Hunter Valley Couples Retreats

Located on a 20-acre bushland property in the Wollombi Valley, Somewhere Unique combines a tranquil setting with luxury, romantic couples-only accommodation, and superb attention to detail.

The eco-friendly architect-designed retreats are furnished in a contemporary style, and constructed from Colorbond steel and timber to complement the natural surroundings. Both Hunter Valley couples retreats have been placed to take best advantage of the bushland setting, and provide privacy for a truly luxurious and romantic getaway in award-winning accommodation.

Somewhere Unique is minutes from the historic Wollombi village in Hunter Valley Wine Country, 2 hours from Sydney and one hour from Newcastle and the Central Coast.

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Each retreat is designed for one couple, and encompasses four distinct areas

  • Plush pocket spring king-sized bed with latex topper and bamboo cover, from the Latex Bedding Co

  • Pure Australian wool doonas with natural cotton covers, and luxurious cotton sheets

  • Hi-fi system where you can play CD’s, or music from your mobile device either on the dock or via Bluetooth

  • Your own private views of the surrounding valley

  • Sliding doors opening onto your own private deck

  • Reverse cycle air-conditioning

  • Ceiling fan

  • Custom-made timber furniture built from Australian grown EcoSelect hardwood

  • Large two-person bath … enjoy a soak together

  • Spacious rain shower

  • Bathrobes

  • Fluffy cotton towels and bath sheets

  • Candles and aromatherapy oil burner

  • Environmentally friendly bathroom products

  • Handmade olive oil soap

  • Your own private views of the surrounding bushland as you bathe

  • Heated towel rail and hair dryer

  • Doorway to your own private courtyard, complete with outdoor setting

  • Smart TV with complimentary access to Foxtel and Bose Speaker to play your own music via Bluetooth

  • Complimentary WiFi and direct dial phone

  • Comfy lounge to snuggle up on together

  • Gas log fireplace

  • Your own private views of the surrounding valley

  • Sliding doors opening onto your own private deck

  • Kitchen complete with: fridge, microwave, gas cook-top, dishwasher, coffee plunger, filtered rainwater, and all the cooking and eating utensils to make self-catering as easy as possible (please note that the retreats don’t have an oven). Provided in the kitchen: Nespresso Lattissima coffee machine, tea, herbal tea, hot chocolate, sugar, salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tomato sauce. Also kitchen consumables such as paper towel, cling wrap, and aluminium foil.

  • Reverse cycle air-conditioning

  • Ceiling fan

  • Books and current magazines. Also for use during your stay: binoculars and bird book, backpack, picnic hamper and rug, walking and touring maps

  • Custom-made timber furniture built from Australian grown EcoSelect hardwood

  • Laundry with washing machine and dryer, iron and ironing board.

  • North facing deck with views into the Narone Creek Valley, complete with outdoor table, chairs and two sun-loungers … why not enjoy a bottle of local wine whilst taking in the view!

  • Gas BBQ to cook up a feast

  • Bicycles are provided for guest use … why not ride into the village for a cappuccino!

  • Undercover parking alongside your retreat

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LOWANNA RETREAT

Both our retreats offer the same high quality fixtures, fittings and furnishings, and have the same layout. They are a one-bedroom retreat with bed separate to the living areas, not a studio room. The retreats are however decorated in different colour schemes, and have slightly different outlooks, Lowanna Retreat enjoys a northerly aspect, nestled below a spectacular rocky outcrop with valley views.

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ALLAWAH RETREAT

Both our retreats offer the same high quality fixtures, fittings and furnishings, and have the same layout. They are a one-bedroom retreat with bed separate to the living areas, not a studio room. The retreats are however decorated in different colour schemes, and have slightly different outlooks, Allawah Retreat enjoys a northerly aspect, set in a tranquil bushland setting with valley views.

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HUNTER VALLEY PACKAGES

Somewhere Unique offer a range of Hunter Valley Accommodation Packages, including the always popular ‘Romance Package’ and ‘Pamper Package’. Enjoy luxurious inclusions such as in-house massage, sparkling wine, cheese platters, candles and silk rose petals scattered throughout your couples retreat, chocolate fondue, BBQ dinner hampers, and a generous breakfast hamper filled with local produce.

Hunter Valley Packages

“Thank you for such a well thought out retreat.  What an amazing way to spend my birthday.  From the gorgeous massages, delicious produce, comfy bed to the best country road bike ride ever”

G & M, Northbridge

“Julia & Nick thank you so much for a magical weekend.  This place truly is one of a kind!  We’ve had the most serene and relaxing weekend before the baby makes his much awaited arrival!  The weekend was made extra magical as we went for a walk and Blake found a beautiful spot to propose.  This place will always be so special to us.  Thank you for an amazing getaway, we can’t wait to come back.”

M & B, Kanwal

“A gift from our three children for Christmas last year and third time lucky with booking due to Covid, it was fantastic to finally get here!  The luxurious accommodation and very well catered meals with local produce didn’t go unnoticed.  Our massages were the icing on the cake, very relaxing and rejuvenating.  This stay will definitely remain in the memory banks as one of the best!  Thanks again Julia and Nick for your wonderful hospitality and for sharing your paradise”

P & P, South Penrith

“Firstly I would like to say thank you for such a wonderful greeting.  We have found Somewhere Unique to be such a stunning place to stay and relax, it is just so peaceful here.  The attention to details were also amazing and the freshness of the food was fantastic.  We will highly recommend Somewhere Unique to everyone we know.”

K & R, Goulburn