The Ambers, a sprawling resort-like property in Port Stephens, is primed for entertaining. Photos: Supplied.
If only it were true, but it’s wrong to say All You Need Is Love, especially with Valentine’s Day just around the corner!
For starters, set aside the flowers and chocolates this year and plan something unforgettable for your special someone. A romantic retreat is on the cards? Look closer to home for destinations. Surprise them with an escape to one of the most underrated (and cosy) country towns in NSW.
Carefree holiday swims are a top-tier treat. Don’t worry if you’re not into sharing. From a resort-like pool with a slide to private plunges and waterfall edges, here are nine impressive accommodation options with incredible private pools. Travel for two or with a group of family and friends. Like us, you, too, can seek out a getaway that’s amusing, enjoyable, entertaining and lively.
Destination NSW has some ‘’cool’’ ideas for an escape at places with stunning private pools. Lazy days by the pool are a dream summer activity, and they’re even better when you have the swimming spot all to yourselves. Here’s where to find NSW’s prettiest private pools.
If you opt for an intergenerational family gathering, group hangout or special occasion – but want to retain your privacy – then you could be destined for The Ambers, a sprawling resort-like property in Port Stephens, which is primed for entertaining. Housing up to 22 guests, it features king-sized bedrooms with private ensuites, a kids’ rumpus room, media room, billiards room, tennis court and comprehensive outdoor entertainment area and bar. The piece de resistance is the pool!
Soak up the gorgeous views at Logan Brae Retreats’ Hilltop Cabin, Kanimbla, in the Blue Mountains.
Romance abounds at the cabin for two in the Blue Mountains. At Logan Brae Retreats’ Hilltop Cabin on Mount Kanimbla, you will find country western design influences, complete with sweeping views from its position on the highest peak in the valley. The timber-and-stone fitout is inviting, complete with a real fireplace, indoor bath, welcome hamper and endless windows for gazing outdoors. Outside, take a dip in the private pool, with the country breeze and cicadas as your radio.
If you seek a tranquil escape for 10 adults, Crane Lodge, north of Sydney and flanked by Pittwater and the beaches of Barrenjoey Peninsula, is a five-bedroom ‘’treehouse’’ surrounded by bush. This luxury stay with stunning water views has an array of outdoor areas including a barbecue and firepit, jacuzzi, semi-outdoor bath, expansive kitchen and a heated magnesium pool, tucked into the back garden.
In the quaint South Coast town of Mogo you will find six high-ceilinged, modern villas at Jaguar Stay. Set across 64 hectares, and sidled up against the Mogo Wildlife Park, each of the villas is home to a king-sized bed, outdoor deck and firepit, a full kitchen and a private outdoor plunge pool.
Book into the luxe ocean suite at Tumbling Waters Retreat near Stanwell Park and you will be treated to your very own saltwater infinity pool – which is accompanied by a heated plunge.
Linnaeus Farm, Berry, is an oasis that includes a lake house and meditation hut.
On the outskirts of the Shoalhaven’s charming village of Berry, Linnaeus Farm is a stylish group getaway. Sleeping more than 10 guests (depending on configuration) across five bedrooms, the sprawling house (also home to an EV charger) is primed for relaxation with an expansive yard and olive grove, lake house and meditation hut, fire pit and a garden-surrounded pool.
Seeking a penthouse in a central town location with a private rooftop pool? Byron Bay’s Beach Suites Penthouses are a brand example in beachside luxury. Each of the four penthouses offers large king bedrooms, ensuite bath spas, spacious living areas and a private, heated rooftop pool. Every suite is pet-friendly.
One of the only working farms in Gerringong, on the South Coast, is Ocean Farm. The secluded hillside property for 12 is home to horses and dairy cattle and glorious views of the South Pacific Ocean. The house has been luxuriously fitted out, with views from every bed, and the stunning infinity pool seems as though it’s falling right into the ocean.
Whether it’s just the two of you or you have the whole family in tow, Zensi Retreat has incredible options for a wellness-infused getaway on its sprawling Mudgee property. Groups of up to 10 can book The House, an architectural marvel that has a large pool on the deck, along with a sunken firepit and your own private spa and sauna.
Love is in the air in NSW. Have a blast, wherever you go!
