Tranquility defines the house at every level of detail. Set on a sympathetically cleared bit of hillside, the house overlooks a valley to one side and is made especially atmospheric by the rain and yet glows like a zen garden in the sunlight. It is secluded so provides the perfect place to unwind. Walking through the house is an airy experience of moving through nature, indoors. Light, space, forest, home garden, cicadas and ‘the’ wombat, they are all there within reach. Catherine, our host, has put a lot of thought into providing effortless comforts. From the superbly and generously equipped kitchen (which I used all the time like it was my own!), the softest linens, a good selection of books to the fabulous fire pit, everything was there and almost invariably in the right place. The air conditioning in the master bed room made a huge difference on the hot December day when we arrived (it was cool thereafter), so I’m guessing the house could get very warm in the high heat of the summer. It happened to be cool enough to light a fire for NYE which made the occasion very special. Kangaroo Valley village is immensely enjoyable. The stores, cafes, bookshop and antique shops are carefully curated and, the locals are truly the nicest people! Thank you Catherine for hosting us. We had a delightful stay ans hope to return again.