STAY IN CARCOAR VILLAGE
“An amazing destination to enjoy great Australian hospitality and great food and wine, and appreciate the good life of regional Australia.”
— Carcoar visitor 2021
One of Australia’s most perfectly preserved 19th Century villages.
The picture-perfect village of Carcoar is nestled in a small sheltered valley beside the meandering Belubula River, and it’s very much a living and breathing historic village with over 200 residents. One of Kelly’s great-great grandmothers was born here.
Carcoar offers visitors an authentic and immersive experience of the slow life in a genuine Australian village. Our local accommodation options range from stylish cottages for couples, to rooms above the pub, to sympathetically restored guesthouses as well as grand homesteads perfect for families and friends.
Take long walks or bike rides in the fresh country air, soak up the history and pristinely preserved heritage architecture. Meander through boutiques, mingle with the locals at the pub, experience unique cultural or fine dining experiences, sit by the fire with a glass of local wine.
Or just stare up at the clear, starry skies.
CARCOAR ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
For couples / small groups of friends:
Hargans Cottage - book as far ahead as you can, this gorgeous 2-bedroom boutique cottage for couples or friends styled by Tomolly Homewares is an idyllic experience.
Arisaig Cottage - charming two bedroom cottage with a saltwater pool and just a stroll away from Antica.
Carcoar River Cottage - fab three bedroom cottage nestled right by the Belubula River only a short distance from the main street of Carcoar.
Royal Hotel Carcoar - friendly country pub with bistro - ask for rooms facing onto upstairs verandah. 1 night stays available. Shared bathrooms.
For large groups of friends & family:
Hilton Homestead - stylish homestead with six guest bedrooms and three bathrooms on a property just 10 minutes from Carcoar.
Blenheim Historic Country Retreat - unique art-filled historic accommodation with three bedrooms.
STAY TUNED:
The Victoria 1846 - currently undergoing a stylish renovation to become a luxury boutique hotel. Opening 2025 [or sooner!]
MANDURAMA & BLAYNEY
Royal Hotel Mandurama - recently renovated pub rooms in the village closest to Carcoar, just 5 minutes drive. Has a fantastic beer garden & bistro.
Drayshed Cottage - lovely little country cottage in Kings Plains just outside of Blayney, around a 15-20 minute drive from Carcoar.
MILLTHORPE
Millthorpe village is only 15 minutes from Carcoar and there are also plenty of accommodation options there.
FOREST REEFS
This scenic countryside area in between Millthorpe and Orange is rich with heritage history and quaint cottage stays. Around a 30 minute drive to Carcoar. Take a look at Mirraweena Cottage, Two Creeks School House or The Yurt. There are lots of other options on AirbnB too!
ORANGE
The regional city centre of Orange is just a 45 minute drive from Carcoar and has a vast array of hotel and boutique accommodation.
We highly recommend the private self-contained studios at Basalt Luxury Farmstay Retreat just outside of Orange, a 30 minute drive to Carcoar.
Antica guests have also enjoyed their experiences at the stylish Byng Street Boutique Hotel and the eclectic Oriana Orange hotel.
BATHURST & ROCKLEY VILLAGE
Just outside of Bathurst and closer to Blayney, Wilga Station is an elegant countryside retreat with accommodation for a couple or large groups with access to return group transfers for the 25 minute drive to Carcoar.
Also only 45 minutes drive from Carcoar, you might also be interested in staying at the brand-new luxury apartments at The Wool Store in Bathurst or the 3-bedroom Lachlan Terrace.
There are some great AirBNBs in Rockley village too. The 3-bedroom Rockley House is pretty gorgeous.
COWRA
A lovely country town just 45 minutes from Carcoar and home to the Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre. For a really authentic & luxury countryside experience, stay in The Shearing Shed Cowra. There are also plenty of other options in town too.
CHARMING CARCOAR
The sound of Carcoar in the summer and when it’s raining is of little frogs merrily singing on the banks of the Belubula River. It’s a joyous, much-loved place.
The first European explorers to cross the Blue Mountains arrived in 1815, with the first European settlers arriving in the area in 1821. The first land grant was given to Thomas Icely in 1829 and Carcoar was gazetted for settlement in 1839 as a service village for Iceley’s grand Coombing Park sheep and cattle estate.
A true historic gem, Carcoar is the third oldest settlement west of the Blue Mountains and is one of the most perfectly preserved 19th century villages in Australia. The entire village of Carcoar is classified by the Australian National Trust and you'll see why when you arrive here - it's like driving onto a movie set and straight into the goldrush-era. We are a just a short distance from the vineyards of Orange, Canowindra and Cowra, the cellar doors of Millthorpe and Matt Moran’s new pub in the village of Rockley.
We can almost guarantee you will never want to leave.
