Branwens Retreat- the perfect escape near Berry

Berry, New South Wales
$229 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Named after the Welsh goddess of love and beauty this charming country retreat is located in Coolangatta - near the historic township of Berry on the beautiful South Coast of NSW. Located in dairy country, this unique cottage is surrounded by amazing views over green pastures to the mountains, close to beaches, wineries, and the Shoalhaven River. It's an Ideal place for those seeking a destination for relaxation whilst having award winning restaurants and wineries nearby.

WELL SET UPFOR COUPLES & SMALL GROUPS OF ADULTS - IT'S THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A GIRLS GET-AWAY OR A ROMANTIC WEEKEND.

Families with older children (7+) are also welcome. Children under age 7 by negotiation.

Due to the rural location and unfenced water on the property we are not suitable for small children (toddlers) or pets.

Branwens Retreat is a picturesque guest cottage (130 sqm) set on five acres in the parish of Coolangatta, near the villages of Shoalhaven Heads and Berry. This is a peaceful location but not isolated. Beautiful beaches, bush walks, wineries and quaint historical villages are all within a short drive.

The cottage is located at the base of Coolangatta Mountain within 10 minutes to wonderful surf beaches, the historical township of Berry and some great award winning restaurants and wineries. Further afield you will find Whale Watching and Dolphin Cruises and our National Marine Park- Jervis Bay (1/2 hour), magnificent mountains and rainforest valleys full of interesting bush walks.

Comfortable accommodation, with a few little luxuries, we aim to cater to adults and older children. We are popular for escape weekends, romantic interludes and retreats with the girls. The cottage is self-catering, the full kitchen is well supplied with appliances to help you cook up a storm. An open plan living area and wide verandahs mean you can soak up the rural scenery at any time of day and in all weathers. The 5-person outdoor Hot Tub Spa on the back patio is an ideal spot to take in the stunning sunsets as you sip your champagne.

Check out the legend of Branwen on our FB page and see our short film on our own site.

On the ground floor the Lavender Room has an antique cast iron double bed and is ideal for a couple or single. Upstairs the 40 sqm Rose Room has a queen bed and threes singles (including two dormer day beds) . Suitable for a couple or singles happy to share.

Quality bedlinen and towels are included in your stay. In-house pampering services (massage and beauty treatments) are available.

Branwens Retreat is located just over two hours from Sydney and Canberra on the South Coast of New South Wales Australia. This is a popular area for weekend travellers and those interested in spending more time exploring secluded coves, regional wineries, mountains and rainforest.

The cottage overlooks green pastures towards the mountains, 1 klm to the Shoalhaven river and with olives groves and vineyards in sight.

The perfect place to take in the starlight and the sound of our local frogs...

There is a minimum two night stay, three nights on public holiday weekends and Xmas peak period. Ask about weekly discounts and mid-week specials.

PLEASE NOTE:
The cottage is set in it's own relaxed rambling cottage gardens -a little bit wild as we like it that way. As in all country settings you are likely to encounter wildlife including amazing birds, frogs, lizards, owls and yes maybe the odd cobweb and spider or a microbat (a protected Australian species). None of these are harmful and all our natures gifts to enjoy.

Total number of guests accommodated is six.

Pricing is for two guests per night, additional guests are $65 per night ($85 per night over the Xmas/New year peak period).

There is a three night minimum stay on public holiday weekends and 4 night over the peak Xmas/New year period.

Special Events:

The infamous Berry Country Fair takes place on the 1st Sunday of the month (excepting February).

What our guests have to say:

Our stay was amazing-your cottage is magical. We will definitely come back again. (Jane, April 2017).

We are a couple who left for a brief weekend away from our large family and were so delighted with this beautiful 'old-worldly decorated' home (even though built only a few years back)- we were taken back in time, but did not feel deprived of all the comforts of today! We were thrilled with this haven - so many little extras provided for in the kitchen. Sleep was easy as it is whisper quiet, the bed super comfortable, you have to be there to experience the amazing views of the mountainous escarpments, especially from the outside jacuzzi at sunset! Don't forget to turn the fountain on! Stop & smell the roses. Discover all the beautiful & amazing pieces in the home on display - you' ll feel a sense of wonder. We would go back as this place is really gorgeous! The owner is really lovely. Visit the winery up the hill :) (Michael & Pam, October, 2012).

Branwens is the most beautiful place we have ever stayed in - we all thoroughly enjoyed our visit. I don't think that we could think of anything further to improve it. Our friends have stayed in some beautiful places but they said that Branwens was truly the most beautiful (Sue, December 2010).

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1399 Sq Ft (130 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Massages
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: Outside Only & With Responsible Disposal Of Butts. Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Paul C.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Great spot - lovely cabin!!

  • Christine F.

    Submitted Apr 18, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    Really comfortable, quiet and serene. Loved looking out over the paddocks to the hills and sunsets. The miniature cows grazed in the adjacent field and a hare popped its head up to sniff the breeze before disappearing into the longer grass.

  • J. C.

    Submitted May 20, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    Great place to stay

  • John B.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2023

    Stayed Aug 4, 2023

    Property was very clean and comfortable, we had a very relaxing stay. The hot tub is a nice bonus.

  • Kirsty C.

    Submitted May 17, 2023

    Stayed May 12, 2023

    Charming cottage in a very quiet spot, but close to Berry and Shoalhaven Heads. Loved the spa. Thank you for a refreshing weekend away.

  • Dominic M.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2023

    Stayed Jan 26, 2023

    Great place just out of Berry but easy to get to. Country feel with beach moments away.

  • Andrew H.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2023

    Stayed Dec 30, 2022

    Everything was perfect, the check-in process and the hot tub! Only critiques is that it does get hot upstairs which is a concern in the summer months, and also there were quite a few bugs than expected. Overall was a very good experience and a lovely host ! 4.5/5

  • Isabel D.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2023

    Stayed Jan 3, 2023

    We had a lovely time staying at Branwen’s Retreat. The cottage is ideally located close to Berry, Gerringong and Jervis Bay, but on a beautiful property away from the main road. Comfy bed, well equipped kitchen and great hot tub.

  • vicki b.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2022

    Stayed Sep 26, 2022

    Great little cottage in a beautiful and peaceful location. Great verandah space with two different seating areas. The hot tub/spa outside is awesome the best part for us as it was covered in and could still use it when it was raining. The downstairs bed was a little hard but the upstairs beds were softer. The decor upstairs isn't everyone's cup of tea but overall is a nice space with beautiful views out each window. The daybeds upstairs were nice to just hangout and enjoy the country views. The only thing that was disappointing was it smelt musty when we arrived and spiders and cobwebs on the ceiling area in parts also the two frypans that were there were dirty and old and couldn't use them. Also if more than four people are staying there you will need to take pillows as the daybeds and single bed upstairs didn't have pillows but this didn't affect us as there was just two of us. Overall a nice little cottage in the country with great views and very peaceful with a great covered outdoor spa area and plenty of verandah space to relax outside.

  • Leanne h.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2022

    Stayed Jul 26, 2022

    Nice clean cottage in a quiet rural location. A bit hard to find, but apart from that it was a lovely stay. The hot tub was wonderful. Kate was very helpful .

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