The Strawberry Farm Retreat - Yarra Valley - Melbourne

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Location
Policies

9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Wandin East, VIC

Seville Hill Winery6 min drive
Dandenong Ranges National Park8 min drive
Rochford Wines Yarra Valley23 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The Strawberry Farm Retreat - Yarra Valley

NEW Spa and Sauna Room
Wake up to the peaceful sounds of birds chirping , your retreat is surrounded by an 80 acre strawberry farm supplying Aussies with their juicy goodness . You will have your own patch to pick from ( subject to weather and availability ). You can collect your own eggs . Enjoy the rustic surrounds of a working farm , bring your gumboots or old shoes as you may get a little dirty with the rich red soil. Note this is a working farm and not the Botanical Gardens so there will be some mid-season preparation with some paddocks but this all adds to the beauty of farm life.

Local Attractions

Only 100m up the road is Cherry hill Orchards the largest U Pick cherry grower in Australia and 100 m down the hill is Brumfield Winery and Café. The Yarra valley is famous for its fresh produce , beautiful scenery and numerous wineries ( Rochford, TarraWarra Estate, Domiane Chandon, Seville Hill, Payne's Rise, De Bortoli etc. ) and cafes ( Yarra Valley Deli Café, The Butcher Café, Tram café etc.) and restaurants ( Helens Hill, Tokar Estate, Twisted Vine , Coldstream Brewery, Wild Cattle Creek , Yering Station etc. ) Go Hot Air Ballooning , ride the Puffing Billy Steam Train , visit the Lavender Farm, the Tulip festival, Mt Dandenong tourist road with Skyhigh Observatory and you can not miss the Yarra Valley Chocolatier and Healesville Sanctuary.

Property Features

NEW Spa and Infrared Sauna Room

Newly renovated large home
Stunning picturesque views from 80 acres
Strawberry, blackberry and plum picking ( subject to availability and weather )
Yarra Valley location close to all the attractions
5 dams, creeks and lily ponds
Springfree trampoline
BBQ
Foxtel TV
Free WiFi
2 Gaslog fireplaces
Nespresso Coffee machine with Nespresso pods
Chicken pen
Board games
Window seat for reading or watching TV
Fresh local produce and
Lots of dirt :)

PRICES;
Friday and Saturday nights $650 per night for up to 8 guests
Sunday to Thursday nights $600 per night ( except Dec and Jan )

December and January is $650 per night Monday to Sunday ( Everyday)

Weekly Special all year round $3000 per week. (7 nights)

Property manager

Dawn Canale

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Melbourne

This farm stay is located in Wandin East, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dandenong Ranges National Park and Wandin Yallock Bushland Reserve, while Puffing Billy Steam Train and TarraWarra Museum of Art are cultural highlights. Consider Rochford Wines Yarra Valley for a night out or Tesselaar's Bulbs and Flowers if you're travelling with kids. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

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Wandin East, VIC

What's nearby

Seville Hill Winery - 6 min drive
Dandenong Ranges National Park - 8 min drive
Olinda Falls - 20 min drive
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 22 min drive
Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 23 min drive

Getting around

Melbourne Belgrave Station - 20 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

‪Billy Goat Hill Brasserie - ‬11 min drive
‪Carriage Café Seville - ‬5 min drive
‪Yarra Valley Deli & Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪The Storehouse Mount Evelyn - ‬10 min drive
‪Woori's Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Strawberry Farm Retreat - Yarra Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Strawberry Farm Retreat - Yarra Valley?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Strawberry Farm Retreat - Yarra Valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Strawberry Farm Retreat - Yarra Valley located?

