Raleigh Winery and Vineyard –
The award-winning Raleigh Winery & House is a must visit destination, located just 15 minutes South of Coffs Harbour in the beautiful Bellingen Shire.
Raleigh Winery & House is your destination to relax, unwind and create long lasting memories. Sit on the deck overlooking the Bellinger River and watch the cheeky birds play. Stay amongst the vines in the newly renovated Raleigh House and laze by the pool with five-star poolside service. Play amongst the vines, take a vineyard tour and learn how this family vineyard runs. Raleigh Winery is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm and bookings are essential.
Swiss Patisserie Bellingen
The Bellingen Swiss Patisserie and Bakery is an absolute must stop for your morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea and a sweet treat. Here you can enjoy authentic Swiss breads, pies, pastries and the sweetest of treats made right on the premise. You won’t be disappointed.
The Belfry Bellingen
Located in the heart of Bellingen with views over the Bellinger River and Dorrigo Mountain range, the renovated Belfry features “Bello” charm with influences from India and Bali it features lush, tropical gardens, antique furniture, and scenic verandas and decks.
The guesthouse has many wonderful communal spaces for guests to enjoy including a commercial kitchen with plenty of fridge space, a music/drawing room with a piano and guitars, an eclectic library, hammocks on the deck, and many quiet verandah spots to relax and unwind. It also offers a wonderful, leafy yoga space for all guests to use during their stay.
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