“Wilderness Lodge is an amazing property, set in an idyllic location!”
While the route up is perhaps not for the faint hearted (particularly if you don't have a four wheel drive as it's mainly a single lane track with raised drainage and rocks/gravel), once there, you have everything you could possibly need for a perfect break away from the hustle and bustle of regular life. Carmen and Stuart have thought of everything visitors could need and then some.
Though the interior can be a little dark, particularly if you're wanting to do some reading, we were lucky ...
While the route up is perhaps not for the faint hearted (particularly if you don't have a four wheel drive as it's mainly a single lane track with raised drainage and rocks/gravel), once there, you have everything you could possibly need for a perfect break away from the hustle and bustle of regular life. Carmen and Stuart have thought of everything visitors could need and then some.
Though the interior can be a little dark, particularly if you're wanting to do some reading, we were lucky enough to have amazing weather so spent a lot of time sitting under the parasol on the decking area and/or under the cover of the roof on the veranda. This provided ample opportunity to watch the numerous birds who visited the bird house (a mini wilderness lodge) and other feeding stations which we topped up while there. There's also loads of butterflies and some friendly squirrels too. Unfortunately, we didn't see the rabbits or partridges noted in the visitor book this time.
Lots of interesting sites from the area's past and of natural beauty are within walking distance of the lodge including Snailbeach mine, Shepherd's rock and the Devil's Chair. There's also the local shop and very accommodating Stiperstones Inn, just down the track from the lodge which offers great food, whether you're a vegan, vegetarian or meat/fish eater. The shop really has to be seen to be believed...it's a lot bigger on the inside than it looks from outside!
Really loved this place and hope to be able to visit again soon. It's been quite a shock to return to reality since our stay there, perhaps proof of how good a break we had.
