Welcome to Lewana Cottages
Your gateway to nature, charm and adventure in WA’s South West
Nestled deep in the heart of the South West, Lewana Cottages offers a peaceful escape surrounded by towering native forests, historic charm, and the breathtaking beauty of the Golden Triangle - where Balingup, Nannup, and Bridgetown meet.
Located on the Balingup to Nannup Tourist Drive 251, Lewana sits at the centre of the "Villages in the Valley Road Trip", a Tourism WA favourite known for its scenic winding roads, quaint country towns, and unforgettable views. Whether you’re here to relax, reconnect, or explore, Lewana is the perfect base for your adventure.
What’s Nearby:
🍷 Award-winning wineries & local produce
🚶♀️ Bibbulmun Track: Hike one of WA’s most iconic trails
🚴♂️ Mundi Biddi Trail: World-class cycling through the forest
🛶 Kayak the Blackwood River at historic Wrights Bridge
🌳 Explore nearby towns: Balingup, Nannup, Bridgetown, and Donnybrook
Whether you're staying for a wedding, a weekend away, or an extended country escape, you'll find space to breathe, paths to wander, and stories to take home at Lewana Cottages.
Welcome to Bibulman (Pibelmen) country. The Lewana Estate acknowledges the Bibulman Noongar people as traditional custodians of the land and pays respect to their Elders, past, present & emerging.
Historical Significance
The cottages and other timber buildings are heritage listed by the Heritage Council of Western Australia in their highest category. Lewana is associated with a wide range of land uses, such as pastoralism dairying, forestry and recreational tourism that reflects the changing patterns of usage that have occurred in many areas of the southwest since European settlement.
The property is one of only four former forestry settlements converted to a recreation camp in the 1970s before being sold into private ownership. Lewana is an unusually intact former forestry settlement, and so far as is known, the only such place with an arboretum and extensive plantings of more than 50 varieties of exotic and indigenous trees.
Base yourself at Lewana and explore the Villages in the Valley
Things to Do
There are plenty of things to do in the Blackwood River Valley and the surrounding area. From scenic Balingup walks through forests and wildflower trails, to hands-on experiences with farm animals for kids in the South West, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Lewana is also perfectly located as a base to explore the charming “Villages in the Valley” - Balingup, Nannup, and Bridgetown - with the beautiful Golden Valley Tree Park nearby for an unforgettable day out.
Villages in the Valley
Balingup
Balingup
Bridgetown
Nannup
Recommendations
The Balingup Tourism website is a good resource and here are just a few suggestions from us:
Places to Eat & Drink
For groceries visit the Balingup General Store in the Balingup Town Centre.
There are several cafes located in the Balingup Town Centre plus DeJa Brew in Mullalyup.
Cidery and Blackwood Valley Brewing Company
Places of Interest
Parks
Walking & Bike Trails
Cycling from Lewana Cottages in the Blackwood Bike Park
Bridgetown Jarrah Park
Munda Biddi Trail
Visit the Total Trails website to find your next adventure in the Southern Forests and Valleys
Or just stay at Lewana
If you'd rather not go far, why not spend your days wandering around the grounds of Lewana Cottages?
Check out our Facilities page for a full list of activities and facilities.
Caring for our environment
At Lewana Cottages, we’re proud to tread lightly. We’re lucky to live and work in one of the most beautiful corners of Western Australia - surrounded by native forest, peaceful wildlife, and night skies filled with stars. That’s why we’ve made it our policy to minimise our environmental impact wherever we can.
Here are just a few of the ways we - and you, our lovely guests - can work together to protect this special place.
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
We do our best to reduce waste and encourage our guests to do the same. Wherever possible, we ask visitors to:
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Reuse or take home any packaging or containers
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Sort and recycle during your stay
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Keep waste to a minimum - every little bit helps!
Earth-Friendly Cleaning
You’ll find Australian-made Earth Choice cleaning products in each cottage. These natural alternatives are gentle on the planet but tough on grime - safe, effective, and kind to waterways and wildlife.
Feed the Chooks (Kindly!)
Our resident chickens love food scraps - and they’re a great part of our natural recycling system!
Please check the cottage info sheet for a list of what they can and can’t safely eat.
Every Drop Counts
All our water is rainwater collected onsite, so we take great care not to waste it. You can help by:
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Keeping showers short
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Reporting any leaks or drips
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Turning off taps tightly
Take Your Rubbish with You
As we are not connected to a local shire rubbish collection, any waste you can take home or reuse is a big help. We truly appreciate your support in keeping Lewana clean and green.
Locally Sourced Timber
The wood used in our fires is sustainably sourced from nearby, so we minimise transport emissions while keeping you warm and cosy.
Natural Lawn Care
Our animals aren’t just adorable - they also help keep the property tidy! With their help, we reduce the need for fossil fuel-powered lawn equipment.
A Sky Worth Protecting
We minimise light pollution to preserve our incredible night sky. On a clear night, be sure to step outside - the stars at Lewana are truly something special.