run creative nature & creative spiritual workshops & retreats here & elsewhere .

Why they chose this property

This is a 30 year dream come true- we have wanted to have a country place where individuals, families and groups connect with people, nature, creativity and community. We like to gather our children and grandchildren, parents and wider family here and want others to experience that too. Finding a cedar clad place on 100 acres was amazing- there were good 'bones' in place to create a charming, welcoming and artistic feel, a place where there can be nurture of the land, relationships and the soul.
Most of the property, while secondary growth, is natural bushland with various habitats; bush, dry sclerophyll and wet gullies, creek, grasslands, steep and more gentle hillsides; so we have cut some walks through for people to enjoy and connect with it themselves. While we and others have spotted over 30 different bird species we don't believe we have seen them all yet. As well as birds the wallabies are so wonderful, grazing most morning and evenings, often with their joeys and these are less skittish the longer we are there.
Bronwyn's great grandmother was born around this area, so there are other ways it is a re-connection for us as well.
Fosterton Retreat also inspires our creativity and we want to be able to encourage this in others while providing a place and opportunities for personal, relational, communal, environmental transformation & restoration. Fosterton Retreat gives us a chance to do all this.

What makes this property unique

It's hard to go past the clean air, the great views, the wallabies grazing, the numerous native birds & the 100 acres these cabins sit in with different habitats, eg: a wet gully, a hilly grassland & magnificent views. BUT the buildings themselves also attracted us. We fell in love with these cabins as each are based on the traditional Australian settler cabin, with good-sized rooms, dado rails, verandahs to help keep it cool, & provide a place to enjoy the view or the breeze. Being clad in cedar (originally red cedar was common in this area) is a bonus.
We are putting our own touch on this place, welcoming, practical touches- like places to put your bags in each room, as well as artistic touches, that make this even more unique- like themed rooms, carefully chosen artworks and colourful doona covers that add to the effect of the decor.
As we work to establish more plants in and around the property, these are purposely chosen for their suitability for the area and to attract more wildlife, especially birds. Mostly we are putting in plants indigenous to this area, but there we have included a couple of others for their therapeutic and symbolic nature.
This is not a sterile environment and will not look or feel like every other house you've been to (maybe like no other house you've been to) & we think that is great.

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