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James' Farmhouse Ballandean

Escape to the countryside where laughter echoes through gardens & vineyards. A perfect retreat for family gatherings or group getaways.

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Nestled in the heart of Granite Belt wine country, James Farmhouse Ballandean is a haven for families and large groups. This charming farmhouse features a log fire, piano, BBQ, playground outdoor seating areas and garden. You can also enjoy an adjacent golf course and water park.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Map
Ballandean, QLD

What's nearby

  • Washpool Farm Soaperie - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Girraween National Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ballandean Estate Wines - 10 min drive - 3.7 km
  • The Granite Belt - 25 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Bald Rock National Park - 51 min drive - 68.3 km

Getting around

  • Wallangarra Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballandean Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hidden Creek Winery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jamworks Gourmet Foods - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hidden Creek Vineyard-Winery-Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Gate Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

James' Farmhouse Ballandean

Family-friendly farm stay by the lake
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a water park and a garden at James' Farmhouse Ballandean. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • Barbecues, games and books
  • Bike parking and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at James' Farmhouse Ballandean offer thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • 3 bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

James' Farmhouse Ballandean Ballandean
James' Farmhouse Ballandean Agritourism property
James' Farmhouse Ballandean Agritourism property Ballandean
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Frequently asked questions

Is James' Farmhouse Ballandean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at James' Farmhouse Ballandean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at James' Farmhouse Ballandean?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at James' Farmhouse Ballandean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is James' Farmhouse Ballandean located?

This family-friendly Ballandean farm stay is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Washpool Farm Soaperie and Girraween National Park. Aventine Wines and Tobin Wines are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

James' Farmhouse Ballandean Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

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

Great stay!

Great weekend away with a group of friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Adrian E.

Ideal location, great for groups

Character home, spacious and functional. Had a great time here again!

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Property with great character in a great location

The house is massive and full of old character charm. The property is great for kids to run around and it's in a great location close to everything in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

A great family get away!

We had a lovely stay. The house comfortably fitted our group of 13 and was a great spot for us to go exploring in the nearby national parks. A short walk to the Ballandean Tavern for a tasty meal, and also to the general store and coffee shop. The kids also loved playing in the large grounds and on the swings. A very comfortable and relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Group holiday

The family of 8 adults and 6 children under nine had a great time. Plenty of room for everyone inside and out. The owner when contacted was always helpful and responded promptly. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Charmaine F.

Ecclectic and romantic

A beautiful stay in the old style farmhouse - cosy and roomy. Fires in the lounge, big sofas and games with the family.Thoroughly enjoyed the long weekend and would highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Lyn N.

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

James Farmhouse Experience

Don't mind old, chipped paint, worn, rustic but has to be clean. Bathrooms great, linen great. Oven dirty, wouldn’t use, some kitchen cupboards grotty, ants everywhere House very dusty, especially in lounge room, TV Unit and DVD. The whole house could do with a spring clean. WIFI hopeless, works in kitchen. Sorry to the owners/managers but..
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janne K., Austrtalia

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

Great weekend getaway

The house is in a great location to discover the wineries around Ballandean. It is well equipped and on a wintery cold weekend, we were all warm and comfortable. We had a group of 10 adults and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susan R.

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

love the ballandean & Stanthorpe area

lovely old farmhouse in beautiful surrounds but still close to main road. well stocked with everything you need. Great family holiday

10/10 Excellent

Robyn F.

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

Lovely, comfortable, spacious farmhouse

This property really lived up to the online impression, and indeed, exceeded it. The house was spacious, comfortable, warm and generously equipped - plenty of towels, bedding, glasses, kitchen equipment, everything we needed for a weekend away. The lounge room was fantastic and we spent most of our time there, in front of the open fire. Thank you James and Mary Ann.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen P.

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

Great trip for family and friends

This is the second time we've holidayed at James' Farmhouse. The first time was 9 years ago. It's a great place for a group of family/friends and brilliant for kids. Plenty to do, all within a short distance of the Farmhouse.

8/10 Good

Neil M.

