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3.5 out of 5
Federation Gardens & Possums Hideaway
185 Evans Lookout Road, Blackheath, NSW

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Pretty setting
A spacious unit with all the basics. Decor and kitchen quite dated but the heater was great Overall, quite comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chyi Lin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great holiday place for family
Great family retreat place and it was maintained very clean and tidy. The kids enjoyed the pool, though a bit too small for teens. There's also tennis court and playroom. A lot of options to keep the kids busy during the stay. Will definitely come back in the future! PS. The only short side is the WIFI - might be great for someone who wants to escape from the busy daily life and have a quiet time with family.
Have a cuppa at the little cosy verandah
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay in the cabin! Love this place and highly recommend for people who enjoy the nature.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were beautiful, our little cabin was far away from everything & everyone. We felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. The rooms were lovely & clean all the little extras made it feel like home. There was nothing I could fault with anything...will visit again in the future...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Robyn on Feb 9, 2021
Thank you for the opportunity to host your stay, and your kind words. Much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is absolutely unique in the bush of the blue mountains, I couldn’t fault anything the rooms were clean, well set out, beautiful fire place, comfy yet serine vibe so so peaceful for a weekend getaway. Robyn and Jess were both so welcoming their service is unmatched to my previous stays in other places absolutely outstanding .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from Robyn on Feb 9, 2021
Thank you for the opportunity to host your stay, and your kind words. Much appreciated.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Rainy stay
Great place to stay in bad weather! Loved the log fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A nice retreat
We enjoyed our days at Possums Hideaway. The grounds are lovely with a convenient tennis court, grass for kicking a ball, BBQ facilities and a pool. The only downside is that there is no wifi. However, the staff were very accommodating in helping out my son who had to attend a zoom tutorial with his uni class while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Joanne on Oct 20, 2020
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to hosting your stay in the future. Warm regards, Reception and Management

8/10 Good

Belinda, Sutherland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great relaxing place for a short break. Highly recommend with children.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Joanne on Oct 20, 2020
Thank you for recommending us for families with children. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting your stay in the future. Warm regards, Reception and Management

10/10 Excellent

Lmc, Sydney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was fantastic. Quiet, clean, activities for the kids. Staff where the friendliest I’ve come across. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Joanne on Oct 20, 2020
Our staff would like to thank you for your positive feedback and will look forward to hosting your stay in the future. Warm regards, Reception and Management

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Relax and enjoy!
We were late for our check-in, a system was set up for late arrivals which was easy to follow. The accomodation was set up warm for us as it was -2 when we arrived. The rooms were equipped with essentials with a free bag of marshmallow for us to enjoy with the camp fire. Spacious room for group of friends or just family. Robyn the business owner was friendly and warm, she gave us information on the nearby activities. Recommended for the tree house next time. We enjoyed our stay and will 100% be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Joanne on Oct 20, 2020
Thank you for your lengthy and positive description of your stay with us. I will pass on your positive feedback to the owner, Robyn. We look forward to hosting your stay in the future. Warm regards, Reception and Management

8/10 Good

Frank, Menai NSW

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The cabin was very clean and comfortable and reception caring and polite. Would stay again, a cut above the other similar price properties in Blackheath or Megalong Valley. Have stayed in Blackheath and Megalong Valley at least once every year for the past 20 years.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

sam, Wollongong

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had an awesome time! This is the best place to stay if you have kids as there is lots of things to entertain them with and plenty of space to run around. The rooms are clean and spacious. This is our second time staying here and we will definitely be back. Jess the manager is awesome and nothing was too muich trouble. Thanks for spoiling the kids with the lollies :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful stay
it's been a wonderful stay in the pine lodge. We loved BBQ area and fireplace for toaster marshmallows. Its close to the grand canyon walk too
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heng-hao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David, Sydney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent quiet clean relaxing walks nature cafes
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dee, Melbourne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and facilities, in particular the marshmallows to toast in the fire pit and complimentary washing powder for the laundry. Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

John, Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A nice quiet retreat. The staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous amount of space and excellent activities for the kids. A sense of privacy despite there being a few cabins on site. Frog mouth right at the door!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccably clean, so inviting and perfect family accommodation We booked the Laurel Lodge for 2 mums and 2 daughters for a Blue Mountains getaway. On arrival we were warmly greeted by the delightful Jess who checked us in. Our lodge was impeccably clean with everything supplied that we needed for a couple of days, including a bag of marshmallows. In the evening the large fire pit was ours to sing songs and roast marshmallows, we then had a fun game of pool in the poolroom, topped off with a 9pm mid-winter swim in the indoor heated pool. The stay was absolutely perfect. Thank you so much for providing such excellent facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Robyn L on May 11, 2019
Thank you for thinking us worthy of 10 out 10!! Much appreciated :)

