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Friday Creek Retreat

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
1BR Santa Fe Cottage | Terrace/patio
1 BR Casablanca Cottage | Living room
Aerial view
Food and drink

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
267 Fridays Creek Road, Upper Orara, NSW, 2450
  • Coffs Harbour Butterfly House
    22 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour Health Campus
    22 min drive
  • Bonville Golf Resort
    30 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    25 min drive

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2BR Tribal Cottage | Living area

2BR Tribal Cottage

  • 76.0 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1BR Asian Cottage | Living area

1BR Asian Cottage

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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3BR Family Cottage - The Big House | Living area

3BR Family Cottage - The Big House

  • 112 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1BR French Provincial Cottage | Living area

1BR French Provincial Cottage

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1BR Retro Cottage | Living area

1BR Retro Cottage

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1BR Australian Country Cottage | Living area

1BR Australian Country Cottage

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1BR High Country Cottage | Living area

1BR High Country Cottage

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1BR Santa Fe Cottage | Living area

1BR Santa Fe Cottage

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 BR Casablanca Cottage | Living area

1 BR Casablanca Cottage

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Upper Orara

With a stay at Friday Creek Retreat in Upper Orara, you'll be 12 mi (19.4 km) from Big Banana Fun Park and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Coffs Harbour Health Campus. .This cottage is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Bongil Bongil National Park and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Coffs Harbour Butterfly House.
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What's nearby

  • Coffs Harbour Butterfly House - 22 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Coffs Harbour Marina - 24 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Jetty Beach - 24 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Big Banana Fun Park - 24 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Bonville Golf Resort - 30 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Coffs Harbour Station - 23 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Coffs - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Coffs Harbour Butterfly House - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Oliver's Real Food - Coffs Harbour Northbound - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Friday Creek Retreat

Cottage in Upper Orara with a seasonal outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court
Friday Creek Retreat offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Upper Orara cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles are featured at the cottage. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this cottage include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Umbrellas
  • Sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Freezer
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: AUD 30.0 per night

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free
  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Window screens
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis courts
  • Free bike hire on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 9 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • 9 buildings
  • Built in 1996

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: AUD 100 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October 01 to April 30

Property is also known as

Friday Creek Retreat House Upper Orara
Friday Creek Retreat House
Friday Creek Retreat Upper Orara
Friday Creek Retreat
Friday Creek Retreat Cottage
Friday Creek Retreat Upper Orara
Friday Creek Retreat Cottage Upper Orara

Friday Creek Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lidiya

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a perfect quite getaway. 20min from town. Lots of lovely drives. People that run it very friendly. Pet safe & friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet location. We enjoyed the open fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely cottage, beautiful surroundings
Lovely cottage, beautiful surroundings and great staff. The view from our room was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful country retreat nestled in the Coffs hinterland.Secluded and the serenity is incredible if you just want to escape life's pressures.The hosts are lovely people and are there if needed but stay hidden otherwise to give you privacy.A lot of thought has gone into making the cabins an individual themed experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay,was only one night but could stay longer easily. Well done.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about our stay. Especially we appreciated the spa & pool after three days Oz Tag days in Coffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no-one at the property to let me into my cabin (6:00pm). All attempts to contact the hotel were futile so I had to leave and find alternative accommodation. It took them nearly 24 hours at acknowledge the problem. For a business that is in the service department, there was none. Steer well clear of this amateurish set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Risti

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
My wife and I had a very enjoyable stay,the cottage and surroundings are lovely and its very relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property and views, beautifully appointed and clean cabins. Highlight was wood fire pizza, open fire and the peace! The new owners were welcoming, easy going and have really gone into this business with a warm heart and giving attitude. All the very best Paul and Diane!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Bliss !!!
It was a very relaxing and beautiful place. We will surely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely rural retreat. Very nicely themed 1 bedroom cottage. Peaceful and close enough for short drives. Would definitely return for a good rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent value
Excellent value for money! Beautiful and peaceful location. Very clean. Updated amenities. Great hosts and...must try wood fire pizza oven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great spot
Amazing dog friendly cabin with a fantastic pool and great outlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Communication and customer service by the accommodation operators was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
tay overnight
Beautiful setting in the valley with very well appointed and stylishly decorated cottages. They make a very decent drop of chambourcin as well. Thoroughly enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, coffs harbour

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Absolutely stunning property. So peaceful and quiet. Cottages have everything you need
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FCR is amazing, very clean and inviting cabin. We stayed in cabin 8 with our 2 dogs and we all had a fantastic time, one night was not enough! Already thinking about when we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luv this place!
What a great place! Wish we had more time..... I recommend this place to anyone who wants to take a break from city life
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything you could ask for
Loved everything about Friday Creek Retreat. The cabins and surrounding property are spectacular. Location is great, so secluded yet so close to Coffs Harbour. Perfect for any season with the rolling hills, swimming pool, wood fires... plus very accommodating of dogs. The little touches for the themed cottages are just great and the hosts were also great. Photos don't do it justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Resort was an excellent break from summer. We stayed in French style villa, cottage no. 8 and the mountains views and location were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019