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Your Romantic Retreat in a secluded valley fronting the beautiful Colo River & surrounded by natural bush filled with the sounds of abundant bird life. Each cottage is fully self-contained with quality inclusions & has its own private spa to relax & soak away the worries, leave the stress behind. In the evening or a winters day relax by the log fire, there is nothing more romantic. Relax by the solar heated pool or take a paddle in the river, unwind in our games room with a game of pool or darts & comprehensive DVD collection. A full breakfast basket & loaf of fresh homebaked bread each morning compliments your stay. Meals & massages can also be arranged if required.
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My husband arranged a surprise birthday weekend and arranged for us to stay in the Lyrebird Villa complete with three course dinner and daily breakfast basket. Jim and Diane were excellent hosts and very helpful. Our room and outlook was spacious and very clean and a little dated but that did not effect our stay. We enjoyed the billiards shed and made good use of the spa/ sauna room to soak the days stress away. Jim also helped us with their kayak which we used for a cruisy paddle up the Colo River. What a little slice of heaven they have. A great place to kick back and unwind.
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Date of stay: January 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Awesome place to visit, with tonnes of relaxation and downtime on offer. The property has a lot on offer, although does need a bit of maintenance, which the really nice new owners seem to be working on. The cottage was great and offered all we needed. The outdoor bath was A++!
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I came across this place on the web almost by accident. I am so glad I did. This is one of those special places that linger in one's memory long after the visit is over. We stayed in the Lyrebird suite. The room is quite large if a little dated, and has great views over the farm and the valley. We enjoyed a quiet stroll around the farm in the late afternoon, enjoying the animals and the river and, in particular, the plentiful bird life (both native and caged). This is a very peaceful and quite beautiful setting. Given the relative isolation of this place (Windsor is the nearest town, about 20 km away), I had chosen to include the seafood platter option. This was not really necessary as the suites each have a fully equipped kitchen. But what a great idea it turned out to be. A three-course dinner was served by our hosts, Jim and Diane, in our room. It was highlighted by a platter of seafood that was truly sumptuous. Despite our both being great lovers of seafood, there was no way could eat everything. So Diane provided a container to allow us to take he excess with us the following day. A great touch! We will certainly try to find some way of returning to Ossian. But next time it will be for more than just a single night.
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Date of stay: August 2015
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My partner Justin and I had an incredible stay. Jim & Diane are so lovely & hospitable & made sure we had everything we needed :) They even let us check out a little later which gave us a chance to not have to rush as much & really just cemented how we'd enjoy a longer stay next time :)
I loved everything about Ossian Hall Valley Retreat - besides the location & our a condition, it was nice to be able to talk to Jim when booking & know that our pizzas for dinner would all be sorted, be greeted on our arrival & shown around by Diane & be able to have a chat before heading home :)
The location is breathtaking, surrounded by stunning bushland. We stayed in the Bower which had a balcony overlooking the views & came with its own private BBQ area. The room was lovely with a big sized comfy bed with satin sheets (inspired me to order done myself), a cute kitchen & the bathroom had a two person spa!
We had everything we needed for our stay...a bottle of bubbly & chocolates for the evening (complimentary), we ordered the wood fired pizzas (which Jim makes - very reasonable prize, great to share & absolutely delicious) for dinner & my partner is a chef so he turned the ingredients of our basket into one hell of an omelette with crunchy bacon & sausages (all provided).
There's a games room as well which has a selection of DVDs to choose from that you can watch in your room. We played a game of pool & although the sauna & jacuzzi looked inviting we didn't get a chance to enjoy them this time...kayaks, jacuzzi & rematch of pool are all on the cards for our next trip!!
Can't wait to come back!!
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Date of stay: August 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from ossianhall, Owner at Ossian Hall Valley Retreat
Responded 5 Sept 2015
Hi Constance & Justin, Thank you so much for such a raving review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to hopefully seeing you again in the future. Kind Regards Diane & Jim PS Good Luck with the restaurant!
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Spent a long weekend here at the tail end of winter. The hosts, Jim and Di, have a wonderful set of accommodation. Everything you needed was available in the cabins, down to torches, umbrellas and backpacks to take hiking. Fully stocked kitchen and a very generous breakfast tray (with home made bread) delivered every morning. Perfect secluded get away, and a great opportunity to kayak along the Colo.
