Such a hidden gem. Had a fantastic stay there. Peter & Sherry are so nice. Peter's cooking is fantastic. The Cherry Tree Cottage is so well kept and new. My 2 teenagers and hubby loved the place the moment they stepped in. All kinds of tea, coffee, cereal, jams, butter, freshly baked bread and farm fresh eggs are made available.... more

We stayed at Penlan Cottage (same owners) about 6kms from the Benbellan Retreat. It is a two bedroom cottage on 1.5 acres of land. There is nothing to fault! Sherry stocked the pantry with breakfast supplies including freshly baked bread and eggs from the farm (both delicious). We had BBQs on the terrace while our little dog ran around in... more

We stayed here for just one night as part of our honeymoon en route to Sydney from Brisbane. I cannot praise the owners (Peter and Cherry) enough. Peter in particular went out of his way to help me with some questions over the Christmas period when I was in the process of booking. He took the time to write to... more

Stayed at Cherry Tree Cottage for 4 days in the summer. This place is a bit further away from the main town or beach than we anticipated but the views were stunning and the place very well kept with lovely furnishings. My 4 year old daughter was captivated by the alpacas and also got the chance to see the cows... more

I fell in love with the cottage the minute I walked in. Even though it rained we loved it. Just lounging inside and enjoying the beautiful tranquil country site was magic. Our little boy loved all the animals and feeding them with Sherry. This is a perfect stay if you want to take a break from a long drive (with... more

Cherry Tree Cottage at the Benbellen Country Retreat Farm Stay. . We really enjoyed our stay – even though it rained 90% of the time. We stayed 2 nights and spent Christmas Day there – the cottage was quite spacious with a full kitchen and living area and wonderful large covered deck. The scenery was beautiful and tranquil. Our boys... more

What a great spot. We stayed 2 nights in the Lotus Room in the main homstead it was lovely. Sherry and Peter were great hosts. We loved the experience with the alpacas it was something special. The home made bread and jams were fantastic. It is a great location so close to the ocean as well. We intend to go... more

Five of us "took over" Benbellen Homestead for a winter *Xmas in July* break. The setting in a quiet valley was lovely. The accommodation was great. The food (including a special Xmas Dinner) , home-cooked from local produce, was delicious. Benbellen is conveniently situated for some beautiful local drives, either to the beaches or into the hinterland. So after a... more

Cherry tree cottage was all we were hoping for and more. A sense of peace and tranquility envelopes you the moment you turn into Cherry Tree Lane. The cottage was spotless and the kitchen stocked with everything you could wish for. The views were extensive and the night sky stunning. Sherry and Peter were perfect hosts. They were able to... more