Turkey's Nest - Rose Gum Cottage

Rose Gum Cottage is a private, secluded cottage on our beautiful 15 acre property, Turkey's Nest, at Mount Glorious. It is a registered wildlife refuge, surrounded by pristine rainforest. Mount Glorious is just 40km from Brisbane CBD. It is a special place to relax, unwind and enjoy the tranquillity of nature, close to the city, yet a world away!

Escape from the bustle of city life, with cosy fire and serene forest views, perfect for a romantic escape or honeymoon. Rose Gum Cottage has a delightful rustic charm, combined with hand-crafted details, featuring all the modern conveniences you would expect to make your stay comfortable. We take pride in the homely atmosphere, tasteful decor, attention to detail, and the personal touches of flowers, candles and chocolates.

The space

Romantic Rose Gum Cottage (sleeps 2 + child) has one bedroom (with a queen bed, plus a day bed suitable for a small child), bathroom with claw-foot bath, living and dining room with fireplace, and a verandah overlooking the forest. The fully-stocked kitchen includes a two-burner electric cooktop, small fridge, electric frypan and an espresso coffee machine. There is a gas barbeque on the veranda. All linen is provided, including electric blanket and doona.

A wide variety of native birds come down to feed on the verandah, making this a great spot for photography enthusiasts.

Guest access and local area

Guests are welcome to explore our extensive rainforest property, including our 750m rainforest track. Turkey's Nest is less than a kilometre from the Maiala section of D'Aguilar National Park.

Mount Glorious is surrounded by South D'Aguilar National Park. There are beautiful walking tracks through both rainforest and gum forest. At 620m above sea level, it is cooler than Brisbane in summer, and can get quite cold and misty in winter - a good time to sit in front of the fire with a glass of wine and a good book! A beautiful sculpture garden, in a rainforest setting, is open on Sundays. Day trips in the Brisbane Hinterland take you to Fernvale, Esk, Wivenhoe Dam, Dayboro and Mount Mee.

Mount Glorious village has a cafe and a restaurant for daytime dining. The local restaurant and cafes do not open at night. The nearest evening dining is at Samford, which has a variety of restaurants.

There are no food stores at Mount Glorious. The nearest supermarket and shops are at Samford (20 mins).

Rose Gum Cottage is a private, secluded cottage on our beautiful 15 acre property, Turkey's Nest, at Mount Glorious. It is a registered wildlife refuge, surrounded by pristine rainforest. Mount Glorious is just 40km from Brisbane CBD. It is a special p...