Down to Earth Farm Retreat
Highlights
- Experience stunning 360-degree views from Gippsland Lakes to the Great Dividing Range upon entering the property.
- Relax in luxury earth-sheltered apartments featuring native garden roofs that blend seamlessly with the landscape.
- Savour a romantic getaway in the Lakeview apartment, complete with a private balcony and breathtaking rural vistas.
- Unwind in the spacious Burrow apartment, designed for families with modern amenities and luxurious bathroom facilities.
Down to Earth Farm Retreat provides luxury accommodation just three kilometres off the highway and ten minutes from Bairnsdale. This place will surprise you.
The views come first. Not visible until entering the property, you will be met with sweeping 360-degree views from the Gippsland Lakes to the Great Dividing Range.
The unique buildings come next. Constructed inside the earth with native garden roof. The glass faces of the buildings protrude and guests can view the rural and bush environment whilst relaxing inside.
Stay in these private apartments and be refreshed and inspired. You will love the location – central to East Gippsland’s best attractions.
These Grand Design style buildings have been featured in the ‘Gippsland Magazine’.
The large Lakeview apartment is designed for couples and has a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom with Queen bed, living area free Wi-Fi and private deck. This apartment certainly suits a romantic weekend.
The Burrow apartment sleeps four. There is a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities and of course, free Wi-Fi.
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- Hosted Accommodation Australia
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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The Burrow
The Burrow faces north through the bush below, to the Great Dividing Range.
It has two large bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with a double bed. The bathroom is both spacious and luxurious.
The kitchenette has a microwave and refrigerator. There are tea and coffee making facilities and a barbecue outdoors on a private patio.
There is a television and free Wi-Fi. The apartment is centrally heated and there is no need at all for air conditioning with this type of building.
The native bush-land comes almost to the door. This apartment is a quiet vantage point for viewing native birds and animals.
Enjoy the sounds of the birds, especially in the mornings.
A stone stairway will lead you towards the pasture from where there are commanding views of the Nicholson River valley and Gippsland Lakes.
Lakeview
Treat yourself to a romantic getaway at Lakeview.
This is something you deserve. You will have a spacious, private, single bedroom apartment with large bathroom, kitchen and private balcony.
Enjoy stunning views over the farmland and Nicholson River valley below and across the Gippsland Lakes to Paynesville and Raymond Island. Lie in bed at night and marvel at the night sky.
Survey the entire property from this vantage point and enjoy its proximity to the best of East Gippsland.
There are three wineries and a micro-brewery close by.
Explore the rivers, visit the lake towns and walk around the property. Whatever you choose, you will remember your visit to this special place.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
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