Bonalbo Wilderness Retreat is an amazing place for anyone looking for a purely rural adventure. It has all the amenities to provide you with a next to camping experience. The house is located on a huge farmland which you can enjoy all to yourself. The house is very rustic in nature and it is apparent that Graeme has tried to make it accommodating for guests with fun activities such as a snooker table, foosball, etc. It is beautifully decorated with fairy lights and big furniture, including a big outdoor table where you can have a feast.
Please understand that this is by no means a luxury stay and you will have to be prepared for things which most rural folks are accustomed to. Especially if you are travelling from cities, you might be shocked by finding animals/insects in the house, a compost toilet or the overall cleanliness. We found a flying bat in one of the smaller houses which we tried getting rid of with a towel! That was an adventure in itself. You will also need to be very preservative with electricity and water consumption as those are running through solar and a water tank. Having said that, these are also the very things which made the experience truly primitive in nature. We lit up a fire huge bonfire every night and relaxed under the moonlight, which was the highlight of our stay. Overall, it was a memorable stay and provided a much needed digital detox!