Wood-burning fireplaces

Every villa has its own wood-burning fireplace — the heart of a winter night here.

Firewood and kindling is stacked on your verandah; fire starters are in your villa next to the fireplace with the lighter.

There's something deeply comforting about a Granite Belt evening with the fire glowing.

Fireplace Safety:

• Use only firewood provided
• Do not burn paper, leaves or rubbish
• Keep the fire door closed while in use
• Open a window slightly while burning
• Avoid using the bathroom exhaust fan at the same time
• The heater becomes extremely hot. Please handle only using the door handle and airflow tool provided

How to build a Perfect Fire:

Step 1 — Place two medium logs in the fire bed.

Step 2 — Position a single fire starter between them with kindling layered above.

Step 3 — Add small pieces of hardwood on top, at right angles.

Step 4 — Finally place one medium piece of hardwood, light the starter and close the door.

Step 5 — Keep airflow vent open until established. Once burning well, reduce airflow to halfway to build glowing coals. You're aiming for steady warmth — not roaring flames. Settle in. Let the flames do their work.

One firm rule: don't run the fire and the A/C at the same time. Pick one — they fight each other and burn through both wood and power.

Firewood is included May to September. Outside that window, a $30 setup fee applies. We provide sufficient firewood for an average two-night stay. Running low mid-stay? Please do not collect timber from the bushland. Use the Services request and we'll bring more across.