Synonymous in New South Wales with indulgent weekend getaways in the country, Peppers Retreats and Resorts is extending its reach into new markets with the recent addition to the group of Peppers Bloomfield Lodge and Peppers Palm Bay.

This takes to four the properties Peppers now manages in Queensland including Peppers Links Resort in Port Douglas, and Peppers Hidden Vale in the Lockyer Valley, an hour from Brisbane.

According to Managing Director Mr Rolf Krecklenberg, these new property additions fit perfectly into the portfolio of properties offered by Peppers.

"Our philosophy has always been to manage properties that provide unique experiences to guests. Those experiences are built not only around the destination and the actual property but also around the unique Peppers style and atmosphere", he said.

"Since the opening of the Peppers Guest House in the Hunter Valley some 16 years ago, we have evolved an approach based on a combination of genuine friendly service, great food and wine and a unique Australian style.

"The Peppers experience is different because we've recognized that a property's charm and appeal is about much more than its star rating, and that personal interactions with staff are more important than cold efficient service.

"That approach has seen Peppers expand successfully through New South Wales with four Retreats and one Resort within easy reach of Sydney. We are now taking that winning formula and applying it to properties throughout Queensland and Victoria," said Mr Krecklenberg.

Peppers Leisure Limited currently manages the operations and/ or marketing services of unique Retreats & Resorts including: Peppers Guest House and Peppers Convent in the Hunter Valley, Peppers Anchorage Port Stephens, Peppers Manor House Southern Highlands, Peppers Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, Peppers Casuarina Lodge Byron Bay and Peppers Burrawang West Station Central NSW; in Queensland - Peppers Links Resort Port Douglas and Peppers Hidden Vale Lockyer Valley; and Peppers Delgany Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.