Recently spent a few days at Crabbes Creek Cottages. Crabbes Creek is about a twenty-minute drive from Byron Bay, but you feel like you're well and truly out in the country. Six self-contained, one-bedroom cottages are sprinkled around the 15 acre property. There's sufficient space around each cottage so you have a strong sense of privacy.

This is a wonderful location if you're looking to do some serious meditation, writing, painting or just chillin' out. The cottages are comfortable for two people, but can handle up to four courtesy of the fold out lounge.

Pets are welcome. Each cottage has an enclosed patio that is big enough for your pooch. Does pooch like to have a bit of a bark? Then look for a Plan B: a barking dog would disturb the peace and quiet like a chain saw.

Pros: (a) Our cottage was well laid out and had a small kitchen suitable for cooking simple meals. The bed was very comfortable. I slept like a baby. (b) Own a telescope? Pack it. Your... More