Above Berry, past the last of the green pastures, the road climbs onto 360 acres of farmland and native bush on Dharawal land — hills that run out to a distant line of ocean. At the top of it: Mt Hay Retreat, two suites built for exactly this, and nobody else in the frame. It takes no guests under eighteen. For anyone who wants a week where the only plan is which direction to walk.
There are two suites at Mt Hay Retreat, which is as many as the pool, the swing and the trails have to share. Each is individually designed, built around a window wall that opens onto rolling green hills running to a line of ocean on the horizon, with natural light reaching every corner of the room. Outside, the 360 acres are still worked as a farm — kitchen gardens and fruit trees planted to the seasons, walking trails that thread past hidden glades and tranquil dams, and a giant chess set set out for whoever wants a slow afternoon. The heated pool runs 33 metres indoors, lap end to spa end, and past the tree line a swing — Mt Hay calls it the Cloud Swing — hangs out over the valley. Anthony and Louise created it, and it's theirs.
Mt Hay Retreat sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, read on 24 August 2026. A house whose rule drops below eighteen, or stops naming an age, is taken off HUSH — how every house is checked.
Rooms & prices
Hiking (off-site)
3 nights · 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-27 · 2 adults
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perfect hideaway retreat. stunning views
Luckily we travelled in a 4WD as the road up to the retreat is quite steep and ruff in places. It's both bitumen and gravel. However all that is forgotten once you reach the top. It truely was like the rest of the...
wonderful setting peaceful location
amazing views and location.
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Everything below is the property’s own text and its own list, as it publishes them. We have not rewritten any of it.
Luxurious Boutique Escape
Experience a secluded retreat at Mt Hay Retreat, boasting a 33m indoor pool and stunning landscaped grounds.
Deluxe King Suites
Indulge in natural light-filled suites with premium amenities like flat-screen TVs, en suite bathrooms, and private decks with outdoor baths.
Charming Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of kitchenettes, a giant chess set, fruit trees, and a swing, all minutes away from the vibrant Berry Village.
Book now to unwind in luxury at Mt Hay Retreat.
Please note that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at this property.
Please note that this property is strictly nonsmoking.
Changes to additional pre-booked services such as massages require 48 hours notice. Changes made within 48 hours will incur a cancelation charge.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.
The house lists these as things to do from here. Where a line is marked off-site it is not on the property — a dive site, a trail, a stable. That mark is ours, not theirs.
Past the walking trails, hidden glades and dams, the ground opens out and the Cloud Swing hangs over the valley, with the same run of hills and ocean horizon that fills the suites. There's no schedule for it — go when the light's doing something worth watching.
Fruit trees and kitchen gardens are worked into the grounds and planted to the seasons rather than a fixed menu. Walk past them on the way to the pool and you'll see what's actually in the ground that week.
Berry's Village is a few minutes down the hill by car — Mt Hay's own description calls it the beating heart of the town. Go for the afternoon and come back to 360 acres with nobody else in the frame.
The heated pool runs the full 33 metres indoors, with the spa alongside it for afterwards. Two suites means you're rarely sharing either.
Answered from what the house itself publishes.
Yes. Mt Hay Retreat, a country house in Berry, Australia, sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, so every guest on site is 18 or older. We last read the rule on 24 August 2026.
No. The minimum age at Mt Hay Retreat is 18, and it is the house's own rule rather than a preference — anyone younger cannot book or stay. This page quotes where the rule is written.
Mt Hay Retreat is a country house in Berry, Australia.
Check-in at Mt Hay Retreat is from 03 PM and check-out is by 10 AM, as the house lists them.
No — Mt Hay Retreat lists itself as not accepting pets. Ask the house before you book if it matters to your trip.
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Every house here is adults only: the property's own rules set a minimum age of eighteen. Whether a dog may come is on each page.
