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Enjoy the ultimate natural indulgence – a million-star spa…

Enjoy the ultimate natural indulgence – a million-star spa…

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Pool
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Living area
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Overview of Enjoy the ultimate natural indulgence – a million-star spa…

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 283 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Bellingen, NSW
  • Popular LocationBellingen Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationHammond & Wheatley Emporium8 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Butter Factory10 min drive
  • AirportCoffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy the ultimate natural indulgence – a million-star spa…

Treat yourself to a romantic getaway or relaxing break in an atmosphere of luxury and indulgence, amid a tranquil and picturesque natural landscape.

Only five minutes from the centre of Bellingen, Afterglow Cottages nestles among 30 acres of rolling green hills and native woodland in the beautiful Kalang River valley.

You can choose to stay in our architect-designed cottage or the converted old dairy - both now spacious self-contained one-bedroom cottages where quality new fittings and furnishings create an atmosphere of comfort and simple elegance.

Enjoy the sunset over the surrounding hills from your own private deck, indulge in a luxurious spa under the stars or simply relax and watch the abundant native birdlife and the wallabies that often graze on the grassy slopes at dawn and dusk.

Afterglow offers a perfect base for exploring Bellingen and the surrounding countryside – from World Heritage rainforest, cascading waterfalls and stunning beaches to the town’s vibrant cafes, famous festivals and friendly community markets.

Property manager

Geoff Low + Agnes Low
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Pet allowed only with owner approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property registration number PID-STRA-2366

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kalang

Located in Kalang, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ganay Nature Reserve and Jaaningga Nature Reserve, while Bellingen Museum and Old Butter Factory are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider The Honey Place and Raleigh International Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Bellingen Park - 8 min drive
  • Bellingen Community Markets - 8 min drive
  • Hammond & Wheatley Emporium - 8 min drive
  • Bellingen Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Old Butter Factory - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Nambucca Heads Station - 36 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Old Butter Factory Cafe - 10 min drive
  • Bellingen Gelato Bar - 9 min drive
  • Bruno’s - 9 min drive
  • 5 Church Street - 9 min drive
  • Cedar Bar & Kitchen - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the ultimate natural indulgence – a million-star spa… pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the ultimate natural indulgence – a million-star spa…?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the ultimate natural indulgence – a million-star spa…?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the ultimate natural indulgence – a million-star spa… located?

This family-friendly Kalang cottage is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bellingen Park, Bellingen Community Markets and Hammond & Wheatley Emporium. Bellingen Museum is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

cheryl s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Escape
Our 3 night stay was just magnificent,we enjoyed the outlook from the back deck of the property.Relaxing in the outdoor spa whether it be day or night was calming & tranquil.Agnes is very informative of all the local Restaurants & community which is always very helpful.There are a great number of music CD’s & movie CD’s to keep you entertained if need be. The only draw back to the area of Bellingen is mobile phone service is crap & we didn’t have any reception at our accommodation.The only negative comment we have is the Webber BBQ on the deck had rat poo all over the hot plate & we as guest shouldn’t be responsible for cleaning that away. We still would love to return in the foreseeable future 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bellingen Bliss
A beautiful property. Loved the outdoor spa and the serenity.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bellingen perfection
outstanding hospitality and communications. Comprehensive information about local attractions. Pristine surroundings and many thoughtful provisions. Luxurious and comfortable space. Bellingen itself is lovely and eclectic with an interesting range of boutiques and many wonderful dining opportunities and experiences. We loved our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overnight stay
We enjoyed a wonderful 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

maryanne o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful experience
A big thank you to Agnes and Geoff for a wonderful time at their delightful cottage in Bellingen. The bed was so comfortable and the entire place was really beautiful. It was more spacious than it appeared in the advertising and the cakes and nibblies that Agnes made for us were delicious. Hope we can come back another time.

About the host

Hosted by Geoff Low + Agnes Low

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We met in Melbourne in the late 1990s, when we were both in our early forties. Agnes relocated to Melbourne from Geelong, where she had spent most of her life, and we bought a house together in the inner suburb of Thornbury.

Geoff’s career was spent working in media and marketing for the Victorian government, mainly for conservation and tourism agencies, while Agnes has many years experience working in fashion and lighting design, as well as retail management.

Increasingly tired of the stresses of city life, we decided that the next chapter of our lives would be to own and manage a small tourist accommodation business in a beautiful part of Australia. After lots of research and visiting many regions along the east coast, we both felt that Bellingen would be the perfect place to realize our future dreams.

Halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and only thirty minutes from Coffs Harbour, it’s a vibrant and fascinating country village in a lush and picturesque river valley.

A short drive to the west leads to the World Heritage rainforest and waterfalls of the Dorrigo plateau and twenty minutes east brings you to the unspoilt surf beaches of the Coffs Coast.

Why they chose this property

We wanted to find a property within five kms of town so that our guests would be within easy distance of all that Bellingen has to offer, yet enjoy luxury and tranquility in a beautiful natural setting.

We visited Bellingen in early 2003 and within a couple of days we had found what would become Afterglow Cottages – a comfortable farmhouse four kms from town on 30 acres of lush green hills and native forest, with an old dairy and a small creek running through the property.

Fortunately we were able to purchase the property, and rented it out until we had saved enough to build our tourist cottages. When we finally arrived in 2009, we immediately set to work – landscaping, clearing weeds, building a new driveway and completely transforming the old dairy into our first cottage.

In early 2010 we started building our second cottage, and we opened for business on Christmas Day of that year.

What makes this property unique

We hope we have created a welcoming and tranquil piece of paradise for our guests - stylish and comfortable accommodation surrounded by the inspiring sights and sounds of nature.

The cottages are designed and aligned to take advantage of the gorgeous views across our valley, and to guarantee seclusion and privacy for our guests.

It’s a perfect setting for just lazing in the spa or relaxing on the deck watching the native birdlife and wallabies grazing nearby.

And all the delights of Bellingen are only five minutes away.

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English

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