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Unique, private and ultra exclusive, Mt Hay Retreat is a multi award winning boutique escape that is second to none. Winning Gold 5 Star Luxury Accommodation at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards 2022. With only a handful of spectacular individual suites to choose from, each is filled with natural light and has been designed as your own private escape. Dominated by breath-taking views and offering a secluded and peaceful sanctuary well away from the cares and complexities of contemporary life, Mt Hay Retreat is still only minutes from the heart of world famous Berry Village. Refined, spacious and luxuriously understated, each of our five suites have been appointed with the finest of finishes. With king sized beds, kitchenettes, expansive living areas and an intuitive design that encourages seamless indoor/outdoor living. Each residence includes a generous private deck with a feature outdoor bath, complete with individual private gardens and views that stretch uninterrupted across the landscaped grounds and nearby countryside of Berry to the sparkling ocean. There is also a 33 meter indoor heated pool and spa. Serenely set on 360 acres against the majestic backdrop of Broughton Head, this magnificent property is a working farm embraced by native bushland and lush green pastures. With views that stretch uninterrupted across the rolling hills of the South Coast and beyond to the distant ocean horizon, Mt Hay Retreat is a lifestyle destination of rare distinction. Electric Vehicle charging available upon request.
Such a relaxing stay, the view over the entire valley and out to the ocean is lovely. Well maintained gardens with walks to a koi pond and a giant swing. The weather was still crisp, so we were pleased the pool is indoor and heated. Short 10 min drive into Berry, the hosts are very welcoming (along with their beautiful dogs!). I personally didn't love the bright colours of the rooms, but they were spotless and spacious and to be honest I was more focussed on the view!
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Beautiful location up high overlooking Berry & beyond. We were welcomed by the very friendly owner & shown straight to our room - 1 of only 5 at the retreat. Great rooms with a lovely deck to take in the spectacular view, with a bath tub out there also to enjoy the start night sky. The rooms are spacious, comfortable & clean with a kitchenette (mwave, kettle, toaster, sink, plates, glasses, cutlery) no restaurant on site so was nice to be able to prepare our own breakfast. The gardens around the retreat are well established & maintained & beautiful to walk around, there’s a dam with Koi to feed, some farm animals to pat, a big swing to have fun on & an amazing indoor pool & spa to relax in which was the perfect temperature. This peaceful retreat immediately relaxed us & was exactly what we needed. Only a short drive back into Berry for some shopping & lunch/dinner & a great bushwalk to Drawing Room Rocks only a short drive away. Would definately recommend a child free stay here
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Visited Mt Hay retreat as a COVID escape and was overwhelmed with the attention to detail that was shown to our comfort. Received a warm welcome and was given a great over view of the property and then was shown to our amazing villa. Views to die for and again attention to detail in the small but important things. Nespresso coffee machine and mini kitchenette, metal water bottles in the room which you could take home as a gift, quality of bed linen and towels (you would be surprised how many accommodations skimp on this) to the well maintained facilities including a large heated spa and pool. Only 5 mins drive from Berry central and you will love Diggles the dog.
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Date of stay: June 2020
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This is the most beautiful and well thought out accommodation we have ever stayed in. You truly feel like you are away from the craziness of the roads and the city. The apartments are lovingly detailed yet perfectly balanced to allow the indoors and outdoors merge. The view from your accommodation will mesmerise you from sunrise to sunset and beyond. This will be our go-to recharge place from now on. We came away feeling mega relaxed and refreshed.
The owners are really lovely and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble and they are sensitive to the privacy most will be staying for.
Unlike so many places we have stayed the bed was super comfortable and we had a choice of pillows to suit our needs. Sleep was perfect on each night.
