Greenthum Cottage

This renovated forestry cottage sits on a large block in quiet Thulimbah, north of Stanthorpe. High ceilings give the two-bedroom cottage an unexpectedly roomy feel while keeping things warm in winter and naturally cool through summer. The indoor fireplace makes it easy to settle in with a book or one of the vinyl records you can play through the Yamaha sound system, and there's a solid collection of board games if you're after something more social.

The location puts you within reach of several wineries, national park access points and local producers including the cheese factory and Vindenzo's café at the Big Apple. With a washer and dryer, room-darkening shades and plenty of extra bedding, the cottage has what you need for a proper rest between outings or a full weekend of doing absolutely nothing.