If you're looking for top-tier accommodation in Orange NSW, you've come to the right place. Fact—Orange is one of NSW's best food and wine destinations. As well as winning awards for the best bubbly in Australia, 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 very delicious weekend adventure.
Of course, after all that feasting and wine-sipping, you're going to need a place to stay. Keep scrolling for the best accommodation in Orange NSW.
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 in 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. Book Chaser here, Drifter here, and Yonder here.
Oriana Retro Hotel And Resort
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. Book your stay here.
Nashdale Lane Wines Glamping Cabins
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. Book your stay here.
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. Like we said—luxe. Rosedale Farm is due to open in October 2022. Book your stay here.
The White Place
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. Shopping and a stay—what a concept! Book your stay here.
Wilga Station Farmers Hut
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. Book your stay here.
Byng Street Hotel
Byng Street Hotel is a pretty juxtaposition of historical country homestead vibes and modern design. Located in the heart of town, the 1896 building features 22 stylish guest rooms and suites (with roomy bathtubs), and you can choose to stay in the contemporary designed modern wing or the historical style of the original heritage home. You’ll also enjoy a delicious two-course breakfast in the Yallungah Dining Room each morning, showcasing the amazing local produce. Book your stay here.
The Shed
About 15 minutes outside of Orange, The Shed is a studio apartment for two built into a former sheerer's shed on a stunning 70-acre property. There's a fireplace and heated flooring for chilly winter evenings, a luxe bathroom set-up, a BBQ area, a kitchenette, and plenty of space to explore and unwind after a day on the vineyards. Book your stay here.
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 your stay here.
Caernarvon Cabin
Just a ten-minute drive from Orange, this log cabin is cosy and cute. The pint-sized stay is based at the foothills of Mount Canobolas and comes with a queen bed, a kitchenette, simple bathroom, and a big ol' barbecue on the deck. In short, if you're planning a romantic escape to Orange, this is the cabin for you. The best part? It's plonked within the vineyard, so "scenic" doesn't even cut it. And you get access to the tennis court, too. Book here.
Now, check out our guide to the best wineries in Orange.
Image credit: Orange 360, Nashdale Lane, Rosedale Farm, The White Place, Sammy Preston, Byng Street Hotel, Airbnb
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