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

Short stay at Ballandean

We were a group of 8 staying at James Farmhouse mid week. We had planned for 3 nights but were cut back to 2 due to extra time being needed to clean because of the pandemic. The house was very suited to our purpose mainly because of the large kitchen and dining table. We experienced some cold weather but the house was warmed by two fires and several oil heaters. Ample firewood was supplied along with an axe. The house was clean but some of the bedrooms were quite small and the beds only acceptably comfortable. The lounge had plenty of comfortable seating and an efficient wood stove for heating.

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

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

Lovely stay, again.

Just had our second stay at this property. Previously, it was during winter and this time summer. Again, a lovely outlook (the scenery and atmosphere completely different in summer). The gardens are beautiful, the house is simply set out and nicely decorated and being able to see the neighboring vinyards is also a lovely feature of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Simply Awesome was

Booking was easy. We got everything that was promised

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Perfect for Large Groups

Our group of 12 (6 couples) stayed at James Farmhouse while we were attend the Grazing in the Granite event. We just loved the quirky aspects of this home and it fit our large group perfectly. The location is only a short walk to the post office where the events shuttle bus collection and drop off point was and with Ballandean Hotel only a short 3 min walk meant we didn't even have to cook! I highly recommend staying here, you wont regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Amanda O.

Old style farmhouse with eccentric painted walls

5 couples - wine tour - James’s Farmhouse = great weekend had by all. House was plenty roomy for us all, only downfall is lads wanted to watch NRL footy on Saturday night and no foxtel ... buggar
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marieta H.

Wonderful property and plenty of room.

House was well set up for a group and everyone enjoyed there stay. We’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

James' Farmhouse - you did not disappoint. What a gem!!

We stayed at James' Farmhouse/Rose Cottage for a weekend while celebrating our father's 80th birthday. It was the perfect setting and a weekend we are sure our Dad (and the family) will remember for a while to come. Wine tastings, Jam/Chutney tastings, Cheese/Olive tastings etc - we covered them all. Our entire family came together from all over Brisbane for the weekend (17 people in total). There were 15 of us in total in James' Farmhouse (our parents stayed in Rose Cottage). It is spacious with none of us at any one time feeling like we were on top of one another. The sizes of the rooms are more than adequate with separate areas for you to retreat - couple of dining areas, the lounge, front verandah, back porch etc....... Not to mention the glorious views over the vineyards (across the road). Our only regret was not being able to stay longer............ Maybe next time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Sue H.

Comfortable and cosy

8 friends - no couples - stayed comfortably in this retro house. Wood fires and electric blankets kept the cold at bay. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful!

Everything was great. The kitchen was well stocked so cooking was a breeze. There was plenty of everything supplied and the house was really cosy. Thank you for such lovely accommodation near beautiful places to visit, eat and drink.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Samara U.

Great for a short stay

The home was spacious, quirky and quiet. The perfect setting for a family getaway or holiday. If you’re planning to stay longer than three nights or with children be advised the property has no LAUNDRY. We stayed for that duration and had two children under 4 and had to sink-wash a number of times. Besides that it was a lovely holiday and a fun place to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

VAL M.

So Rustic and so Comfortable

A party of 7 with plenty of room in the house. Loved the wood fire and so much room to relax after a day out. Would recommend to everyone - Great location close to the small town of Ballendean , wineries and restaurants.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Great for a big group

Cosy house with plenty of beds and fireplaces. Right in the middle of the wine area with plenty around to do for kids too. Thoroughly recommended for a big group of families and friends
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Fabulous place to get the family together.

A very well equipped farmhouse with lots of space for lots of people. We had 7 adults and 3 children over a 3 day weekend and there was certainly ample space for everyone. Love the fireplaces in the dining room and lounge room. Plenty of entertainment space inside and outside and plenty of places for little ones to explore and walking distance to the local tavern only about 200 metres away. Watching the sun set over the vineyards was pretty spectacular.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Showers did not work properly with only a dribble of water and not hot at that. Not sure how a full

Showers did not work properly with only a dribble of water and not hot at that. Not sure how a full house would shower with these facilities! Owner/Manager rude to deal with. Won't be back sorry. On a positive note - location good and beds and linen very clean.