Located in the Swan Valley the River Retreat is set on ten acres with views across the Swan Valley to the Darling Escarpment located 30 minutes from Perth and ten minutes from historical Guildford and Midland.With six self contained two, three and four bedroom cottages, rated 4-star, the River Retreat has many features and facilities.Whilst staying at the River Retreat, visit the Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery and gift shop and view a superb range of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal artworks, gifts and souvenirs, bush tucker herbs, spices and sauces.At dusk join us for "Ripping Yarns", "Taste of Didge" or “Didge After Dark” an Australian Bush tucker barbecue. Then walk to the riverbank joining the local indigenous people or our swagman around the riverside fire pit to share the stories of this land and their meaning. Enjoy some Aussie larrikin humour at "The Outback Show" performance.  These are only some of the many features of The River Retreat blending great hospitality and true Australian experiences.