Title: “A Secret place to slow down” Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # “A Secret place to slow down” Cabin in Gloucester with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for “A Secret place to slow down” ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks - “A Secret place to slow down” (Gloucester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35603200/35603193/69765fd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks - “A Secret place to slow down” (Gloucester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35603200/35603193/5c6441ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - “A Secret place to slow down” (Gloucester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35603200/35603193/35b63294.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - “A Secret place to slow down” (Gloucester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35603200/35603193/8d154e2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap - “A Secret place to slow down” (Gloucester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35610000/35603200/35603193/0721a286.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Eco-Cabin, a secluded retreat amongst the trees with rustic luxury and an up-close-to-nature experience. Couples can unwind in their luxurious king-size bed or by the bath with idyllic views of Barrington and Gloucester River valleys. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### “A Secret place to slow down” Designed to give couples a get-away-from it all feeling the Eco-Cabin offers rustic luxury, privacy and an up-close-to-nature experience. Amongst the trees and in the shadows of “The Bucketts” the views of the Barrington and Gloucester River valleys and surrounding mountains are wonderful. The Eco-cabin is about 300 metres from the nearest house. So bring your sense of adventure and leave your alarm clock behind. This Eco-Cabin provides a unique style of couples accommodation steeped in rustic luxury and surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Its is fully self contained with solar power and rainwater storage; a luxurious king-size bed, a bath with idyllic views and a fully equipped kitchen. There’s BBQ on the large deck and an outdoor fire drum for cooler nights under the stars. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Alarm clock - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17330000/17320700/17320683/4a92dc36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Ridge - Gloucester Gloucester - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=17320683&PinnedHotelID=17320683&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64580000/64572900/64572898/8bbeef92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waukivory School House 1913\. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 2422, PID-STRA-2025 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Secret Place Slow Down Cabin Gloucester Secret Place Slow Down Gloucester Secret Place Slow Down Cabin A Secret Place to Slow Down Gloucester Gloucester A Secret Place to Slow Down Cabin A Secret Place to Slow Down Gloucester Secret Place Slow Down Cabin Cabin A Secret Place to Slow Down Secret Slow Down Gloucester A Secret Place to Slow Down “A Secret place to slow down” Cabin “A Secret place to slow down” Gloucester “A Secret place to slow down” Cabin Gloucester ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-31.99857,151.94983&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7CygbEmul%7E%5B%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBS%40QBQBQBQBSBQBMDQBQDODQDQDODQFODQFOFOFOFOFOFMFOHOFMHOHOFMJKHOHKHOJIHOJKHKJMJKJKJKJKJILKJKLGJILKJILGLILGLILELILELGLENELENELELGNENELANCLENANCNALCNCN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FLBNBN%40NBL%40NDNBL%40NDLDNFLDNDLDLDLDNFLDLHLDLHLFLHJFLHLJJHLFJJJJJHLJJJJJHJLLHJJJHNJHHNHJHNHJHLHNFNHLHNFNFLFNFNFNFNDNFPDNFPDNDPDPBNDPDPBLBPBRBPBPBP%40P%40RBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAPAPAPAPARCPAPAPCPCPCPCRCPCLEREPCLEPERELGPENGPENGLGRGLGNGLGNILINGNINILIJINIJINKJILKLIJMJIJKJKJMJKHKJKJMHKFMJMHKFMHMHMFMDMHMDOFMDMDMFODMBOFMDODM%40OBODM%40OBO%40OBMBO%3FO%40OBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCOAO%3FOCMCOAOCOAMEOCMAOEOEMGMCOEMGOEMEMGMEMIMEMGMIMIMGKIMKKGMIKKMKKIKKKKKKKKKKIKKMIMKKIOIKIOKKGMIOIOGOIMGOGMGOGMGSGMGOEQGOEQEMESEQEMCQESCMCQCSCQCQCQAQCQAQASAQAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8sVF1hsZmlnBxZqlH01jzZmZgrQ=) Gloucester, NSW #### What's nearby - Billabong Native Garden \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Gloucester Farmers Market \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Gloucester Folk Museum \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Gloucester Country Club \- 6 min drive \- 3.1 miles - Barrington Tops National Park \- 27 min drive \- 14.8 miles #### Getting around - Gloucester Station - 4 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 107 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hebby's Bakery - ‬3 min drive - ‪Roadies Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪cafe 57 - ‬3 min drive - ‪Roundabout Inn - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Fox Den - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is “A Secret place to slow down” pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at “A Secret place to slow down”? ### What time is check-in at “A Secret place to slow down”? ### What time is check-out at “A Secret place to slow down”? ### Where is “A Secret place to slow down” located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## “A Secret place to slow down” Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stewart P. