Bellthorpe Stays

A beautiful, secluded and relaxing getaway surrounded by lush rainforest and plenty of wildlife. Bellthorpe Stays is amazing.

We spent 4 wonderful days at Bellthorpe Cottages, soaking in the beautiful surrounds and close encounters with multiple birds. It is an oasis of peace and beauty created by Wendy and David. The cottage was cosy, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The well equipped cottage allowed us to stay most of the time on the large, lush property, teeming with wildlife. We sat on the deck a lot of the time and were entertained by the beautiful birds that visited for a feed and chatter. David and Wendy dropped by to check we had everything and to answer questions about the different wildlife and trees we had seen. They are excellent hosts and so knowledgeable. It was great to learn more about how they transformed the de-nuded grasslands, stripped of all trees, into a safe haven for wildlife, a few species unique and some nearly extinct. An unforgettable experience was frog spotting with David who identified the different species through their croaks. All those eyes glittering at you when walking at night, it was lovely. The land was stripped when they purchased the property more than 20 years ago. They’ve planted thousands of trees, it really is a laudable achievement. We highly recommend the cottages and thank Wendy and David for a wonderful time.

We had a wonderful relaxing weekend here as an early anniversary surprise. The cabins are extremely clean and have everything you need for a comfortable stay - including wood for the fire, bird seed for the feeders on the deck and even salt to take on walks for any leeches. There's 400 acres to explore with multiple well signposted walks and it feels like you have the whole property to yourself. The birdlife is fantastic. Our dog thought he was in heaven and didn't want to leave (neither did I). It was just what we needed and we will definitely be back. Thank you to the owners and Dodge for the great welcome and sharing your piece of paradise.