BREATHTAKING VIEWS & FRESH COUNTRY AIR

Basalt Orange
Luxury Accommodation in Orange NSW

Welcome to the finest luxury accommodation in Orange NSW. Located on the top block of our family owned cherry orchard, Basalt Orange offers the ultimate luxury and comfort at 1100 metres above sea level. The breathtaking views of the Central Tablelands and fresh country air are a world away. Come for a visit, switch off, relax and rejuvenate.

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Luxury Studios in Orange NSW

A Unique Accommodation Experience

Discover Our Architecturally Designed Villas

Explore our unique accommodation on the rich basalt soils of our cherry orchard. Our 3 villas are designed and built to the highest standards of quality, boasting breathtaking views of Orange. We promise every moment of your stay at Basalt Orange will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before.

An inviting scene showcasing a bathtub positioned next to a window with a breathtaking view of Orange, New South Wales. The image captures the luxurious ambiance of the setting, with the bathtub elegantly adorned and the window framing a stunning vista of rolling hills and verdant landscapes.
A serene scene featuring a kitchen sink illuminated by the soft glow of late afternoon sunlight, positioned beside a window with a captivating view of Orange, New South Wales. The warm, golden hues cast a tranquil ambiance over the kitchen space, while outside, the landscape is bathed in the gentle light of the setting sun.

DARRIN

"Basalt really exceeded expectations. Gorgeous modern and intelligent interior design, a magnificent vista, and such peace and serenity. Lots of complimentary extras and great communication from the owners really made us feel valued as customers. Would highly recommend Basalt for a luxurious getaway in the country.”

DARRIN

NATALIE

"We absolutely LOVED our stay! Do yourself a favour and book. The location is stunning, the house itself is beautiful and you’ll leave so relaxed. We kept saying all weekend ‘we’re so glad we booked Basalt!’ The interiors are so beautiful and so much detail has gone into everything from the linen bathrobes to the thoughtful touches like the tasty breakfast treats. Simon was very communicative: I honestly can’t fault our time at Basalt. Thank you Simon for a weekend we will remember forever. P.S. Be sure to settle in to watch the sunset, too: it will blow you away."

NATALIE

AMBER

"We had the most incredible stay at Basalt. Spectacular setting overlooking Orange. Once we arrived, we didn’t want to leave. There were so many little extras that made our stay even more memorable. We received great communication from Simon from the moment we booked through to the personalised welcome note on arrival. We couldn't fault the building, interiors or fit out. Luxury accommodation at it’s best! We will be back."

AMBER

MAUREEN & WAYNE

"Views over Orange and the surrounding district are simply breathtaking. The units are stunning. From a design, facilities and functionality perspective they exude luxury and comfort. This coupled with the peace and quiet of the location, make this a must stay destination. We would stay again and most certainly will recommend it to our friends. Magnificent!!!!"

MAUREEN & WAYNE

HOLLY

"We absolutely loved our weekend at Basalt! The design and finishes are beautiful. The linen and soft furnishings luxurious and welcoming. The thoughtful extras throughout were much appreciated. And the view and sunrise breathtaking. Simon made us feel welcome and made everything easy and simple. Thank you! We shall be back - with friends!"

HOLLY

VALENTINA

"Stunning, modern and state of the art interiors, amenities, a fire pit outside, with a fireplace and telescope inside - no detail is missed. Simon and his team were wonderful, attentive and thought of everything, from the lovely wine and cheeses and complementary mini bar. Must experience for anyone looking for a tranquil and luxurious getaway."

VALENTINA

MARDI

"What a privilege it was to experience Basalt as a complete and beautifully appointed destination. We thoroughly relaxed in the space and loved every minute of our time on this spectacular cherry farm. The sunrise and view was very hard to leave and we will definitely be back to experience all Basalt has to offer again very soon."

MARDI

LAWRENCE

"We spent two nights at Basalt in the Drifter studio. It was simply an experience that blew us away. The location, the studio and serenity were just unbelievable. Such an amazing way to enjoy a romantic time away in a truly exquisite way. Congrats to Simon and the team for building such a unique and blissful home away from home!"

LAWRENCE

KATE

"We had the most incredible stay at Basalt. The view is spectacular and the accomodation has every comfort catered for. The rooms are beautifully designed and styled, and Simon is the perfect host. We will be back."

KATE

BROOKE

"Basalt is absolutely stunning, I cannot get over the beauty (inside or out). You should be so immensely proud of the space you've created, in a "close enough to town yet tucked away" slice of heaven.
The views - no words, no photos, no description anybody could write will do it justice. Absolutely breathtaking! The sunrises every morning captured me completely!

The studio/ cabin itself - insane! It's sleek and sexy, yet cosy and homey, warm yet immense attention to detail. From the perfectly comfortable bed and pillows, to the features throughout shower and kitchen and THE TUB! 😍 oh and who could forget the fire place!! Every little detail, it was just too lovely to describe.

I just honestly cannot get over it. Thank you again, we will 1000% be returning.."

