SLOW STAYS

Nulla Nulla Blacksmith’s Farm

Bellbrook, NSW, Australia • Sleeps 2 | Bedroom 1 | Bathroom 1

If you go down to the woods in the Macleay River Valley you’re sure of a big surprise, for there you’ll find a special renovated horseman’s bunkhouse, built from one of the massive red cedars that once proliferated here. Apart from a few retro pieces inside, most of the furniture at Nulla Nulla Blacksmith’s Farm is handmade by the owners who are both chemical-free farmers and ironwork designers. Hang about in the double hammock by the creek, bathe in the clawfoot bath, and curl up by the log fire with a book and a wine. To make your journey to zen even easier, you can order fresh chemical-free food hampers to whip up in the cabin or pick a few things from the market garden and orchard. Owner Wen offers magical massage and meditation sessions, and private yoga classes, deep in the forest for an additional charge. Dogs are also welcome, as long as they’re not a hunting breed; the free range chooks have right of way here.