Soak in healing mineralised baths surrounded by forest - “Off-grid lodge on 120 acres with river walk”

Soak in healing mineralised baths surrounded by forest - “Off-grid lodge on 120 acres with river walk”

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  • A wooden sign carved from a large piece of wood, with the words 'Bush Pepper Retreat' engraved in black letters, decorated with a star symbol, surrounded by trees and greenery.
  • A doorway with a large glass mirror in a wooden frame reflects the interior of a home, showing a black door and a hallway with a patterned rug. To the left of the doorway, there is a stained glass window with a colorful abstract pattern. Additionally, there is a houseplant and a small decorative wall hanging with a key and the word 'FAMILY' on it.
  • Living room with two green leather sofas, a black and white patterned rug, a dining table with six wire chairs, windows, plants, and sliding glass door leading outside.
  • Living room with wooden furniture, a black and white patterned rug, a stone fireplace with a wood stove, green leather seats with wooden frames, a window and a door showing outdoor trees, a small black side table with a rounded pottery item, a TV on a wooden stand, and decorative wall art.
  • Kitchen with natural wood countertop, cream cabinets, patterned tile backsplash, black sink, and a window overlooking greenery.
  • A cozy room with a lit wood-burning stove, a stone wall, and a large wooden bucket filled with firewood, with a comfortable armchair nearby.
  • A wooden table with a cheese platter, grapes, and assorted nuts, two glasses of red wine, and a brick fireplace with a fire burning in the background.
  • A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard in a bedroom. The bed has a gold and beige patterned duvet, multiple decorative pillows, and two rolled white towels on top. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a wall decoration above the bed.
  • An outdoor hot tub filled with bubbles, set in a garden at sunset with candles and two glasses of red wine on a tray nearby.
  • Outdoor hot tub illuminated by candles at night, surrounded by lush green trees and plants, with a starry sky overhead.
  • Outdoor dining table set with plates, wine glasses filled with red wine, and utensils, positioned on a porch with a scenic forest view and sunlight.
  • Outdoor backyard scene with a small black house, a children’s swing set with a slide, a trampoline with a safety net, a fire pit with smoke, a round wooden table with four chairs, and a grassy area with stairs leading to the house, surrounded by trees.
  • A serene pond with lily pads, rocks along the edge, and a person sitting on the bank surrounded by green trees and plants.
  • Three koalas resting on the branches of a tree with green leaves.
  • A narrow grassy trail through a wooded forest with tall trees and green foliage, bordered by a wire fence supported by weathered wooden posts.
  • A flowing river with small waterfalls surrounded by green and brown foliage and rocks.
  • Four dogs, likely huskies, standing and sitting in a grassy field with trees in the background.
  • Three goats standing behind a wire fence, with a wooden post and log in the background. One goat is brown with floppy ears, the second is white and black with curved horns, and the third is mostly gray with black markings and long ears.
  • A river flowing through a lush, green forest with trees and bushes on both sides under a blue sky.
  • A garden with rocks, leafy plants, and a Buddha statue in a forest setting under a partly cloudy sky.

Slow down. Reconnect. Escape to an eco-friendly lodge in the Dorrigo hinterland, where twin heated mineralised outdoor baths meet the forest.

Book your stay with us today direct via our website enquiry form.

