Dorrigo Bush Pepper Retreat, lodge, sleeps 5

My partner and I stayed three delightful and relaxing nights at this lodge. The perfect place to switch off and tune in.Most enjoyable to our stay was the close connection with nature at this off-grid lodge; the location is set less than an hour from several and varied National Parks including magnificent World heritage listed Gondwanan Rainforest. The property itself is beautiful and natural with plenty of bush and a river nearby. There is a well-kept lawn and playground for kids to play and the native plants and a pond brought a chorus of native bird and frog song. As for the dual outside baths – enjoying a hot soak next to your companion with a cool drink under the stars or sunset through the bush canopy is exactly as good as it sounds!The lodge was well appointed and clean but also personal and homely with an inside fireplace, movies, comfy couches and bed, and a full kitchen including local eggs as fresh as it gets. The Host was communicative but left us in privacy as well – perfect for an uneventful stay.. Unfortunately we had some serious motor issues and here the host Maria and wonderful locals Jen & Kat went above and beyond, employing their local knowledge and network of exceptionally helpful friends to find a way to put us back on the road.Dorrigo Bush Pepper Retreat is a fantastic place of both tranquil natural surrounds and generous hearts. Would recommend!!

Lovely, secluded, restful stay. Maria was a welcoming host and some nice simple goodies in the fridge on arrival to help our stay. Unfortunately the weather was not kind so we weren't able to explore too much, but there are beautiful walks all around the farm. A toasty wood burner kept us cosy and the kitchenette is appropriately equipped. Lovel stay with plenty of wildlife to watch and enjoy.

i have had the pleasure of staying at the delightful dorrigo bush pepper retreat a number if times now and i just live it so thought it was about time i posted a review saying that...the bush setting is delightful, with plenty of birdlife and other delightful wildlifethe facility itself is topshelf and had everything i needed/wanted, including the essential slow combustion fireplacei highly recommend staying here

Such a beautiful retreat. Perfect for catching up with friends. Centrally located for exploring both the mountains and the coast. Loved the bird life and wallabies, plus the crystal clear creek on the property. Wonderful service from our host Maria.

My daughter and I stayed 3 beautiful relaxing nights. The accommodation was clean and beautifully presented with a lot of homey touches. The bush setting is magical especially as the mist rolled in as we were in the out door bath tubs. We were so relaxed and at peace during our stay. A very healing and restorative time. I recommend this accommodation and we will definitely return.

The drive through Deer Vale was like a visit to Hobbit-ville with rolling plains of endless green. Arriving at Bush Pepper Retreat was like coming home for me having grown up in the bush; tall trees, bird song and serenity. Chopped wood was ready for the fire which easily warmed the entire studio. Enjoying a mineral bath under the stars was an absolute delight. Highly recommended for those wishing to enjoy some solitude in a natural landscape with special visits from lorikeets of all colours. Thank you Maria.

Bush Pepper Retreat was the perfect getaway for our restorative break. The location was peaceful, and the cottage so cosy, comfortable, and well-equipped. The highlights were many ... from the private and tranquil setting, the crisp fresh air, the wildlife encounters with wallabies and birdlife visiting the property, to the blissful outdoor baths with a bushland backdrop at sunset or at night under the stars, then relaxing evenings in front of the fireplace with the frog chorus outside. Loved it all! The property is well located for local bushwalking and for accessing the many surrounding national parks and amazing waterfalls. Maria was a great host, ensuring we had everything we needed including a welcoming bottle of bubbly and tasty fresh farm eggs for breakfast. I highly recommend a stay at Bush Pepper Retreat, we will be back for sure!

Thankyou for creating such a peaceful and relaxing getaway Maria. The feeling in the lodge is a beautiful balance between bush charm and luxury appointments. The wood stove, already set and ready to light upon our arrival made the whole place cosy and comfortable. I have to say it was cleaned to an IMMACULATE condition. We love baths so the two outside baths with the starts overhead and lights twinkling in the trees were a magical touch.