Your home away from home in Bellingen.
The purpose of our trip was to see if Bellingen might be somewhere we could potentially move permanently to. So we really wanted to immerse ourselve in the local community and culture.
We couldn't have asked for better hosts than Lynn and Jeff in helping us do just that. Apart from pointing us in the direction of life drawing classes, pottery workshops, bushwalks and sound baths, they introduced us to other recently relocated couples and even offered us a glass or three of locally made blueberry wine.
This wasn't just another holiday or an escape from the city...but something much more; a reconnection with people of like values who couldn't have done more to make us feel welcome and at home.
As for the accommodation, it's perfectly situated, just far enough out of town to feel at peace but a short stroll away from all the action. With a view over the hills that goes perfectly with the sound of bellbirds chiming throughout the day.
We stayed for a month...it's ideal for longer stays.., there was ample room for me to set up my home office on the generous kitchen table without annoying my better half.
The decor is charming, French inspired, with book shelves to laden with travel books -not that you need them; you have the prefect combo of laid back luxury and stimulating back to your true nature experiences right here.
Would there be anything I would change? I was going to say an open verandah to watch the sunrise but then Lynn mentioned their builder was going to start work on that the day after we left. So by the time you read this, it will already built. Another reason to secure this rare gem if you are lucky enough to find it free.