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Retreat from your busy day in an award winning, luxurious 2 bedroom eco-apartment. Only 4km from the Forbes CBD and surrounded by a permaculture food garden, Girragirra Retreat is private,self contained,sustainable accommodation at its very best,now with the added option of the Chill B&B
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You may walk from the house to the Bird park. Kim & Wendy are more than welcoming : fresh bread and orange juice every morning. Very nice garden to pick herbs fruit and veggies from. We stayed an extra day and did’nt feel like leaving them. Worth much more than the price of it. Luxe, calme et volupté.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:I forgot to talk about the view feom the bath and shower over wildlife in the pond. A dream.
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We have stayed at Girragirra many times and it just keeps getting better. It’s sparkling clean, comfortable, welcoming and generous- from the beautiful edible garden to the well-stocked kitchen and the freshly baked breakfast sourdough. Kim and Wendy are perfect hosts. And the plunge pool was just the thing for days of 36 degrees! I can’t recommend it highly enough.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Wendy Muffet, Owner at Girragirra Retreat
Responded 22 Jan 2023
So kind of you to take the time to write this heartwarming review Maureen. We love hosting you and look forward to welcoming you back to Girragirra.
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We love Girragirra’s environmentally sustainable and comfortable accommodation. Wonderful hosts, beautiful setting, and fresh organic produce picked from the garden. Large, spacious rooms, quality bed linen, full kitchen and generous provisions. Pete, the dog, is great company and enjoys a walk to the local bird hide. We highly recommend this property!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Girragirra felt like home the moment we arrived. The warm welcome from the hosts (and Pete the Kelpie) set us up for a relaxing stay. The home overlooked a billabong and bushland views, including from the bathtub! Kim and Wendy provided many thoughtful touches, like fresh herbs from the garden, delicious daily sourdough, and a fireplace ready to light (though the home was so warm, we didn't need it!). Pete's guided tour to Gum Swamp, where we saw our first sculptures and an amazing sunset, made us wish we could stay longer. Girragirra is a touch of luxury in a tranquil location, handy to the Sculptures Down the Lachlan trail and a short drive to town. We highly recommend!
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Loved exploring the Sculpture Down the Lachlan art and amazing nearby wetland where there are a huge range of beautiful birds. Wendy, Kim and Pete the kelpi are the perfects hosts. Their house and garden are wonderfully luxurious.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Wendy Muffet, Owner at Girragirra Retreat
Responded 21 May 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to review us! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Girragirra. The Sculpture Trail is a marvel isn't it and as you say, Gum Swamp nature reserve is really worth a visit. Pete sends his regards!
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Wonderful place to relax and enjoy the local atmosphere. Plenty of birdlife at the property and nearby Gum Swamp. The friendly hosts, Wendy and Kim, are dedicated to sustainable living with a comprehensive garden guests can access as well as the beautiful architect designed accommodation that is five star and kind to the environment. A stay at Girragirra Retreat is a rewarding experience.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip:Only one guest facility with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, lounge & laundry
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Response from Wendy Muffet, Owner at Girragirra Retreat
Responded 22 Jan 2023
Mike thanks so much for this kind review. Delighted to hear you enjoyed the birdlife and food garden as well as the accommodation. Thank you!
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We have become regulars at Girragirra; it’s our go-to destination to relax and unwind, while enjoying a beautiful property, excellent home grown and home made food and wonderfully warm hospitality from Wendy and Kim. They are great hosts who are passionate about their property and their community, and they have a wealth of knowledge and recommendations about what do to, see and eat in the area. The property itself is very comfortable, with everything you need in the kitchen, a lovely, relaxing bathroom and sunny outdoor area in which to laze away the day listening to birds, watching kangaroos and enjoying a glass of wine. We always use the bbq, after purchasing from the excellent local butchers. The produce from the Girragirra garden is always excellent and we get to try new things every time we stay. And the last word goes to Peter, the kelpie - a beautiful creature who always comes to say hello and make us feel at home.…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Wendy Muffet, Owner at Girragirra Retreat
Responded 24 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this heart-warming review. You've put a real spring in our step! We love that you settle into all that Girragirra has to offer and how you go out of your way to support our beautiful little river town - the butcher says hi by the way :) We look forward to welcoming you back - Pete will be waiting on your doorstep to welcome you!
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I stayed at Girragirra on a working in Parkes trip. It was worth the 1 hour round trip to spend my downtime at GG. Luxury accommodation, loved it, hosts are everything you could hope. Seven out of five stars.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Wendy Muffet, Owner at Girragirra Retreat
Responded 24 Sept 2022
Thanks for taking the time to write this kind review! We're really delighted to hear that you were able to kick back and relax after work and that star rating put a smile on our faces!
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The Girragirra Retreat was a perfect place to stay for the three nights in Forbes NSW. The architecture ensures privacy and quiet and the decor is calm so as to appreciate the outside view. The host was delightful and arrived each morning with a loaf of sourdough bread and freshly sqeezed orange juice. The view from the outdoor sitting area is a native grassland and billabong, just beautiful in an unkempt way. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. Another attraction is the Sculpture Down the Lachan which a drive towards Condobolin with worldclass sculptures in the natural setting.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Wendy Muffet, Owner at Girragirra Retreat
Responded 24 Sept 2022
Thanks for your kind review. We love to hear about the things our guests enjoy at Girragirra and the suggestions for things to see and do beyond. It's so helpful to us and future guests! We look forward to welcoming you back.
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We saw the Girragirra Retreat ad online and booked it so easily. Upon arrival we were very impressed with the accommodation which is so tastefully done with lots of artistic touches and solid timber fittings. The amazing view through the gigantic picture windows of a billabong revealed bird life and kangaroos coming down for a drink. Our hosts Wendy and Kim were superb and spoilt us with fresh bread and orange juice every morning and a basket of fresh eggs in the firidge, just to mention a little!
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Response from Wendy Muffet, Owner at Girragirra Retreat
Responded 28 Feb 2022
Thank you so much for this kind review Karim. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed all that Girragirra has to offer. It was a pleasure to host you!
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