The Retreat
The beautifully appointed villa, designed by PikeWithers, consists of a large, open-plan dining/lounge room, complete with log fire, reverse cycle air conditioning and all the creature comforts of home.
The villa sleeps two adults in a luxurious, king-size bed complete with Frette and Yves Delorme linen. The bathroom has a heated floor, twin basins and a ‘large-enough-for-two’ rainwater shower. For the ultimate in relaxation, choose to layback in a sumptuous spoon bath in front of a 2.5 metre high window overlooking the olive grove. Essential toiletries are of fine quality and dressing gowns and slippers are also provided.
The fully equipped chef’s kitchen is stocked with all the essentials including a microwave oven, 2-burner induction cook top, dishwasher, fridge/ freezer and BBQ on the porch for outdoor cooking. A self-catered breakfast is included in the tariff and includes ocean trout, eggs, bacon, wood-fired bread and muesli. We also include a selection of jams and condiments including our very own marmalade and olive oil made right here at ValleyField.
We have all your modern creature-comforts sorted with free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV with access to Netflix hidden in the wall panel above the fireplace. Of course, if you’d just like to switch off during your valley escape, we have a small selection of books and board games as well. For the ultimate in relaxation you can book a massage in or around your villa. Our local masseuses specialises in remedial and reiki massage .Call Jo Potter 0437 977 798, Check out her Facebook page or call Marcelle Lloyd 0408103989, marcelle.lloyd@hotmail.com. A telephone is available in the villa as there is limited mobile reception in the Valley.
The Property
Set in 230 acres of bush surroundings, bordered by Wollombi brook, ValleyField boasts 2.5 acres of lush gardens, designed by renowned master landscaper, Michael Cook. The property is home to native flora as well as a few mediterranean imports. One of our great loves is the production of olives. With thousands of trees across two large groves, we make our own olive oil and other olive products. Guests are encouraged to pick from the wide variety of edible plants and herbs, as well as the dozens of varieties of fruit and vegetables, growing near the guest villa.
Wildlife is in abundance, with a family of kangaroos visiting the groves daily at dawn and dusk. Wombats, platypus (although these are shy creatures), turtles, geckos, frogs, ducks, various local birds and fantastic coloured butterflies all call ValleyField home. The property also caters for a small herd of cattle, so if you go through a closed gate in your exploration, please shut them behind you. On top of the diverse flora and fauna, Valleyfield also presents a wide range of sculptures by Australian artists throughout the manicured gardens. We invite our guests to explore and take advantage of the countless photo opportunities.