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to relax, do nothing and enjoy the view New, clean and all that we need was provided. Fantastic outlook and a wonderful taste of the country. ##### Stewart P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deanne B. 8 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic peaceful getaway Property just outside of town so you can grab anything you need quickly. Beautiful setting, woke to the sounds of all the local bird life and the beautiful foggy valley while watching the sunrise coming up from the mountains. So many animals from the cows grazing to the little magpie that would come for a snack to the green tree frog that would come and croak at night plus rock wallabies that would be hopping past. The surrounding Barrington tops National Park was spectacular views and bush walks. Thanks to all the lovely locals that welcomed us into their beautiful town and a very special thanks to Dan for sharing this little piece of countryside with us. ##### Deanne B. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark M. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful & perfect Sure! Here's a shorter version of the review:---A Secret Place to Slow Down lives up to its name, quiet, cozy, and beautifully set in nature. The space was spotless, thoughtfully decorated, and incredibly relaxing. Close enough to Gloucester’s attractions but tucked away enough to truly unplug. The hosts were kind and attentive. A true hidden gem, we can’t wait to return! ##### Mark M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Absolute peace and serenity. Driveway is a bit tricky but adds to the remoteness while still being close to town. Well designed with lots of thoughtful touches. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Fiona G. 9 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Heatwave stay The property is well appointed (but not luxury) however the description of ammenities is misleading. The aircon is completely inadequate for the place and when you need it most in a heatwave it is useless. There is no washing machine or drier despite the description stating that. The property is heavily reliant on solar and the batteries between two cabins are connected. We had the misfortune of the occupants of the other cabin draining our battery as well as theirs leaving us with no power. You can not run the aircon and use the kettle, toaster or microwave at the same time otherwise it shorts it. The back up generator failed to operate when the solar battery was drained and no one was sent to fix this leaving us with minimal power during a heatwave. When we flagged some issues with the manager/host we were advised “a cool change should come through later”… well meant but not helpful when we were sweltering in 35’C+ heat. We were repeatedly woken the first night by the faulty smoke alarm. When we advised the manager/host of this we were told “it’s ok to remove it” no one sent out to replace it. ##### Fiona G. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anonymous 28 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just right Great property for a couples getaway. Amazing location, wow views and the town nearby. Will be back. ##### Anonymous Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate J. 22 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful vistas The Ridge is a lovely little spot for a getaway. Far enough away from everything but also close enough to everything. Just lovely for 2. ##### Kate J. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. 15 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property,wonderful views We had a wonderful stay. Amazing views, the bath was a hit, and the weather cooled down overnight in the middle of summer. The cabin is able to be kept quite cool in the middle of the day too. We spent a few days there without needing to go out. The birds nearby were wonderful. Very happy it's pet friendly, as our two small dogs had a great time too. The local coucal blessed us with its interesting call and we briefly spotted it once! Besides a local crow giving us a 5am wake up call, overall it was a wonderful stay. We will be back again. ##### Kim S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie G. 21 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will be staying again The cabin is well appointed and has a neat layout which made our stay very comfortable. It has a beautiful view of the town from the hilltop and was so quiet. Really enjoyed our stay. ##### Stephanie G. ### 8/10 Good #### Keighan M. 30 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Keighan M. 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