Sunday 28 December 2014

Travel: Crystal Creek Meadows, Kangaroo Valley; Sydney

Merry Christmas, everyone.... 3 days late :D
I went on a short getaway over this long weekend down south, escaping from everything for a few days (and no phone reception to boot. No disturbance :)). Our accommodation was at Crystal Creek Meadows; with some self-contained gorgeous cottages designed for privacy and tranquility.

The drive to the site was around 2 1/2 hours, through the scenic route (if you have time, it is recommended to do so. It is a pleasant drive with plenty of photo-worthy stops along the way).

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The tariff for the cottage we stayed at (Billabong Spa) was A$1700 for the 4 nights (and included two days deluxe breakfast provision that I opted for - which was more than enough, believe me).

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Especially also loved the spa bath - overlooking the gardens outside - and a selection of bath salts provided. Even 1/2heart (who isn't normally into baths) had some long minutes soaking in it.
The deluxe breakfast hamper includes some eggs from their own hens.

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The cottage overlooks a pond where resident birds and ducks greeted us everyday (especially when we had leftover bread to spare).

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The 'summer house' is where guests can do some BBQ, overlooking another small pond.

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Crystal Creek Meadows' grounds house a small grapefruit orchard, lime and lemon trees, strawberries, and a small vegetable patch (any of which guests are free to help themselves to).

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Around 15 minutes drive from the property, passing the charming little town of Kangaroo Valley, we had a bit of a walk through Fitzory Falls' walking trail.

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And driving past some farms... (keep an eye out, you might spot some wallabies along the way :). I did, though I didn't stop to take a picture)

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As well as checking out Bendeela Camping site (just by the river), which would be an awesome place to camp at.

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1/2heart and I made a note to ourselves to - perhaps - arrange another getaway with some friends at Bendeela camping grounds; but for the rest of the Christmas period, staying at the cottage with just the two of us as company, was one of the best things we did.