Thank you so much for the awesome accommodation. So quiet and relaxing. Loved the kangaroos and arranging the snow for us Sunday morning. Totally awesome!!

Thank you Mary & Derek for a wonderful stay! The cottage is lovely, such a beautiful sanctuary you’ve created and covering every possible need.

Thank you so much for a much-needed retreat. We really enjoyed the complete privacy and tranquility of the place. We loved every moment of our stay, the cottage was amazing, the location was perfect and the wildlife (kangaroos) was beautiful. The perfect place to get away with your partner and just have time to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Thank you, Mary and Derek, for your kind and thoughtful hospitality. We will definitely be returning in the future!

Thank you for the lovely stay Mary & Derek. We thoroughly enjoyed the serenity.

“Cosy and tastefully presented. Lots of little touches of quality throughout. Great hosts and mobs of Kangaroos add to the feel.”

“A nice spot for a quiet getaway”.

“My fiance and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at ‘The Retreat’. I had one of the best sleeps I’ve had in a long time, in their extremely comfortable king size bed. The cottage is very nicely decorated, has good facilities to make a tasty breakfast and is very private. I would happily return.”

“My wife & I were blown away by the presentation of The Retreat & it was beautiful having the wildlife right at our front door. We are already planning our next stay!”

“Had such an amazing experience thanks to Mary and Derek! They were so welcoming and helpful! Would highly recommend staying here! Such a beautiful cottage.”

“Derek and Mary’s place was amazing! The house is sparkling clean, with so many thoughtful touches you feel right at home when you walk in. Everything in the house was of very high quality and the decor was beautiful and provides an ideal place to relax and disconnect. Mary was kind enough to light up the outdoor fire pit at night for us despite the cold weather. Will definitely be back “.

“We had a very comfortable stay. Mary had thought of absolutely everything and anything that guests might need. A beautiful little cottage!”

“Wonderful way to enjoy nature in luxury!”

“Great hideaway spot. Exactly as described and a very charming country cottage. A lot of thoughtful touches complete the experience. Mary and Derek were great hosts!”

“We had such a lovely stay. The place is so stylish and clean, and the bed was amazingly comfy. Mary and Derek have thought about everything so we had absolutely everything we could have wanted. Beautiful setting with great privacy and close to Trentham, Woodend and Kyneton.”

Thanks so much for a wonderful stay!

“This is the perfect place for a city escape, it has everything you need to relax. Such a beautiful space and impeccably clean. The bed was super comfy and relaxing in the bath watching the birds and kangaroos was a highlight. Would definitely recommend.”

“Wonderful stay at the retreat. So relaxing, fantastic bed, bath and gorgeous location so peaceful. We saw many kangaroos and had a brilliant night’s sleep. Thoughtful touches such as breakfast and coffee machine were much appreciated, and Mary was so helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again!”

“Beautiful home in a stunning town. Lovely hosts and extremely clean, would definitely stay again!”

What a great place! We loved our stay in Mary and Derek’s cottage. It was definitely one of the best places we’ve stayed – so clean, peaceful and well put together. It was the perfect spot to explore the surrounding area, as well as to just kick back and relax.

Absolutely Gorgeous! – Delightfully decorated and beautifully sparkling clean. Mary’s attention to details is to be absolutely commended.