Cloudlake Mountain Retreat - Ravensbourne, Queensland

Jaime Whitwell

We chose Cloudlake because my partner and I needed a weekend away to disconnect from it all, and let me tell you, Cloudlake is basically paradise.
We stayed in the "Romany Wood" Gypsy caravan, a self contained accommodation unlike anything else i have ever seen. It really does feel like a proper Gypsy caravan, but comes with a fully equipped kitchenette and a very lovely bathroom.
We loved sitting on the daybed in the afternoon, with the windows open, watching the birds flit about, and at night, lighting the fire and unwinding with a book.
With plenty of property to roam, and a very helpful map pointing out all the highlights and how to get there, there is so much to do. Once we looked around the property, we set off for Ravensbourne National Park, which is only 10 minutes away, and has multiple walks to do.
Overall, an absolutely lovely place to disconnect and unwind, and reconnect with nature and each other.
We cannot wait to come again!

Jaime W

Cloudlake is an absolutely beautiful nature retreat, perfect for those wanting to disconnect from the hectic bustle of normal life. From the moment you arrive, you can feel the stress fading away.||My partner and I stayed in the Romany Wood Gypsy Caravan, and it was genuinely the most lovely weekend away I have ever had. The limited phone service meant that work couldn't call us, which was a blessing, but we did find that while walking around the property, we were able to send and receive messages, and even call friends and family.||Romany Wood has a full bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchenette, which makes it super easy to cook for yourself.||The daybed is comfortable for two adults to recline on, and looks over a beautiful field with a huge fig tree and a beautiful cherry blossom. We loved watching the little birds bounce around, and listening to the creek.||At night, we lit the fire and lazed about, reading books or playing games.||Throughout the day we were able to explore the property, which had several highlights - it comes with a map! - and also drove the 10 minutes to Ravensbourne National Park, which offers four walks of varying difficulties and lengths.||Crows Nest is only 20ish minutes away if you would like to grab something from a bakery or butcher, or even the IGA, and Rosemary has brilliant recommendations for where to grab a bite.||The host, Rosemary, supported by Richard and Dijon, is so lovely and accommodating, and very knowledgeable about the area.||||This accommodation is not for people who need constant phone service, or who don't want to engage with nature. You also cannot be too fussed about the occasional creepy crawly.||||However, if you're happy surrounded by nature, waking to birdsong, and falling asleep to the sound of a burbling creek, this is paradise.||||We honestly cannot wait to come back!

amanda g

We spent 2 nights at Cloudlake and had such a relaxing time. If you are looking to switch off, take some deep breathes and simply enjoy the view then this will tick the boxes. Our cottage was clean and the bed comfortable. The kitchen was sufficient enough to prepare a decent meal and the deck was the spot for the wine and cheese. Richard and Rosemary have created some good walks on their land and their cottage garden was inspiring and such a pleasure to walk through. Highly recommend Cloudlake for that weekend retreat.

Maps826815

My husband and I stayed in the boathouse in it's romantic, relaxed setting by the lake. We loved sipping wine while stargazing from the verandah in the evening. An early morning walk through the beautifully landscaped gardens and the coolness of the rainforest was rich with the sounds of different birds and lush trees and foliage. The amazingly coloured king parrots that came to sit with us at breakfast were almost tame. The hospitality offered by Richard and Rosemary ensured this was a honeymoon to remember.

Fritha R

We loved this place. Everything you could possibly want. Plus tranquility and freedom for the kids. Very welcoming hosts. Beautiful touches throughout the house. Really close to lots of great places to visit too. We will be back as soon as we can.

Emma J

Cloudlake is a beautiful property in a stunning part of the country that is beginning to show its age. It has a well equipped kitchen and looked like an incredible place to stay. However, we were booked for 3 nights and left after 2 as the property is teeming with spiders and other creepy crawlies and we were on edge the entire time because of it.||Whilst I could make this review very long I will summarise the issues we encountered to help you decide if this is the place for you:||- No one greeted us on arrival and there was no pre arrival email with instructions to set us up for this, so we were a bit lost on arrival and didn’t know how to contact our hosts but found the keys in the door and let ourselves in||- The bed was dirty with some kind of animal excrement on it||- The place was full of cobwebs and spiders - we lost count of how many we saw and some were the size of my hand. Literally every corner, crevice and rafter had spiders in it.||- There were several hairy caterpillars (itchy grubs) in the boathouse after the rain||- The house didn’t seal properly (big gaps around doors/windows) so it was impossible|to prevent spiders etc entering||- There is no mobile phone reception and no way in the room to contact the hosts. We didn’t know if the hosts lived close by so couldn’t get in touch until we went into town the next day to get phone reception||- Whilst Rosemary was kind enough to relocate a couple of spiders for us on the first morning, when I advised her we were leaving early due to the spiders etc she suggested that “screened houses would be more reassuring for me to stay in” like I was supposed to assume that this place would be 1.unscreened 2. teeming with spiders and that 3. our hosts would think this was somehow acceptable!?!?!?||- Google advises this is a B&B with breakfast included, but there wasn’t even milk provided for coffees, so the price you are paying definitely doesn’t include breakfast||- the bed is very firm||I have attached a few pictures to show the issues I have mentioned.

Peter L

As soon as you open the door to the Mother of Ducks house at Cloudlake, it can be a shock to the senses. You step back in time to when life was simpler. No mobile phone coverage, or TV connection, quaint furniture, rustic kitchens, comfy beds with mosquito nets, crockery that is mismatched. But once you get past the sense of nostalgia, the place is very clean with all the amenities and comfort you could want in a home for the weekend.||||The house is so peaceful and overlooking a small lake full of ducks , with the bush surrounding you full of birds.Inside the house is a treasure trove of items from books to crockery and furniture , which would keep you busy checking them all out for weeks.||||The hosts Richard and Rosemary really care about the house and surrounds, and Richard was on hand to deliver our huge breakfast basket for 2 of the mornings we requested it..the basket had enough fresh food in it to feed 4 people for 3 days, so absolutely value for money.||||If you want a break from the mundane and stress of life, this is a place you should check out. If you like 5 star accommodation, suggest you stay at the Hilton, but if you like comfort, clean rustic charm, enough mod cons (BBQ,Fridge,Hot water,microwave, CDs AND VCRs etc) then this is the place for you. Sit by the fireplace, or sit on the verandah and watch the world go by with a glass of wine and loved ones...||||I took my elderly parents with my wife and I. My parents loved the queen old fashioned bed and my wife and I had the 2 singles in the second bedroom. Would be good for families as well, as plenty for the kids to see and do..albeit away from the TV for a while.||||I would definitely recommend for quiet times away, or even for a family/friends who want to enjoy each others company rather than bright lights and noisy city venues.

Victor Tse

This is a wonderful place for a quiet, low tech getaway. Lovely little lake outside the Boathouse with a canoe for paddling and a platform underneath the house to laze about.

There is an external 10 amp power point for your EV charging needs. Long enough for the Tesla UMC.