As for eating, there is a microwave, toaster, kettle and basic kitchen supplies. We found that eating in Berry was inexpensive and worth the effort. We brought our own breakfast supplies otherwise.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Room Tip:Â All rooms will provide you with the perfect relaxation experience
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We spent three nights at Mt Hay to celebrate my 50th birthday. Mt Hay is luxurious accomodation just minutes out of Berry. With just 5 suites you really feel like you have the place to yourselves. We stayed in The Big Blue which was spectacular! A very comfortable king bed, huge rainfall shower with great pressure and floor to ceiling windows that frame glorious sunrises. The landscaping is fantastic, beautiful grounds to walk around - feeding the koi, swinging over the escarpment and admiring the view right out to the ocean. The pool and sauna area is great. You really never want to leave! Anthony and Louise are very welcoming and there if you need anything. My only suggestion would be an area with a BBQ and fire pit. We really didn’t want to leave for meals but with very limited (microwave only) cooking facilities you really have to. We had two other couples staying as well and there is really no where to gather for a meal and drinks other than in the apartments where you don’t want to make too much noise to disturb other guests. Perfect location for a romantic getaway or just an escape with friends away from hectic lives. Highly recommend and look forward to returning!
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anthony Houghton, General Manager at Mt Hay Retreat
Responded May 27, 2022
Thank you very much for taking the time to give us some feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your 50th birthday with us. We will certainly consider your comments re a communal space - just a challenge to find the right spot! Thank you again and we will very much hope that you visit us again.
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Anthony and Louise (as well as their two dogs!) were very welcoming and lovely hosts. The accommodation was modern and clean with amazing views of the rolling hills, which you can savor in an outdoor bathtub on your very own private verandah. Berry shops were only 10 minutes drive away. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting great escape :)
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Responded May 27, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to share them. We will very much hope to be able to welcome you again one day soon.
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Mt Hay lives up to it's name as a peaceful and tranquil location perched on top of a 'mountain' with fantastic views. Anthony and Louise were super friendly and the advice they gave around local watering holes and eating places did not disappoint. Accommodation was good and did not disappoint. Only call out is making sure you bring your own food and/or go nearby to have meals. Not a big issue but we often did not want to drive at night. Overall 5/5. P.S. Great for photography as the event horizon was to picture perfect.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Responded May 24, 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback. It is greatly appreciated. We hope that you will visit us again, some day soon.
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We had a really lovely 3 nights @ Mt Hay - it was such a beautiful location, it's a hidden gem with absolutely stunning views. The weather was sunny & clear and we could gaze into the distance forever! The room was big, tidy & well equipped. Anthony & Louise were very friendly & more than happy to help with anything if needed. My husband loved the outdoor bath, what a treat that was! The location is just a 5 min drive down the hill into Berry which was very easy. We would highly recommend staying here, we loved it.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Responded May 23, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It is greatly appreciated. We will hope to see you here again one day soon.
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This place has everything you could ever want in a holiday for couples. It is secluded, on a private road with spectacular views and wonderful countryside. Our unit was spacious, meticulously clean with a very comfortable king size bed. The bathroom was modern (without annoying shower curtains or sliding doors) and quite big with lots of storage. We loved the indoor heated swimming pool and the spa which were about 10 m from our cabin. Also, having a swing on the giant swing was very enjoyable with incredible valley view. Finally, the host were really attentive without being obtrusive and who could not love their friendly dogs? We loved our stay at Mt Hay resort and recommend it highly to anyone who wants to visit Berry and surrounds. Do not miss out!
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded Jun 25, 2021
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is really appreciated. We will hope to see you again soon!
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A very special place that we both loved. Everything about the unit is exceptionally large including the living area, the unique bathroom, the super comfy king bed and the huge balcony/deck offering spectacular views of the South Coast. One of the nearby tourist attractions is the Cambewarra Mountain Lookout that only replicates the views you get when staying here. The indoor pool and spa is a great bonus and shouldn't be missed. The three night mid-week special(on their website) was great value and came with free goodies to eat and imbibe. Louise and Anthony built, own and run this special place and we felt privileged to share this magnificent property for our first short stay here.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Responded May 23, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It is greatly appreciated. We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you here again one day soon.
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Actually quite a few beaches -
an easy 10 minutes drive to Seven Mile Beach which runs south from Gerroa.
Then there's Werri Beach at Gerringong, another 5 minutes away to the north
...and there's Hyams Bech Jervis Bay which is about a 30-40 minute drive
all easy to get to
There are more places to choose from in the Berry area.
PRICE RANGE
C$370 - C$484 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaNew South WalesShoalhavenBerry
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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