Discover peace and privacy at this country escape, ideal for larger groups and just 15 minutes’ drive from the heart of Mudgee. With rustic-meets-contemporary charm and modern conveniences of air-conditioning and three bathrooms, this will be your home away from home while you explore this infamous wine region. Cook up a laidback BBQ on the expansive deck while taking in sweeping views, curl up on the sofa in front of the fireplace, or relax by the fire pit under the stars with a local wine.
The beautifully rustic Ilkley House offers complete privacy and tranquillity during your stay, with spacious indoor and outdoor entertaining areas catering to families and larger groups. Thoughtfully decorated in modern country style, an inviting lounge room is complete with a large sofa and a cosy fireplace, while an adjoining living area offers a sofa and TV to kick back with a movie in air-conditioned comfort.

Prepare a feast in the charming timber kitchen, or make use of a BBQ on the verandah for an afternoon cook-up. Eat at the eight-person table, with additional seating available at the breakfast bar, or dine alfresco on the expansive deck which overlooks the surrounding landscape. Ilkley House is pet-friendly, so your furry friend can join you while you shoot some hoops, jump on the trampoline or tell stories around the fire pit.

Five bedrooms sleep 12 guests, three offering queen beds, one with two singles, and the fifth offering two singles and a queen bed. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite while the fifth bedroom has an adjoining bathroom, plus plenty of children's toys and activities. The spacious main bathroom servicing the other three bedrooms features a shower and double vanity as well as an in-floor bath to indulge in a leisurely soak.

Added conveniences include a dedicated workspace, a washing machine and dryer, and parking for three to four cars on the premises.

Fancy a local treat or preparing for a Friday night arrival? We offer grazing boxes and breakfast hampers exclusively made for our guests and placed in the fridge before your arrival. Check out these paid add-ons on the Bliss Stays website and just let us know at the time of booking if you’re interested.

You'll find a porta cot for your convenience. If you require a high chair, it's available for an additional $15. Additionally, if you need cot linen, which includes a towel, it's also available for $15. We also offer a rollaway bed for hire, suitable for a small child, which includes bedding and linen for $30.
Due to local regulations, we can happily host you for up to 90 nights. Any bookings that exceed this duration will be cancelled by Vrbo.

We are pet-friendly - please add the number of pets you're travelling with and let us know about your furry friend at the time of booking. We’ll reach out to charge a standard pet fee of $100.