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Ironbarks - Self Catered Farmstay

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A beautifully renovated farmhouse on 100 Acres
Lovely bedrooms for enjoying a decadent afternoon rest
The book reader's room
The twin room
The main Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$187
avg per night

Explore the area

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Dunolly, VIC
  • Dunolly Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Dunolly Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Dunolly Bushland Reserve
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bookroom

1 Queen Bed

FrenchRoom

1 Queen Bed

Living area

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Singles Room

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon
Price is AU$187 avg per night,

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About the area

Dunolly

Located in Dunolly, this farm stay is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Dunolly Bushland Reserve and Dunolly Barkley Street Bushland Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Dunolly Golf Club. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and skiing.

What's nearby

  • Dunolly Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Dunolly Museum - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Dunolly Barkley Street Bushland Reserve - 11 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Dunolly Bushland Reserve - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Maryborough Railway Station - 34 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Dunolly Station - 10 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gold and Grain cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wright on Broadway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunolly Pharmacy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fresh on Broadway - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Ironbarks - Self Catered Farmstay

Set on 100 acres, this modern farmhouse offers:
x All linen provided
x Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, electric oven and gas stove etc
x Comfortable and stylish living/ dining area with stunning bush views for great indoor entertaining
x A crackling log fire in a freestanding wood heater
x Two fabulous outdoor entertaining areas with BBQ facilities.
x Four bedrooms (three queens and a twin), all with lovely views: perfect for sound sleep or that indulgent afternoon doze
x Two bathrooms with showers; one has a claw foot bath
x Reverse cycle air conditioning (heat pump)
x Heaters in all bedrooms and main bathroom
x Stereo (Bring your favourite CDs) and TV

The main reason people come to Ironbarks is to do nothing other than relax... Reading books by the fire, going for walks in the native bush, practicing your golf, chasing Kangaroos (good luck!), or spotting birds.

Ironbarks is a quiet place. The sort of place you come to if you want to have some time to yourself, either alone or as a group.

Relax on one of the decks and choose from a number of beautiful views; the glimmer of Mt Tarrangower over the farmland in the distance, or the Australian native bush that surrounds the property. Perhaps you will be enjoying a bottle of local wine that you picked up at a winery visit, or contemplating a day spent in a nearby town.

You may like to take a walk to one of the dams, and try your hand at yabbying, or just watch the animals and birds whose home we share. Early risers are especially well rewarded if they get out for an early morning walk. You can finish off a perfect day by dining under the stars.







Property manager

Kourawai

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Contact us if you need to bring a pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is fine. Not inside please.
$30 per pet per visit
No prospecting without approval
Please turn off all heating elements and lights

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Ironbarks - Self Catered Farmstay pet-friendly?

Yes, Ironbarks - Self Catered Farmstay allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Ironbarks - Self Catered Farmstay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ironbarks - Self Catered Farmstay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ironbarks - Self Catered Farmstay located?

This family-friendly Dunolly farm stay is located in a rural location, 2.5 mi (4 km) from Dunolly Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dunolly Bushland Reserve and Dunolly Barkley Street Bushland Reserve. Barp Bushland Reserve and Erskines No.2 Bushland Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Ironbarks - Self Catered Farmstay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Clean, quiet & comfortable with everything you could need for a lovely long weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Beautiful location and a great house for our needs. The host warmed the place up for us before we arrived which was a great touch. Highly recommend this house for exploring the goldfields region
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a magical time away
It was fun and enjoyed the property and wildlife around us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

DENISE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dunolly, Ironbarks, Home Away From Home
The house was spacious, with excellent amenities, very clean and quiet location. Easy access and great communication with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRINDLEY K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Great property to get away with family and friends, our pet dog also enjoyed the sorroundings, and was free to roam the vast extent of land
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sari H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect birthday weekend away
We had a wonderfully relaxing and comfortable weekend at Ironbarks, we all want to book in again for a week next time - there's so much to explore in the area, and more time to relax and enjoy the tranquil bush surrounds and house. Thanks for a great mini-break!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Country Cottage
Beaut farmhouse with lots of room to spread out. Really appreciated the air conditioning in each bedroom and the comfy beds. Great spot to explore the natural environment and see local wildlife. Extra special to be able to pick and eat the tomatoes, grapes and strawberries straight from the plants. The hammock on the deck was a great hit as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ironbarks
A wonderful location with a well equipped house, which provided four adults the space and comfort for an enjoyable week long stay. A great base to explore the Goldfields area. Hopefully, next time we visit the weather will be more conducive to enjoying the great outside entertaining areas. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute Bliss
Amazingly restful break, felt like we were 1000 miles from everything but in reality, so close to everything. Large farmhouse, spotlessly clean and welcoming to furry friends. Owners were so responsive and made booking easy. Lovely warm log fire already crackling away on arrival, thanks to our wonderful hosts and everything you could possibly need was at hand. Spectacular area, backing onto state forest. If you are after a break where you can just chill or a base for more local adventures Ironbarks has it in all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robert O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special Adventure
Like finding a unexpected gem. Thanks Rick for your responsive communication. Wished we made it to site before sunset to appreciate all on offer. Well appointed and adequate heating options. A memorable stay for the family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best weekend away!!
Thank you so much! We had a fabulous time! It is a 2nd trip back to the farm house, which again exceeded our expectations!! It is an amazing place, very clean and well equipped! Nicki the Manager was an excellent support and shared with us some great local places to visit!! She is a great ambassador for the property and the local area!! Thanks so much again for a great weekend!! Cheers Robyn
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home comforts in the most peaceful bush setting
We stayed a week over Easter and had the most relaxing, amazing time. The bedrooms/beds are very comfortable, there is heating and cooling, in and outdoor fire place, large cosy house. The kitchen is very generously stocked with everything you may need for cooking and to serve it on. We saw Kangaroos near the house every day, there is so much space to walk or ride your bikes. I can only recommend this place and the communication with the owners was very easy. We hope to be back. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances M., Woodcroft

