An eco-freiendly, pet friendly farmstay on a 'real' working biodynamic market garden farm. Includes lots of chooks, brumby horses, cows, alpacas and sheep.
There are not many places you can experience a beautiful 8 acre biodynamic permaculture farm only 5 mins drive from the heart of Bellingen. Our farm is in conversion for certification and we strive to be as self sustainable as possible in terms of growing our own produce. We grow seasonal fruit and vegetables and have planted over 80 fruit trees on our farm. We also grow a commercial crop of Russian Garlic which we harvest in November.
Our lovely, private eco-friendly vintage farm stay has flat access, is fully fenced with reverse cycle air-con system + a slow combustion wood fire.
This house has a passive solar design, which means it takes full advantage of its north aspect, keeping the house cool in summer and warm in winter and has been featured in a home renovation in Real Living Magazine. (October 2010 edition)
The house is open plan with two bedrooms;
(one with a queen size bed the other with two singles) and one bathroom. The style of this house is relaxed, with an emphasis on second hand and pre-loved furniture, antique Moroccan rugs, and road side collectables.
There is a fully fenced garden so that your children and pets can play safely. A small citrus orchard in progress in the paddock below your house and a a bonfire area to enjoy. Bunches creek is located at the bottom of the farm below your house and is a great spot for a picnic and a swim.
There is a fully equipped kitchen with a stainless steel gas stove, plus laundry facilities.
There are free range chickens roaming the property along with two sheep (lizzie and lucky) and two cows (charlie and daisy), two alpacas (George & Nev) and Two brumby Horses (Megsy and her foal Cosmo)
There are extensive bushwalks for you and your dogs to enjoy only a couple of minutes away.
We sell our produce at the local Bellopy Organic Markets every 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of the month at the Anglican Church from 8-1.30 pm, at the top end of Town. Follow Bellopy Markets on Facebook. Feel free to come up and buy produce directly from us.
EXTRAS & DOG OWNERS
A cleaner can be arranged at an extra cost of $40.
All Dog owners must pay for a cleaner regardless, as this ensures the next guests comfort. This can be paid on arrival in cash.
Dog owners must pay a $100 bond on arrival in cash which will be returned when you leave. This is to cover any damage to the house/property.
All dogs must be kept outside, so please bring their bedding. Special circumstances can be negotiated.
You need to bring your own sheets, pillow cases and towels.Tea towels, bath matts , hand towels are provided.
What to do
- Enjoy the peace and privacy surrounded by hand reared farm animals
- Have a massage or do a yoga class - both available on the property
- We love to share our permaculture garden and bio-dynamic approach
- Enjoy the pristine never never river with a picnic and a swim in the promised land.
- The Dorrigo mountains are just 25 min away
- The beautiful beaches of hungry head are dog friendly and only 20 min 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, and 5th 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 our stunning beaches only 15 minutes away
- We have great local folk music every Friday night at the Lodge
- Ask us what's on....lots of workshops, music and community events on
Our Vision + Feedback from others
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Our vision is simple, and reflects who we are...we are committed to providing eco-friendly accommodation to our guests in a way that limits our carbon footprint on the planet. We strive to do this in every way we can, from our model of trying to live as organically as we can, and our refusal to supply microwaves, use chemical cleaning products and soaps, to the solar power, rain tanks, no dishwashers and a our lack of gadgets.
Our motto and reflected style of all our homes is re-cycle, re-use and replace with second hand. Therefore you wont find new shiny couches or mass produced products, we aim to use what has already been used in an effort to play our small part in breaking the cycle of consumption and production.
We now also have an eco-friendly rustic hut up in the mountains 1 hour from Bellingen. This is ideal four horse riders, hikers and bushwalkers as it sits on the national trail and bi-centennial horse trail. Hernani Hut can also be found on stayz.
Funny Farm-
A 'real' biodynamic market garden working farm.
All, produce is sold at our local Bellopy 100% organic farmers market 1st,3rd & 5th Friday of the month at the Anglican church in town.
8-1.30pm.
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