• Details: The Lodge sleeps 8 in luxury with 3 king size bedrooms, loft, 2 lounge areas, 2 bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Relax by the wood fire as you gaze across wilderness.

All of this set on a magical 8 acres of diverse nature reserve with a variety of ecosystems from ridge top to rainforest. Custom designed as an environmental retreat for small groups wanting privacy while exploring and learning of the unique natural wonders that make the Blue Mountains a World Heritage Area.

Hatters Hideout has panoramic views across the World Heritage Area, Wollangambe Wilderness, Mount Wilson and Wollemi National Park, home of the prehistoric wollemi pine.

Set amidst towering escarpments, the Hat Cave is a huge sandstone cathedral, with superb acoustics. It has been sculpted by nature to provide an ideal bushland retreat for modern cave dwellers (troglodytes). It has been carefully developed using minimal impact construction and facilities to ensure the environment remains as pristine as possible for future generations to enjoy. Access is easy via a 300m walking track with numerous seats to absorb the bushland surrounds. The 25 metre high arched opening faces north west with wind and weather protection by a grove of coachwood trees and 30 metre tall carved rock columns known locally as "pagodas", a predominant feature in the primitive landscape. Facilities include:- Open fire with kindling and 20kg wood; Gas barbecue; icebox; tables and chairs; sleeping swags; Solar powered lights etc.

Activities at Hatters Hideout are tailored to individual client desires. Choose from a concert of indigenous music and stories, on-site eco tours, rocksport, have a Bush Tea Party with the Hatter or simply self-cater and relax. LIKE RENTING A PRIVATE NATIONAL PARK Blue Mountains World Heritage Area views; bushwalking onsite ; Zig Zag railway, Newnes Plateau 5 km; Mt Wilson, Mt Tomah and Mt Victoria 15km; Blackheath 20km; Katoomba and Three Sisters 30km; Jenolan Caves 40km

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• Details: An escape to Lyre's Loft is easy!! Only 2 hours from Sydney via the M4 through Katoomba, or (my preference) up the Bell's Line of Road via Richmond, the "wild-side" of the Blue Mountains, you enter the realm of the lyrebird.

At 1100 metres high, with a spectacular view into a deep, rainforested mountain gorge, the symphony of bush-sounds, conducted by the lyre bird with backing from his orchestra, will override any need for CD's and city cacophonies.

Totally relax and unwind in a very comfortable 2 bedroom home that has been recently renovated and furnished, and has the commanding views that you expect of a classic mountain retreat; views where you can sit in comfort and watch the everchanging spectacle of light playing over rugged cliffs and distant valleys. Don't just come to the Blue Mountains... become a part of their grandeur... in total comfort at Lyre's Loft.

Bell is a very small town (no shops... no traffic lights!) 10km from Mount Victoria, 20km from Blackheath, Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens or Lithgow. All of the major attractions of the Blue Mountains are within a 30 minute scenic drive.

At 1100 metres above sea level, the climate is what you would expect of the Blue Mountains.... exhilarating in its everchanging moods." If you don't like the weather up here..... then wait a minute..."; there is no better place to watch the weather changing without leaving the comfort of your arm chair.

Lyre's Loft occupies 29 acres encompassing the headwaters of Monkey Creek with ridge top mountain ash forest, windswept heath and deep pockets of cool temperate rainforest. About 2 acres above the home have been extensively planted with exotic trees and shrubs, creating sensational seasonal contrasts with native vegetation as a background.

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