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Mud Brick Cottage @ Hidden Valley Retreat Cottages

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A rustic stone building with a wooden bench and a grill outside.
A sign reading "Mud Brick Cottage" attached to a tree, with a building in the background.
A rustic stone building with a metal roof, a green door, and a window with shutters.
A rustic room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a chair, and a table.
A cozy kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and wooden cabinets. A staircase leads to an upper level.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor entertainment area
    A rare find — gather and enjoy the dedicated outdoor entertainment space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Grose Vale, NSW
  • Place, Karu Distillery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawkesbury River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Afterpay Arena
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sydney

Grose Vale, a neighbourhood in Sydney, is home to this cottage. Karu Distillery and Kurrajong Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hawkesbury Showground and Hawkesbury Regional Gallery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hawkesbury Indoor Sports Stadium or Penrith Whitewater Stadium.
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Grose Vale, NSW

What's nearby

  • Karu Distillery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hawkesbury River - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sydney Motorsport Park - 44 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Afterpay Arena - 59 min drive - 71.9 km
  • Accor Stadium - 59 min drive - 71.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Richmond Station - 14 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donut King - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪4 Beans Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Gourmet Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mud Brick 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 Mud Brick Cottage @ Hidden Valley Retreat Cottages?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mud Brick Cottage @ Hidden Valley Retreat Cottages located?

Located in Grose Vale, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
A quiet and remote location with good accessibility to nearby amenities. Accommodation is clean and basic, but a bit tired. Communication and pre-stay recommendations from the hosts was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for such a lovely place. The place was a perfect escape in nature
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2026
Thanks for taking the time to review us. Appreciate your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Fiona was lovely and great with answering queries and communication.. so lovely and good to switch off and get away for the weekend! Pet friendly plus a huge double spa bath also very appreciated by my tall man!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very rustic and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2026
Thanks for your review. Cute pups in the pictures!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us as we were down from queensland to celebrate an 80th birthday

It was close to family that we were visiting and a very beautiful location. Fiona and Mike were really great and we would definitely come back and stay and enjoy the place more as it was so peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2025
Thanks for your lovely review Michelle, so pleased you enjoyed the peace and relaxation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second time back

always love it here
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review, and the best compliment of all - your second visit. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great 2 day stay

Beautiful landscape, Mud Brick Cottage is lovely and we enjoyed every minute being there. Highly recommended. As a family, we enjoyed the fire pit, hot spa and the beautiful surroundings. Hosts were brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2025
Thanks so much Christine for such a wonderful review. Thrilled you enjoyed some of the cottage highlights.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Peaceful

Perfect location, tranquil and relaxing, away from the hustle and bustle and close to all local amenities. The cottage was very comfortable, clean and felt like home away from home. Pet friendly. The owners are very nice people and very accommodating. We have now found accommodation to stay in when travelling from Qld and will be visiting again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful escape

We had a lovely long weekend away at mudbrick cottage. The kids had so much fun running around the property. The cottage had everything we needed and it was very refreshing being out of mobile range at the cottage to enjoy some peaceful family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2025
Thanks for your lovely review James, so happy to hear your family enjoyed their time at the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bush retreat

We had a lovely stay. Gorgeous location, lovely spa and fire pit. We had a wonderful time.Important to know in advance that there is no reception or internet. This wasn't a problem for us, but good to know for preparation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2025
Thanks for your kind review Lynette, so thrilled you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy house

I love it❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2025
Thanks for staying Sameer, and for your top review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect bush stay

Just what we needed! Everything for a short stay in idyllic surrounds. Gave us space to just breathe and be. After the initial 'theres no internet' even the teenager made it through the 2 nights we were there. Would stay again in a heartbeat. Hosts are lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2025
Thanks Kathryn for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure to host your family. Glad the teenager survived. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant

