Bells at Killcare has announced it will introduce ‘The Lodges’ — four, tri-level luxury dwellings located on the existing property, nestled within the Bouddi National Park on the NSW Central Coast.
The lodges are designed to seamlessly blend into the coastal Angophora canopy. The ground level of each lodge will feature two bedrooms, integrated with the bushland surroundings. Guests can also expect underfloor heating, an indoor rain-shower, a freestanding bath, a private, heated pool, a poolside BBQ and an alfresco dining area.
Karina and Brian Barry, have been the visionary owners and operators of Bells at Killcare, founding both Bells at Killcare and Pretty Beach House, a member of Luxury Lodges of Australia, 15 years ago. Together, the pair have more than 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
The second levels will feature a fully equipped contemporary kitchen that leads to an open-plan dining and living area with a large-screen television, a stocked bar & larder, and a fireplace. This level opens onto a wrap-around terrace, where you can view local wildlife, such as the local white-breasted sea eagle.
The third level is home to a ‘Sunset Deck’, offering expansive views of Bouddi National Park, Broken Bay, Palm Beach, the Hawkesbury River and the distant city Sydney skyline.
Things to do
Guests staying at the lodges, from February 2024 onwards, will be able to take part in low-impact wilderness walks that wind through Eucalypt forests, past ancient rock formations along dramatic coastal boardwalks, and down to hidden bays and beaches like Maitland Bay and Putty Beach.
Services will include five-star resort facilities and concierge members readily at hand.
Dining can take place at the Bells at Killcare onsite restaurant, The Wild Flower Bar and Dining, featuring seasonal dishes inspired by the produce grown and harvested in Bells’ own kitchen gardens.
The menus showcase many local NSW producers, suppliers, winemakers and growers, while seafood is locally harvested, including freshly shucked oysters and crayfish caught off nearby Macmasters Beach.
The restaurant’s wine list has been awarded 3 wine glasses in the Australian Wine List of the Year Awards for the past 14 consecutive years.
Wellness experiences can be enjoyed at the Bells at Killcare Day Spa, using native local botanical products in a number of massage, facials and body treatment rituals.
Bookings for The Lodges are open now, for stays from February 1, 2024. Rates start at AUD$750 per person, per night based on four guests. A minimum two-night stay is required. The two-person rates are from $1200 per person, per night.
For more information visit bellsatkillcare.com.au
