Set amid two acres of English gardens shaded by majestic pines and cedars, Lilianfels lets you be as idle or energetic as you like. There are reading and billiards rooms, tennis courts and mountain bikes. The spa has the most sophisticated facilities outside Sydney, with four treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor heated pools, gym, saunas and steam rooms. Your every in-room need has been considered - when the weather's brisk, you'll even find a hot-water bottle in your bed. Lilianfels is where contemporary style meets traditional country house tranquility. LOCATION: Less than two hours drive west of central Sydney.

Qantas Vacations View: World-renowned indulgence in the heart of the Blue Mountains. Darley’s Restaurant is awarding winning and the Spa and Health Club is the ideal place to relax and unwind.