I write this as I sit relaxing on my private balcony with a view across rolling green peaks and a lake Lyall below. It's gorgeous here. Tonight I'll climb into the large Spa in the room and relax with a glass of something with the fire roaring as the Autumn evening chill descends outside. The room, one of the Lake view spa rooms, the budget option, feels five star and is up there with any high end hotel. Apart from the friendly greeting I got at check in I've hardly seen a glimpse of anyone else here other than my wife and that's how I like it. There must be other people here though as there's a car park full of cars and the place was pretty fully booked when I found it. The downsides? The Nespresso machine I brought along isn't working and the closest coffee is in Lithgow about a half hour drive away... But I know that when I booked. If I could buy this room I would. read more