20 Of The Most Romantic NSW Stays To Snuggle Up In This Year

This lovingly-restored farmers cottage is now a super romantic couples’ stay tucked away in Dharug National Park, NSW. It’s surrounded by a grower’s garden full of fresh fruit and veggies, and the peeps that own this place will even let you know what is ripe and ready to eat when you stay so you can take your pick.

Read a book in front of the cosy indoor log fire, or fill the outdoor stone bath with hot water and have a soak. There’s a tandem bicycle supplied for those who feel like exploring further afield, and you’re not far from The Springs golf course which has a great restaurant for lunch. If you’re still feeling peckish come dinner time, there’s a wood-fired pizza oven and barbecue ready to be fired up, plus a fire pit to snuggle up around together with a nightcap.

If a rustic country escape in the beautiful Southern Highlands sounds like your idea of romance, take a look at Wildernest. Described as a slow stay experience, it's off-grid, sustainable, and features a stringy bark hut and two tiny homes as accommodation options. 

T1 and T2 are the tiny homes, and both feature wood-fired outdoor baths (the eco-friendly version of a jacuzzi, if you will). Surrounded by nature—specifically the Wingello Forest and its many ancient gums—we can't think of a more beautiful spot to bathe. 

Book a romantic stay at this self-contained cottage in NSW and you’ll get to soak up a particularly stunning view of the Hunter Valley vineyards all day long. Perched on Pokolbin Mountain, the cottage is private and secluded, yet still just five minutes to top-notch Hunter Valley wineries and restaurants.

It’s all about self-care here with a mega-large bathroom featuring a spa bath. Dive right in and enjoy a soak in the bubbles as you gaze out over the valley.

Not much beats balmy summer mornings with your significant other and the glorious natural sounds of the Southern Highlands. Overlooking a calm dam, Hideout is a romantic spot where you can lay in bed together and admire the view.

Designed with chill Scandinavian minimalism in mind it's the ultimate place to unwind and steal some quality time. Attention to detail is a part of the package at Hideout, with little luxuries like IN THE SAC bed linen, complimentary toiletries from Ashley & Co, plush Sheridan towels, and heated bathroom floors.

Complete with an outdoor bath in a garden overlooking the misty Blue Mountains National Park, Kookawood gives you a romantic setting and fairytale vibes. Filled with a collection of unique antique furniture, there's  an indoor fireplace, an outdoor fire pit, an outdoor shower, a full kitchen, a barbacue, and a patio area with a whopping view of the valley beyond. 

Tucked away at the top of a long driveway off a quiet country road, you’ll be in the perfect territory for a private city escape. There’s a Japanese bathhouse down the road if you’re keen to treat yourself; Jannai Goats Cheese Dairy is nearby for all your cheese platter needs.

Freestanding stone bathtub? Yes. Outdoor plunge pool. Yep. How about a cosy indoor fire? You got it! This romantic Airbnb perched on the highest peak of NSW’s Kanimbla Valley, is one to store in the memory bank.

Tuck into the hamper of goodies the hosts supply for your arrival and you might want to pair them with a glass of bubbles on the wooden deck while you watch the ponies graze in the fields nearby. You’ve got epic views across to the Blue Mountains escarpment and an outdoor barbecue so you can dine alfresco if you choose. Throw in the fact this pad can arrange spa treatments and gourmet meal bookings if you ask in advance, and we reckon you’ve got just the recipe for a perfect weekend getaway.

Set on pretty dairy paddocks and cradled by the Budawang Ranges, Cupitt's Estate is a family-run vineyard and sustainable farm featuring an award-winning restaurant, cellar door, and craft brewery too. It's a favourite for country weddings and once you've seen the view and tasted the wine, it's easy to see why.

In 2022, Cupitt's launched a set of ten luxury cabins. Created to sleep two, with a separate bedroom and living area, kitchenette, and full bathroom, these cabins are much roomier than a tiny home and feel more like a luxurious hotel suite. Think king beds with plush Koala mattresses and European pillows, a walk-in rain shower, and a roomy private deck with views of the paddocks and mountains. Best part? Most cabins feature enormous outdoor tubs, perfect for soaking in with a glass of bubbles or an icy cold can of Cupitt's Milton Pilsner at sunset.

