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Willow Cottage @ Hidden Valley Retreat Cottages

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A rustic cabin with a fire pit in the foreground, surrounded by a grassy yard and trees.
A rustic wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a window with a stained glass bird design.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A view of a lush green landscape with a pathway leading through a garden, a gazebo, and a large tree in the foreground.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Grose Vale, NSW
  • Place, Karu Distillery
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawkesbury River
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sydney Motorsport Park
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
Cabbage Tree Cottage @ Hidden Valley Retreat Cottages

About the area

Sydney

Grose Vale, a neighbourhood in Sydney, is home to this cabin. Bellsridge Cottage and The Australiana Pioneer Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum and Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum. Ready for a night out? Consider The Regent Theatre and Hawkesbury Regional Gallery.
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Grose Vale, NSW

What's nearby

  • Karu Distillery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hawkesbury River - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Sydney Motorsport Park - 46 min drive - 49.0 km
  • CommBank Stadium - 57 min drive - 60.4 km
  • Macquarie University - 59 min drive - 70.8 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Richmond Station - 16 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donut King - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪4 Beans Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Gourmet Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Willow Cottage @ Hidden Valley Retreat Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Willow Cottage @ Hidden Valley Retreat Cottages?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Willow Cottage @ Hidden Valley Retreat Cottages?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willow Cottage @ Hidden Valley Retreat Cottages?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Willow Cottage @ Hidden Valley Retreat Cottages located?

Located in Grose Vale, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Karu Distillery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bell Park and Bowen Mountain Park. Devils Hole Creek Reserve and Kurrajong Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a great break away from the tegnological world we live in. Be one with nature in a pet-friendly environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cosy & secluded hideaway, loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing so beautiful and quiet would highly recommend, amazing accommodation. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled you enjoyed and would love to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic location
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2026
Thanks for your review, pleased you enjoyed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very welcoming and the location of the property was so quiet and peaceful. Essentials were all provided. Beds were comfortable and soft sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2026
Thanks so much for your lovey review. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

Lovely cottage, had a wonderful time in a peaceful environment where we could disconnect from the world. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend hideaway

Loved our stay. Totally isolated but within easy driving distance of anything that might be needed. Cabins are gorgeous, you’re really encouraged to switch off. Some creature comforts like air con were appreciated! Will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So peaceful

Such a peaceful stay! Loved the nearby stream, the quiet, waking up to bird songs & the big bath. Thank you to our hosts : )
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2024
Thanks for visiting Laura and for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you. So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A hidden gem of a place!

We loved our stay at Magnolia cottage, the cottage was spotlessly clean, beautiful linen and towels and everything we needed (including enough firewood) to ensure we had a comfortable stay. My border collie had a ball, as did my two teenage sons, who loved the tennis court and open fireplace, and the peace and tranquility. Thanks very much Fiona, we'll definitely be back again, hopefully soon and for a longer stay! Thanks also to Cheryl and Kevin for being so welcoming and friendly.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Hi Mally, thank so much for your lovely review. I'm so glad you all enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you back one day soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful experience close to nature. Sounds of birds and the creek flowing was so relaxung

We stayed from 23-26 April 2024. The places was clean and tidy and packed with all thr necesities. The Hidden Valley is in deed hidden. Just sounds of nature. You have to see to fully appreciate. Fiona and Mike were wonderful. They provided a lot of info about travelling there and things to do in the area. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2024
Hi Kota, thank you very much for your very kind review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with others. It was lovely to meet you and your family, and we truly hope we will see you again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful country getaway

Enjoyed our stay at Hidden Valley Retreat immensely. First sight of Cabbage Tree cottage was very impressive, a log style cabin set on a very large block of private land. Our dog loved running all over the place. Very well appointed cottage, lovely rooms. The open fire place was a bonus as it got cold at night. Caretakers Kevin and Cheryl were lovely, Kevin kept us stocked in firewood which we used very day. If you are looking for a quiet getaway in a beautiful bush setting, this is the place to go. We can't wait to go back. Thank you Fiona for sharing your own piece of heaven with us.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Tracey, thank you so much for your kind words and soooo glad you enjoyed your stay. We'd love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Had a great time bonding

No internet, no reception, no TV - that meant having time to appreciate each other, be more aware of our surroundings, have fun. The kids learnt how to build a fire. And do BBQ. They played badminton, volleyball, frisbee, hide & seek, etc. At night, we played board games, which was really fun. And a lot of singing in between. It was nice listening to happy voices. Rustic - that's how I would describe our cabin. But we had everything we needed. Hot water, heating, cooking appliances, electricity... I love the open space, green surroundings... We enjoyed our stay. Thanks Fiona.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, nature

