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Bellingen Vintage Farmstay

Bellingen, nsw, australia

Bellingen Vintage Farmstay

Bellingen, nsw, australia

Our beautiful pet friendly Vintage style farmstay in NSW is a unique country getaway that is set on our 8 acre biodynamic/permaculture working farm just 5 minutes drive from Bellingen town and our beautiful Bellinger River. This is our only pet friendly accommodation on the farm. Our vintage and recycled style offers you an eco-friendly and relaxing escape. This farmstay accommodation in NSW is budget friendly, fully equiped with everything you may need and it offers you a wonderful relaxing farm holiday experience, where your children can explore the farm in a safe environment.  Bonfires, swings, trampolines and our tree house means theres plenty for your children to enjoy here. This house now boasts an outdoor bath under the stars, looking out over our orchard and pasture. This property allows you to experience all that a real working farm has to offer; fresh organic produce and eggs,  our beautiful  and friendly farm animals; our two gentle dogs, free roaming heritage chickens, horses, goats and sheep which your children are welcome to help us feed.  We have been hosting guests here for over 11  years and have been featured in several interior magazines. Our laid back country style means you feel relaxed as soon as you walk in the door.

Complete house

Accomodates 4 Guests + Baby

3+ Beds

1 Bathroom| Outdoor Bath

Complete house // Accomodates 4 guests + baby // 4+ Beds // 1 Bathroom

Standard Rate || $300 per couple per night

Standard Rate: $300   (2 night min)

Holiday Rate: $320      (2 night min)

Long weekends: $320  (3 night min)

Xmas|Summer holiday Rate: $350 (3 night min)

1 Night Rate: $350 (includes 2 guests) *not available during holidays

Cleaning/Linen fee: $150

Security Bond: $500 (refundable within 7 days of departure)

Extra guests: $25 per person per night

Guests: 4  (up to 6 with extra 2 single mattresses)

Minimum: 1 night  *except holidays

Check In time: after 2pm

Check out time: 10am.

Booking Enquiry

*Note: we require 24hrs notice to book, should you require a booking within this time period please make an enquiry.

Booking Enquiry

*Note: we require 24hrs notice to book, should you require a booking within this time period please make an enquiry.

The Space

Our vision is simple, and reflects our commitment to providing eco-friendly accommodation to our guests in a way that limits our carbon footprint. The style of all our properties has an emphasis on vintage and second hand furnishings and equipment, this gives our home a relaxed and laid back feel, and allows you really really enjoy yourselves and unwind. There is both an indoor slow combustion fireplace and an outdoor bonfire pit as well as an outdoor BBQ.

House Layout

The farmstay has an open plan living and kitchen space with vaulted ceilings to allow for air and light. It has two bedrooms, the main bedroom has a queen sized bed and there are two single beds in the second bedroom. The bathroom has a bathtub and shower and laundry facilities.

We can sleep an extra two guests if they are happy to sleep on two single mattresses which can be set up in the living space.    We supply a kinder cot for your infant, but we ask that you bring your own bedding for that. A kinder cot is a lightweight travel cot that looks like a pop up tent and sits on the floor.

Dog Friendly

We are dog friendly, however all dogs must stay outside at all times. This way we can manage the needs of all our guests. We have a comfortable verandah and enclosed back yard for your dogs to stay cozy and dry. If your dogs are not comfortable around our chickens please put them on a lead when moving around the farm. Please bring your dogs bedding and food bowls. We ask that you ensure your dogs are flea free.

Extra Guests Overnight

You may not have friends stay over night without incurring an extra charge. Please notify us if you would like to have guests stay over with you so we can adjust the price accordingly.

Extra guests $25 per person per night

Getting Around

Bellingen is spread out, with many beautiful valleys, rivers and bush walks to enjoy and explore. So having your own car is important to accessing these places.

FLYING: Coffs harbour airport is 30 min away.

TRAINS: Urunga Train station is 20 min away.

BUSES: We have a bus service to and from both Urunga and coffs Harbour that leaves from Bellingen town.

TAXIS: We have taxis from Bellingen town to our farm (5min)

Guest Access & House Rules

Access

You have your own private house on the farm with flat access. You have a fully fenced backyard where your dogs and children can play safely. You are welcome to enjoy our whole farm and explore the property.

 Interaction with Us

We run a busy farm, but we are always happy to make time for you. Either I or my onsite  farm sitters will come and greet you (not always as soon as you arrive) and explain how everything works and where everything is, then we will leave you to your holiday. We really want you to have a wonderful time here, and as such nothing is too difficult for us, so please feel free to ask for anything you many need to make your stay more comfortable. We also have a comprehensive guest information folder that explains everything to you, so please read through that carefully when you arrive to ensure a smooth and safe stay on our farm.   We are happy for you to walk up and visit us if we’re home and for your children to play with ours.

