Guest reviews

What guests say about Country Mile Escape

Reviews from couples, families and friends who’ve stayed in The Shay, The Bode and The Aerial, on our 70-acre farm in the Flying Fox Valley.

5.0

★★★★★

194 Google reviews

4.9

★★★★★

34 Tripadvisor reviews

Named a Best of Queensland Experience for 2026

Ratings as of October 2026

The Aerial, a two bedroom cottage surrounded by trees and mountains. Farm animals eating outside the cottage

Reviews at a glance

Country Mile Escape is rated 5.0 on Google from 194 reviews and 4.9 on Tripadvisor from 34. Guests mention the farm animals, the quiet, the baths with a view and Trish’s hosting more than anything else, and several are on their second or third stay.

In guests’ own words

What guests mention most

The animals wander past

The animals would stroll past throughout the day, I patted one of the horses.

Amanda Hill · October 2026 · Google

Baths with a view

We had a bath in the rain, then a bath under the stars.

Anthony Walter · The Bode · June 2026 · Google

Quiet enough to hear the birds

Hearing nothing but birds, cows.

Thomas Sutton · The Shay · June 2026 · Google

Trish, your host

Trish runs a beautiful place with such attention to detail.

Katharina Haire · October 2026 · Google

Cottages kept spotless

One of the cleanest places I’ve ever stayed.

Amanda Hill · October 2026 · Google

Close to the best of the Scenic Rim

Only a short drive to Canungra, Mount Tamborine and Binna Burra.

Tamara Monteret · The Bode · July 2026 · Google

Trish has created a space where couples, or whoever, can relax and live in silence.

Thomas Sutton, stayed in The Shay · June 2026 · Google

Reviews by cottage

A lady sitting on the verandah of one of the romantic cottage at Country Mile Escape.

The Shay

For two · adults only · fireplace and soaking tub

The accommodation is high quality and top notch.

Brett Fairhall · August 2026

Secluded, private, and intimate.

Thomas Sutton · June 2026

Private deck at The Bode with outdoor dining setting and views to the hills, Scenic Rim

The Bode

For two · adults only · outdoor soaking bath

We stayed two nights in the Bode and it was the perfect weekend away.

Lucy Mangion · August 2026

Very private, 5 star stay with all the comforts.

Tamara Monteret · July 2026

The Aerial

Sleeps up to four · two king en-suites · fire pit

The cows, horses, wallabies and birds were the most relaxing view of all.

Jane Bourke · October 2026

A stunning bathroom and very comfortable king size bed.

Sheonaanne · September 2026

Why guests come to stay

Anniversaries, elopements and the simple need to switch off. Here’s what guests said about each.

Anniversaries

A magical few days for our wedding anniversary.

Sheonaanne · The Aerial · September 2026

Eloping on the farm

We recently stayed and eloped at Country Mile Escape.

Jayahna Neumann · The Bode · May 2026

Coming back again

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at Country Mile Escape.

Kelsie Cuerden · The Shay and The Aerial · September 2026

★★★★★

My sister and I got to spend a rainy few days in The Aerial. What a way to completely slow down and unwind. The cabin was cosy, the scenery was beautiful.

Jane Bourke · October 2026 · Google

★★★★★

Very quiet, super clean, and gorgeous surroundings. The highlight was definitely the large bath tub with a big window looking out at the trees.

Amanda Hill · October 2026 · Google

★★★★★

Trish runs a beautiful place with such attention to detail. It’s a stunning property and amazing location. Well deserved to be recognised as one of Queensland’s best.

Katharina Haire · October 2026 · Google

★★★★★

One of the most beautiful, relaxing and peaceful places to visit. We are already planning our next trip.

Emma Ahlatis · October 2026 · Google

★★★★★

The fresh air, fire pit, bath tub and beds are wonderful, and the animals are so friendly. Trish is a wonderful host.

Kat Diacos · October 2026 · Google

★★★★★

What a great place to spend a few nights, so peaceful. Even made friends with the horses by feeding them carrots.

Glenn Gifford · September 2026 · Google

Questions about our reviews

Yes. Most reviews come from couples. The Shay and The Bode are adults-only cottages for two, and guests often mention the privacy, the baths with a view and the fire pits.

All 194 Google reviews are on our Google Business Profile, and 34 more are on Tripadvisor. The reviews on this page are a selection, shown with the guest’s name, month and source.

Search “Country Mile Escape Scenic Rim” on Google Maps and choose “Write a review”. Mentioning which cottage you stayed in helps other guests choose.

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