This family-friendly Melbourne farm stay is located in Wandin East, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wandin Yallock Bushland Reserve, Ainsworth Estate and Seville Hill Winery. Payne's Rise Wines is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

12 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Son’s Wedding

So glad we made the perfect choice for our weekend wedding get away. The house was perfect for us. The 4 bedrooms accommodated all 8 of the family - aged 59-86 perfectly. A relaxing Friday out on the deck taking in the beautiful view. Nothing better after a big wedding day than coming back and relaxing in the spa 😊 It was just what I needed. Dawn was so helpful and accommodating in the lead up and was a big help with recommendations for local services we needed. Pasqua was there to lend a helping hand and the strawberries he brought us were amazing. The chickens were a great addition as were their eggs. Couple of minor maintenance issues but other than that I would highly recommend this property for your getaway to the Yarra valley. Everything is only a short drive away. Thanks again Dawn and Pasqua for your hospitality 👍

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Lucas B.

2 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Stay at Strawberry Farm

We stayed as a group of 8 (Three couples and two children aged 2 & 6). The house is not as big as we imagined and is quite loud with bedrooms abutting the living areas. The spa room (which is an awesome room) is separated from the house. We had terrible weather so was not able to enjoy the strawberry farm or trampolines but there is heaps of room outside. One of the fireplaces (in the living area) was not working and I wouldn't say the house was immaturely clean and the bathroom areas hold a lot of water if you are not careful to not drip any water outside of the shower. Foxtel and board games were fun and it is a very relaxing spot but the home missed on a few necessities like soap, paper towel and bin liners so we needed to contact the owner to provide

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

15 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great girls weekend away

Fantastic property for our girls weekend. Enjoyed the spa and it was lovely and quiet. We went strawberry picking in the field The oven and main lounge fire place were not working which was a shame, but the property manager bought a bench top oven over that we could use. Overall a good property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

12 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent family getaway

Such a great property. Nice, clean, tidy house with great views, farm feel everything you would need. Greeted by the friendly host with a big box of fresh strawberries. Kids loved picking strawberries out the back and getting fresh eggs from the chickens each morning. Really Great property to stay with a small group, and only 15 mins from yarra valley wineries. Would definitely recommend/ stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

31 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect retreat

A perfect retreat for that country escape, but a few minutes within driving distance of supermarket. We were warmly welcomed by Pasqua and he made time to give us strawberries on what was probably one of his busiest days leading up to christmas. This house offers plenty of space, comfort and a couple of lovely decks with country views for lounging on. Our 4 year old grandson was thrilled to find the resident blue tongued lizard (Bluey) living under the shed out the back. We appreciated the decorated christmas tree which allowed us to enjoy our christmas away from home. Comfortable beds for all. Kitchen well appointed and great space for prep. Minutes away from wineries and food places. Thanks for giving us a lovely place to bring our family from New Zealand to experience an Australian Christmas.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Tiziana c.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

The property was lovely, and the surrounding was just breathtaking

We had a wonderful time at this property, however the place could do with some maintenance . The owner greeted us with home grown strawberries which were delicious , and overall the location was beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina K., Carrum Downs

17 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing winter escape

Beautiful and very quiet house, relaxing spa and sauna. We didn't leave place for all weekend. Views are breathtaking, watching sunset from dinner table was absolutely amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne P.

1 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country retreat

Beautiful house and amazing location Overall a wonder experience

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlie D.

25 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

40 th birthday weekend

Beautiful weekend, bed extremely comfy, could supply tissues but manager very lovely supplying cot and extra toilet paper. Lovely thought supplying wine and strawberry’s. Wonderful views and relaxing environment

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

27 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning and cozy

This property is absolutely beautiful. It’s clean, with modern amenities, comfortable beds, and relaxing atmosphere. This place was perfect for me and my bridesmaids, we woke up to gorgeous views and everything we could possibly need. Thank you Dawn for an amazing stay! 100% will stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

9 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning and beautiful!

Stayed here for my wedding weekend and it was absolutely beautiful and memorable! The house was clean, stunning and inviting and Dawn and Pasqua were excellent hosts. Thank you again for such a memorable and amazing stay!

10/10 Excellent

michelle c.