House Rules

Check-in is after 12 PM

We are dog friendly, however all dogs must stay outside at all times. This way we can manage the needs of all our guests. We have a comfortable verandah and enclosed back yard for your dogs to stay cozy and dry. If your dogs are not comfortable around our chickens please put them on a lead when moving around the farm. Please bring your dogs bedding and food bowls. We ask that you ensure your dogs are flea free. We take a bond of $100 on arrival to cover any accidental damage your dog may cause and we return this to you when you leave.

Environmentally Friendly

Our house uses rain tank water and we recycle the grey water, so please only use biodegradable soaps and washing powers. We supply guests with complementry laundry wash balls and soap.

Cancellation Policy

We do not offer refunds, we understand that sometimes you may have to cancel your trip due to unforeseen circumstances that are beyond your control, or that bad weather may prevent you from reaching the house. If this should happen we are happy for you to rebook your stay with us at a date that suits you and one that is free for us. If you do want to cancel and are able to give us enough notice, often we can find someone to take your booking and can then refund you your deposit.

Extra Guests

You may not have friends stay over night without incurring an extra charge. Please notify us if you would like to have guests stay over with you so we can adjust the price accordingly. Extra adults are $25 per person per night, extra children are $15 per child per night.

Things to Do

  • Bunches creek is located at the bottom of the farm below your house and is a great spot for a picnic and a paddle. 
  • We have plenty of board games, books and puzzles. 
  • Let your children help us feed the chickens and collect the eggs. 
  • We have swings, a tree house and a trampoline for your children to enjoy. 
  • Great bush walks 5 min from the house.
  • Enjoy the pristine Never Never river with a picnic and a swim in the Promised Land.
  • The Dorrigo mountains and rainforest walks are just 25 min away
  • The beautiful beaches of Urunga, Valla & Hungry head are just 20 minutes away
  • Take in the local artisans and produce of Bellingen and its regional areas with local markets 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday of the month.
  • The Bellopy organic produce markets are on every 1st,3rd, Friday of the month. from 8-1.30pm at the Anglican Church in town.
  • Go horse riding in Vallery.
  • Canoe down the Bellinger river.
  • Visit the butterfly farm, water slides and bike track
  • We have great LIVE music every Friday night at church street cafe.
  • Ask us what’s on! There’s lots of workshops, music and community events.

Common Amenities

  • Essentials
  • Pantry items (tea, coffee, salt, pepper, spices, condiments and sauces)
  • Linen and towels
  • Tea towels
  • Bath mat and hand towels
  • TV/DVD player/DVD’s
  • Record Player and records
  • Ipod conector
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fans
  • Heating
  • Fully Equiped Kitchen (gas stove)
  • Refrigerator/Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Coffee maker
  • Baking mixer
  • Toasted sandwich maker
  • Smoothie blender
  • Dishwaher
  • Outdoor table
  • 24-hour check-in
  • Books & games
  • Children’s toys
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo/conditioner
  • First Aid kit
  • Spare toothbrush and toothpaste (in case you forgot yours)

Additional Amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Drying lines (mobile)
  • Eco friendly wash nuts
  • Soap
  • Hangers
  • Iron & ironing board

Special Features

  • Help Feed chickens and collect eggs
  • Order a box of farm fresh produce and eggs when you book
  • Gay friendly

The Space

Our vision is simple, and reflects our commitment to providing eco-friendly accommodation to our guests in a way that limits our carbon footprint. The style of all our country getaways in NSW have an emphasis on vintage and second hand furnishings and equipment, this gives our home a relaxed and laid back feel, allows us to tread lightly on the planet and allows you to feel at homes as soon as you arrive. This home is light and spacious and has both an indoor slow combustion fireplace and an outdoor bonfire pit as well as an outdoor BBQ. There is also a small citrus orchard with oranges, mandarines, lemons, limes and lemonades in the paddock in front of your property which you can help yourself to during the winter months. We have an outdoor table and chairs in the garden and an outdoor daybed and sitting area so you can enjoy relaxing outside. This house has a private outdoor bathtub under the stars overlooking our orchard and pasture.

House Layout

Our pet friendly farmstay has an open plan living and kitchen space with vaulted ceilings to allow for plenty of fresh air and light. It has two bedrooms, the main bedroom has a double sized bed and there are two single beds in the second bedroom. The bathroom has a bathtub and shower and laundry facilities.