See our calendar available dates on our booking calendar below

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Aerial view of a waterfall cascading into a circular pond surrounded by lush green trees.
Two glasses of red wine on a wooden table, with cheese, grapes, and cold cuts, in front of a fireplace with a glowing fire.
A sunny forest scene with a grassy dirt path running through tall trees and a wire fence on the right side.
A white outdoor hot tub with bubbles, surrounded by candles and glasses of red wine on a tray, set in a natural wooded area at sunset.
A flowing river with small rapids in a lush, green forest. Rocks and plants line the riverbank, with trees and dense foliage in the background.
A narrow grassy trail surrounded by green trees and bushes in a forest.
Two koalas on tree branches in a lush, green forest.
A waterfall cascading into a pool in a lush green rainforest with sunlight streaming through the trees.
Three goats standing behind a metal and wooden gate, with a background of trees and a grassy area.
A lush forest stream with ferns and moss-covered rocks, featuring a waterfall in the background with sunlight filtering through the canopy.
Man in a patterned sweater and shorts standing on a wooden pier, overlooking misty mountains and forest.
Close-up of a branch with three dark purple berries and two green leaves with yellow veins.
A wooden sign with carved letters reading 'Bush Pepper Retreat' on metal posts, surrounded by greenery and trees.
Close-up of a yellow Banksia flower with elongated, spiky structure surrounded by green leaves.
A rustic wooden table set with two plates of gourmet food, a glass of white wine, a glass of red wine, and a small vase of flowers in the background.
Gift certificate for Dorrigo Bush Pepper Retreat featuring a lush outdoor scene with a couple relaxing in a hot tub surrounded by greenery and trees at sunset.
Outdoor night scene with candles on white table, lush greenery including ferns, and tall trees under a starry sky.
Two people relaxing in a hot tub outdoors at sunset, surrounded by trees and candles.
Sunlight filtering through green trees in a forest, illuminating a grassy trail.
Living room with green leather sofas, a black and white patterned rug, wall art, a kitchen table with chairs, and a sliding glass door leading outside.
A person standing barefoot on a small wooden platform, holding a fishing rod, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a bright sky above.

 

“The outdoor baths for star viewing were an added treat, one we will always remember.”

— Jennifer Douglas, January 2021

What People Are Saying

 

“Outdoor baths are so unique to bathe under the stars - this is truly an experience that is special.”

— Tanya Costin

 

“Everything about the cabin was perfect, beautifully designed, comfortable, immaculately clean in a serene and private forest setting with birdlife to wake us in the morning.”

— Jenniffer Douglas

“A beautiful retreat, in a lovely, secluded area. Comfortable and cosy place, with an excellent kitchen and facilities.”

— Olivia Hayes

 

“The perfect location between the national parks & the house, it is absolutely lovely, we will come back.”

— Natalie Bloch

A truly unique experience to help you unwind from the busyness of life, be it fishing, swimming, picnicking or walking the Dorrigo Bush Pepper Retreat is the complete getaway for you.

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ACCOMMODATION AT DORRIGO BUSH PEPPER RETREAT

Welcome to Dorrigo Bush Pepper Retreat, an enchanting forest escape nestled in picturesque Deervale, just 15 minutes from Dorrigo, NSW. Surrounded by lush greenery and breathtaking scenery, our peaceful lodge offers the perfect place to slow down, reconnect with nature and escape the busyness of everyday life.

Combining rustic charm with modern comfort, the cosy two-bedroom lodge accommodates up to five guests. Warm timber furnishings and thoughtful touches create a welcoming retreat for couples, families, friends or solo travellers.

Step outside and immerse yourself in nature and soak in our twin outdoor heated baths. Wander through the gardens and forest pathways, breathe in the fresh mountain air and discover peaceful places to pause and unwind. The calls of lyrebirds, fairy-wrens and kookaburras mingle with the gentle chorus of frogs, creating the natural soundtrack to a truly tranquil stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

  •  Twin heated outdoor mineralised baths under the stars or enjoy the sunset at the foot of the forest.

    Private -2 bedroom lodge, sleeps up to 5 guests, combining rustic charm with modern comforts and a cosy wood wood fire

    Explore 120 acres of private bushland, with forrest walks leading to Deerpark creek.

    Wildlife at your doorstep, including wallabies , native birds including lyabirds, maybe the local wild donkey family on your walk to the river.

    Join in Free animal feeding in evenings -Visit the farm animals-goats, chooks-pigs- they just love your food scraps

    Located close proximity to Dorrigo National park and Rainforest Centre, Dangar falls and West to Ebor Falls and New England National Park

    Explore Dorrigo’s cafes, Boutique shops Boutique shops, Deli & butchers, then return to the peace and privacy of your forest retreat