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The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view

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At The Stables Farm Stay, discover a charming rural retreat perfect for families. Let the kids experience farm life firsthand by feeding animals or exploring Goose Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary nearby. This historic property features period furniture from the 1700s and an open fireplace with firewood provided on arrival.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view

The Stables Farm Stay is perfect for a family getaway located just 8 minutes from the center of Port Fairy. Let the kids experience feeding the farm animals first hand, pop over to Goose Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary with convenient access from The Stables Farm Stay or take a short stroll and explore the 150 year old Norfolk Pines throughout the property. The property offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, a farm style kitchen and an open living and dining area. The Stables Farm Stay is furnished with period furniture dating back to the 1700’s and has an open fire place to keep you warm throughout the cooler months with fire wood provided on arrival. Down stairs you will find the kitchen, bathroom, living area and 1 bedroom, upstairs you will find a loft style bedroom. This is the ideal location for families and friends wanting to experience a hands on farm stay and take in the vast views of the surrounding paddocks.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Kitchen island

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

36_134

About the area

Located in Port Fairy, this cottage is in a rural area. Goose Lagoon Wildlife Reserve and Yambuk Flora and Fauna Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Go Surf School. Visit our Port Fairy travel guide
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Port Fairy, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Griffith’s Island is accessible only by foot. There is a walking track that loops the entire island. This lighthouse is one of the attractions on the loop. #griffithsisland #australia #portfairy #lighthouse
    Port Fairy Coastal Reserve
    8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Port Fairy showing surf
    East Beach
    9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Port Fairy Public Cemetery
    6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio
    8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Port Fairy History Centre
    9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station
    29 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    173 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Victoria Hotel
    6 min drive
  • Blake's
    6 min drive
  • The Farmers Wife Harvest Cafe
    7 min drive
  • East Beach Fish and Chips
    7 min drive
  • The Stump
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Goose Lagoon Wildlife Reserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Port Fairy Public Cemetery and Yambuk Flora and Fauna Reserve. The Craggs and Port Fairy History Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will A.

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

A great stay in a wonderfully historic house.

A great little house from the 1850s with period furniture and fittings. May be a bit uncomfortable for the elderly as one rooms is in the loft. Overall a very homely and clean house. The host is great too!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Beautiful stay

Hosts were lovely people. We recommend this venue to everyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
John was very polite and very respectful showed us around the property allowed kids to feed the calf’s. Overall we are very happy with our stay at The stables . Definitely coming back to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Biba I.

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

Awesome

Cynthia and John were lovely and hospitable, generously offered us a glimpse of the farm life. The property was unique and lovingly put together. We look forward to being back here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clare C.

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

Interesting host

We enjoyed our stay at the stables. We stayed with friends for a couple of nights and it was very comfortable and relaxing. We thought nice touches of things like honey and crumpets being left on our door day 2 and fresh eggs and chocolate on arrival were very thoughtful. Our hosts were kind, welcoming and very interesting. Wonderful people.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiah W.

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

thank you

had the most amazing stay, host was lovely we fed the cows one morning and did lots more adventures but our favourite things was how lovely the house was definitely recommend this stay for everyone definitely will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs a sign on the road to let you find the entrance to the property . Bathroom very cramped. Ladder to loft bedroom very challenging. Lots of hot water though. Hot cross buns and chocolate appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great Place 4 Short Stay!

Amazing Unique opportunity for something Different for a Couple or Friends to Stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sandy C.

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

Relaxing

John the owner is very friendly. Loved feeding the calfs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Lachlan

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ohh the stench of sewerage

The stench of sewerage constantly pours out each plug hole in the bathroom and the toilet bowl. The way we minimised this was to put a towel over the shower drain, keep the plug in the hand basin, put a bottle over the laundry basin (which is in the bathroom - but has no tap available to fill it) and keep the lid down on the toilet as much as possible. We purchased a scented candle from the port fairy weekend outdoor market which we kept burning whilst we were on site. Keeping the bathroom door shut was also helpful as the bathroom opens onto the lounge and is a few steps away from the kitchen. As a side note, the stairs to the upstairs bedroom are so steep that they are ladder-like. The one toilet is downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nadia Karina C.

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

Beautiful Property, Friendly hosts, Excellent Experience!

We had the most amazing few days at The Stables. The house is clean, comfortable and cozy, it’s exactly what you would expect for a house farm. The property is beautiful, the kids had an amazing time and were so excited to meet the farm animals. John and Cinthya are excellent hosts and went out of their way to make us feel welcome and make sure the kids had a great farm life experience.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Very peaceful and relaxing

Beautiful scenic and quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kia A.

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

Would recommend!

This house is a quaint, converted stables which is comfortable, clean and furnished with Johns antique furniture exactly as you see in the pictures. John and Cynthia are super welcoming and love a good chat!! We stayed in the area to surf but were also offered a farm experience if we wanted it! We were able to help move and feed the cows which was a fun little bonus. There are also some cute calves just roaming around the property. The turnoff into the property is quite sneaky though and could use a sign of some sort. Otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

GARY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025