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On the south coast of NSW, set between rolling green hills and a wonderful surf beach, the boutique hotel Bellachara offers the best of both worlds. It is surrounded by natural wonders from mountains and protected wetlands right down to the sea, so where better to quit the rat race for a while without leaving the comforts of modern living?

The hotel opened in March, 2006, and already, it's won several awards for excellence. It has 52 suites and offers a number of services to enhance the relaxation of your visit, including Jaks Corner Club which provides supervised play for the kids while you enjoy some time to yourself.

There are four types of room with Garden rooms opening on to the beautiful grounds surrounding it. Balcony rooms are on the first floor with private decks for catching the sun in peace, Spa rooms have their own spa and access to the adults-only pool, while Pool rooms are the crème de la crème with spas, fully fitted kitchens and a stunning terrace.

All the rooms are stylishly decked out in rich chocolate and white for a relaxed modern vibe, and accommodate four people comfortably, or combined, they hold six. And if you've always craved a bit more space in the bathroom, you'll love the extra-long baths and double walk-in showers.

And, while soaking in the restful atmosphere you can indulge yourself in some superb cuisine at the in-house restaurant and wine lounge, or with some decadent me-time at the day spa. Here you can experience a spa pedicure before a drop of champagne or special tea in the private lounge with views of the hinterland and the ocean.

All this serenity and comfort is guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, and it's only 90 minutes out of Sydney near the charming township of Gerringong on the south coast. So leave the pressures of daily life behind for a while and have some time for yourself at Bellachara.

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