Discover Basalt: new luxury escapes in a cherry orchard

The Orange wine region in the central west of New South Wales is about to gain a new luxury accommodation option.

Three studios designed for couples will open on February 1 at Basalt, a local cherry farm.

"We couldn't be happier with how our three beautiful studios have taken shape over the past 12 months and now they are finally complete (albeit lots of cleaning & furniture items still to come)," say the Rollin family, who have farmed here for four decades.

"We felt it was time to diversify and make use of a few acres at the top of hill that no longer supported fruit trees. With Orange now firmly on the map for both tourists and corporate travellers, the concept for planting luxury studios into our Basalt soil was born."

Initially bookings will be open for dates February through May with winter 2023 bookings to be released on the first day of autumn.

Opening rates start from $480 a night with a two-night minimum.

Every booking comes with some surprises - and some optional extras.

The three new studios are named Chaser, Drifter and Yonder, and come with fast wifi, a kitchenette, a a bath with views, king beds with premium sheets, Reverse A/C, internal wood fire and outdoor firepit, Smart TV with bluetooth speaker, a telescope for skygazing, and continental breakfast provisions. 

For details and bookings see https://basaltorange.com.au/