A few things need to be addressed such as the cleanliness of the property as a whole. One whole bathroom out of order. Shower rose in one ensuite comes off. The ensuites are so small you need to sit sideways on the toilet. Some Air cons and heaters not working. Massive list of rules and regulations that you don’t receive until a couple of days before you stay. E.g. remove shoes so as not to dirty the floors. This would be acceptable if the property was clean before we arrived. I hope the hosts rectify the problems soon as it is a wonderful location.

We had our small wedding at the property with just family and close friends and it was beautiful! So many great spots for stunning photos and we made use of the pizza oven for dinner the night before. Shani left us a wonderful gift in our room to celebrate our wedding as well, which was really thoughtful and sweet! Having one cottage with lots of kids toys and books was a huge hit with the toddler that was with us as well Every guest having their own bathroom was a real plus, made it a great mix of communal and private. There's tons of kitchen space and communal spots to hang out and we were even able to bring caterers in (highly recommend the Italian menu from Gathar, if you're looking) to serve us dinner the second night. The only thing to be aware of is you need to give ample notice if you want any rooms set up to be double beds instead of singles and some rooms don't have working air conditioning so they get really hot during the day. Over all though, it's a fantastic spot for a small group and there's a lot of little touches around that really show how much Shani and her family care about creating a very special experience! Would happily go back and looking forward to bringing another group up there in the future to explore the stunning area and cute little town of wisemans ferry! For anyone thinking of doing their wedding ceremony these are our vendors that know the property: Photographer: Krystal at Clarity photography Celebrant: Kellie Warren Caterer: Gathar

This venue was perfect for our ladies getaway. It was close enough to Sydney to be convenient, but rural enough to completely switch off and relax with friends for the weekend. The living and dining space in the large cottage was perfect for shared meals and games, very spacious. This property is a great option for large groups of friends or families. Beautiful. The host was also very friendly and communicative. Recommend this place for sure.

We had a wonderful stay at the Forgotten Valley Country Retreat. It provided a wonderful nature sanctuary only a short distance from Sydney. The layout of the property works really well for large groups and with enough space in the central house for communal mealtimes. The communication with Shani was excellent and she made every effort to make sure we had an easy stay and check in process. Our group all left with happy and full hearts after a great weekend together. We would definitely stay again.

Property was clean and spacious and had plenty of space to gather indoors on a wet weekend, with a lovely outlook. We appreciated the basket of goodies on arrival and the firewood provided (the rain cleared for just long enough to use the fire pit!) Many thanks!

We mustered a group of school mates and their families at Wiseman's Ferry. Perfectly convenient for friends coming from Newcastle, Canberra and all across greater Sydney. We had excellent and informative contact from Shani, the property owner, and were easily able to accomodate our group of 17 across the three main buildings. Having dual single beds in each room worked well. We congregated in the main conference room which was big enough for all of us to be in simultaneously, to prepare meals together, for the kids to use their games consoles on the TV all at the same time. We were sheltering from the blistering heat wave during the day and didn't feel crowded at all. The mornings and late evenings were spent wandering in the gardens and enjoying the courtyards. To cope with the heat we got great advice about using a local water park - we all soaked for hours and it was sensational. Rustic and suitable for a range of kids , we had 7 to 16yrs and a crew of adults. No problems, great location, very approachable and accomodating hosts.

A great get away for a group. The only reason cleanliness is rated lower is the large bush natural setting which didn't bother us to much. Dust, spider webs, unclean windows but understandable in the enviroment.

Had a lovely staycation with extended family. Large, spacious cottages for our group but also enough space for each family to have their own time. Beautiful greenery and views to wake up to. Loved the larger dining table to have meals around. Kids had fun exploring the grounds and visits from a water dragon. It was a memorable trip and great stay.