The Laurels of Chinchilla

Just charming. Outside, the chookery, like the whole property, is very outback rustic but inside is sophisticated rustic. The cabin has everything you need but if not just ask. Although it’s right on the highway, making it very convenient, the garden, river and, yes, chickens make that disappear in an instant. Just relax in the outdoor sitting area made cozy in the evenings with a lovely fire. Breakfast is a feast; don’t pass it up. I would come back here on a heartbeat.

Not our first visit, and certainly won’t be our last! On this occasion, we were reassigned to The Chookery despite booking the larger and fully self-contained River Cottage, as the team moved to accomodate the needs of a guest with limited mobility. Although we were planning on making use of the River Cottage kitchen (only a microwave in The Chookery), Lea and the team went above and beyond to ensure that any possibility of inconvenience was limited, by not only providing some kitchen utensils (chopping board and knife) as requested, but also going the extra mile to provide an entire platter of items for our stay including bread, eggs, fruit etc. Phil also ensured that we were stocked up with a continual supply of firewood to enjoy the outdoor amenities. Upon checking out, we accidentally left a water bottle behind. Not only did Lea promptly let us know, but even offered to mail it to us! Such warm and genuine hospitality was greatly appreciated!