Meadow View Cottage your perfect family escape

Meadow View Cottage – A Secluded Off-Grid Retreat with Breathtaking Views and surrounded by Highland Cows and Donkeys.

Set on 3,000 private acres with no neighbours for kilometres, this exclusive retreat offers the perfect escape from the city.

The Space
One king bedroom – a restful space with plenty of natural light.
One queen bedroom – cozy and welcoming.
A triple bedroom – ideal for families or groups, with a double bed and a single bunk above.
A equipped kitchen – featuring an oven and all the essentials.
A bright dining area – perfect for sharing meals with a view.
A separate lounge with a wood-burning fireplace – a cozy spot to relax, read, or enjoy good company.

Off-Grid Luxury, Thoughtfully Designed
Meadow View Cottage is completely off-grid, powered by solar energy and batteries, and supplied with pure rainwater from its own tanks.
Stay connected (or work remotely) with high-speed Starlink internet.
Unwind by the wood-burning fireplace or outdoor firepit for an unforgettable stargazing experience.
For year-round comfort, ceiling fans provide cooling relief.
Indulge in the outdoor bath with steaming hot water—a truly magical way to soak under the stars in total privacy.

A Place to Unwind, Reflect, and Reconnect

More than just a place to stay, Meadow View Cottage is an experience—a chance to step away from the everyday and embrace the beauty of slow living. Whether you seek solitude, inspiration, or quality time with loved ones, this is a retreat where time slows down, and nature takes centre stage.

Come and discover the magic of Meadow view cottage—you may never want to leave.

A True Country Experience
Located on BlackJack Pastoral, a 3,000 acre carbon-neutral working farm specialising in Black Angus cows, your journey to Meadow View Cottage takes you 5 km through scenic dirt roads lined with cows, lizards, and abundant wildlife. Meadow View Cottage invites you to explore, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the peace and quiet. Take a walk, spot local wildlife, or simply sit back and enjoy the view of highland cows and donkeys and the rolling valleys beyond.

Slow Down & Enjoy the Moment
Meadow View Cottage is a place to step away from the rush and take in the simple pleasures of country life. Whether you're relaxing by the fire, exploring the landscape, or stargazing at night, this is a retreat where you can truly switch off and recharge.

Important Notes:
Access: Due to extended dirt roads and cattle grates, a vehicle with good clearance is required—this property is not suitable for small cars AWD and 4WD only and in the rain we recommend 4WD vehicles only. Do not try and arrive and access this property at night only during daylight.

Connectivity: There is limited to no mobile reception until you connect to Starlink Wi-Fi at the property.

Guest access
House and house yard only. No access to sheds or cattle yards, but free to walk around the property and explore. No driving cars around the property only utilise the property roads.

Just 3 hours from Sydney and 1.5 hours from Newcastle. If Meadow View Cottage isnt available for the dates your are wanting check out Devon Downs also on BlackJack Pastoral.

Other things to note:
Stop in at the Vacy general store and Cafe (@vacy_general_store) and pick up some supplies offering fresh produce along with an abundant country style menu serving breakfast, lunch and dinner or pick up your meats at Gresford butcher supplying locally farmed meats.

The closest grocer, Food works, is approximately 40 minutes away at the nearest town Gresford village.

Dungog, Barrington tops, Ladies Well, Martins Creek, along with farm visits and winery tours at Camyr Ally or Vino Paws are all within 1 hour of this property.

This farm stay offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Carrabolla farm stay is smoke free.