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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Indoor pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Cambewarra, NSW
  • Place, Tapitallee Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cambewarra Estate Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bomaderry Creek Regional Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Garden Hill Retreat: Gardens/Spa/Heated Pool/Massage/Tennis / wedding venue

Stunning and Elegant Sandstone Cottage/Gardens/Spa/Heated Pool/Massage

We invite you to enjoy the elegant accommodation at the Shangri-la of the South Coast of NSW, nestled at the foothill of the picturesque Cambewarra Mountain.

You will relax and share the sheer elegance and beauty of this 20-acre sanctuary. Take a stroll in the gracious manicured gardens to smell the roses at Garden Hill. Gaze and be amazed at the emerald green parkland setting from the gazebo.

Watch and hear the wild birds duck in and out of the lake. Play a game of tennis and enjoy a dip in the in-door swimming pool. Relish a spa bath in the Magnolia sandstone cottage.

This 20 acre estate accommodates the main residence flanked on the eastern side by the Magnolia Spa Cottage and the eastern side by the Connoisseur’s Cottage.Stay at our sister cottage.

Garden Hill is within minutes of the historic town of Berry, which boasts of a vibrant village culture of posh shops and swanky restaurants amidst a gracious rural setting and friendly community.

The Shoalhaven Heads boasting of a foreshore walk, bush walk and beach walk awaits you. Enjoy the experience of wine-tasting at the four wineries: Two Figs, Silos, Mountain Ridge and Cambewarra.

Savour great food at South on Albany at Berry and the Blue Swimmer at Gerroa.

Visit Arthur and Yvonne Boyd's gift to the nation of their properties, Bundanon and Riversdale along with an extensive collections of many forms of art.

Chic and Cosy Self-Contained Magnolia Sandstone Spa Cottage

Be enthralled by the pure magic and country comfort of the Magnolia self-contained sandstone spa cottage.

Enjoy the view of the Cambewarra Mountain and the beauty of the magnolia, roses and prunus from your bedroom. Listen to the twittering of the wrens and laughter of the kookaburra.

Enjoy your romantic rendezvous and have a completely soothing stay at the cosy self-contained sandstone Garden Cottage, consisting of a bedroom, sitting room, spa bath and kitchen (oven, cooktop & BBQ). Treat yourself to the delicious spa bath. Keep warm and cosy by the log fire in winter. Start your holiday with our complimentary bottle of wine and chocolates for a stay of two nights or more.

Confirmation and Cancellation

We are pleased to confirm your reservation on receipt of your full payment.
We have reserved the cottage exclusively for your enjoyment on those specific dates and have rejected all other applications.
Please note the Cancellation Policy applicable.

Minimum Stay Period

The minimum stay is 2 nights except for the Christmas season which is 7 nights.

Garden Hill is sublime beauty and you will have a magical experience at this stunning property.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our slice of paradise with you.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 2540, PID-STRA-70793

About the area

Cambewarra

Located in Cambewarra, this holiday home is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Cambewarra Estate Winery and Nowra Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Shoalhaven Zoo and Nowra Aquatic Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like winery tours.
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Cambewarra, NSW

What's nearby

  • Tapitallee Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cambewarra Estate Winery - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bomaderry Creek Regional Park - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Red Rocks Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 17 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Murphy’s Espresso - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bomaderry Bowling Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemans Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hyper Hyper Espresso - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Garden Hill Wellness Sandstone Retreat: Gardens/Spa/Heated Pool/Massage/Tennis have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden Hill Retreat: Gardens/Spa/Heated Pool/Massage/Tennis / wedding venue?

As of 24 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Hill Retreat: Gardens/Spa/Heated Pool/Massage/Tennis / wedding venue on 26 April 2026 start from NZ$382, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Garden Hill Wellness Sandstone Retreat: Gardens/Spa/Heated Pool/Massage/Tennis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Garden Hill Wellness Sandstone Retreat: Gardens/Spa/Heated Pool/Massage/Tennis ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Garden Hill Wellness Sandstone Retreat: Gardens/Spa/Heated Pool/Massage/Tennis ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Hill Wellness Sandstone Retreat: Gardens/Spa/Heated Pool/Massage/Tennis ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Hill Wellness Sandstone Retreat: Gardens/Spa/Heated Pool/Massage/Tennis located?

