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Forgotten Valley Country Retreat

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11 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

11 bedrooms11 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wisemans Ferry, NSW
  • Place, Australian Reptile Park
  • Place, Hawkins Lookout
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dharug National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Sydney

Located in Sydney (Wisemans Ferry), this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Cobham Hall Museum and Ferry Artists. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Village Green and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Wisemans Ferry Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Cobham Hall Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hawkins Lookout - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hawkesbury River - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Dharug National Park - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Brisbane Water National Park - 46 min drive - 42.0 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 40 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Convict Rd Kiosk Wisemans Ferry - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wisemans Ferry Inn Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coffee House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Busby's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Riverbend Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Forgotten Valley Country Retreat

Unique & tranquil escape for small or larger groups. The perfect rural retreat in the beautiful Hawkesbury region of Sydney, only a 55min scenic drive from the city. Sleeps up to 22 guests in 11 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, multiple living areas across 3 private & self-contained cottages. Unwind in landscaped grounds surrounded by mountains, valleys, rivers & forests abundant in native wildlife. A short 700m walk or quick drive to cafes, parks & amenities in the charming country town of Wisemans Ferry.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a water park and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 10.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2775, PID-STRA-10584-1

Property is also known as

Large country retreat, small or large groups Sydney

Forgotten Valley Country Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aniqa S.

Had a beautiful stay. There is endless space and lots of things to do. We definitely recommend especially if you are staying with a large group. The bathrooms are a bit dated but also need some repairs. One of the bathrooms the shelf was slanted so when my toiletries were placed on it they all slid and hit me in the head. Another bathroom we noticed had no towel on it when we arrived and we later realised it’s because it could not hold any weight without falling. A number of shower heads were beginning to rust through where one when you turn on the shower it sprays all across the bathroom itself. It is a rural setting so hard to keep clean but a more frequent outside clean will also help maintain the beautiful space. Would be a 10/10 property with a couple of shower head replacements.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shani is an excellent and responsive host. Our group enjoyed our stay at Forgotten Valley in the beautiful location and calm and relaxing property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wisemans wonderful retreat

Shani is an excellent host with great communication, the property was beautiful to stay at and all my friends thoroughly enjoyed it! Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a Group Stay

Arranged a family gathering for my parent's 60th wedding anniversary. Plenty of room for us all and the 'young ones' were able to have one cabin to themselves. Dreamtime is the best of the bunch and includes play area and the largest fridge. Thought has been put in to what will make a comfortable stay - fully equipped kitchen, games, DVDs. Don't go expecting a 5 star stay - it is a rural setting. Basic but comfortable. Tank water so no long showers. A few issues with BBQ and kitchen but the host is very responsive. A relaxing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Allayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helene H.

Red Hatters Getaway

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Cathie H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location - very unclean

A few things need to be addressed such as the cleanliness of the property as a whole. One whole bathroom out of order. Shower rose in one ensuite comes off. The ensuites are so small you need to sit sideways on the toilet. Some Air cons and heaters not working. Massive list of rules and regulations that you don’t receive until a couple of days before you stay. E.g. remove shoes so as not to dirty the floors. This would be acceptable if the property was clean before we arrived. I hope the hosts rectify the problems soon as it is a wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tegan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for an elopement wedding!

We had our small wedding at the property with just family and close friends and it was beautiful! So many great spots for stunning photos and we made use of the pizza oven for dinner the night before. Shani left us a wonderful gift in our room to celebrate our wedding as well, which was really thoughtful and sweet! Having one cottage with lots of kids toys and books was a huge hit with the toddler that was with us as well Every guest having their own bathroom was a real plus, made it a great mix of communal and private. There's tons of kitchen space and communal spots to hang out and we were even able to bring caterers in (highly recommend the Italian menu from Gathar, if you're looking) to serve us dinner the second night. The only thing to be aware of is you need to give ample notice if you want any rooms set up to be double beds instead of singles and some rooms don't have working air conditioning so they get really hot during the day. Over all though, it's a fantastic spot for a small group and there's a lot of little touches around that really show how much Shani and her family care about creating a very special experience! Would happily go back and looking forward to bringing another group up there in the future to explore the stunning area and cute little town of wisemans ferry! For anyone thinking of doing their wedding ceremony these are our vendors that know the property: Photographer: Krystal at Clarity photography Celebrant: Kellie Warren Caterer: Gathar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

This venue was perfect for our ladies getaway. It was close enough to Sydney to be convenient, but rural enough to completely switch off and relax with friends for the weekend. The living and dining space in the large cottage was perfect for shared meals and games, very spacious. This property is a great option for large groups of friends or families. Beautiful. The host was also very friendly and communicative. Recommend this place for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Millie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway for a group

