Escape the everyday with a Perth Hills stay cay! The Mundaring region of the Perth Hills offers up boutique accommodation perfect for a winter getaway. Just a short drive from the city, you’ll find romantic retreats, cosy farm cottages, and warming campfire experiences to suit every type of stay and budget.
Romantic Chalets & Cottages
Nothing says “cosy” like a comfy four poster bed. The historic Mahogany Inn & Distillery welcomes overnight stays in well-appointed rooms (with both modern and 4 poster heritage styles). Their bar features a warm log fire that crackles through winter evenings.
For those seeking adult-only indulgence, Amaroo Retreat and Spa offers luxe chalets with heated outdoor spas and fine dining at The Lounge restaurant. Kangaroo Valley Homestead creates unforgettable romantic moments with its side-by-side stone outdoor baths, plus indoor and outdoor log fires.
Love to take your furry friends on holiday? Mountolive Studio combines bushland walkies and winter creeks with log fire and king-bed comfort. Wake up with a good coffee and home-cooked breakfast in Quenda Guesthouse’s toasty eco-designed space. Close to John Forrest National Park, there are plenty of waterfalls to discover nearby.
Step into a cosy cottage at The Lavender Patch, surrounded by bushland, near Mundaring Weir. Here, adventure seekers can access renowned trails like the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi, while staying at the beautifully renovated five-bedroom home or a charming self-contained chalet.
Quiet Escapes’ offerings – from the romantic Acorn Cottage with its slipper bath and wood burner to The Carriage, a lovingly restored 1901 South Australian train carriage featuring a 19th-century fireplace both bring all the snug vibes.
Can’t get enough carriages? The 120-year-old vintage Whistle Creek Carriage Stay has been lovingly refurbished. This retro spot, in the heart of Parkerville, is perfect for pub bites and winter wanders. Love to snuggle by a wood fire? The history filled Mundaring Weir Hotel provides 10 motel-style rooms with forest views, and open fireplaces.
Cosy Perth Hills Farm Stays
Experience a taste of the countryside at Gumleaf Cottage Farmstay, with roaring log fires, hayrides, bushwalks, pony rides, egg collecting and feeding the friendly farm animals.
Rug up and enjoy nights around the firepit at Sawyers Valley spot, Hillborne Cottage. You can even take your dogs or horse along for a staycation and trot the nearby Railway Reserves Heritage Trail.
Camping by a Roaring Campfire
Embrace the elements at Lake Leschenaultia Campground, where lakeside camping creates the perfect backdrop for stargazing and storytelling around a crackling fire. Get up early to see magical misty mornings on the lake.
Pitch your tent at Perth Hills Discovery Centre Campground in Beelu National Park, is found close to the attractions of Mundaring Weir. Both sites feature modern camp kitchens, allowing you to enjoy nature without sacrificing comfort during your winter camping adventure.
How ever you like to stay cosy; from soaking in a spa, sipping a glass of wine by a log fire or toasting marshmallows outside – your winter stay-cation awaits in Mundaring.