We loved our long weekend at Willow Cabin. I wanted our little family to have a go at a screen free getaway. I was nervous that the kids would be bored but not even close. They loved the freedom and fun and the cabin had everything we needed for making some new memories. Kitchen and BBQ meant we could cook anything we wanted. A selection of games and books (there’s also DVDs for the TV). Cute babbling creek a short walk away. Other cabins in the property but felt very private. We loved fruit picking at Bilpin and lots of little towns in the Blue Mountains to check out. I’d hoped to do some of the excellent bushwalking trails but it was hot weather so the kids and I settled for a short trail and stopping at some look-outs. Our dog had a wonderful time running around, chewing sticks, sniffing and taking herself for a paddle in the creek. We appreciated the air conditioning in summer but would love to come back in winter to try the indoor fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb, 2025
Thank you Jennifer for your excellent review. We're stoked your family enjoyed your stay and also managed to fit in seeing so much of our local area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

amazing retreat!

it was great! this is my second time at the willow cottage. I love it! no reception, nature, well equipped cottage/cabin, easy to get to.. and terrific host. thanks Fiona & Mike! Hope to visit again soon! Sarp
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Breathtaking surroundings, mind mending, beautiful wildlife,relaxing, soul charging, a place to go when life has dealt you the biggest challenge to face in your life. Absolutely beautiful.it was what I imaged after years of first seeing the cottage and knew this was the time.picture perfect.thank you.wendy💐
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect choice for a step back to nature

We booked this simple cabin three friends and we had a great time. The cabin has everything you’d need except from the food. Walking to the creek is 2 minutes, I had great time sitting on the rocks and listening to the sound of the water. There are 4 more cabins available in the property but they have enough distance to ensure privacy. We were also lucky that the closest cabin to ours (~300m) wasn’t booked. Fiona is a good host, very communicative, positive and reliable. I would recommend this place and I’ll probably take my family in the near future. Thanks Fiona!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

We had an amazing time at our cabin and will definitely be returning! Fiona, Mike and Kevin were very helpful while we had an unfortunate blackout. Can’t wait to come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

Loved the feeling of isolation of Willow Cottage - just what I needed at this time. The cottage looked exactly how I imagined it from the photos. Although the facilities were sufficient for such a getaway, the interior decor is well overdue for an update. Curtains and screens need replacing as well as the two seater lounge. The books, DVDs and CDs left for guests’s enjoyment were very old and dirty. The living area itself was also needing a good dust and thorough clean particularly with the open fire. The best aspect was enjoying the surroundings and the peacefulness while sitting on the verandah in the early mornings watching my two fur babies running free having the time of their lives. Thank goodness there’s a DIY dog washing facility close by in North Richmond.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

A truly fantastic retreat

We loved Hidden Valley! It was quiet, beautiful and natural. The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. The best part was that we could take our dog. We all had a great time away from it all. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thanks for visiting Sophia. Very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again soon. Cheers, Fiona
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loveliest place I have ever stayed

Enjoyed every second of my visit. The cottage was gorgeous. The surroundings and wildlife absolutely stunning. Cant wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thanks Elizabeth - so pleased you enjoyed our little spot so much. Hope you're able to come back and visit again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely, relaxing, rustic retreat

We had a wonderfully restful time in this little getaway cottage. Warm and cozy and set in beautiful bushland surrounds. It was so easy to access from Sydney, yet we felt far from the worries of the world. Thank you for a great long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfectly Rustic and Beautiful

My wife and I wanted to get away from it all, but wanted to be close to town just in case. Hidden Valley Cottage are perfect for that , with a wonderful fire, couples spa, and secluded location, all within 15 mins of a major city and less than an hour from Sydney. You couldn't want anything more.
Archival

8/10 Good

Perfect Retreat

We had a wonderful relaxing weekend in Willow Cottage. A perfect hideaway in beautiful surrounds with freedom for the dogs and log-fire, stars, birdsong and frogs. Thank you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Really great

Really great get-away for peace and quiet. Homely cabin with everything you need.
Archival

8/10 Good

Hidden valley Cottages tree cottage

Our family and I enjoyed very much. The place we stay was cleaned and wonderful. Like to come back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Hi Hop, so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay! We'd love to see you return one day soon. Happy New Year!
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