it's truly tranquil 95% of the time, and the other 5% just reminds you you're not too far away from a main city which gives me a lot of comfort. The rooms are top notch, the hard wood floors, the modern bathroom, wow! There is also a lot of space. The staff make you feel very welcome on approach and the room has a few extra welcome comforts that really made it nice.

just the little window above the bathroom and bed means you can hear more than is preferable. didn't mind it though I will be back very soon regardless. Nothing that headphones or a walk to the beautiful balcony can't remedy.

The retreat was very quiet and relaxing, the Manager Sue was very friendly and helpful. The complimentary breakfast in a delightful dining area was great. Lovely gardens and forest surrounding the rooms and cabins made it very tranquil and pleasant. Mount Cotton location was well suited for our daily travels.

The only negative comment was it is not easy to find or access from Mount Cotton West road. Needs larger protruding signage that can be seen from winding road (so it can be easily seen whichever way you are approaching.) On first visit better to arrive in daylight hours.

The bungalow was very spacious, private (when we stayed) and comfortable. Loved the enclosed fly screened verandah overlooking the lake? (water). We stayed 2 nights while our car was being modified for camping at Slacks Creek. We chose this location because it was close but we also wanted to relax after a long stint of work in nature. We did exactly that. The staff were so friendly and helpful.

We didn’t have a car with us at the time and I thought we would be able to do some waking in the bush but it wasn’t really set up for that. We were right at the top entrance (lake view) It was a little noisy on the road at times with cars going fast along this road nearby which was a shame otherwise it’s a very peaceful environment.

Cabin no. 1 was very private & quiet, except for the cicadas chirping, and extremely comfortable couches and bed. The cabin was very clean. Loved the fly wire enclosed decking!

Just a little thing which was a minor irritation was there wasn’t any tissues or paper towelling provided and for a five night stay only one tea towel. As I say very minor but annoying.

The location was peaceful, calming & relaxing. Well placed in close drive to shopping & restaurants but set in quiet secluded bushland. The timber hotel was beautiful, lovely timber decks with glass frontage overlooking bushland while enjoying high tea was a memorable experience!! Having your own private deck to sit outside & relax enjoying the silence was another favourite, I can't wait to book a private cabin next visit! The customer service was exceptional, Sue was very gracious host. Sue was attentaive to her guests, always making us feel welcomed & attending to anything we needed. She also went out of her way to arrange a high tea booking outside general hours due to our limited time, which we will never forget, thank you Sue.

I haven't experience the private cabins, but as general feedback the bathrooms (rooms) in the hotel would benefit from a more modern renovation, and possible a new bedroom decor (bed frame, curtains, floor rug & outside table set), this would lift my rating of the facilities. Also I am unsure weather a breakfast service is provided, the hotel dining area is large and amazing, the property would benefit from a breakfast dining service being available.

Great location to relax in the peaceful surroundings. Lovely undercover and fly screened balcony to enjoy overlooking the trees and serenity. Great bathroom and good kitchen facilities. Comfortable bed. Airconditioning and fans throughout the cabin. Really enjoyed staying at this property and would highly recommend. Washing facilities would be an added bonus.

So amazing secluded and quiet location, waking up to the natural bush and trees. Sitting on the balcony watching the Australian gum trees and the birds. ZERO city vibe. This is what a RETREAT is all about. The room was very high class clean and tidy and in great taste. Host was very responsive and positive. Definitely coming back again.

This place is already 10 out of 10 experience and value for money.

We loved everything about our beautiful cabin! The beds are so much nicer than most hotels we have stayed at, and waking up with just you and the wilderness is such a delightful feeling. The showers have amazing water pressure, and the verandah has a full view out to the land while still being netted so you don't get critters coming through. The air con and fans were also exactly what we needed during the hotter days. The staff were very helpful with any questions I had prior to staying.

The only part we didn't like was having to leave and finish up our holiday.

What an amazing retreat.. beautiful quiet place to stay and just relax away from the hassle n bussel of the city.. The Hostess was lovely and So friendly.. couldn't do enough for us .. Highly recommended.. we will stay there again .. thank you for having us.. Stu n Karla from Kangaroo Island xx

There was nothing.. beautiful retreat

We attended a concert at Sirromet Winery and chose this property due to it being in close proximity to the venue. We were so pleased with our stay. Our lakeside pavilion was beautifully furnished and immaculately clean. The bathroom was modern with a huge shower with the best water pressure. The screened patio area with day bed was a cosy place to relax while reading a book and enjoy the peace and tranquility. Sue was the most gracious and helpful host, organising transport for us to and from Sirromet Winery making it a smooth and stress free way of getting to and from the venue. We loved everything about our stay and would definitely stay there again. Thank you Sue for making our holiday so enjoyable.

There was some road noise which we noticed during the day but quietened down at night. However this was not problematic for us.