Lewana Cottages

Our hiking group have stayed at Lewana Cottages for a number of years now and each time is better than the last. Mark and Jayne have really upped the standard and always make us feel so welcome and part of their family. They are friendly, generous and so accommodating. If you love nature, peace and beauty then this is the place to book. It is also the best setting for a wedding. I can't wait to go back next year. Thank you Mark and Jayne for sharing your home with us.

For those of you who are unlikely to read the entire review, I will begin by saying that I cannot recommend Lewana Cottages enough. It is the perfect camping spot nestled in the forests of Balingup, whether it's with family or friends, groups big and small. Mark and Jayne who run the site are super accommodating and are genuinely lovely people to engage and connect with. If you're looking for somewhere to stay in or around Balingup - this is the one to choose and we will definitely be returning. We were already planning our next trip on the drive home.The campsite was secluded and private, it gave us the luxury of feeling like we were completely disconnected from city life and the digital world whilst having the safety and security of the owners nearby if we needed them and access to well maintained facilities on site. All of the communal areas were clean, tidy and well stocked. We had access to a toilet, shower (hot water) and BBQ. Mark and Jayne run a little shop and coffee cart on site which was delightful to walk down to each day. You are surrounded by nature and animals; from the kangaroos and kookaburras to the alpacas and chickens that you can feed - which was fun for both the adults and kids.There was a total fire ban during our visit, but there was firewood available to purchase on site too for campfires when they're permitted. Mark and Jayne had knowledge of the surrounding areas and were able to suggest spots to visit during our stay which was super helpful to people like us who were unfamiliar with the area.I am not getting married any time soon, but if I were I would be highly considering Lewana Cottages as the venue. As a marriage celebrant that has visited many wedding venues - this one is amazing and hopefully I have the opportunity to wed a couple there in the future. The set up for weddings is beautiful, there are so many great spots for the ceremony or photos and the reception area is perfect, with a campfire, dance floor and tables - the perfect blank canvas outdoor venue. And, you could have all of the guests staying on site together before and after the day.The entire property is so well maintained, whether it be for a little getaway or a wedding, it truly is the perfect spot. The space is definitely a reflection of the hard work, energy and love that Mark and Jayne have put into it.Thank you for having us, we can't recommend it enough and will certainly be back again in the future but we'll be bringing more people with us next time!

When looking for wedding venues in the southwest, we knew exactly what we wanted... we just hadn't found it yet. After a Google search for rustic barn wedding with wood cabins" lead us to our perfect venue

Absolutely awesome place to stay, beautiful surroundings with lovely cozy cottages. Hosts Mark and Jayne are wonderful people - very knowledgeable about the area and extremely accommodating. This is the perfect place to have a wedding, special birthday or a large family/friend group getaway. The large fire pit area with seating & shelter is the perfect place for everyone to congregate and BBQ, dance and sing into the night. We loved that our hosts joined us for a drink and a singalong for part of the evening. Happy times!This is our second visit with a friend group of 8 families, and we have all re-booked for a 3rd trip next year! Thank you once again Mark and Jayne.

Great place for a family getaway. Charming old cottages were very comfortable. Kids had fun running around feeding the animals and playing in a safe and shady environment. Would be best in cooler weather where you could have the fire and better conditions to hike/mountain bike etc. No phone reception was nice, but easy to get if required with a quick drive up the hill.

I have been coming to Lewana for 5 years for a 4x4ing trip. It is such a great location for the tracks that we like to go on. However this year, the owners have made me and the group I was with feel very unwelcome. They have 24/7 security cameras watching your every move which is quite uncomfortable. There was no signage anywhere saying that there was constant cameras recording everything you do. Every move we made, if the owners weren't happy, they would come right up and tell us off immediately for the smallest things. Two of my friends were going through each of the cabins to make sure that the fridges were empty and so we didn't leave anything behind but when they were exiting one of the cabins they were confronted by Mark (the owner) who was very aggressive and told them to go and empty all the bins in the cabins because they were in the cabin when (to him) they weren't meant to be.?!?!?! Also, there was so much mould in the cabins, all the walls had cracks in them and were quite damaged.The day we were leaving, Mark came up to us and asked us whether we were done in the cabins so he could start cleaning right away because apparently we make such a mess but when i walked in and out of every cabin, I didn't see anything not clean so I've got no idea what he was talking about. He didn't even wish us a good, safe trip home.Personally, I think the owners are in the wrong business. They were so rude and not hospitable at all.0/10, would not recommend to anyone.

Mark and Jayne run a spectacular venue. We chose to hire Lewana for our wedding and we could not have been happier with our choice. The cottages are incredibly cute and being able to have all our friends and family stay onsite for the whole weekend made everything much more special.The weather was very wet, which turned all our plans upside down, but this not a problem as the oak tree provided the perfect wet weather ceremony spot and the reception inside the barn was very cosy.Mark and Jayne really went above and beyond to make sure the grounds were immaculate and really went the extra mile in every possible way.

We had our wedding at Lewana Cottages last Saturday. We stayed for the entire weekend with our loved ones and could not have been happier. Not only is the location absolutely breathtaking, Mark and Jayne are the best hosts. Their communication during the planning process was impeccable, always answering our questions we had quickly and professionally. The cabins are cosy and homely. Our guests kept asking “how did you find such a beautiful venue” - needless to say we recommend Lewana Cottages to anyone who wants a scenic wedding with a rustic vibe. It was perfect. Thank you for everything Mark and Jayne xx love the Gearys

We had our daughter's wedding here - ceremony under the oak tree for 130 guests and reception/dinner at the barn with Smokin' Bull BBQ as caterers. Great setting and location. Not intended as a 5-star hotel, but instead has an authentic forest cabin atmosphere and lots of peace and quiet. Very little 4G reception, which is a positive in beautiful surrounding like this ;-) Highly recommended, kudos to Mark and Jayne !

We spent four nights at Lewana cottages, 6 families in 3 different cottages. The place was amazing and all of us enjoyed our stay. Biggest hit for us was feeding Lamas, emu, peacock and chickens. Kids never got tired of feeding them. Play grounds were decent and kept us busy .Cottages were clean and presentable.Beds were large. Kitchen fully functional.Mark (owner) was very helpful and attended us really well.