Situated in Cambewarra, this golf holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Tapitallee Nature Reserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cambewarra Estate Winery and Bomaderry Creek Regional Park. Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danijela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

A great, serene property that is only a short drive away to so many places around kangaroo valley and beyond. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property to stay for a few days and would definitely look to come back. The care and attention to detail by the host was simply outstanding - I have stayed in major hotels around the world who could learn a few things about customer service from Garden Hill. Couldn't recommend more highly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Something out of an English Countryside Fairytale

Simply an amazing property to stay at. The owners were quite friendly and provided us with the freshly made croissants and raspberry tarts on our first morning which was a great surprise. The property is quite clean and has all the amenities necessary. It is the perfect place to escape from your busy city life and experience nature in all its beauty. Would visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway

Beautiful little cottage set amongst perfectly manicured English gardens at the foot of the towering Mountains. This is an amazing getaway. The host was delightful, and always present for any issues you may have. Recommended to anyone looking for a getaway to the NSW kangaroo Valley region.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Totally relaxing

Fantasic little cottage in a fantastic loction. Beautiful gardens, beautiful views, birds, wombat, bees and so much more. The cottage is cosy, well appointed and perfectly positioned to catch the winter sun. If for some reason you might want to leave the views, bird calls, flowers and secluded walks behind the property is close to the coast and mountains as well as a number of wineries so there is always plenty to do. Just a great place to cuddle up and recharge. Loved it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

Amazing setting and great location for touring the local area along with Bowral, Berry and coastline to Jervis Bay. A conversation with the very friendly hosts revealed the recent loss of their permanent gardener. This, along with weather impacts, has led to the gardens and grounds being overgrown which was a disappointment to us. Hopefully this will be quickly rectified to justify its description of elegance, beauty and gracious manicured gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Alexandra M.

Gorgeous view and gardens

Overall we really enjoyed our weekend stay. The Magnolia Cottage is very clean and the gardens are gorgeous and the tennis court is immaculate. However, there are a few things that could easily be improved. The owner provides beautiful bread and fresh eggs but instant coffee, longlife milk and jams/honey in jars obvioulsy used by previous guests. Whilst this is possibly more economical, plunger or capsule coffees and small jars of jam would add to the quality of the experience. The welcome bottle of wine and chocolate are a lovely touch. The spa bath is huge and clean. There are plenty of products to use ...but as they were not individual packages but family size bottles, it felt a bit like we were using someone else's bathroom. The bedroom is adequate and the view from the bed just lovely but beware - if you are there on a windy night the doors bang and rattle - although we have brought this to the owner's attention. Also if the (friendly) gardener is out and about it is not very private and certainly noisy. The pool looked lovely but it was too cold (outside) for us to use. Finally note that Garden Hill Spa is about 15 minutes from Berry. It is closer to Nowra.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely get-away break

It was a pleasure to spend time in such lovely peaceful surroundings. The gardens are extensive and beautiful, and we were able to enjoy them in privacy at all times of day. The indoor pool and tennis court were well used, and the cottage was a great base for exploring the Illawarra. Our hosts Nick and Rosalind went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our stay and were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

Had a great time away at this accomodation! Very cosy and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant!

Spent a lot of time in the area over the years but this place is really special. Just a stunning setting, beautiful gardens and facilities (tennis court, pool). Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay, better than the photos!

Garden Hill is a lovely, pretty, peaceful and comfortable accomodation that offers more than meets the eye! The cottage is spacious and comfortably provides everything one could need for a relaxing break. We enjoyed an anniversary weekend, and settled in easily to the lovely surrounds and peaceful ambience. Lovely gardens for a stroll, full size tennis court, a well provided small kitchen, and a spa bath. The hosts Rosalind and Nick are charming and easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings. A cosy place to get away from it all and enjoy the quiet o

Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ella a.

v relaxed

arrived to a cosy home and allowed to freely move amongst the stunning acres of land with the two dogs l brought and my toddler
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rod b.

A lovely peaceful property on an ideal location

We enjoyed the house and the garden. The hosts were helpful and the instructions useful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate V.

An amazing way to relax and re-energise!

