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BEAUTIFUL VALLEY, OCEAN & FARMLAND VIEWS
Our Farm
A 280 acre working sheep farm & home to Zac and Jagger the sheep dogs, Ali baba, Zanzibaa & the other pet sheep; Cashmere, Kristy, and Micky the goats, Nutmeg, Honey, Caramel, & Nougat the Alpacas, Pickles the donkey, Holly & Chilli the ponies, Russel Crow the rooster & his hens, ducks & turkey Tom.
There are bush tracks down along the river where you can discover cascades, hidden fern gullies in our beautiful forest. You might even spot a platypus. Meet & feed our friendly farm animals, collect eggs from the chicken house, fresh herbs from the garden & fruit from the old orchard.
Guests are welcome to explore the farm and meet the animals. Bring a torch for a night time walk under (hopefully) big starry skies & you can visit the glow worms in the fern gully.
We cater for pets by providing a yard around the cottage, feed bowls, and towels. Inside bedding/a rug is also provided ~ ideally placed by the fire or in the cool of the laundry. Conditions apply.
"A lovely stay at the farm – the views are amazing and so lovely sitting by the fire. The kids loved feeding the animals and looking for eggs each morning." Galina and family.
FROM THE GUEST BOOK
"Thank you Helen and Julian for a soulful, calm, refreshing and relaxing holiday. The view, fire, animals & your lovely hosting made it very special for us – We’ll be back!" Helen and Greg
FROM THE GUEST BOOK
"This is our first visit to the Australian countryside and we have enjoyed so much. Thanks to your warm hospitality, attention to detail an gorgeous cottage. The view from this cottage will be forever in our hearts – per sempre uei nostril cuoi Michela and Marco".
FROM THE GUEST BOOK
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"Thank you for sharing your space. Beautiful, restful stay at Bluegum Cottage. So comfortable and inviting after long walks in bush and beach exploring this magnificent part of Victoria. Loved the farm – its entirety is a ‘bush’ walk of its own – the river, the pond, the fruit trees and fam animals. Stunning sunrises and sunsets." Kathi and Danny
FROM THE GUEST BOOK
"The perfect spot of our group of 10. The kids loved the farm and the cottages. Very cosy and welcoming. Thank you." Stanhope family.
FROM THE GUEST BOOK
EXPLORE THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Our farm & cottages are beautifully positioned – right in the middle of all the highlights of the Great Ocean Road & the Great Otway National Park. Sightseeing is relaxed as most of the main attractions are within a short, scenic drive. We provide our guests with a listing of “must see’s & do’s” to help you plan your trip & we keep a stock of regional maps & brochures on hand for guest’s information.
If you are planning to do more than just relax and take it easy on the farm & enjoy the comforts of your cottage ~ you should consider:
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Walking
Nearby Otway National Park attractions:
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- Johanna Beach
- Triplet Falls - - Beauchamp Falls
- - Hopetoun Falls
- - The Redwoods
- - The Great Ocean Walk
- - Melba Gully - Glowworms
- - Maits Rest
- - 12 Apostles coastline
- - Regional Rail Trails
Eating/Drinks
Local township cafes and restaurants:
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- Our small township of Lavers Hill - has a general store, motel bistro & a restaurant - Check with us for operating hours
- 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail & food Artisans – Cheese, Chocolate, Icecream, Whiskey maker - - Seasonal pick your own blueberries & strawberries
Activities
The Great Ocean Road offers incredible scenery & adventures:
- - Cape Otway Light House Station
- - The Otway Fly Treetop Walk
- - Otway E-bikes
- - Wildlife Wonders
- - Seaside townships
- - Regional Markets
- - 12 Apostles coastline and regional attractions
- - Art galleries & museums
Pets on holiday
As well as the farm, there are some great pet friendly sites in the region to explore with your pet. We provide a listing of pet friendly places to visit - see attached.
- - Johanna Beach (just down the road) allows dogs on lead.
- - Beauchamp Falls - rainforest & waterfall walk
- - Various attractions and eateries in the region often have outdoor seating & are pet friendly.
FAQ'S
Guests are welcome to explore the farm, collect eggs from the chicken & duck house, pick fruit from the orchard, and pick fresh berries, (seasonal) herbs and salad from the guests produce garden. We can conduct a ‘farm tour’ at a mutually suitable time (usually anytime between 9am and 4pm) and introduce guests to various friendly farm animals ~ pet sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, farm dogs, donkey, ponies, the alpacas. We provide a bucket of animal feed which we replenish as needed so that you are free to pet and feed the animals whenever you like. We are a working ‘sheep farm’ with approx 400 sheep on the property – work with our sheep is a seasonal occurrence and happens from time to time.
Access to the farm is exclusive for guests staying in the cottages. We do not cater to ‘day visits’.
We do not provide meals. Guests either ‘self cater’ or dine out. Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with all cooking utensils, oven/stove, gas BBQ & utensils and full size fridge/freezer, microwave. Condiments include: filtered drinking water, plunger coffee, instant coffee, selection of teas, sugar, salt, pepper, cooking oil. Alternatively, our town Lavers Hill is located 8kms up the road and has a range of cafes for dining out or take away. With advanced notice, meals can also be ordered and delivered to your cottage by contacting local chefs (ask us to send sample menu’s).
Allow just under 3 hours if traveling to us from Melbourne via the Princes Highway. If travelling to us via the very scenic great ocean road, don’t rush – as there’s scenic stops along the way – Allow approx 5 hours for an enjoyable, unrushed, scenic trip. (travel times depend on traffic and road conditions). On receipt of booking, we provide info on touring routes.
Tariffs range from $190 per night through to $330 per night and depend on:
* Type of Cottage ( one bedroom – one bedroom spa – two bedroom)
* Length & time of stay ( two night minimum applies / peak and off peak periods)
* Number of people ( tariffs are for two people + additional person, unless stated ‘cottage price’ which applies for longer stays)
* All children (over the age of 9 months) are charged at the additional person tariff
Please click our ‘online calendar‘ for full details on cottage types, tariffs and packages and availability.
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Yes. Groups of 6 or more people can be accommodated by booking multiple cottages – thus providing ample sleeping configurations and the comfort and amenity of multiple bathrooms. We can accommodate upto 15 people in our four = 2 x 2 bedroom and 2 x 1 bedroom cottages. Note: Our two bedroom cottages accommodate a strict maximum of 5 people (including children/infants).
Public transport – VLINE bus and trains – travel into the region from Melbourne – check the VLINE website for schedules (from Melbourne Southern Cross Station to Colac or Apollo Bay). It may be possible to arrange a ‘private tour/driver’ service. Ask us for contact details. However, most guests self drive (either own vehicle or hire vehicle) as this is the most economical and easiest way to access the farm and visit nearby scenic attractions.
Yes. We have installed satellite nbn to service the farm and cottages. Not suitable for streaming – but convenient for keeping in touch (note mobile phone reception is sketchy on the farm and around the region).
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Standard industry cancellation policy applies. We recommend guests consider travel insurance prior to booking.
No. Cottages are fully self contained and fully equipped for your stay. For stays of longer than 7 days, a service and reset of the cottage is available. Service inclusions should be discussed when booking.