Killcare Central Coast, Australia
Opened
2007
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
Coastal bushland hideaway
Manicured lawns, running streams, and coastal bushland create a tranquil estate where native birdsong and ocean breezes set the pace.
“Coastal-chic rules throughout the Bells' 25 cottages, suites, and villas, where a soothing palette of ocean blues...helps tamper down stress levels.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Hamptons-style cottages and tri-level eco-lodges featuring Spanish emerald tiles, freestanding concrete bathtubs, and sunset decks.
Notable
Breakfast delivered with freshly baked bread, freestanding deep soaking tubs, and hosts packing bushwalking picnic hampers.
Notable
Direct trails leading into Bouddi National Park alongside estate-grown produce, on-site beehives, and free-range hens.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The 25 Hamptons-style cottages and suites spread across 4.5 hectares of gardens, a lake and ponds, while four tri-level lodges added in 2023 each come with a private magnesium pool.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Direct trails lead into Bouddi National Park, winding through coastal canopy toward secluded sands like Maitland Bay and Putty Beach.
The rooms
Hamptons-style cottages feature fireplaces and deep soaking tubs, while tri-level eco-lodges offer private heated plunge pools and bushland verandas.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 20-meter lap pool sits on the lawn beside striped loungers and a 1950s caravan honesty bar.
The spa
Bells Day Spa offers restorative bodywork and botanical facials surrounded by the estate's coastal gardens.
At the table
The Wild Flower Bar & Dining serves Mediterranean dishes harvested directly from the 500-square-meter kitchen garden.
How it began
Hunter Valley vintners Brian and Karina Barry bought the 2007 estate from John Singleton in 2017, later adding architectural eco-lodges.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.