If you're looking for top-tier accommodation in Orange NSW, you've come to the right place. 3.5 hours out of Sydney, this spot in the Central West is the perfect distance for a decent road trip and a weekend filled with country air.
Orange is one of NSW's best food and wine destinations. The Orange wine region is young, exciting, and made up of a stunning tableau of vineyards peppered around a dormant volcano.
Throw in some seriously good restaurants, and you've got yourself a delicious weekend adventure. Of course, after all that feasting and wine-sipping, you're going to need a place to stay. Keep scrolling for Urban List's picks for the best accommodation in Orange NSW.
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- Best Luxury Accommodation In Orange, Rosedale Farm
- Best Winery Accommodation In Orange, Nashdale Lane
- Best Farm Stay Near Orange, Wilga Station
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Loft House At Heifer Station
Nestled into the paddocks of one of Orange's most popular vineyards and cellar doors, this stunning loft-style stay is perfect for animal lovers and wine lovers alike.
Heifer Station is home to a mini herd of alpacas, led by the charming Snowy. There are also highland cattle, fluffy goats, geese, and more dotted around the property and ready for pats at the cellar door's "funny farm". As for the accommodation, the two-bedroom loft is sleek and modern inside, while outside you're able to soak up the country air around the fire pit. Book
Basalt
Set on the rolling slopes of a working cherry orchard, Basalt features three luxurious studios named Chaser, Drifter, and Yonger, each with views across the Central Tablelands. Designed by Mudgee-based architect Cameron Anderson with interiors by Lisa Johnson Design Studio, each of the three villas includes a stone bathtub, internal wood fire, outside fire pit, king-size bed, a mini-bar stocked with local goodies, and a telescope for stargazing.
During your stay, you can order from Orange's famous Racine bakery or have a fully catered meal for up to six by the fire. You can also book experiences like a yoga session, a tour of the cherry orchard, helicopter transfers, or an Indigenous cultural experience.
Nashdale Lane Glamping
Snooze and stargaze alongside the vines? That's 100% possible with Nashdale Lane's beautiful glamping cabins. Built for two and only 10 minutes outside of town, you'll have luxury at your fingertips while you cosy up on the 60-acre vineyard.
Each cabin comes with a monsoon shower, kitchenette, BBQ, deck and outdoor lounge, wood fire, and a roomy four-poster queen bed. Plus, you're a short stroll from one of the best cellar doors in the region.
Rosedale Farm
If you like your weekend away to feel like a luxurious retreat torn from the pages of Vogue, Rosedale Farm is the one for you. Once the second home of famed Sydney stylist Steven Cordony and his partner Michael Booth, the pair have opened up the property to the public.
Set on an organic, sustainable farm, Cordony's breathtaking interiors are inspired by Italian country farms—think brick parquet flooring, wide fireplaces, and timber beams. This has been overlaid with plush furnishings, Frette linen, Santa Maria Novella amenities, air conditioning, and underfloor heating. Still to come in the renovation is a pool and gym, complete with Technogym equipment.
Oriana
Oriana is a stylish homage to the glory days of luxury travel—think poolside cocktails, VIP service, glamorous cocktail lounges, and rooms decorated with storied artefacts. The 60s-era country resort has been lovingly restored by Espen Harbritz and his late partner Ted Marr, who have created real magic in every detail.
More of a destination than just a place to rest, the front garden is an outdoor Martini bar festooned with party lights and live jazz on Thursdays. The pool doubles as a cocktail bar, and the gorgeous Peacock Room restaurant and Bella Vista bar will have you feeling like you've stepped aboard the iconic Orient Express. Rooms and suites are dotted with Harbritz's collected ornaments and artworks, designer furniture, premium bedding, luxury robes, and a complimentary mini-bar.
La Mia Casa 159
La Mia Casa offers the perfect set-up for a group trip exploring Orange’s vineyards on a weekend away from Sydney. With room for six people, the brick home maintains the charm of its heritage with an exposed brick fireplace, wooden floorboards and beautifully tiled updated bathrooms.
A stone’s throw away from Orange’s centre, you can choose to explore the restaurants and cafes around the corner—or make use of the property’s outdoor BBQ, extensive dining space, and the ability to contain the outdoor area allowing for year-round entertaining.
Yallungah Boutique Hotel
Experience a taste of Orange’s history while staying at Yallungah, a converted family home originally built in 1896. Only 1.5km away from central Orange, Yallungah enables you to explore the food and shops of the city centre while retreating to the comfort of rooms or suites with jewel tones and deep bathtubs.
With meeting rooms and a guest lounge, this stay is excellent for digital nomads or those looking to work and play. Also offering a la carte breakfast, this property is a great option for a historical, yet elevated, accommodation choice.
The Farmer's Hut At Wilga Station
Nestled within the rolling green hills of a 260-acre working sheep station about 10 minutes outside of Bathurst and 40 minutes from Orange, the highlight of this farm stay is its stunning off-grid eco hut for two.
As well as its eye-catching grass roof, The Farmer's Hut at Wilga Station is packed out with luxury fittings and features, like a designer bathroom, Hunter Lab amenities, your own BBQ, king-size bed, and a complimentary hamper of local cheese and wine. And, we can confirm, this is one of the most magical spots to watch the sunset in all of NSW.
White Place Home
For a proper country cottage vibe, look no further than The White Place. Located on a beautiful tree-lined street in the heart of town, there's space for eight with four large bedrooms.
Expect polished timber floors, ornate ceilings, fireplaces, and a leafy garden complete with an in-ground pool. Furnishings come via a local homewares and interiors boutique of the same name, and yes all of the art, vases, linen, lamps, ornaments, and more are available to purchase.
De Russie Boutique Hotel
In a converted brick building with lots of local charm, De Russie offers both contained apartments and suites for those looking for a stay close to central Orange—the centre of town is a five-minute walk away.
The rooms of the old building have been updated with a sleek modern design offering both comfort and the space to work on your trip. Some of the accommodation options have full kitchens, and the charming Blanche Residence has a charming private courtyard.
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