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Purpose Built Farm Stay Cottage

Cabin in Saumarez Ponds with kitchen and balcony

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Escape to a hobby farm set on 5 acres of rolling hills. Meet the friendly cows, miniature sheep and Hamish the highland Coo who loves being photographed. Collect fresh eggs for breakfast from our productive chooks, or enjoy cereals and local fruit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Purpose Built Farm Stay Cottage

Ideal family holiday cabin. Get up close to our friendly cows (Hamish & Oreo), Pat our loveable sheep Shaun and Tim. Pick fresh eggs daily courtesy of our chickens and enjoy our 2 mini pigs (Dozer & Willy). Experience the tranquillity of country life.
If you are arriving in an electric vehicle a $25 per day charging fee will apply.
Please let us know your reason for visiting our area and who you will be traveling with, when booking.
NOTE: All our animals are free range so we have a strict NO pet policy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Rules

Please remove shoes before entering cabin.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-2574-2

Property is also known as

Brand Purpose Built Farm Stay
Brand New Purpose Built Farm Stay Cottage Saumarez Ponds
Brand New Purpose Built Farm Stay Cottage Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Saumarez Ponds, NSW

What's nearby

  • Armidale Golf Course - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • University of New England - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Shamrock Avenue Leash Free Area - 11 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Saints Mary & Joseph Catholic Cathedral - 13 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Armidale City Bowling Club - 14 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Armidale Station - 12 min drive
  • Armidale, NSW (ARM) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alternate Root Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Booloominbah - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Booloominbah Collection - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Moxons Bakery Armidale - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Westside Espresso - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Purpose Built Farm Stay Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Purpose Built Farm Stay Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Purpose Built Farm Stay Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Purpose Built Farm Stay Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Purpose Built Farm Stay Cottage located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of University of New England, Armidale Golf Course and Armidale Secondary College. Armidale Bicentennial Arboretum and Shamrock Avenue Leash Free Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Purpose Built Farm Stay Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jo P.

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

Fun country getaway

We had a lovely weekend at Marble Hill Farmstay. We loved the friendly animals, firepit and privacy. Easy access to the city centre and fresh eggs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful few days at the Farm Stay. Greg was a great host. The cottage was cosy, warm and well equipped. Our kids absolutely loved the animals, especially the chickens and pigs. We enjoyed spending time around the firepit in the afternoons. We're already planning our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Marvellous location for families

The cabin was great and we loved the rural setting - picturesque and peaceful but close enough to the local attractions in Armidale and Uralla. Despite the autumn chill, the outdoor area and fire pit got a lot of use and our 10yo daughter adored the farm animals.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Great stopover

Great location in quiet rural setting 10mins from central Armidale. Clean and cosy. Easy check in and out. Our little one loved the miniature sheep, Shaun and Timmy, who were super inquisitive and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanchia D.

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

Little piece of paradise!

Everything was exactly as advertised. The animals were great and so much fun for our 1 year old. Location was amazing, nice and quiet and still close to town. Check in and out was super easy and Greg was lovely to chat to. The port-a-cot and high chair were super helpful as well! Highly recommend staying at Greg's Farm Stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Farm Saty

We loved our recent stay! A fantastic cabin that was fresh and clean with some goodies and supplies for breakfast on our first day was a life saver! Our kids loved the animals and being able to feed and pat the animals. Greg was an amazing host and would totally recommend this farm experience to other families.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nan M.

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

Great place and Greg very nice and easy to get along with

We enjoyed our stay, unfortunately due to weather. (Snow) we did not get to do all the things we wanted to and no power which made it very cold, no heating or lights, this was not the fault of the property owner in any way, don’t know what he could have done as he didn’t have any power either. We had our own car so not sure about transport in the area, full kitchen and all appliances good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn R.

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

Country comfort and hospitality

Greg was friendly and hospitable. We all loved Shaun, Timmy, hamish and Oreo. Fresh eggs for Brekky and a cuppa on the verandah - just lovely! Only regret is we didn’t stay longer! Many thanks Greg!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Val and Barry M.

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

Marble Hill Farmstay

A great spot for a quiet and peaceful holiday. Our host Greg was friendly and informative. The cottage was clean and comfortable and only 10 minutes from Armidale. The farm animals of cows, sheep and the chooks that gave us lovely fresh eggs were a great distraction with galahs coming in the late afternoon. There was room to chip golf balls. After coming from the coast we did find it a lot colder!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Lovely

Very nice, cozy and well equipped, spotlessly clean. Close enough to town for convenience and far enough away to be wonderfully peaceful. We were five adults and enjoyed our one night here after a long day of travelling, although we might have found it a little small for a longer stay. Really good for a family with children, though, and absolutely ideal for a couple. We loved the evening by the fire, Hamish and friends, and the fresh eggs. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a fabulous time. The accommodation was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Greg was a great host and was very generous with his time and knowledge. Our two young kids absolutely loved the animals. Staying here was a highlight of our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hinda G.

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

Quiet and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay as it lived up to our expectations. The accommodation was modern, clean, well outfitted, lovely outlook, and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary L.

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

Farm Stay

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felicity F.

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

Family loved the farm stay

We had a 1 night stay with our 4 children and the all loved it. So much to do and they loved the animals. Great is an excellent host and we will be turning. Kids are already asking to go back. We highly recommend this wonderful farm stay. Thank you very much for everything Greg We loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Luxurious farm cabin

We arrived late after a very long drive and it was a delight to enter the cabin. It was extremely clean, modern and well equipped. Lots of luxurious extra touches. Lovely comfy beds and bedding. It is situated on a small farm with access to the animals and fresh eggs. It was very peaceful. It was a shame we only had a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

Tranquil and delightful!

The stay was fantastic from start to finish. Greg was a great host and offered a tour of the property including feeding the beautiful farm animals! Loved Hamish the Scottish Highland cow! Greg was a perfect host and supplied farm fresh eggs for breakfast and a clean cottage! All in all very comfortable and will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb H., Queensland. Australia

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

Excellent Accommodation

This cottage was well appointed and presented, with everything you would require including farm fresh eggs. Greg the host was very welcoming and so was Hamish the Highland Scottish Coo (cow). The outdoor area was ideal to sit and have a drink admiring the lovely views in this ideal location. A place you would want to revisit. Barb & Scotty
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Great place for the family!

Our 3yr old loved waking up to the cows and checking the chickens for eggs of a morning. Such a beautiful property, highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn D.

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

Relaxation guanteed.

Love our stay, loved the cottage, everything we could ask for, was there. Enjoyed chatting to the cows. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naveen G.

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

Good. And calm

Great no disturbance
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022