The Great Escape Lofts  

On the Barrington Coast in Gloucester — about three hours north of Sydney and 90 minutes from Newcastle — this city-centre apartment sits within easy walking distance of the CBD and key spots like Gloucester Farmers Market, Billabong Native Garden and Gloucester Folk Museum.

A tiny collection of five luxury self-contained apartments built for couples only. Each unit is individually styled with sleek, classic décor, king-size beds with premium linens, private furnished balconies and in-room spa tubs or jetted bathtubs for serious downtime.

Standout perks include a 16-metre outdoor salt-water pool, private indoor hot tubs, king-size spa baths, outdoor BBQ and alfresco dining, a garden and picnic area, complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, dishwasher in every room, communal laundry and free on-site parking.

Conference hall and express check-in/check-out available, plus complimentary Wi‑Fi and on-site parking for convenient business stays.

There’s an on-site restaurant and plenty of alfresco or BBQ options on the property. The apartments are also surrounded by cafes and restaurants in town, ideal for sampling regional coastal flavours.