Summary: Enjoy the crisp clean fresh air and spectacular scenery at Kanimbla Valley Willow Tree Bend, just 2 hour's away from Sydney. The ideal tiny house NSW retreat set in a tranquil location near the Blue Mountain's escarpment and offers stunning views of the night skies, which come alive in with stars that you can see clearly on a cloudless night. Watch a shooting star, or look at the Southern Cross and the Milky Way. Along with abundant of wildlife here like kangaroos, echidnas, wombats, eagles, cockatoos, and gang gang cockatoos, also trout in the Cox river. The Space: Kanimbla Valley Willow Tree Bend is a lovely tiny house with stunning views of the vineyard and surrounding valley. It is located above the vineyard, with easy access to drive up and park next to the tiny house. We are just 2 hour's away from Sydney, along with Blue Mountains Tours and Glow Worm Tour Blue Mountains, which are few of the nearby attractions in the area. The bathroom follows ecologically sustainable principles, including a waterless eco-friendly compost toilet, hand basin, and shower (gas heated for hot showers). It focuses on satisfying people's needs with natural resources and processes to save water through using eco-friendly toilets to save the environment. If you plan to spend your tiny house NSW retreats here, we advise that you bring your basic necessities such as food and water during your stay with us. Thank you! Guest Access: Guests will have access to the tiny house and recreational area where there is a fire pit, BBQ, and fridge. Guests are free to roam the surroundings on the property. If your host is around, he may even invite you to enjoy a glass of wine together on the deck under the wisteria pergola looking over the valley views. We own a small vineyard and produce homemade wines. When entering or leaving the property, check that you have shut the gates. If you're interested, you could also check out some of our highly recommended attractions such as Blue Mountains Tours and Glow Worm Tour Blue Mountains; guests would often visit. The Neighborhood: List of Recommendations : Oberon Leura Mall Scenic Railway Leura Cascades Mayfield Gardens Valley of the Waters Gordon Falls Lookout Elysian Rock Lookout Sublime Point Lookout Lockleys Pylon Walking Track Everglades Historic House and Gardens Mudgee and Orange Wine-growing regions Bathurst mount panorama walking track and race track Blue Mountains - Katoomba 3 sisters, Jenolan caves (highly recommend! spectacular caves) Local Food scene: Lithgow Workies club, 3 -7 Tank St Lithgow. Ambermere Inn Little Hartley. 5 Ambermere Drive Little Hartley - good food, lounge bar Lolly Bug. 2297 Great Western Hwy, Little Hartley NSW 2790 - thousands of lollies, coffee, easy parking Sightseeing : Mayfield Gardens Oberon. 530 Mayfield Rd, Oberon NSW 2787 A botanical garden situated in Oberon in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. Located approximately 200 kilometres west of Sydney, the garden is one of the world's largest privately owned cool climate gardens, lying within a 2,000-hectare agricultural area. Nearest shopping: Woolworths, 224 Mort St, Lithgow NSW 2790 Parks & Nature: Katoomba 3 sisters, scenic railway. 23 - 31 Echo point road Katoomba Arts & event space: Gang Gang Galleries Lithgow. 206 Main St, Lithgow NSW 2790 Gang Gang Gallery is housed in the heritage space of the Old Refreshments building of the Theatre Royal on Main Street Lithgow. Now, an exciting contemporary art space and event venue hosting exhibitions from emerging as well as established artists. Hartley Village. Historic inland settlement with sandstone buildings, café, gallery and historic tours, plus accommodation in newly renovated cottages. Step into this historic inland settlement on a guided tour or school excursion, among the sandstone buildings of Hartley Historic Site, on the western edge of the Blue Mountains. Step back in time within the historic village of Hartley set into the western edge of the beautiful Blue Mountains. Set among pastures, orchards, native plants and nineteenth and twentieth-century cottage gardens, the village’s lovely sandstone buildings preserve an important piece of history: the settlement of inland Australia. Seventeen buildings tell the story of the village, from the 1837 Greek Revival courthouse to Corneys Garage, built in 1945 of timber and iron. Explore the artefacts and family histories, find out about the region’s past at the visitor centre, or enjoy a picnic in the absolute serenity of historic Hartley. In recognition of Hartley’s heritage significance, an exciting revitalisation plan is being developed, with improved facilities and new exhibition spaces. There are already a number of fascinating tours and events held at Hartley, so call ahead to get involved. (02) 6355 2117 Contact hours: 10am-4.20pm daily (closed Mondays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) Opening hours 10am-4.20pm daily (closed Mondays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) Admission Free entry Hartley Historic Cottages provides accommodation in Hartley Historic Village, which has a cafe, art galleries, walking tracks and an information centre. All accommodation has a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator/freezer, oven, microwave, a toaster and kettle. Some units feature a seating area and/or a balcony. Guests can go cycling or relax in the garden. Horse riding at Arundel, 890 Jenolan Caves Road, Good Forest NSW 2790 https://arundelequestrian.com Getting Around: By car: - 2 hr, 160 km from Kanimbla to Mudgee - 2hrs, 140 km from Sydney to Kanimbla - 35 mins, 25 km from Kanimbla to Lithgow - 1 hr 10 min, 90 km from Kanimbla to Bathurst - 45 minutes 40 km from Kanimbla to Katoomba This is a very isolated location hence guests would have to have your own transport to explore the area. There is much to see and do locally. Other Things to Note: - No WiFi - Strictly no pets allowed - No smoking allowed on the property - Unregistered guests or visitors are not allowed - Mobile reception is good for Telstra and Optus - We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge - There is also a recreational area next to the tiny house for you to use whenever you wish, which includes the fire pit, fridge, and a weber BBQ (instructions on how to use the Weber BBQ are placed at the BBQ) Important note: - Initial bag of firewood is free. Additional bags will be at a cost of $15 per bag. - Due to the nature of the property, abundant wildlife may be present on the property - Keep in mind that BBQ grills and outdoor fire pits are not available during a total fire ban - In order to maintain the cleanliness and functionality of our compost toilets a minimum additional cleaning fee is applied for stays of 5 nights or more. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a hygienic experience during your stay. Interaction with Guests: Guests will enjoy your own private space but we are always happy to chat with you.