10/10 Excellent

Impression

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Robyn L on May 11, 2019
Thank you kindly for sharing with others your thoughts on Federation Gardens & Possums Hideaway - so glad to hear you found your stay comfortable :)

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The venue is absolutely naturistic and peaceful. It was magical
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Robyn (owner) on Mar 6, 2019
Thank you for your kind comments - we love that you enjoyed our peaceful setting as much as we do :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the possum treats they left for us to feed the possums at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Robyn (owner) on Mar 6, 2019
Its lovely to hear of your appreciation for the 'little things'. Thank you for allowing us the pleasure of hosting your stay :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT GETAWAY ESCAPE . Best way to unwind and get away from it all
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Robyn on Dec 26, 2018
Thank you so much for your kind words - we appreciate having the opportunity to host your stya :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was away from everything in the bush, perfect weekend away
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Robyn on Dec 26, 2018
Always lovely to hear a stay is 'perfect'. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to host your stay :)

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The size of the Linden room was perfect for family of 4 (2 teenage boys). Sufficient equipment to prepare meals. Games room and BBQ were good. Location good for local walks, day trips including Jenolan Caves.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Robyn on Dec 26, 2018
Thank you Brett for taking the time to pen this review and share with others your experience of Federation Gardens and Possums Hideaway :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect weekend getaway
The possums Hideaway cabins are the best! This was the second time my husband and I stayed in one of the Possums Hideaway couples cabins and we just had the best time. It is just so quiet and peaceful there. The pool is great too! We were able to just relax and enjoyed our surroundings. Perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Julie H on Dec 7, 2018
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and quiet and close to everything. Cottage was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Robyn on Nov 3, 2018
Thank you for your 5/5 review and your kind comments - we hope to see you again next time you visit the Blue Mountains.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well equipped lodges in a wonderful, relaxing and quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Julie H on Oct 13, 2018
Thank you for this 5 out of 5 review - very much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our cosy, peaceful little cottage. The setting was absolutely beautiful, in amongst the trees. We had a rainy day but we didn't mind as it was lovely being inside with the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Julie H on Oct 13, 2018
Thank you Alison for reviewing your recent stay with us. We hope to have the pleasure of wecloming you back again.

10/10 Excellent

Aki, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for couples to spend some Romantic time
The cabin was close-knit cute one with a fire place inside which really kept the room warm and all you need to cuddle and get cosy with your partner. A jacuzzi with candles was cherry on the top. Privacy to spend time in your own cabin amidst the nature in that small cabin. There were dvds provided to just sit relax and watch some nice movie sipping drinks and laying in bed. A kitchen to prepare food. It was indeed one of the most romantic experiences I’ve ever had and would recommend my friends definitely. It was a break that all me and my partner needed away from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Julie H on Aug 23, 2018
Thank you so much Aki for this lovely review. Personal recommendations are definitely what we strive for. We are so pleased you and your partner enjoyed your romantic break.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Julie H on Aug 23, 2018
Thank you for your 5/5 rating for your stay with us. It is very much appreciated.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family break
Fantastic stay in our favourite winter destination. It is always clean, welcoming and family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Julie H on Aug 23, 2018
Thank you for reviewing your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place for an overnight stay for our recent trip to the mountains. As soon as we arrived, we regretted only staying for 1 night. The cottage is neat and tidy, with plenty of space in the living room for our family of 3. The outdoor area is neatly kept and with plenty for families to be kept busy. Best of all, the place was incredibly quiet, even though there were other families staying near us. Will definitely stay there again for our next mountain trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Julie H on Jul 24, 2018
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back again when you next visit the Blue Mountains

10/10 Excellent

Lalor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect getaway in the mountains
This accommodation was perfect for our large family. Very comfortable and the kitchen had everything you could need. There were so many activities to keep the grandchildren occupied and they loved toasting the marshmallows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Julie H on Jul 20, 2018
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again.

2/10 Terrible

Marco, Maroubra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst experience ever
Wrong expedia booking. No flexibility. Not suitable for families.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great romantic getaway
Celebrating our anniversary - this is a great place to escape sydney. The possums cabin was super cool and romantic with log fire, circular design of the room, fully ementies for cooking yourself with fridge too. Plus the spa bath was an added bonus and they also had a large LCD with DVD player and loads of DVD’s to choose from. We loved it. So many personal touches too and staff super friendly. The cabins are a bit close to really be private enough but didn’t spoil our time! 5 stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018