Unwind in a luxurious country get-away unlike any other in one of our stunning Rock Pool Park cottages, nestled amidst the serene farmlands of Stanthorpe, Australia.
Escape to tranquility
WELCOME
Our luxurious accommodation is located along the stunning Severn River, right in the heart of The Granite Belt. Here, you'll discover a delightful region renowned for its delicious food, world-class wine, and breathtaking nature.
Nestled amidst 100 acres of tranquil surroundings, our charming cottages offer the perfect escape to rest and recharge. Take in the sounds of chirping birds, spot native wildlife, and soak up magnificent sunsets from the comfort of your own private balcony.
Three modern cottages,
three different experiences.
Banyandah Cottage
Banyandah [your home beside the water]
As the name suggests this luxurious cottage has stunning views along the Severn River and its own rock pool created billabong. Nestled comfortably above the high flood line and within easy walking distance to a Gazebo picnic site above the man-made lake. This is a truly peaceful place to stay. With few exceptions you will be treated to a glorious and colourful sunset that can be enjoyed on either of the 2 decks.
Banyandah offers self-contained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom accommodation with modern facilities and comfortable queen beds. A modern kitchenette, air-conditioned living area and fireplace for cosy winter evenings. Suited to couples or small family.
Alkira Cottage
Alkira [a happy place in the sun]
Alkira cottage offers you a morning greeting from the sun as it rises from the east across our pastured paddocks and the serenity of the Severn River as a morning coffee view from the expansive decking. Just to Alkira’s rear is a forested nature walk where kangaroos, much birdlife, and occasionally local wild deer roam.
Alkira cottage offers self-contained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom accommodation with modern facilities and comfortable queen beds. A modern kitchenette, air-conditioned living area and fireplace for cosy winter evenings. Suited to couples or small family.
Lumeah Cottage
Lumeah [I come here to rest]
Welcome to this peaceful and picturesque cottage nestled within wonderful native trees and extraordinary granite outcrops.
Lumeah cottage offers its residents privacy warmth and comfort plus the wonders of a bucolic view across our paddocks to the Severn River. Enjoy our friendly Highland Cattle as they graze or watch breathtaking sunsets from the elevated balcony.
Self-contained 1 bedroom with ensuite and comfortable queen bed. A modern kitchenette, air-conditioned living area and fireplace. Open air balcony looking across to the river and beyond. Suited to singles or a couple.
THINGS TO SEE & DO
A list of some of our favourite places in the area ranging from parks, to cafes and vineyards.
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Jamworks Gourmet Foods has been creating Queenslands' favourite condiments since 2001. We manufacture a range of over 80 gourmet jams, relishes, chutneys, sauces and pastes, and have recently been awarded Medals in both the Australian Food Awards and the Royal Sydney.
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Uniquely positioned on the Granite Belt, the most highly elevated wine region in Australia, Balancing Heart Vineyard specialises in small batch varietals and blends, handcrafting one-of-a-kind quality wines with heart.
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Jersey Girls Cafe is one of the most relaxed restaurants in Stanthorpe. It is a place to chill after you have tasted a selection of fine cheeses. Here you can enjoy their famous, hearty Ploughman's lunch, or if you want to explore the cheeses tasted earlier, a Cheese Platter with a selection of three of your favourite cheeses and three favourite accompaniments is an option.
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Brass Monkey Brew House have created a broad variety of handcrafted boutique beers for all taste-buds. Enjoy their range of freshly brewed beers on tap and take a few with you for later. Their food menu offers a wide variety of delicious mouth-watering options designed to fill your tummy with happiness. Always using the best quality ingredients with the love of a home cooked meal.
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Girraween National Park boasts massive granite outcrops, balancing boulders, clear running streams and spectacular wildflowers in spring.
Golden wattles, yellow, red and purple pea flowers, dainty orchids and flannel flowers grow amid forests of red-gum, stringybark and blackbutt. Frogs, lizards and snakes rustle among the leaf litter. Brilliant turquoise parrots, yellow-tufted honeyeaters and superb fairy-wrens splash the granite-strewn countryside with colour, while red-necked wallabies, brush-tailed possums and spiny echidnas weave their way through the wonders of the woodland.
Some foody maps for your visit to the Granite Belt.
Download some handy maps where you can source the freshest local produce the region has to offer.