Outdoor claw-foot baths
ESCAPE TO
FOREST HILLSIDE
Private Luxury Glamping in Southland
A boutique countryside glamping retreat designed for couples, friends and small gatherings seeking privacy, comfort and something truly special.
Perfect for romantic escapes, birthdays and anniversaries, friends and family getaways, and bridal party stays, Forest Hillside offers a peaceful escape in the heart of the Southland countryside.
Enjoy exclusive use of the entire property, with your stay centred around our beautifully styled Lotus Belle Mahal tent, covered pergola with outdoor movie screen, and relaxing outdoor baths and hot tub.
Inside, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, heating, power and Wi-Fi, along with a complimentary breakfast selection to start your day.
With only one group hosted at a time, you’ll have the entire retreat to yourselves — the perfect place to relax, reconnect and unwind.
Sleeps up to 6 · Exclusive Use · Outdoor Spa & Baths · Private Grounds
This is more than accommodation — it’s your own private retreat.
More Than a Stay - Create Your Experience
Enhance your stay with locally provided experiences including massages, ionic foot detox spa, celebration cakes, and local wine and platter options - all designed to help you personalise your stay and make it more memorable.
A New Chapter at Forest Hillside is Coming Soon
From 1 October 2026, our Lotus Belle Mahal enters a new chapter — becoming Belle Retreat, a dedicated communal lodge at the heart of Forest Hillside. Alongside this transformation, four beautifully styled private retreats will welcome guests for the season ahead.
Devan Glade Retreat
Quinn Grove Retreat
Beau Haven Retreat
Birch Nook Retreat
Forest Hillside will continue to be offered as an exclusive-use retreat, meaning each booking enjoys private access to the entire property — the retreats, communal spaces, and surrounding grounds all to themselves.
This evolution allows us to enhance comfort and experience while preserving what makes Forest Hillside special: privacy, connection, and the feeling of having your own secluded escape.