If your ideal romantic getaway includes a little luxury with a side of country air, quiet solitude, good wine, and sweeping pink sunsets, Wilga Station should be top of your list. Nestled within the rolling green hills of a 260-acre working sheep station about ten minutes outside of Bathurst and 40 minutes from Orange, The Farmer's Hut is a stunning off-grid eco hut built for two.

As well as its eye-catching grass roof, the hut is packed out with luxury fittings and features, like a designer bathroom, Hunter Lab amenities, your own barbecue, a 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.

Just one hour from Sydney on the peaceful Hawkesbury River, Marramarra House is the kind of place where you can kick back with your significant other in style. Framed by the stunning Marramarra National Park, this Airbnb is only accessible by boat so getting there's an adventure in itself.

Once you've settled in, you can whip up a feast in the chef's kitchen or take a long hot soak under the outdoor shower using the complimentary Aesop products provided by your host. There's a hammock to relax in with a good book and an outdoor fire pit for marshmallow-toasting. Really fancy pushing the boat out? Arrange to have lunch at the reknowned Peats Bite restaurant just across the river. Bookings are essential.

Tawillah Milton Luxury Retreat is a stunning Airbnb perfect for couples. Located in some prime real estate between Milton and Mollymook (each just a short drive away), this beautiful property is made for absolute seclusion so you won’t hear anything other than buzzing cicadas in summer and the morning calls of magpies in spring.

The bungalow has everything you need for a romantic reset, from a wide-open deck to take in all the beauty of Shoalhaven to a deep standalone bath for soaking. Along with this, Tawillah also sports a handy outdoor shower and an outdoor fire pit.

Paperbark Camp is a romantic and award-winning eco-friendly glamping destination in the heart of idyllic Jervis Bay. Peppered across acres of beautiful bushland, there are a number of safari-style glamping tents to choose from. 

If you’re going full steam ahead on the romance front, we recommend booking the “King Deluxe” safari tent. It features two king beds, outdoor lounges, an indoor ensuite with a double vanity and sunken bath, and a separate outdoor bush shower. If total relaxation is what you’re after, be sure to book one of Paperbark's luxurious massage or beauty treatments.

If a cabin in the woods is your idea of pure romance, take a peek at Soul Wood. This tiny home is located in a little slice of wilderness in Termeil, a village on the NSW South Coast.

It's close enough to beaches and local cafes, but also totally tranquil and private—so you can make the most of the sunken outdoor bath on the timber deck. As well as that outdoor tub, Soul Wood is fitted out with two queen beds, luxury linen, a rain shower, Weber barbecue, and a fire pit.

Made up of four luxury self-contained villas, this adults-only retreat is one of NSW's most-loved romantic getaways and is a hot spot for proposals and special occasions. Located in Mount View in the Hunter Valley and surrounded by peaceful bushland, you're a short drive from the Hunter's many vineyards, but a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

We recommend booking Villa Lorea so you can soak in the sculptural terrazzo stone bath for two, zen out in the infrared sauna, and cosy up by the double-sided fireplace. There's also an alkaline water faucet and your stay comes complete with a bottle of Hunter sparkling on arrival.

If you're after something truly unique, this "secret" treehouse in the Blue Mountains ought to do the trick. Set amongst the trees and branches of 600 acres of private rainforest, it features floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a romantic sunken hot tub with a view, and a balcony overlooking the magnificent Bowen's Creek Gorge below.

This cabin is perfect for couples looking to retreat from the big smoke and into the wilderness for a night or two. You're also close to the best of the Blue Mountains—the natural beauty of the Wollemi National Park, stargazing, bushwalking, and more.

Perfect for a luxury romantic escape that's not too far from Sydney, this stunning Southern Highlands manor features 15 unique suites and seven self-contained cabins, each looking out onto the beautiful garden and forest beyond.