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Date of stay: September 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were looking for a place to spend some quality time together without the kids, and we found Ossian Hall suited us perfectly. Tucked away in the bush yet close enough to Sydney, we found the drive to Ossian Hall relaxing and then arrived to the sound of the birds and not much else! Jim and Diane are the perfect hosts, they seem to know when to chat and when to leave you alone. We had a lovely walk around the property, and then enjoyed a wine by the river in the afternoon, before we headed back to our private accommodation to have a soak in the spa before enjoying every bit of our seafood platter. Absolutely beautiful! It was a warm evening but we weren't bothered as the air conditioning kept us in comfort. We slept beautifully (comfortable bed), and in the morning we were welcomed by Jim with our breakfast basket - the smell of a freshly baked loaf of bread was sensational!. A great start to another day as we barbequed our bacon and eggs. We only wished we had stayed another day so that we could enjoy more of what Ossian Hall offers. Thank you Jim and Diane for sharing Ossian Hall with us - we will be back when its cooler to get the log fire going!
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Date of stay: February 2011
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at Ossian Hall and had a truly unforgettable time. We stayed in the Blue Wren cottage which was modern and done up very elegantly, with tealights and an aromatherapy burner to add to the romantic feel. There was also a personalised welcome card, chocolates and champers waiting for us in the room, and not to mention fluffy bathrobes and slippers for our comfort. As part of our Seafood Extravaganza package, we were served a three-course gourmet meal with one of the best seafood platters that we have ever tasted. The serving size was massive and we had plenty of leftovers for the next day. Dessert was refreshing and also beautifully presented.
However, the thing that really makes Ossian Hall stand out is the gold star service. Jim and Diane are such warm and lovely hosts who made us feel right at home from the start. Their attention to detail is remarkably impressive, from going through how to work the DVD player upon entering the cottage, providing takeaway containers for the leftovers, to even taking a photograph of us at dinner AND giving us a copy of the picture as a gift - and everything was done without us having to ask. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them, including serving us a fresh loaf of bread at 6.30 in the morning (as we needed to return to Sydney early)! The breakfast provisions were plentiful, fresh and very tasty, once again providing some leftovers for lunch.
We had a fantastic time kayaking down the river and had the chance to stop by a tiny secluded beach for a rest before kayaking back again. The feeling of being far, far away from the busy city, hearing the melody of birds and feeling the wet sand beneath your feet, was definitely an experience I wouldn't forget.
Thank you Jim and Diane for being such lovely hosts!
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Date of stay: February 2011
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I booked and paid for accommodation here during the Xmas break through Stayz. The booking was confirmed and my money taken swiftly but from then on I could not contact Iain to get directions, confirm which lodge I was in or how to gain access. His daughter said he’d gone away!!! Needless to say we didn’t make the drive from Sydney. Stayz could not contact him either and said they will be sending him a warning. I’ll be charging the costs back through my bank. Sounds like the previous owners were great but this clown should not be in business.AVOID.
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Date of stay: December 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This place is truly a hidden gem, my husband & I enjoyed a much needed weekend away in the Blue Wren Cottage. We were welcomed by the lovely hosts and felt at home straight away. Our cottage was wonderful; fully equipped, cosy and clean with the log fire to relax by. Our courtyard set in the bush located on the side of a hill overlooking the valley with our private two person spa the highlight for us to relax and spend the cold winter evening in. The breakfast basket & loaf of fresh home baked bread was scrumptiously enjoyed. The game room was fun with a game of pool or darts, we also got the chance to feed the animals and canoe around the river. This is a must visit place for couples to getaway and spend some quality time away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday life.
Thank you Iain & Issaya we will certainly be back soon
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Date of stay: July 2016
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My partner and I stayed in Blue Wren over two nights. It was a perfect combination of romance, relaxation and peaceful. Beautifully placed up in the bush with an outdoor spa under the stars was breathtaking. Diane is a great host with yummy breakfasts and FRESH BAKED BREAD daily. Highly recommend, we will be back.
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Date of stay: January 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from ossianhall, Owner at Ossian Hall Valley Retreat
Responded 1 Feb 2016
Thank you for your glowing review We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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There are more places to choose from in the Colo area.
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AustraliaNew South WalesColo
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