On four and a half acres along the Cudgegong River, minutes from the centre of Mudgee yet screened from it, this is a cluster of four intimate cottages gathered around the historic Evanslea House. Wood-burning fireplaces sit in every one, and a shared pool comes into its own through the warmer months. The larger house takes families and groups; the cottages lean romantic. In-room massages and private wine tastings can be arranged for those who want the region's cellar doors brought closer.