Windswept Country Retreat

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Windswept Country Retreat in Ballandean offers a spacious farm stay with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, fitness room, and 24-hour front desk. Additional amenities include an indoor play area, outdoor seating, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Comfortable Living: The farm stay provides air-conditioning, a kitchenette, balcony, and spa bath. Other amenities include a washing machine, patio, dining area, and free private parking. Guests appreciate the breakfast provided by the property and the friendly host. Local Attractions: Located on a quiet street, the property offers lake, garden, and mountain views. Activities such as hiking and cycling are available nearby. Highly rated by guests for its breakfast, host, and location.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • FREE private parking!

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
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1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Karen
Australia Australia
“A fabulous eclectic farm stay, tons of room and everything you could need and some. Close to all the fun things, super quiet and relaxing, loved all the animals. Want to go there again, and stay for longer”
Cindy
Australia Australia
“Very relaxing, fantastic girls trip, loved the alpacas, goats, peacocks. The fire was perfect, large kitchen, plenty of room, large bedrooms. Lots of board games, up words & wine made for entertaining night. No internet, which was perfect.”
Madonna
Australia Australia
“We have been before and I think this is going to be a yearly event for us....the location is gorgeous and what is provided is amazing....plenty of food for breakfasts all provided....everything you could possibly want for cooking....and plenty of...”
Jo
Australia Australia
“The house was great and very well stocked with everything you could need. We enjoyed access to feed the goats and Alpacas.”
Marissa
Australia Australia
“It was such a beautiful home. It was large enough for our group. We didn’t feel piled in together. The breakfast provided to cook had something for everyone. And the animals were incredible! Who knew I’d be spending time with peacocks in that part...”
Fischer
Australia Australia
“The location was great for our needs. The breakfast package was awesome.”
Madeline
Australia Australia
“We loved our stay! Great locations, heaps of space and lots of communal areas. Two nights wasn’t enough to enjoy every part of the accomodation let alone the town. The kids LOVED feeding the Alpacas, we had plenty of firewood (sadly it wasn’t...”
Chantelle
Australia Australia
“Real sense of warmth, generosity and hospitality from the hosts and the space and the thoughtful inclusions. Gorgeous private country setting. Tame farm animals to greet, feed and pose. Iconic granite boulders to conquer. How’s the serenity! None...”
Melissa
Australia Australia
“An absolute gem. A wonderful welcoming house that has everyrhing you need for a wonderful stay. The host were lovely and helpful and the little touches, like the bacon, eggs, sausages and a well stacked pantry certainly was the icing on the cake....”
Troy
Australia Australia
“Loved the small touches, such as breakfast supplies. Being able to go for a bushwalk on the property was a bonus, as was interacting with the farm animals.”

Host Information

9.5
Host review score
Windswept is a family friendly Farmstay , suitable for all ages , with eggs to collect from our laying hens in season , feed the mischievous goats and Alpacas which like to eat anytime they are hand feed Visit national parks and the areas abundant local wineries producing well know varieties or those that are bit different , called the Strange bird wines Windswept can sleep up tp 10 guests all in beds 1 queen 3 doubles and 2 singles , with 3 bathrooms We are situated on 161 acres or 61 hectares and there is Doctors Creek meandering through the property Outdoor barbeque and firepit , with 2 pot belly stoves inside the Cottage as well as reverse cycle air con. there are 2 kitchens , with the kitchenette having a dishwasher Windswept is now able to offer Telstra mobile signal , along with free WI FI
Windswept has been operating as a Farmstay for over 12 years and has plenty of repeat business Paul and Di live on site
National Parks Storm King dam local wineries and antique shops and local food trails are just some of the local attractions only 3 to 3.5 hours from Brisbane allowing for pit stops along the way
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 25 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Windswept Country Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.