Bush Cottage on the Blackwood River
Welcome to Kookaburra Cottage at Fern Gulley Retreat, where rustic charm and serene natural surroundings combine to offer a rejuvenating escape. Nestled along the tranquil banks of the Blackwood River, this cozy bush cabin invites you to unwind amidst stunning views, abundant wildlife, and a back-to-nature experience.
For assistance with your booking call 1300 885 775 (+61 8 9460 4900)
Details
Arrival Time: 14:00|Departure Time: 10:00
Description
Discover the tranquil charm of Kookaburra Cottage at Fern Gulley Retreat, where nature's beauty unfolds in every direction. This sweet bush cabin, nestled on the serene banks of the Blackwood River between Nannup and Balingup, offers an idyllic retreat for two adults seeking a peaceful escape. Immerse yourself in the picturesque countryside, with sprawling six acres of private wooded river frontage at your disposal. Wake up to the chorus of native birds, stroll along the valley behind the cabin, or simply relax on the wrap-around veranda, soaking in panoramic views of the tree-lined landscape.
Inside, the cottage boasts a spacious king-size bed adorned with cozy doonahs and electric blankets for chilly nights. The fully equipped kitchenette features modern conveniences such as a gas stovetop, microwave, mini-electric oven, and air-fryer, allowing you to prepare delicious meals with ease. Unwind in the comfortable living room, complete with a sofa bed, TV/DVD player, and a selection of books, movies, and board games for entertainment. Step outside to enjoy sundowners on the veranda while admiring the visiting kangaroos, emus, and colorful parrots. With creature comforts like reverse cycle air conditioning/heating, electric 'log' fireplace heater, and complimentary linen provided, Kookaburra Cottage ensures a cozy and memorable stay.
Please note that mobile phone reception and 'hotspot' WiFi are only available with Telstra. As the property relies on tank water, guests are kindly asked to use water sparingly. Additionally, the property has a strict no pets and no smoking policy. A cleaning fee and refundable deposit may apply. Rates and availability are subject to confirmation and are a guide only until your booking has been accepted. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in the tranquility of Kookaburra Cottage, where every moment is a chance to reconnect with nature and unwind in blissful seclusion.
Enjoy your stay with Leanne & Jan as your co-hosts!
- Air Conditioning
- Reverse Cycle-Air conditioning
- Bath
- CD Player
- Not Suitable for Children
- Fan
- Non Smoking Indoors
Product Information
Bush Cottage on the Blackwood River
Room Configuration: 1 Bedroom
Max Guests: 2
| No children permitted
| No infants permitted
Room Configuration: 1 Bedroom
Max Guests: 2
| No children permitted
| No infants permitted
The cottage is part of 'Fern Gulley Retreat' in a peaceful & picturesque rural area in Southwest WA. You'll be in the country but just 20 minutes' drive from the closest town of Nannup - a popular tourist destination for nature lovers, cyclists, weekend motorcycle enthusiasts & walkers which has several cafes, a pub, brewery/restaurant, small supermarket & a few shops (opening hours are limited). When planning your holiday be sure to visit the Experience Nannup website. Staying in the cabin is a gentle, back-to-nature experience with no washing machine, no clothes dryer, no noise, no dishwasher & no city hassles! PLEASE NOTE THAT MOBILE PHONE RECEPTION & 'HOTSPOT' WIFI ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IF YOU HAVE TELSTRA! However, you DO have most creature comforts - electricity, gas hot water, big kingsize bed with doonahs & electric blankets, reverse cycle air conditioner/heater plus electric 'log' fireplace heater, dining table, microwave, mini-electric oven, air-fryer, gas stovetop (4 burners), crockery, cutlery, glassware, cooking utensils, comfy couch/sofa bed in living room, wrap-around scenic veranda with outdoor settings and wonderful views of the tree-lined valley leading down to the Blackwood River. For your entertainment, there is a TV/DVD player, a selection of books, movies, cards & board games; resident alpacas & geese; visiting kangaroos & emus; and beautiful tiny blue wrens and cheeky parrots who come for treats at the bird feeder. The cabin could be called "McCubbin Cottage" as the walls are decorated with several of this wonderful turn-of-the-century artist's best-known paintings of the Aussie bush. Spend your day discovering the local sights, then enjoy starry nights inside & out! Just turn your bedroom lights on half-an-hour before you retire, then admire the twinkling stars overhead! No children
Cancellation Policy
We understand plans can change, so here are our conditions and policies
Cancel 5 days before (before 2pm) to receive 50% partial refund. No refund of the first night or the service fee.
Location
Balingup-Nannup Rd, Nannup WA 6253 Australia
Directions
The property location is in between Nannup & Balingup.
It is a 20 minute drive from Nannup, and 263.3 km from Perth.
Map
Reviews
It's always great to know what others think. So here's some comments from those with experience here.
Guest Ratings
Peaceful and comfortable
Quiet peaceful and very comfortable. We loved the morning parrot feeds, and so many animals about. Even in the dry conditions the land is beautiful and Blackwood is so lovely. We aimed to do much more locally but were so comfortable we just sat and watched the birds and enjoyed the peace and night skies. Highly recommend walking across the road to Whimwoid Winery. We really enjoyed our 3 day rest and will definitely stay again.Amazing!
Nothing less then amazing! if your looking for a peaceful and relaxing few days away then this place is perfect. As soon as i pulled up to kookaburra cottage, i knew it was going to be a lovely stay, felt right at home and the surroundings were picture perfect with llamas, emus and wildlife around, making it that little more peaceful. the deck was lovely and a lot of room to enjoy activities what not. very private with beautiful views all round. The place is among a few other cottages in the Fern Gulley Retreat which i’ve stay at previously in a different cottage but kookaburra cottage was definitely the best of the best!! Leanne was very friendly with amazing customer service! Thank you so so much for such a beautiful stay!I couldn’t recommend this place anymore.
Thoughtful host
Kookaburra Cottage was a very peaceful place to stay with a wonderful outlook over the grassland and woodland to the riverbank. Our host had thoughtfully provided items which we may have needed with the property being out of town.The extensive verandah area was thoughtfully furnished and a wonderful place for u to read, eat, draw and watch the birds and other nature go by.
A bonus for us was that Whimwood Winery across the road opened on the Monday of the longweekend , so we walked up the driveway to taste and buy their wines.
Thank you