'Retreat' is the perfect word for this lovely place. The surroundings are so peaceful and quiet; the distant views of mountains and ocean are beautiful; the fire is cosy and the wooden building itself, with its hewn-wood furniture and wide decking overlooking the grazing wallabies is so welcoming. We were delighted to find a supply of milk, butter, jam, fresh bread (baked by Leni), cookies, olive oil, coffee and tea. There was even a full load of firewood ready for us.
The stars were brilliant and waking up to the sun rising through the gum trees is something we city dwellers don't experience too often.
Leni and Charlie attended quickly to any questions we had and left us to ourselves to enjoy the tranquility.
We drove down to Port Macquarie to watch our son compete in the Ironman but once back at Red Hill Retreat, we were happy to stay put, reading and going for the occasional walk through the bush. Highly recommended.