Our group of two families absolutely loved staying at MudBrick Cottage. The owners were so warm and welcoming, it is an excellent location, and we enjoyed being off-grid with no internet access! The kids had fun on the tennis court. A terrific winter escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very authentic and quiet. Fiona and her husband were the best hosts. So approachable, nothing was a problem. So good. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation is amazing. If your thinking about it, do it!! The driveway to the cottage is a beautiful winding gravel path through forest with little rocky caves hidden up higher and follows a peaceful creek. The cottage itself has all the essentials. Minus phone reception so you can really enjoy the place in peace. Close to Richmond if there is anything extra you need. We were luckily enough to get rain while we were there, it was delightful listening to it fall while in the spa or laying in bed. Fantastic Communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2026
Thank you!! We really appreciate the review and your comments remind me so much of what we love about the property too. So thrilled we could share it with you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The dirt road was hard to climb in a heavy 2WD car, it scraped the bottom and damaged the fendersCould use wifi,Just in case of emergency,Also would like if they left some torches and umbrellas.And if there is no wifi, TV should be working at least or should have a wide array of board games or entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2026
Thanks for sharing your thoughtful feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our lovely stay at mud brick cottage

Review by Millie age 12 We stayed in mud brick cottage in the school holidays with a friend and my parents. It was a welcoming, clean, and simple cottage with 3 bedrooms and multiple beds. The living space was comfortable and nice, the bathroom was rustic and hygienic, and all three bedrooms were warm and cosy. Upstairs was the biggest bedroom where me and my friend slept, and it was really big and we had room to play. The spa bath made everything better, it was so relaxing and gave the house a modern touch. Overall, I would give 5 stars and definitely recommend mud brick cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thank you Millie for your gorgeous review! We're so thrilled you enjoyed your stay and that you were kind enough to write us a lovely review to let everyone know what you liked about Mud Brick Cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Nature Injection

We loved this rustic, hidden gem!! A super spot for a family getaway with lots of nature time, fresh air and peace. Fiona and Mike were super hosts, extremely helpful, kind and responsive! We loved the simplicity of the place. It was super cosy and a great spot for our family. Our big boys rode their bikes, whacked the tennis ball, toasted marshmallows and roasted chestnuts. We all went apple picking in Bilpin, had a wonder about the Tomah botanical gardens and enjoyed a hot spa! We loved sitting by the fire both inside and out and rock hopping around the creek. Loved it all. Will pack more long trousers and mozzie repellent next time though!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review Nina. We are really grateful you have taken the time to share your experience with others. You packed so much in! Great to meet you and thrilled you enjoyed the cottage, our property and our neighbourhood in the Hawkesbury/Blue Mountains area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The cutest cottage

This mud brick cottage is the cutest, and the entire property is an oasis!!! Fiona and family are wonderful!!! Everything was ready for us, including a welcome breakfast basket. We thoroughly enjoyed our escape from the world ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2022
Really appreciate your review Kathi, it was a delight to host you. So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a beautiful and relaxing place

We all really enjoyed the break from the hustle of day to day life and relaxing in this beautiful treasure of a place. Spas, reading, picking apples at nearby Bilpin, gazing into the fire at night. Welcoming hosts. Feeling very rejuvenated and refreshed now.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Thanks for your kind review Katie! So thrilled you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to reconnect

Thank you Fiona. Magnolia cottage had everything we needed for a relaxed, family get away. Kids loved it and are already asking when we are going back. Hope to see you again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet in the heart of Hidden Valley

We absolutely loved the property and surroundings: the rustic charms of the Mud Brick Cottage, the daily walks on the dirt road, the peacefulness of the valley, the fireplace, the spa bath... Excellent place to unwind. Will be back for more 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

One of the most gorgeous places I've been

The location was wonderful and we had an amazing time, brilliant amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Hi Isaac, thanks for visiting - so thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Hope you can make it our way again one day. cheers
Archival

8/10 Good

Mud brick cottage.

A nice and quiet place to stay when in western sydney. The mud brick cottage would house a party of 4 with no issues. The only issues you may run into is the lack of reception out there and theres no TV or internet (most people travelling here probably won't care about that though). But all in all I'm quite happy with the value here.
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