Located in Rosebrook, a neighborhood in Maitland, this lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Mindaribba Weddings and Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center and Lovedale Smokehouse Cafe, Charcuterie & Majors Lane Cooking School. Hunter Valley Steamfest and Maitland Regional Art Gallery are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
How much does it cost to stay at Escape to the Country?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to the Country on Oct 26, 2026 start from $388, 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.
Is Escape to the Country pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Escape to the Country?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Escape to the Country?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Escape to the Country located?
Located in Rosebrook, this lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Winter Art Bazaar, Walka Water Works, and Hunter Valley Steamfest. Mindaribba Weddings and Maitland Regional Art Gallery are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Escape to the Country Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Great location, quiet place and a beautiful vintage style cottage
Overall we had a fantastic experience, the place was very cosy, comfortable and beautiful. The host also very responsive and helpful as we lost the power and they had fixed it with less than 5 minutes. Price wise was also reasonably cheap for the long weekend stay.
We loved staying at Hunter Valley Retreat, kids and adult both enjoyed being so close to animals and feeding them. Eloise is a very warm and welcoming host and we all loved how much time she takes out to ensure you get close to animals. Its a beautiful spot
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
miriam v.
May 11, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great short stay. The house has everything you need. Kitchen essentials needs to be upgraded and cleanliness of property was poor. Overall had a good stay with my husband and 5 kids. Very remote and private property which we loved.
Kids loved all the farm animals and the pool. The host communicated well leading to our holiday there. Unfortunately, the place (Goana lodge) needs a bit of attention (wooden deck boards are loose with nails coming out, dusty generally and dirty under beds). There is also a few possums nesting in the wall caveat and roof which needs addressing. All up a memorable stay.
Eloise and Troy were the best hosts you could ask for. We had a blackout and within 20mins, they were able to get it fixed and the house was up running. The most gorgeous cabin to stay in with great facilities and not too far from the wineries either. Definitely recommending this to all my friends!
The stay was great. The hosts were very nice and very accommodating.
The accommodation was just the right size, clean and comfortable.
Waking up to the kookaburras, the wallabies, the cows and alpacas was just so relaxing.
Communication from Eloise was great from booking date to end of the stay. The property was clean and in a great location, the retreat is a great place to stay to escape the city and enjoy nature. The facilities were amazing and we had no issues with our stay. Thank you Eloise! xx
We loved our stay here! Troy and Eloise were fantastic hosts and were just a phone call away. The accommodation was amazing! We will definitely be back
Had a great weekend away at the Hunter River Retreat. The hosts were amazing with their communications and put us in touch with great options for wine tours in the region. Would definitely stay again!
We had a lovely stay at the cabins, prompt response from our host Eloise and anything we needed was shortly made available. Very peaceful
Surroundings and the animals were so sweet! We loved it.