BROOKE

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High altitude, cool climate and rich basalt soil

Born from the Land

From town the elevation increases rapidly from 860m to the highest point of our orchard – the Basalt block – which sits at 1100m above sea level. While the views have always been incredible, the orchard has seen many changes since we moved here in 1979 after mum & dad fell in love with the romantic dream of owning their own farm. After decades of hard work and many setbacks, it is now home to 12,000+ cherry trees which thrive in the rich basalt soils and the cool Orange climate. We feel very fortunate to call this patch of land home – a real slice of heaven on earth!

Our cherry label best captures our growing ethos….Cherries from Heaven!

Our story has many twists & turns with Basalt being the latest chapter…

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Racine Grazing Box

Racine Orange

Award winning chef  Shaun Arantz and his wife Willa created something special in Orange when they opened their modest little bakery within a sourdough’s throw of Woolworths in the heart of Orange. After closing their hatted restaurant of the same name, they poured their heart & soul into baking goods that made people feel good. It didn’t take long before Racine Bakery became THE ONLY place to get your freshly baked sourdough, croissants, pastries, muffins, cakes and coffee (their Vanilla Slice is mind blowing!). Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Racine started offering Grazing Boxes!

So while a visit to Racine during your stay at Basalt is a must, we felt that being able to have a pre-prepared Racine Grazing Box in your fridge awaiting your arrival would be the icing on the cake. Enjoy!

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Rikard Riesling

Rikard Riesling

Nose shows lime blossom, jasmine and preserved lemon first, followed by a slatey minerality, some fennel and a slight mealy, biscuity character. Lime and green apple on the palate are overlaid with nettles and green apricot. The acid structure is juicy without being tart and carries the abundance of fruit well. Lovely balance and intensity, with a myriad of spices popping up and then retreating with each sip.

Swinging Bridge “Mrs Payten” Chardonnay

Swinging Bridge Chardonnay

As was Mrs Payten, Tom’s grandmother, these are wines of style, elegance and finesse. This Chardonnay was first released to celebrate Armah’s 90th Birthday in 2013 and was matured in tightly grained French Oak, balancing its rich stone fruit and grapefruit characters. With its depth of flavour, flintiness and natural, cool climate acidity, this is a wine thatwill reward cellaring.

Macquariedale Pinot Gris

Macquariedale Pinot Gris

These grapes were hand harvested from a sustainable grown vineyard on the northern slopes of Mount Canobolas at 860m. The wine exhibits delicate floral aromas of citrus and orange blossom. The palate has lime zest overtones and has a hint of residual grape sugar.

De Salis Pinot Noir

De Salis Pinot Noir

De Salis Estate Pinot Noir with a lively nose of Orange Citrus, Raspberry Liquorice and Pork and Fennel sausage. A fine textured palate of Sour Cherry, White Strawberry backed up with an underlying earthiness of Portobello Mushroom and spice and lingering Campari finish.

Philip Shaw “The Idiot” Shiraz

Philip Shaw Shiraz

The Idiot is dark purple hue. Dark plums with hints spice ranging from cinnamon to white pepper. Its undeniably cool climate shiraz with mid palate tannin and a fine finish with toasted vanilla oak. Enjoy now or cellar for the next 5 years. Ideal accompaniment with friends and BBQ.

ChaLou “Dreaded Friend” Rose

ChaLou Dreaded Friend Rose

Quince and Rasberry with rose water lift. Bright refreshing palate with savoury elements and dry finish.

 

 

 

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Sweet Sour Salt

Located in the heart of Orange, Sweet Sour Salt is a modern Asian fusion restaurant which has grown to become one of the region’s favourite dining establishments over the past 15 years.  Owner and chef Ivan Podres and his team regularly surprise and delight with their unique flavour blends.

Basalt has teamed up with Sweet Sour Salt to enable our guests to make the most of the amazing in-studio dining experience without worrying about what to cook. We’ve selected the 6 most popular dishes on the Sweet Sour Salt menu, matched them to some of our favourite local wines and made them available to our guests to enjoy on their arrival night.

Each guest will receive an email 15 days prior to check-in inviting them to place their order. Orders must be received min. 7 days prior to arrival. Meals will be prepared fresh and delivered by your Basalt host to your studio fridge ready for your arrival. Simply heat up, pick some seasonal herbs from the studio’s garden to garnish and serve. A great way to start your stay!

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Michael Manners

Michael Manners

Manners began his career in France in the early 1960s, followed by a stint at England’s renowned Hole in the Wall in Bath. In 1970, Manners teamed with a Dany Chouet to open the bistro Upstairs in Sydney, giving the city’s fledgling dining out scene an unexpected sophistication. In 1976, following another stint in France, Michael opened the Glenella Guesthouse at Blackheath which quickly became one of the state’s great destination restaurants, regularly earning two hats.

After stints at Katoomba (Table Manners) and Leura’s Silks, Michael and wife Josephine moved to Orange and opened his acclaimed restaurant Selkirks in 1997. In doing so, they gave an already vibrant food and wine scene the focus it needed – a champion restaurant. In the history of the Good Food Guide, Manners is one of the most hatted chefs in NSW, with more than 20 awarded.

Michael is a legend in the Orange food scene and now prepares seasonal, 3-course, easy to plate up meals for Basalt guests to enjoy in the comfort of their studio.

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