Magnolia cottage may look small from the outside but it has everything you could possibly need! Having visited on a very cold and windy weekend, the pot belly fireplace was perfect for keeping warm and cosy! Loved the provision of bread and eggs for breakfast and the complimentary wine and chocolate was an amazing surprise. Spoke to Belinda when we arrived as we were unsure of the check in process and she was more than helpful. Though we met Rosalind only briefly, she was super friendly and accommodating. Location is perfect if you want to explore a few places (which we did) as it is in the middle of Berry, Kangaroo Valley and Nowra. Overall we had a much needed relaxing weekend, my only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

Beautiful and peaceful

Thank you Rosalind and Nick for our wonderful stay at your cottage. We had the most relaxing weekend away from our busy lives. The cottage had everything that we needed for our stay and the grounds were lovely to wander around. Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise with us. Hope to come again soon. Liz and Nathan.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA M.

Incredible Oasis

We adored our stay at Magnolia Cottage. It was incredibly relaxing and we never wanted to leave! Rosalind and Nick were great hosts gifting us with wine, bread, eggs and other local produce. We can't wait to return and spend another relaxing weekend away.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

SARAH L.

Beautiful gateway at Garden Hill

Garden Hill is such an amazing place! I had such a memorable time here. My cottage was well furnished and very clean. Loved the nice sand stoned walls in the bedroom and the luxurious bath tub. There is even a tennis court and indoor swimming pool overlooking the gorgeous scenery and lush greenery. Homemade jams were also provided, the marmalade and strawberry jams were to die for! Nick and Rosalind were so hospitable, welcoming and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely be back again the next time we visit Cambewarra.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

EMMA S.

Relaxing getaway

My husband and I had a great long weekend at Garden Hill celebrating our babymoon. Very cosy little cottage definitely a great place to relax and get some alone time before Bub arrives. Great service very clean highly recommended. Can't wait for another weekend away there
Archival

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL R.

Fantastic property

Magnolia Cottage is a fantastic cottage perfect for a Southern Highlands getaway. The location is perfect and the facilities in the cottage are excellent quality. Would highly recommend this property to anyone and we will definitely be back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL R.

Perfect weekend getaway

We loved our weekend at Garden Hill. The location in magnificent and the cottage has everything you could possibly need for your stay. The quality of the facilities are superb. Looking forward to staying there again in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Bliss

We had a very relaxing, private, and comfortable stay at Rosalind's and Nick's house. From the minute we got there, we were able to wind down in a serene country setting, in a lovely sandstone cottage that is very well presented. What better to endure the torrential rain, than getting cosy with a nice bottle of wine and chocolates provided by Rosalind and Nick or to enjoy the spacious spa bath. We even managed to hit a game of tennis during a dry patch. We also loved the delicious breakfast in the garden and thanks to Rosalin we did not even need to travel anywhere with eggs, jams, coffee, tea and delicious bread. We are hoping to be back soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Beautiful little sandstone cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our Australia Day weekend away, peaceful and very relaxing. Lovely garden with stunning views, the gazebo was perfect for afternoon tea. Great hosts; Ros was very welcoming and provided some excellent advice on the local beaches and the surrounding area. We loved the veggie patch, thanks Nick for the chilies, radish and the super big marrow!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

JAMES M.

The Perfect Retreat

We had such a lovely stay at Garden Hill. A beautiful cottage in a tranquil and peaceful location so close to Berry and Jervis Bay. Will be going back to enjoy the cottage again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Redentor T.

Connoisseur's Cottage

The Connoisseur "Sandstone" Cottage is a love affair between the Arts and English heritage. The dwelling features an indoor wood fire place, master bedroom, shower amenities, indoor plus outdoor dining, veranda with a garden patch that have various herbs such parsley, coriander, mint, and thyme. In addition to the above luxury amenities the stay included an outdoor wood fire "sandstone" oven. As my wife and I sat outdoors during breakfast we can we see the transition from the dwelling to the lake and were taken away by the hills in the backdrop. There afterwards, we played a sporting game of tennis then took a wonder around the garden and the lake. Later the evening we would relax by the indoor pool, which can be used throughout the year. In addition to the above, we learnt the site will feature a playground for Croquet, which is a gentleman's/woman's game. The Garden Spa is also within proximity via vehicle to Queen Street in Berry, which has diverse restaurants and cafes plus much needed body message services in the area. Berry has a local history of both English convicts and Aboriginal settlement so check out the local museum (Free entry). My wife and I travel quite a lot and we rarely give 5/5 but this place is an exception. Overall, we loved it and look forward to coming back!

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