We can sleep an extra 2 children on the lounge room day beds if they’re happy to sleep in the main space or we can supply 2 x single mattresses.  We supply a kinder cot for your baby, 0-3 years old, but we ask that you bring your own bedding for the cot.

Pet Friendly Farm Stays NSW

This is our pet friendly farmstays in NSW, however all dogs must stay outside at all times. This way we can manage the needs of all our guests, particularly those with allergies.  We have a comfortable verandah and enclosed back yard for your dogs to stay cozy and dry. If your dogs are not comfortable around our chickens please put them on a lead when moving around the farm. Please bring your dogs bedding and food bowls. We ask that you ensure your dogs are flea free. We also take a $100 cash bond for dog owners on arrival to cover any unnecessary damage your dog may cause whilst you are here, this is refunded upon your departure.

Extra Guests

You may not have extra friends stay over night without incurring an extra charge. Please notify us if you would like to have guests stay over with you so we can adjust the price accordingly.

Extra guests $25 per person per night

Our Farm Animals

We have two dogs, three horses, two sheep, two miniature Pygmy goats, two hives of native stingless bees and beautiful heritage chickens free ranging on the farm. Our cows are enjoying greener pastures on our neighbours farm. Unfortunately, we no longer have the Alpaccas featured in our photos. This is a pet friendly stay, so if you are allergic to dogs then this property is not suitable for you.  Your children are welcome to help us feed our farm animals each day and collect eggs with us.

Our Farm Fresh Veggies & Eggs

We grow beautiful biodynamic seasonal fruit and veggies and eggs, if you would like a mixed box of fruit & veggies & eggs (aprox $60 depending on the size of your group and the length of your stay) please let us know when you book in and we will have it waiting for you when you arrive.

Our permaculture Biodynamic Farm

We have a small cirrus orchard in front of your property for you to help yourself to while you stay,  please let us know if you would like a tour of the vegetable garden and top orchard and we will make time to show you around.

Getting Around

Bellingen is spread out, with many beautiful valleys, rivers and bush walks to enjoy and explore. So having your own car is important to accessing these places.

FLYING: Coffs harbour airport is 30 min away.

TRAINS: Urunga Train station is 20 min away.

BUSES: we have a bus service to both urunga and coffs that goes into bellingen town.

TAXIS: we have taxis from Bellingen town to our farm (5min)

Guest Access & House Rules

Access

You have your own private house on the farm with flat access. You have a fully fenced backyard where your dogs and children can play safely. You are welcome to enjoy our whole farm and explore the property.

Interaction with Us

We run a busy farm, but we are always happy to make time for you. Either I or my onsite farm sitters will come and greet you (not always as soon as you arrive) and explain how everything works and where everything is, then we will leave you to your holiday. We want you to have a wonderful time here, so please let us know if there is anything you need to make your stay more comfortable and we will do our best to accommodate you.  We also have a comprehensive guest information folder that explains everything to you, so please read through that carefully when you arrive to ensure a smooth and safe stay on our farm.   We are happy for you to walk up and visit us if we’re home and for your children to play with ours.

Farm Rules

Check-in is after 12 PM
* Feel free to ask for an early check in or a late check out and we will do our best to accommodate this if we can.
Please ensure that you secure all the gates properly on the farm, to ensure our animals don’t get out on the road or into our cropping areas.
If you arrive before we have a chance to meet you please go in and make yourselves at home, and feel free to have a wander around our farm, but please for the safety of yourselves and our animals we ask you to observe a few rules. Please COPY our gates, this prevents our animals getting out on the road and into our cropping areas. If the gates are open then leave them open,  and if their closed please close them. If you have children, please supervise them around our animals. All our houses have a no shoe policy to minimise bringing animal poop and mud into our homes, you are welcome to wear shoes that are not being used on the farm.

 Environmentally Friendly

Our house uses rain tank water and we recycle the grey water, so please only use biodegradable soaps and washing powers. We supply guests with complementry laundry wash balls and soap.

Extra Guests

You may not have friends stay over night without incurring an extra charge. Please notify us if you would like to have guests stay over with you so we can adjust the price accordingly. Extra guests are $25 per person per night.

Special Occasions

This is one of the reasons we think we offer the best farmstay in NSW. If you are celebrating a special occasion (we do not host weddings) and would like to be surrounded by your family and friends then consider booking our entire farm (all three houses). We can cater up to 20 guests plus extra room for camping and camper trailers down beside the Farm Shed accommodation, making this an extraordinary farm holiday experience. If you are having a wedding nearby, this is the perfect location to stay with all your friends and family.

