Dorrigo lodge accommodation
Pet friendly-fees applied on booking
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A warm welcome
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![A cozy living room with two green leather sofas, a black and white patterned rug, a dining table with four chairs, large windows, and potted plants.]()
Cosy living space
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![Living room with a wood-burning stove on a stone wall, with flames visible through its glass door, and a wooden bucket filled with kindling beside it.]()
Fireplace for chilly evenings
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Spacious outdoor area
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Bliss out
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![A white outdoor hot tub filled with bubbly water, set in a natural, forested landscape during sunset, with candles and two glasses of red wine on the edge.]()
Twin outdoor baths
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Master bedroom
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2 bedrooms, sleeps 5
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Spacious kitchen
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Fully equipped kitchen
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![Modern bathroom with grey tiled floor, stone accent wall shower area with black showerhead, white toilet, black sink with a plant on the countertop, and a black door leading to a dark shower area, decorated with black fixtures and white walls.]()
Fully equipped bathroom
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Bushwalks to the river
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Trout fishing
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Pamper under the stars
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Alfresco dining
A private nature stay near Dorrigo
Dorrigo Bush Pepper Retreat is a two-bedroom, self-catering lodge in Deer Vale, about 15 minutes from Dorrigo. It sleeps up to five guests and pairs a private holiday stay with twin heated outdoor mineral baths, forest walks and river access.
Explore Dorrigo National Park and the Waterfall Way region, or slow down among the trees, birds and wildlife on the property.
Your own little place in the forest
A private two-bedroom lodge in Deer Vale, about 15 minutes from Dorrigo. Settle in, soak beneath the stars and enjoy time together.
Room to settle in
Two bedrooms, sleeping up to five guests: a queen bed in the main bedroom, and a double bed with a single bunk above in the second.
Your own lodge, with space to make yourself at home.
Twin outdoor mineral baths
Warm, heated mineralised baths at the edge of the forest. Soak side by side at sunset, or linger beneath the stars.
Explore the outdoor bathsKitchen & dining
A fully equipped kitchen for easy self-catering, an outdoor BBQ and a covered alfresco dining area.
Cook something lovely. Share a long lunch. Take your time.
Cosy evenings
Come home to the indoor wood fire on cooler nights, or gather around the outdoor fire pit when conditions allow.
Good company, a glass of wine and the sounds of the forest.
Forest days & local adventures
Walk through the forest to the creek, watch for native wildlife or arrange farm animal feeding in advance.
Explore nearby Dorrigo National Park, Dangar Falls and Waterfall Way.
Discover the property · Explore the regionPlan your stay
Check-in: from 3 pm
Check-out: 10 am
Arrival: self check-in; instructions sent before your stay.
Minimum stay: usually two nights.
Bringing your dog? One trained dog is welcome by arrangement. Pet fees apply; let us know when booking.
See available dates and your stay price. Book direct.
A few things you may want to know
Will we have the lodge to ourselves?
Yes. You book the whole two-bedroom lodge for your group of up to five guests, including its twin outdoor mineral baths.
Can we bring children?
Yes, children are welcome. Include everyone in your booking so the price reflects your group. Please supervise children around the baths, creek, dam and farm animals.
Can we bring our dog?
One trained dog is welcome by arrangement. Pet fees apply. Please tell us about your dog when booking and keep them under control around farm animals and native wildlife.
How do we check in?
Check-in is from 3 pm with self check-in. Your arrival instructions and directions will be sent before your stay. Check-out is at 10 am.
Where can we see prices and availability?
Visit our Rates & Bookings page, select your dates and guests, and check your total before booking.
A stay with a purpose
Our not-for-profit mission is to regenerate the land, care for our animals and protect native wildlife and their habitat, with organic land practices at the heart of what we do.
Read our storyOutdoor mineral baths and a private forest stay
Set on three private acres within a larger forest property, the lodge is a place to slow down. Soak in the twin heated outdoor mineral baths, follow walking tracks to the river, and enjoy the birds and wildlife around you.
Inside the two-bedroom lodge
The lodge sleeps up to five guests. One bedroom has a queen bed; the second has a double bed with a single bunk above. An equipped kitchen makes self-catering easy, while the indoor wood fire, alfresco dining area and outdoor fire pit give you room to settle in after a day exploring.
Explore Dorrigo and the Waterfall Way
Spend time on the property’s forest walks and by the river, or use the lodge as a base for Dorrigo National Park, Dangar Falls, Ebor Falls and the wider New England region. Animal feeding can be arranged in advance.
Plan your stay
Check current rates, availability and inclusions before booking. You can also learn more about the outdoor baths and our Dorrigo National Park accommodation location.
“Everything about the lodge was perfect -beautifully designed, comfortable, immaculately clean in a serene & private forest setting with birdlife to wake us up to in the morning.”
~ Jennifer Douglas, January 2021
FRESH FREE RANGE EGGS FOR SALE!
Enjoy some of our fresh free range chicken eggs grown right here on our property for sale~
“The outdoor baths are so unique to bathe under the stars ~ this is truly an experience that is special.”
~ Tanya Costin
“A beautiful retreat, in a lovely, secluded area. Comfortable & cosy place, with an excellent kitchen and very clean facilities.”
~ Olivia Hayes, March 2021