11 cabins to snuggle up in front of the fire
This region does cold weather well. To make the most of it, we’ve rounded up some cabins that are perfect for snuggling in on a cold weekend away. We’ve limited the selections to places less than two hours away, and cabins without fireplaces / firepits need not apply.
Updated 03 June
Written by Phoebe Tully, updated by the TFG Team.
Photography: Manuel Freudmann - courtesy: @in2thewildescapes
TINY KYA & TINY CHARLIE
(Pictured). For those looking to reset, step ‘into the wild' and disconnect, the Tiny Kya & Tiny Charlie tiny home escapes are great options for a low key getaway (and come with almost all the mod-cons you’re used to). Both have plenty of activitiy options from board games and books, to bush walking and Koala spotting (Tiny Kya even has an outdoor bathtub) they come complete with BBQ's and outdoor firepits for watching the night slip away.
Tiny Charlie is 40min north of Toowoomba, Tiny Kya 20min south.
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ravensbourne escape
The Tranquility Studio has a wrap-around verandah that lets you take in a 360˚ of incredible valley and forest views. Sip a coffee in the morning as you watch the mist in the valley, and cosy up to the fire in the afternoon with a glass of red.
The studio is energy efficient, eco-friendly and has a zero-carbon footprint. It belongs to a whole suite of getaway options in the Ravensbourne area, so there’ll be something that suits everyone.
Ravensbourne is 40 minutes’ drive from Toowoomba.
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braeside southern downs
The Cottage at Braeside has a cosy fireplace, fully equipped kitchen and private garden. Relax in the indoor spa with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and go crazy with the beautiful Hermés products provided. Build a camp fire as the sun sets, and enjoy locally-sourced breakfast provisions in the morning.
Braeside is 1.5 hours’ drive from Toowoomba.
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Diamondvale cottages
There’s a whole range of cottages to choose from at Diamondvale, but the tiny Forget-Me-Not Cottage is full of little luxuries. The king size bed has an electric blanket, there’s a fully-equipped kitchenette, and a combustion fireplace full of ironbark. Escape the rest of the world, and snuggle in style. And if you do choose to leave, there’s a whole range of breweries and wineries to try in Stanthorpe, as well as national parks to hike and boutiques to explore.
Stanthorpe is 1 hour and 45 minutes’ drive from Toowoomba.
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hazelmont cottage
Hazelmont Cottage sits right in the Ravensbourne rainforest. Whip up some pancakes with the breakfast basket provisions as your coffee brews, and play some boardgames all day as you completely lose track of time. Enjoy afternoon tea in the landscaped grounds, or explore the national park next door with a picnic basket or local produce and wine.
Ravensbourne is a 40 minute drive from Toowoomba.
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bunya mountains Cabin
This beautiful, modern cabin sits within the Bunya Ranges, 10 hectares of private mountain forest. It’s incredibly serene, and has both an indoor fire and an outdoor firepit. That’s a good amount of fire.
There are some licensed restaurants nearby, as well as a rotating roster of weekend markets in Dandebh, Kumbia, Cooyar, Bell, Maidenwell and Nanango. The forest walks in this part of the country are astonishingly beautiful.
The Bunya Mountains are an hour and a half away from Toowoomba.
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the boathouse on cloudlake
The Boathouse’s secluded cottage includes a wood fire and a large bath for two. It’s located right on a small, private lake, which is a beautiful thing to swim in during summer, and a beautiful thing to look at in winter. Wake up to water views, and cuddle around the firepit a night as the sunsets over the lake. It’s like a whole other world here.
Cloudlake is a 40 minute drive from Toowoomba.
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cooby view farm stay
Cooby View is a farm stay, which gives you the option to feed the animals, milk the cows, and ride the horses. If you’re looking to get away, but not just sit around, this is the perfect place for you. Also perfect if your romantic weekend happens to include children. Cooby View is also pet friendly for small dogs, a rarity we know can be the make-or-break of a weekend away for many pet owners.
Geham is a 25 minute drive away.
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alure stanthorpe
The luxury villas at Alure are self-contained, separate and secluded, ensuring your stay is totally peaceful. Savour your ‘Tastes of the Granite Belt’ complimentary breakfast in the morning, and end the day stargazing with a glass of Granite Belt wine while soaking in your private heated outdoor spa. The kitchens are full-equipped with appliances, so you can cook to your heart’s content (if that’s your thing), or head to the villa restaurant for a special meal.
Stanthorpe is 1 hour and 45 minutes’ drive.
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spicers hidden vale
Spicers’ Accessible Luxury Cabin is the last word in cabins. With a daily a la carte breakfast, a stone fireplace, private verandah, minibar and open double shoulder room, this is pure luxury. With a market garden, orchard, mango trees, beehives, and free range farm to harvest from, the restaurant’s ingredients are either grown onsite or sourced from producers who live just down the road. You can also hire bikes to explore the local area, join researchers as they track koalas, or book into a cheese and wine pairing masterclass.
Hidden Vale is an hour’s drive away.
