10 of the best places to stay in Orange

Orange is the kind of place you're going to want to linger a little longer. Check in to a design-driven hotel, glamping tent among the vines, cosy cottage or budget-friendly motel.

Yallungah Boutique Hotel

To immerse yourself in history (without sacrificing modern style), it's hard to go past Yallungah Boutique Hotel. It began life as a stately family home, built circa 1896, before being transformed into a spectacular 22-room hotel. Heritage features were meticulously restored and contrasted with playful, colourful interior design, surrounded by lush gardens. For something extra special, book one of the hotels' signature experiences which include winery lunches, golf or your own Mercedes-Benz to drive.

Yallungah Boutique Hotel, Orange - Credit: Monique Lovick | Yallungah Boutique Hotel

Basalt Luxury Accommodation

Perched 1,100 metres above sea level, Basalt Luxury Accommodation is the highest stay in the region. Set on the top block of a family-owned cherry orchard, the three rammed earth studios have spectacular 180-degree views of the valley below. The retreat is for adults only, with king-size beds, stone bathtubs and outdoor firepits creating a romantic escape.

Basalt Luxury Accommodation, Canobolas

Loco at Ross Hill

All aboard! A first class train carriage has been transformed into Orange's quirkiest accommodation at Loco at Ross Hill . There's a queen bedroom, ensuite, large living room and full kitchen, as well as an outdoor area looking out over the vineyard. Enjoy a complimentary tasting at the Ross Hill Wines cellar door then grab a bottle to savour by the fire pit.

Loco at Ross Hill, Orange - Credit: Kristen Cunningham | Ross Hill Wines

Nashdale Lane Glamping

Stay close to nature without sacrificing any of your creature comforts at Nashdale Lane Wines, a boutique vineyard just 10 minutes' outside of town. There are two adults-only Scandinavian-style glamping tents – Rustig and Kalmte – each with luxurious bathrooms, four-poster beds, wood fires and plenty of pinot.

Nashdale Lane Wines, Nashdale

Duntryleague Guest House

Spend the night in Orange's grandest historic mansion, Duntryleague. Built by prominent local figure James Dalton in 1876, it was designed by famed Sydney architect Benjamin Backhouse. It now has 14 guest rooms overlooking vast gardens and an 18-hole golf course.

Duntryleague Golf Club, Orange

Cadogan Country House

Travelling in a group? Cadogan Country House is a luxurious retreat on a 1,400-hectare cattle property 15 minutes from town that sleeps 10 in five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The property comes complete with a hedge maze and in-house catering from some of Orange's best fine dining chefs. Join the owners for a free farm tour, look out for kangaroos grazing on the lawn and take some of their award-winning wagyu beef home with you.

Cadogan Country House, Guyong - Credit: Tim Foote

Borrodell Estate

Set high on a ridge opposite Lake Canobolas, Borrodell Estate winery invites you to linger a little longer. There are two sleek modern Cider Suites for couples, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows looking out over the Towac Valley. Order in a dinner hamper (with a bottle of wine, of course) and spend the night away from it all. Families will love the. two three-bedroom cottages, with kangaroos and birds just beyond the verandah.

Borrodell Estate, Canobolas

The Oriana

Built in the 1960s, The Oriana has been given a retro-chic makeover that brings a bit of Palm Springs style to the Central West. Vibrant colours, bold artworks and quirky furnishings create an atmosphere that's both luxurious and light-hearted. The glamorous Pool Club is the place to be in summer, serving cocktails and wood-fired pizzas, or warm up in the sauna during the cooler months.

The Oriana Hotel, Orange

Lakeview Luxury Retreat

Lakeview Luxury Retreat is a five-star bed and breakfast set beside Lake Canobolas, with five romantic self-contained villas designed for couples seeking to escape the world. Beautiful views, spa baths and roaring fires promise a tranquil retreat. Look out for the resident Highland cows, who are happy to come for a pat or a photo.

Lakeview Luxury Retreat, Canobolas - Credit: Lakeview Luxury Retreat

de Russie Boutique Hotel

The luxurious de Russie Boutique Hotel has 25 rooms ranging from studios (some with spa baths) to spacious two- and three-bedroom suites. The location is also five-star, just a few minutes' walk from Orange's best restaurants, cafes and bars.