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss in the Victorian bush
What a fantastic, well set up and cared for, property. The house is huge with lots of space in most rooms. It has everything you could possibly want - pantry items, kitchen appliances (coffee machine!), books, information, torches, binoculars, laundry, two toilets and showers, a fabulous bath, plenty of windows to watch the wildlife and absolute privacy. Two large verandahs made packing and unpacking the car a breeze whether raining or not, and they're great spot to relax of course. Other highlights include creeks/dams full of frogs, swallows and blue wrens nesting just outside, lots of space to walk in any direction and plenty of tracks through the surrounding forest. We loved all the historical towns and sites, prospecting options, national parks, beautiful scenery in the neighbourhood and further afield. Melville Caves was fabulous. There's also larger towns not far away. On top of that, we were allowed to have our greyhound inside with us and we were looked after really well when the bad weather and flooding hit the area. We can't recommend this place highly enough. Wish we could have stayed longer than 9 days.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rancho Relaxo
i can’t remember how many times now we have stayed at Ironbarks but it never disappoints, a great place to relax with the family
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream bush getaway
What a magical spot. This is a quintessential Australian bush experience. We went for walks around the area and sat by the fire at night. I booked the night for a birthday getaway and they even left me a delicious cup cake with a candle in it. I couldn't have had a better night. I'm definitely keen to stay longer next time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmstay Brilliance
Had a great time at Ironbarks Farmstay once again . Can’t get enough of this place for it’s position and inviting home like feel . Whether it be for a romantic couple weekend or family getaway retreat it’s just fantastic . Highly recommend it to anybody that wants to get amongst our beautiful Australian forest and wildlife and experience our tranquil environment . Thanks once again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Serene bush retreat
The peace and serenity was just what we needed to recharge. We found it hard to leave, and could have done with at a few more nights. We enjoyed exploring, quietly watching the kangaroos and listening to the sounds of the bush. The hosts have provided everything you need to be self-sufficient. We were comfortable and felt very relaxed. Sitting by the warm fire was very relaxing after a day spent exploring the beautiful landscape. We are looking forward to staying again... for a week next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silke G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene bush retreat
Truly in the middle of nowhere, no other dwellings to be seen, a mob of kangaroos grazing in view of the living room window at sundown on arrival day. Our group of friends found what we were looking for. Total quiet in a comfortable house with a fire place and excellent creature comforts as well as a very well equipped kitchen. It was lovely to walk into a warm house as the hosts had made sure a heater was on as we arrived. The fire was set ready to be lit. If you’re like us, just needing a bit of timeout with friends, you won’t want to leave again. Forget plans to go exploring beyond the gates. So make sure you bring all the provisions for your stay so you can stay put … Thanks very much to the hosts from all of us. Cheers Silke
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and peaceful
Ironbarks was perfect for our group which consisted of two families. The property was clean and well stocked. The beds were comfortable and the living spaces were roomy, we never felt on top of each other. The kids had a great time riding their bikes around the property. Great place to slow down and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

siew chin l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
Great relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House has everything you need for quiet retreat.
Fantastic mini break, kids and fur- kids loved exploring. Beautiful location, beautiful house! House has everything a family needs, and the outside exploration was fantastic. Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lugg J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to relax
A beautiful place to unwind and relax in the country. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

SASKIA A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly
We hadn't had even one day off in over three years, let alone a holiday, so were thrilled to find a property that allowed us to bring our furkids too. I think they loved the holiday best of all! They swam every night in the dam and loved exploring. The house was spotlessly clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The hammock was my favourite spot! Nici was wonderful to deal with. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in an isolated location
Well appointed property with lots of space to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021