5 reasons you should book a country retreat for your next girls’ weekend

While a getaway by the beach or traipsing around a new city is always fun, there’s just something about a weekend in the country that just hits different.

Perhaps it’s the serenity of being in an uncrowded space where the air is fresh and nature extends far beyond what the eye can see. Perhaps it’s the quietness where the only sounds are the crackle of the fire and the chatter of your friends around the fire pit. Or perhaps, it’s the warmth that a country retreat offers, paired with the company of your friends, that makes it the ultimate atmosphere for a girl's weekend.

Either way, if you’re wondering what to do for your next girls weekend, allow us to explain why we think a country retreat is the way to go:

1. The serenity

Whether escaping your kids for a weekend or celebrating an occasion, you’ll notice the serenity from the moment you arrive.

There’s truly no better way to escape from the busyness of daily life than spending a weekend where you can unwind with a drink by the fire, gaze out at green pastures from every angle and enjoy the quiet surroundings as you sip your morning coffee – this is the promise that a secluded country house offers.

2. Reconnect with nature

You know that feeling when you go on a nice walk outdoors or in nature and you immediately feel refreshed?! Well, imagine having that feeling for a whole weekend.

Research has proven that immersing yourself in green spaces can do a lot more than simply improve your mood, it can also have a direct positive impact on our physical wellbeing. So why not immerse yourself in nature by staying at a beautiful country retreat that boasts beautiful views and encourages you to appreciate the outdoors?

3. Bonus features

A bonus of escaping to the country is that it’s more feasible for holiday homes to add extra features to their properties to make them unique.

A popular feature, and favourite of ours, of course, is a fire pit. Just picture yourselves settling in on a Friday evening and tucking into a grazing platter made with local ingredients and pouring a glass of vino or whatever you fancy while catching up around the fire pit. You might even feel nostalgic enough to roast marshmallows!

Other bonus features you can find in some of our getaway packages are unique architecturally designed homes or accommodations with a private bar like our Secluded Country Charm getaway in Mudgee. Some have resident horses while others have unique trail walks and incredible pools to keep you cool in the summertime. It’s the added touches like these that make a getaway feel all the more special.

4. The Privacy

One thing that’s guaranteed to ruin the fun of a girls’ weekend is a noise complaint from the neighbours. And let’s face it, we all have that one friend who can get a little rowdy when girls’ weekend comes around!

That’s why the best solution is to simply choose accommodation where you don’t have to worry about any neighbours.

What’s great about booking a more rural property is the expansive land that it sits on meaning you often don’t have to worry about disgruntled neighbours, maybe just a few resident farm animals.

5. The Style

It’s common to think that a country getaway falls on the other end of the spectrum than a luxury getaway. But sometimes, that’s far from the truth.

Whoever said going country can’t be stylish hasn’t experienced the beauty of a gorgeously styled country home. For example, the stunning property featured in our Saddle Ridge Retreat getaway in Kangaroo Valley.

When you escape to a beautifully styled property that also has the feel of a country home, the mood just hits differently and it’s one of the best spaces for a cosy night in with the girls.

5 reasons you should book a country retreat for your next girls’ weekend