Fill your lungs with fresh air, as you wind down with a farm stay in regional Victoria. Spend time on the land interacting with animals and feasting on home cooked healthy meals.
There is no need to forgo your creature comforts.
As soon as you turn into the driveway, you will be surrounded by beautiful gardens, and once the gate is shut, you will be greeted by four enthusiastic resident chihuahuas, who will make you feel incredibly welcome.
Take a break from your everyday routine, and recharge, however, be warned that you may not want to leave, as it has become a second home to many repeat guests who have become friends over the years, during their return visits.
Bendigo Farmstay Cottage:
Tastefully furnished and decorated, this completely private cozy cottage is nestled amongst our 11-acre boutique property. It boasts a comfortable pillow-top, queen size bed with luxurious linen. There are two bedside tables with touch lamps and a clock radio as well as a large TV, a DVD player, and a wide selection of movies to choose from, so you can snuggle in bed and watch your favorite movie in comfort.
There is a large bathroom and full-size shower, vanity unit, and mirror with separate toilet.
The cottage has its own reverse cycle air conditioning and heating allowing you to adjust the temperature. The main room has a beautiful cane table and 2 chairs and a wardrobe, ironing board and iron.
The cottage backs onto a private courtyard have a beautiful garden, with many beautiful pots that spill over with a variety of succulents. There is also a swimming pool and BBQ facilities for everyone to enjoy, it has a huge fire pit for keeping warm on those cold winter nights whilst you toast marshmallows over the wooden fire.
Our Farmstay experience is tailored to suit our guests’ individual needs as Susan and Jason supply person-centered support to assist you to reach your goals.
The cottage and homestead are surrounded by beautiful gardens and a wide selection of hand-raised friendly animals for you to enjoy.
There is so many different activities you can choose from during your stay both on-farm and off-farm, please see the supports “offered/activities” page for more information.
Bendigo Farmstay only accepts a maximum of 6 guests (2 couples and 1 single, 3 couples or 3 singles.
Bendigo Farmstay is an unregistered provider, however, does work with NDIS participants and in line with the NDIS price guide.
Bendigo Farmstay Homestead:
The Homestead is beautifully decorated with quality finishes such as ornate plaster, cork floors and wool carpet throughout the entire house, there is a large, shared kitchen, a spacious lounge room with large TV set, as well as Stan and Netflix.
Our Homestead boasts reverse cycle ducted air conditioning and heating throughout the house creating a comfortable environment. There is a main formal area with a large dining setting next to a beautiful wood-burning fire for those cold winter nights.
There is also a gym with a range of professional equipment, for guests who wish to start their day with a light workout. Jason is also a qualified personal trainer and is happy to guide guests through the safe use of the equipment.
There is a large bedroom that looks out into the pool area/courtyard, it has a queen size comfortable bed with a pillow-top mattress, that ensures a peaceful night’s rest.
There is a huge modern, tastefully decorated bathroom adjoining the double-sized bedroom with a large 2-person spa, full-size shower, and large vanity unit and mirror.
During the day you can mingle with all the beautiful friendly, hand-raised animals on the farm or just relax in the courtyard by the pool or fire pit.
Your hosts Jason and Susan will create tailored, person-centered activities to meet the individual needs, tastes, and desires of all guests.
