Located in Kurrajong Heights, a neighbourhood in Sydney, Madison's Mountain Retreat is in the mountains and in a national park. Hillbilly Cider Shed and Bilpin Cider are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Mountains National Park and Bellbird Hill Reserve. Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens, Mount Tomah and Yengo Sculpture Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Sydney travel guide
1880 Bells Line Of Road, Kurrajong Heights, NSW, 2758
What's nearby
Hawkesbury River
19 min drive - 24.1 km
Sydney Motorsport Park
48 min drive - 61.6 km
Wollemi National Park
9 min drive - 11.5 km
Panthers World of Entertainment
43 min drive - 54.3 km
Westmead Hospital
58 min drive - 70.4 km
Getting around
Sydney Richmond Station
22 min drive
Sydney Airport (SYD)
77 min drive
Restaurants
Mountain Bells Cafe
2 min drive
The Grumpy Baker
6 min drive
Pie in the Sky Roadhouse
2 min walk
Archibald Hotel
5 min drive
Lochiel House
6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Madison's Mountain Retreat
This cottage features an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, massage/treatment rooms, a library and a garden are on-site. All accommodations are individually furnished and offer DVD players and in-room massages. Guests will find kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops and microwaves. Housekeeping is not available.
Madison's Mountain Retreat offers 10 accommodations with DVD players and rice cookers. This individually furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchenettes with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Front entrance ramp
No lift (single-level property)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited-hour front desk
No housekeeping service
Location highlights
In a national park
In the mountains
Things to do
Basketball
Billiards/pool table
Outdoor tennis court
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Window guards
General
10 units
Garden
Individual furnishings
Reception hall
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from 1 April 2025 to 7 March 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Front desk
Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 20, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of AUD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per stay
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Pet deposit: AUD 50.00 per stay
Pet fee: AUD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Madison's Mountain Retreat?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Madison's Mountain Retreat on 9 Mar 2026 start from HK$1,891, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Madison's Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of AUD 50.00 per stay and a fee of AUD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Madison's Mountain Retreat?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Madison's Mountain Retreat?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Madison's Mountain Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Madison's Mountain Retreat located?
Located in Kurrajong Heights, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Blue Mountains National Park and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Hillbilly Cider Shed. Bilpin Cider and Bellsridge Cottage are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Madison's Mountain Retreat Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 99 reviews
10 - Excellent
65
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 99 reviews
8 - Good
23
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 99 reviews
6 - Okay
4
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 99 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
Reviews
8/10 Good
Les
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was pretty spacious and clean. Anne the manager was lovely and friendly.
Les
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sam
5 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great trip
Great experience great staff a loved the animals around property. Highly recommended. Definitely will be back
Sam
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nisa
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staying at Madison’s Mountain Retreat was the perfect getaway and experience for my family. We stayed 3 nights and really enjoyed the atmosphere of the grounds. Anne’s warm welcome and knowledge about the animals was excellent and we all enjoyed feeding the Alpacas, Llamas & Goats. The indoor pool was great for a quick swim & we felt nice and cosy in the rustic cabin accommodation
which had a lovely view of the alpacas and farm. We will definitely be back.
Nisa
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aurimas
28 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place. Great host!
Aurimas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Dimitra
26 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the peacefulness of watching the ducks in the pond and the alpacas munching on grass.
The accommodation was good however we book the property leaving. There was a game room and swimming pool when we arrived. The swimming pool was not available and the games room was nonexistent.
it was good but if what was said on the website did not exist
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
5 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Large Roomy cabin clean inside. Grounds are in need a good clean up there is a lot junk laying about the grounds. Charged an extra $15 to stay on the grounds because we were 55 minutes early, told to either pay up or return later. Needs to improve her PR
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
6/10 Okay
Godwin
31 Dec 2022
Not warm customer service
Godwin
2/10 Terrible
Kathleen
21 Apr 2025
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Madison's needs to up its game if it is going to honourably charge the prices it currently does.
The stove hotplates did not heat up meaning we could not cook in the cabin much to our disappointment. Equally, the labelling on the stove top was worn out and it required imaginative ingenuity how to turn on and which direction for any heat at all. Dangerous I think.
The lighting in the cabin is absolutely atrocious and unacceptable. One side lamp in the main area with the lowest wattage bulb imaginable!
The decor is dated and slightly offensive indicating lack of respect of the paying guests,
The pool and hot tube were laughably arctic in temperature. Sitting in an ice cold jacuzzi is ridiculous if not unhealthy. There was no operating information near them on how to operate.
As for the jacuzzi bath tube in the cabin bathroom, it is a laughable option as the guest is restricted to off peak hot water supply only. Don't sell this as an upgrade. Ridiculous.
The entire retreat is tired, outdated and not worthy of the prices they charge for their cabins. What could be quite a charming set of accommodations is very sad, decrepit and just not good enough. No wonder it was the only place available last minute on Thursday the 17th of April for the 18th -21 Easter Weekend.
Its 9.2 rating is fanciful! Where's the evidence for that rating?
Might be time to sell off the property and let new blood update it to a place that reflects the beauty of the Blue Mtns
Kathleen
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ekaterina
16 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely quiet spot! Very relaxing while being perfect for kids! We will come back.
Ekaterina
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Diane
28 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed the stay it was very quite and lovely. The cabins were very big, beautiful location.
The property was a good place to stay in but the manager could have been more polite and courteous. The hot water ran out while we were filling up the spa for the 1st time and there was no hot water for our showers thereafter. Thankgod it was summers!
DIVYA
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
24 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very peaceful, we had everything we needed and some added extras. The cabin was cosy.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really liked our stay here. Nice and clean cabins
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Hawk, Sydney
5 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
lovely neat rural cabins, well equipped. beautiful outlook from bacony
Hawk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
8/10 Good
Mirna, Sydney
29 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place for weekend getaway, my kids love the alpacas, swimming pool is very fresh without lot of chemicals.
Mirna
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was beautiful and very peaceful. The alpacas were adorable
Alpaca and goat feeding was a hit with the family. It was a good experience for my son to collect eggs for breakfast. Nice and quiet night. We didn't even notice the other families that were staying there.
Excellent experience and stay. My son is already asking for a return visit!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
Jing Fang
24 Apr 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stay during the Ester holiday, the room is not so clean, bathroom light is not working, and no tissue paper, the mop was broken.
However, had fun in the swimming pool and feeding the animals.
Fantastic location and friendly staff.
Amazing to feed all the animals. Very relaxing.
Only disappointment was the indoor pool was not heated when we were there.
Russell
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
21 Jul 2018
Disliked: Cleanliness
Average rated farm stay
Not any exciting activities. No hreakfast provided. There wasnt much activities for kids other than alpaca feeding. Very disapponted.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
Keave
29 Jun 2018
Ok stay
Some spider webs beside the curtains not clean.
London bus was an excitement for my boy.
Very cold inside the train cartridge.