The Eco Cottage was amazing.
Not too far north of Newcastle, it's situated just outside of Bulahdelah, down a bit of a dirt road, so keep that in mind if you have a choice of vehicles, but it's very easy to get to and the isolation is perfect. Duncan was very welcoming and friendly, helping us to check in, and showing us around the site. Probably the biggest highlight was the garden and chickens (silly, but hear me out), spending a weekend away from civilization meant a lot of cooking in the cabin, and nothing is better than being able to just walk down the driveway and picking fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, or finding fresh eggs in the chicken coops.
The cottage was huge, with eco friendly water usage throughout, and a fireplace to keep you warm, or just to find a nice spot to snuggle, there isnt any wifi, which in this situation is great, because it lets you finally disconnect from the busy city life, and enjoy the sounds of the birds around the house, or if you're lucky, the sounds of the rain as it slowly patters on the roof.
It's only about an hours drive away from Port Stephens as well, which means that if you want sun and beach, it's an easy drive, but I found it best for the fishermans co-op, where you can get fresh, caught that day fish, leading to more foraging in the garden, and healthy eating.
I can't recommend the Eco Cottages enough, especially for those who want to get away from the grind for a while, or to introduce loved ones to the Australian bush. if you're looking for somewhere to relax for the weekend or longer, look no further.
Thanks, Duncan and Suzie!