Mariefields is set in beautiful emerald green rolling countryside in the stunning Tweed Caldera near the cute little town of Tyalgum. Views of the Pinnacle close by make for breathtaking scenery. Creeks and a waterhole (home to platypus) are welcome on hot days. Chickens and cows are good value to entertain children, and observing the maintenance of the bee hives or having a tractor tour of the property is also intriguing for adults and children. John and Carol are wonderful hosts in all regards - attentive, friendly, and respectful of guests’ privacy. The house is the best appointed accommodation we’ve experienced - including masses of linen, crockery, cooking equipment, soaps and detergents, gum boots, firewood, board games and reading material. The huge bonus for our multi-family gathering was the nearby barn, a romantic plastered haystack construction housing a pool table, a long dining table, a garden table and chairs, sofas, a second fridge and deep freeze as well as two long serving tables. In the main house, four king sized bedrooms and two king singles are nicely furnished with plenty of storage space and lovely touches of flowers, orchids and diffusers. A wide verandah wraps around the eastern and northern side of the house and soon became a favourite gathering place. The house is screened which is great for flies, moths and mosquitoes, not to mention the possibility of snakes. A resident possum family visited the barn each evening. The wide lawn encircling the house had been mown prior to our arrival and was a great spot for the little ones. A trampoline and paddle pool were also welcome. Carol and John had even put up a Christmas tree for us and provided lovely Christmas decorations and table ware for the occasion. I truly recommend this place for family stays or even a few couples. Thanks Carol and John for your warm and thoughtful welcome.