Camping | Camper Trailers | Small Camper Vans

We have additional flat space to accommodate extra guests. This space is only available if you book the entire farm and or are have booked The Farm Shed.  The shared outdoor amenities means everyone has access to the toilet, kitchen and bathroom without disturbing the guests inside. We charge an additional $25 per camper.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that due to unforeseen circumstances that are beyond your control, you may have to cancel your booking, or that bad weather may prevent you from reaching your accommodation. If this should happen we will offer you a travel credit of equal value to be used within 3 months of your booking.

If you would like a full refund we can only offer this to you if we can find someone else to take your booking dates, up to four weeks prior to your check-in date. To do this, we cancel your booking, we open the booking dates on all booking platforms in an effort to find someone else. Should we secure another booking we will reimburse you fully for your holiday, after deducting our 5% booking and service fees (fixed fees from third party users) on the total value of your booking. If we are unable to secure another booking by four weeks prior to your booking we will notify you, and you can either take the booking, or reschedule your holiday for another date of equal value within 3 months rather than forfeit the loss of your holiday. After this date you forfeit your booking.

If you book another date that is less value than your original booking we do not offer refunds for the balance of value. If you reschedule your booking at a higher rate your booking will be amended to reflect the higher rate.

14 Day Cancellation

If you cancel your booking within 14 days of your booking date, you will not be eligible for a travel credit nor a refund, and will thus forfeit your full booking, your security deposit will be refunded back on to your credit card within 7 days.

Covid Cancellations

If your trip is cancelled due to government policy restricting travel, we will offer you a travel credit of equal value to be used within 6 months. There are no extensions for this time period.

Booking Adjustments

If you reduce the number of people from your original booking, we do not offer refunds or travel credits for this change. We simply ask that you notify us of this change so we can ensure the house is set up properly for your stay. If you choose to increase your guest list and we can accommodate the extra guests we will amend your booking to reflect the extra cost of these guests.

Security Damage Deposit Bond

Your security damage deposit bond will be refunded within 7 days of your departure. If there is accidental damage to our property or belongings or you have failed to observe our house rules or leave the property as we have asked, we will deduct the necessary funds from your bond to repair or replace the damaged items. We will send you an itemised list of the damage and the cost of repair or replacement with supporting photos.  If you or your pets have damaged our property/furniture please notify us before you leave so we can have the item repaired or replaced before the next guest arrives.

Things to Do

  • Bunches creek is located at the bottom of the farm below your house and is a great spot for a picnic and a paddle. 
  • We have plenty of board games, books and puzzles. 
  • Let your children help us feed the chickens and collect the eggs. 
  • We have swings, a tree house and a trampoline for your children to enjoy. 
  • Great bush walks 5 min from the house.
  • Enjoy the pristine Never Never river with a picnic and a swim in the Promised Land.
  • The Dorrigo mountains and rainforest walks are just 25 min away
  • The beautiful beaches of Urunga, Valla & Hungry head are just 20 minutes away
  • Take in the local artisans and produce of Bellingen and its regional areas with local markets every Wednesday afternoon and every Saturday.
  • Go horse riding in Vallery.
  • Canoe down the Bellinger river.
  • Visit the butterfly farm, water slides and bike track
  • There is great LIVE music check the bellbottom guide
  • Ask us what’s on! There’s lots of workshops, music and community events.

Common Amenities

  • Essentials
  • Pantry (tea, coffee, salt, pepper, spices and herbs, condiments and sauces)
  • Organic Linen and towels
  • TV/DVD player/DVD’s
  • Record player and records
  • Ipod connector
  • Electric blanket on main bed for winter
  • Hot water bottles
  • Ceiling fans
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Fully Equiped Kitchen (gas stove)
  • Refrigerator/freezer
  • Toaster
  • Baking mixer
  • Toasted sandwich maker
  • Blender
  • Stove top coffee espresso maker
  • Dishwaher
  • Outdoor table and seating
  • 24-hour check-in
  • Books, games, toys
  • Children’s toys
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Spare toothbrush and toothpaste (in case you forgot yours)

Additional Amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Eco friendly wash nuts
  • Soap
  • Mobile clothes line
  • Hangers
  • Iron & ironing board
  • First aid kit

Special Features

  • Outdoor Bath
  • Help Feed chickens and collect eggs
  • Order a box of farm fresh produce and eggs when you book
  • Child friendly
  • Gay friendly

“Never overlook the power of simplicity”