Design lovers will swoon over the property's magnificent details. The interiors are the work of London-based designer Linda Boronkay (Soho House) alongside Sydney-based Mac Design Studio, led by interior architect Alan McMahon. As well as looking the part, at Osborn House, you can also indulge in the 25m lap pool and an ultra-luxe spa with four treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, cool plunge, and gym. The on-site restaurant is led by executive chef team Segundo Farrell and Luz Gimenez, with a focus on cooking over fire. 

Named after the Bangalay Sand Forest that surrounds it, this NSW beachside retreat is a little paradise a stone's throw from the gentle roar of Seven Mile Beach. This place is half villa and half hotel as it features a collection of 16 romantic villas and an onsite restaurant and cafe. However you want to describe it, it's a place to escape the bustle of the city and settle into a slower pace.

Each villa is super spacious with everything you need at your fingertips—a full kitchen, lounge, and dining areas, laundry, enormous rain shower, your own private deck, fireplace, and (of course) Netflix, Stan, and more for cosy nights indoors.

Nestled into peaceful bushland on the slopes of Bowen Mountain, Spicers Sangoma Retreat is perfect for couples looking to slip away from the hustle and bustle and step into nature. The adults-only property features just six private villas, each with spectacular decks and floor-to-ceiling windows so you can take in the mountain views and the bush beyond. Sink into the plush king bed, soak away your cares in the enormous two-person Philippe Starck bath, and enjoy the sounds of the birds and the breeze in the trees. 

A stay at Spicers Sangoma is all-inclusive, which means your mini bar is complimentary and re-stocked daily—and breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks at on-site hatted restaurant Amara are included in your stay too. The retreat's unique day spa looks over a trickling waterfall, so no soundtrack is needed to create a truly relaxing ambiance.

Tower Lodge in Pokolbin relaunched in June 2023 under the management of long-time family owners, Michael and Karen Hope. With its eclectic Spanish villa aesthetic and luxury amenities at every turn, it is perfect for a special occasion—think proposals, honeymoons, celebrations, and special anniversaries.

Prepare to be treated like a VIP: each of the hotel's 14 suites features spacious grand bedrooms, lounges, dressing rooms, and roomy bathtubs. Some come equipped with fireplaces, sunny courtyards, and outdoor hot tubs too (the Tower Suite has a rooftop hot tub). Book a table at Sebastian, Tower Lodge's Basque-inspired restaurant, where you can indulge in a five-course feast together. The team will also help to plan your Hunter Valley experience too, organising bespoke winery tours with special access only granted to Tower Lodge guests.

Raes on Wategos is easily one of the country's most stylish and exclusive hotels. Scoring a room at Raes might not be easy, but it'll impress your significant other if you do. A bit like the Chateau Marmont, every corner of this stunning hotel and spa could be torn from the pages of Vogue or a Sofia Coppola movie.

From the sky-blue loungers dotted around the pool to the wooden shutters, tropical garden, ocean views, and Mediterranean-inspired restaurant—every detail has been considered. Suites are bright and breezy, fitted with large baths, luxury linen, and Lucy Folk-designed towels. If beachside and fashionable is your vibe, Raes is for you.

For a relaxed, coastal escape not too far from Sydney, Bannisters should be top of your list. There are three locations to choose from—head north to Bannisters at Soldiers Point or south to one of two properties in Mollymook. Each overlooks the ocean, tucked into a quiet coastal enclave where you and your significant other can settle in to a slower pace, complete with pretty sunrises and crispy, salty air. 

Headlined by acclaimed chef Rick Stein, visiting the on-site restaurant is a must-do during your stay. Expect to see things like Stein’s famous Fruits de mer platter, oysters Charentaise, fish and shellfish soup with rouille, Madras curry of blue eye trevalla with tomato and tamarind, and his iconic fish pie. Rooms are spacious and many have ocean views. There's also a pool bar and pizza restaurant, a spa for max relaxation, and a breathtaking infinity pool too.