We had a wonderful stay at the Forgotten Valley Country Retreat. It provided a wonderful nature sanctuary only a short distance from Sydney. The layout of the property works really well for large groups and with enough space in the central house for communal mealtimes. The communication with Shani was excellent and she made every effort to make sure we had an easy stay and check in process. Our group all left with happy and full hearts after a great weekend together. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay on a wet weekend

Property was clean and spacious and had plenty of space to gather indoors on a wet weekend, with a lovely outlook. We appreciated the basket of goodies on arrival and the firewood provided (the rain cleared for just long enough to use the fire pit!) Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place for a reunion, very convenient to Sydney

We mustered a group of school mates and their families at Wiseman's Ferry. Perfectly convenient for friends coming from Newcastle, Canberra and all across greater Sydney. We had excellent and informative contact from Shani, the property owner, and were easily able to accomodate our group of 17 across the three main buildings. Having dual single beds in each room worked well. We congregated in the main conference room which was big enough for all of us to be in simultaneously, to prepare meals together, for the kids to use their games consoles on the TV all at the same time. We were sheltering from the blistering heat wave during the day and didn't feel crowded at all. The mornings and late evenings were spent wandering in the gardens and enjoying the courtyards. To cope with the heat we got great advice about using a local water park - we all soaked for hours and it was sensational. Rustic and suitable for a range of kids , we had 7 to 16yrs and a crew of adults. No problems, great location, very approachable and accomodating hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon t.

group booking

A great get away for a group. The only reason cleanliness is rated lower is the large bush natural setting which didn't bother us to much. Dust, spider webs, unclean windows but understandable in the enviroment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rizwana J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious home, tranquil scenery

Had a lovely staycation with extended family. Large, spacious cottages for our group but also enough space for each family to have their own time. Beautiful greenery and views to wake up to. Loved the larger dining table to have meals around. Kids had fun exploring the grounds and visits from a water dragon. It was a memorable trip and great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Martin C.

Family reunion

Beautiful location. Good venue for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday celebrations

Had a wonderful time celebrating mine and my friend’s birthday with close friends at Shani and Adam’s beautiful property. Lush surroundings, great location close to Sydney and plenty of room everyone to stay comfortably. Thanks Shani and Adam!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely quiet place

Plenty of room for large family and groups. It was great to sit around the outdoor fire and relax in the gazebo's. Great area for the kids to play on the swings and enough room to kick a ball. The huge table was able to fit us all for meals. The toys for the kids was great even the treasure chest in the bedroom. Plenty of books to read for all age's. Short walk to the pub and shops even down to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for a large group

Amenities have seen their heyday, but provides all you need for a good catch-up with friends. Nice outdoor spaces in a quiet setting and close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

All the guests had an amazing time and were thoroughly impressed with the retreat. Adam and Shani are a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Weekend

A beautiful and tranquil setting. The three residences are very clean and welcoming and offer so much space with very appealing open areas and scope for large numbers. The garden provides different attractive areas to relax in. A treat to sit around an outside fire (all set up) in the evening. Very attentive, friendly hosts who responded promptly to any questions. And a fantastic town and area to expore. After such a wonderful weekend we definitely intend to return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends weekend away.

This property was perfect for a large group of friends to have a weekend away together. The three seperate cottages slept everyone comfortably, there was no shortage of space! Plenty of facilities to cook in the kitchen and outside on the bbq. The fire pit was a nice place to chill out as the temperature cooled in the evening. The hosts were very accomodating of us and made sure all our needs were looked after.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

William harry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect, great, beautiful.

Shani was awesome!!! Great communication and assistance when needed. Was great to stay at the forgotton Valley resort. We had an event based in the area and used the property as our base. Was a very comfortable stay for 13 adults. Would be great for large family holidays, in such a gorgeous spot. Great kitchens and resources. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Nice quiet property, great for large groups and relaxing around the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Greg P.

Ideal family get together retreat

This facility served our purpose of having a family get together for around 20 people, aged 0 - 70. The facility was functional and workable for feeding and entertaining our group both indoors and out. The kids enjoyed areas to run around and investigate, Adults sat around talking and enjoying the sun, when available.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cara N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing wedding location

We booked this venue to use for our wedding and it could not have been more perfect! We had a small ceremony and reception inside the house and plenty of beds for family members to stay with us. Adam and Shani were amazing!!! They were so welcoming and helpful! It was relaxing and perfect. The photos from around the grounds look incredible. So happy we booked this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022