5 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

home away from home

well equipped, lovely and spacious, great to have the covered outdoor verandah to enjoy the lovely views. our host pasqua spoilt us with delicious strawberries :-) - highly recommend for a group getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

28 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend Stay

Thankyou for accommodating our stay on our wedding weekend. The property was spacious and beautiful and a great setting for our photography. Pasqua was a true gentleman, thank-you for the strawberries and honeycomb! Highly recommend this beautiful home!

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

16 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of spaces with tons of character

We loved this accomodation for its multiple spaces, each offering different characteristic - from the deck outside looking at the beautiful scenery to the living room with an excellent gas fire to the bay window looking on to the greenery outside to the dining table! There were a ton of things in the pantry that we put to good use. The absolute best thing was the unlimited strawberries. Pasqual, the host, was ultra responsive and superb! Some potential improvements were sharper knives, milk in the fridge (to go with the tea and coffee) and potentially a spare gas cylinder so we can take full advantage of the gas heating without stressing about potentially running out of gas (it didn’t, so the concern was perhaps overrated!)

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

FIONA C.

24 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Loved our stay!

Gorgeous property. Unfortunately for us we were too early to strawberry pick. Only negative is the children couldn't use the trampoline which they were looking forward too. Chickens a bonus!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shirleyh C.

21 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful views

House was lovely and spacious for 6 adults 2 children, views great looking across to the mountains and overall a really pleasant stay.

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

9 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We had a lovely family holiday, the house and property is beautiful, spacious and exactly as described. Plenty of space for 7 of us. We loved using the spa, and getting fresh eggs. Would love to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Joanne P.

1 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Country Home

Had a fabulous girls weekend chatting by the fire and enjoying a spa. The house was cosy and comfortable, great for a group. Would recommend and come back again. Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

28 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay away.

We had a wonderful catch up with old school friends, such a fun time had in the spa, or sitting on the deck enjoying the views with some drinks. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bishma J.

15 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

Dawn’s property is a quiet, clean, spacious and a beautiful place. The whole place made us feel at ease and it was a very nice and peaceful weekend away. Dawn was very nice, easy to talk to and very friendly. We would highly recommend this wonderful place and would definitely come back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

8 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend!

This house is truly gorgeous and the surrounds are spectacular! We had a lovely long weekend staying at Strawberry Farm Retreat for our girls weekend. Dawn & Pasqua were fantastic with communications and very helpful leading up to our stay and during. We arrived to be delivered a large punnet of freshly picked strawberries which was lovely. House was beautiful and warm during our stay and only a few minutes drive to the Seville township where we could buy food, drinks etc for our stay. Cant recommend enough! thanks for having us

10/10 Excellent

Sharen G.

1 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house and so many things to do in the area.

We found the strawberry farm retreat very homie, it has a warm feel to it which I think makes your stay even more wonderful. Very happy!

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

16 May 2019

Beautiful home in an gorgeous location!

My siblings and I organised a family weekend at The Strawberry Farm Retreat as a gift for our Mum for her 60th birthday. The house was beautifully decorated and had a homely feel which had us all feeling very comfortable from the moment we walked through the door. We had everything we needed to cater for ourselves and the delicious strawberries we received were well enjoyed! The bedrooms were spacious and beds very comfortable. The bathrooms were clean and there was plenty of hot water for us to share. The spa and sauna added luxury and the board games and kids toys were much appreciated. Finally, the kids loved collecting eggs from the chickens in the morning and also jumping on the trampoline. Absolutely loved our stay and would love to return again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angus M.

25 Apr 2019

Extremely friendly and helpful hosts. We loved our stay there, particular the chickens/strawberries!

A great place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta N.

20 Apr 2019

Super long weekend

We had a wonderful time in this beautiful house and situation. Pascqua thankyou for the most delicious strawberries, gas bottle and even though very busy with the farm, nothing was too much trouble.Our family loved the experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019