Cloudlake Mountain Retreat

We loved this place. Everything you could possibly want. Plus tranquility and freedom for the kids. Very welcoming hosts. Beautiful touches throughout the house. Really close to lots of great places to visit too. We will be back as soon as we can.

Such a great place to de-connect and get away from it all with lovely accommodation (including a highly effective wood stove for heating in winter) and hosts. Loved waking up to birds and frogs! Really appreciated that this property was dog friendly as well.

Cloudlake is an absolutely beautiful nature retreat, perfect for those wanting to disconnect from the hectic bustle of normal life. From the moment you arrive, you can feel the stress fading away. My partner and I stayed in the Romany Wood Gypsy Caravan, and it was genuinely the most lovely weekend away I have ever had. The limited phone service meant that work couldn't call us, which was a blessing, but we did find that while walking around the property, we were able to send and receive messages, and even call friends and family. Romany Wood has a full bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchenette, which makes it super easy to cook for yourself. The daybed is comfortable for two adults to recline on, and looks over a beautiful field with a huge fig tree and a beautiful cherry blossom. We loved watching the little birds bounce around, and listening to the creek. At night, we lit the fire and lazed about, reading books or playing games. Throughout the day we were able to explore the property, which had several highlights - it comes with a map! - and also drove the 10 minutes to Ravensbourne National Park, which offers four walks of varying difficulties and lengths. Crows Nest is only 20ish minutes away if you would like to grab something from a bakery or butcher, or even the IGA, and Rosemary has brilliant recommendations for where to grab a bite. The host, Rosemary, supported by Richard and Dijon, is so lovely and accommodating, and very knowledgeable about the area. This accommodation is not for people who need constant phone service, or who don't want to engage with nature. You also cannot be too fussed about the occasional creepy crawly. However, if you're happy surrounded by nature, waking to birdsong, and falling asleep to the sound of a burbling creek, this is paradise. We honestly cannot wait to come back!