[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Escape to Devon Downs at BlackJack Pastoral Vacation home in Carrabolla with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113696900/113696812/859c3896.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113696900/113696812/1a61e3ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113696900/113696812/e4cf3f87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113696900/113696812/d404d565.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113696900/113696812/152a76b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Devon Downs at BlackJack Pastoral provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Escape to Devon Downs at BlackJack Pastoral Welcome to Devon Downs – Your Off-Grid Country Retreat Tucked away in a breathtaking valley in the Upper Hunter, Devon Downs offers a rare opportunity to disconnect from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in the tranquillity of nature. This fully off-grid, architecturally unique cabin is designed with sustainability and sophistication in mind, blending reclaimed timber and corrugated iron to create a space rich in character and warmth. Whether you seek solitude for reflection, inspiration for creative pursuits, or simply a restorative break from city life, Devon Downs provides an environment where you can unplug, recharge, and reconnect—with nature, with others, and with yourself. The Space Inside, you'll find: Two inviting queen bedrooms – cozy, peaceful, and perfect for unwinding. A stylish bathroom – simple yet elegant. A fully equipped kitchen – complete with an island, gas oven, and stovetop. Spacious living area – featuring a wood-burning fireplace for cozy nights in. Outdoor entertaining – enjoy the BBQ, fire pit, and large outdoor dining area under the stars. Off-Grid, But Not Off-Comfort Devon Downs operates completely off-grid, powered by solar energy and pure rainwater. While mobile reception is scarce, high-speed Starlink internet ensures you remain connected when needed. For those who appreciate the romance of firelight, a wood-burning fireplace and an outdoor fire pit provide warmth and ambiance, while ceiling fans offer comfort on warmer days. A True Farm stay Experience Located on BlackJack Pastoral, a 3,000 acre carbon-neutral working farm specialising in Black Angus cows, your journey to Devon Downs takes you 5 km through scenic dirt roads lined with cows, lizards, and abundant wildlife. Keep an eye out for the platypus by the creek, breathe in the fresh country air, and experience the profound stillness that only the countryside can offer. Important Notes: Access: Due to extended dirt roads and cattle grates, a vehicle with good clearance is required—this property is not suitable for small cars and is AWD and 4WD only in the rain. Do not try and arrive and access this property at night only during daylight. . Connectivity: There is limited to no mobile reception until you connect to Starlink Wi-Fi at the property. Devon Downs is a unique property we recommend no children under 10 as there is old farm equipment and deer antlers etc hung on the walls this may be daunting for younger children. Unplug, Unwind, and Reconnect Whether you're curling up by the fire, or stargazing under the vast country sky, Devon Downs is a place where time slows down, and nature takes centre stage. Come and experience the beauty of true disconnection for yourself—you won’t want to leave. Stop in at the Vacy general store and Cafe (@vacy\_general\_store) and pick up some supplies offering fresh produce along with an abundant country style menu serving breakfast, lunch and dinner or pick up your meats at Gresford butcher supplying locally farmed meats. All bedding and towels provided. If the dates you want aren't available for Devon Downs take a look at Meadow View Cottage also on Black Jack Pastoral. Guest access House and house yard only. No access to sheds or cattle yards, but free to walk around the property and explore. No driving cars around the property only utilise the property roads. Just 3 hours from Sydney and 1.5 hours from Newcastle. /shorts/lpWIXeNDg1A?feature=share Other things to note: The closest grocer is Food works is approximately 40 minutes away at the nearest town Gresford village. Dungog, Barrington tops, Ladies Well, Martins Creek, along with farm visits and winery tours at Camyr Ally or Vino Paws are all within 1 hour of this property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113696900/113696814/11b4f2dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Meadow View Cottage your perfect family escape Carrabolla - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=113696814&PinnedHotelID=113696814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106373200/106373167/0a75a525.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Treetops - Your Rainforest Retreat Surround yourself with nature. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number PID-STRA-77779 ### Property is also known as 3111-271640 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-32.29105,151.44226&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7E%7D%60dEcqi%7B%5B%3FQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40S%40S%40QBO%40QBQBQBQBSBQBQDMDSBQDQDODQFMDSDMFQFODOHMFQFOFOHMFOHOHMHKFOJOHKHMHKJKJOHKJKJKJKJMJKJGLKJILKJILKJGLILGLILGLGLGLELINELELELINALENENELCNELANCNCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBLBN%40NDLBNDNDLDL%40NHLDLDLDNHLDLFLFLFLHLFJHLFLJJHLJJHJJLFJJJLJJJJJJHJJNHJJJHLHJHNHNHJHLFNHNHLFNFNFPFLFNFNDPFLDRFLDPDNDPBPDRDLBPBPBRBPBPBP%40P%40NBP%40P%40T%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPARAPAPATAPCPANAPCPCPCPCPCRCPELERCPEPELEPGNEPGNEPGNGNGLGPGNGLININGLINIJINILILILKJILKLIJKJKJKJKJKLMFKJKHMJKHMJMFKHMHMFMFMFMFMDOHMDMDMDOFMBMDODODMBODO%40MBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMAOEMCOEOEMEOCMGMEMEOEMIMEMGMGMGMGMIMIKGMKKIMKKIMKKGKMKKKKKKKKIKKMKMIKIMIMKMGOIKIOIMGOIOGMGOGQIMEOGOGQEOEQGOEQEMEQCQESEMCQCSCQCQCQCQAQCOAQAUAQAQAQAS%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Pm1y2eCSuSfaSLA4MwGFNUtCbPU=) Lostock, New South Wales ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Escape to Devon Downs at BlackJack Pastoral pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Escape to Devon Downs at BlackJack Pastoral? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Escape to Devon Downs at BlackJack Pastoral? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Escape to Devon Downs at BlackJack Pastoral located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is in the same region as Mount Royal National Park, Lake Saint Clair, and Ladies Well. Regional attractions also include Chichester State Forest and Camyr Allyn Wines. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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