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The Studio

The Studio
The living area and rec room
Part of the relaxing nook, with cute hobbit windows
Part of the roomy kitchen
The living area and relaxing nook
The Studio in Winter
The Australian Room
The bathroom, with shower and toilet
The second toilet
The Liquid Amber Room
Bunkbed in The Cosmos Room
Double bed in The Cosmos Room

Perfect for large families or groups, The Studio is a spacious, friendly and relaxing place to stay. With its own rec room, reading nook, and lovely rounded bedrooms filled with handmade beds, it has something for everyone.

The Studio

Coonabarabran, NSW

Up to 16 people, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

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From $95 to $95 2 persons per night

Guest Reviews (1)

"This property was amazing, my mother and I wanted to stay longer it was a shame we only had the one night there. The beds were more comfortable than my bed at home! Maria, the owner of the property..."

- Amanda, SA -Feb '11

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Farm stays, Guest house, Self-contained apartment, Lodge

Located on the working farm "Barkala" (Aboriginal for 'sheltered place'), and right next to the fabulous Pilliga Pottery,

The philosophy behind The Studio is to offer a budget-priced farm stay. This shared accommodation is family friendly and enables guests to meet like-minded people to experience the pottery and our eco-friendly lifestyle. You can book all 3 bedrooms, or only one, with shared spacious communal living area and bathroom (plus additional second toilet). The living area has plenty of room for everyone, including a recreation area and reading nook.

The Studio, a friendly and relaxing place to stay, is perfect for large families or groups up to 16 people. This beautiful round mud brick building, with bedrooms furnished with handmade beds, has lots of character. It is nestled in its own garden for privacy, but is very conveniently located to both Pilliga Pottery and the Blue Wren Bush Café - which is available for delicious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and morning and afternoon teas - coffee is a speciality!). Also when sufficient guests are on the property, the Wood Fired Pizza oven is fired up.

While parents relax, children can explore the farm in a safe secure environment or watch potters at work, be creative with clay or play out of doors. There is also the 'adventure' of meeting the farm animals.
The Australia Room, which can sleep up to 5 people, has a separate entrance, making, it an ideal get-away for singles or couples looking for cost effective farm-stay accommodation. Here you have the best of both worlds - a private area where you can put your feet up; and you can spoil yourself by enjoying meals in the farm's Blue Wren Café, as an alternative to sharing the kitchen facilities with the other Studio guests.

Languages spoken: German(Conversation)

Coonabarabran Region

Barkala Farm is poised between the sprawling forests of the Pilliga and the mountains of the Warrumbungles. No shortage of natural beauty here.

We are an easy drive away from:
*the rural town of Coonabarabran, our local centre, with shops, cafes, eateries, supermarkets etc.
*The Crystal Kingdom
*Warrumbungles National Park
*Siding Spring Observatory
*Warrumbungle Observatory
*The Sandstone Caves
*The Sculptures in the Pilliga (4WD only)

And you can day-trip to:
*Mt Kaputar National Park
*Coolah Tops National Park
*Baradine and the old logging villages of the Pilliga, including the township of Pilliga with its relaxing hot springs
*Moree Hot Springs

Holiday experiences

4WD Tours, Art & Craft, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Cultural Experiences, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Eco-friendly, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Horse riding, Motor Bike Friendly, Museums and Galleries, Pet friendly, School Group, Swimming Activities

Facilities

Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Babysitting, Bath towels provided, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, Continental Breakfast Available, Continental breakfast provisions available, Cooked Breakfast Available, Cooking facilities, DVD, Faxing Facilities, Games room, Gas stove, Internet access, Kitchen, Linen supplied, No smoking, Outdoor pool, Parking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pool, Undercover or off street parking, Wheelchair accessible facilities

Art & Craft

Art and Craft experiences available at this property, Art and Craft experiences located nearby.

The Studio is right next door to one of the Coonabarabran region's most popular and unusual tourist attractions, Pilliga Pottery. A fascinating creative enterprise with beautiful alternative buildings and a wonderful atmosphere, Pilliga Pottery offers free demonstrations, "play with clay" for the kids, pottery lessons for the brave, as well as a browse through Australia's most unique bush pottery, famed for its glowing "leadlight" designs. Or sit and relax in the Blue Wren Bush Cafe with a homemade Devonshire tea or fresh coffee, or book in for a delicious wood-fired pizza.

Birdwatching

Bird-watching available on-site, Bird-watching available nearby, Binoculars provided, Information provided on local bird population and sightings.

Our property, Barkala, is a haven for wild birds with many species living in our native gardens and around the homestead, including 8 threatened species. Guests are welcome to enjoy the birds at any time, and binoculars are available to borrow at Pilliga Pottery (on site). A complete bird list is available for those interested, and lists of commonly seen species are available in the guesthouse. Visitors who would like to learn more about the birds of the Western Woodlands (whether experienced birdwatchers or beginners) are encouraged to take a guided bird tour on our farm, with local ornithologist and naturalist Dr Helen Stevens. (24 hr notice required)

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences available on-site, Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby, Bushwalking maps provided, Located near a National Park.

We are located on the southern edge of the Pilliga Forest, which contains National Parks, State Conservation Areas, and Nature Reserves. We are 20km from the atmospheric Sandstone Caves, the jewel of the East Pilliga, and an hour away from the Warrumbungle National Park, famous for its walks and views. We also offer walking trails on our own property, maps of which are kept in the guesthouses. Its a fantastic area for stretching the legs, whether you like a gentle stroll or something a little more strenuous!

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

In-house evening meals available, Full cooked breakfast.

All meals are available at an extra cost, by arrangement. We offer a cooked or home-fresh continental breakfast with our own bread, cheeses and milk, home-cooked meals such as fresh soup, pancakes or wood-fired pizza, using freshly-picked produce from our own garden wherever possible. Please let us know if you would like to arrange any meals with us during your stay.

Eco-friendly

Building made from ecologically friendly materials, Solar powered accommodation, Bio-diverse setting, Recycling facilities available.

The Studio was hand-built using local timbers, mud-brick and recycled materials where possible, and, like our entire property, is solar-powered. We also collect our own rainwater. We do ask guests to be careful of electricity use and water use, but the marvellous peace and quiet and lack of power lines makes it more than worth it!

Family Friendly

Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Babysitting services can be arranged, Kids meal options available.

We can offer pottery class and pony (horse) riding for your children. Booking essential (additional charges).
Others activities free of charges: pet animals, swimming pool, play with clay at Pilliga Pottery on Barkala farm.
There is a DVD player available in the studio, you can bring your own DVD.

Farmland Experiences

Farm animals live on the property, Sheep, Cattle, Chickens, Horses, Dogs, Other farm animals, Guests able to interact with the farm animals, Working farm with some limits on guest access to animals.

The Studio is situated on the working farm, Barkala. We have many farm animals, including a pig, two young goats suitable for petting, and guinea pigs for the kids to feed. If any animal is in a pen or a gated paddock, please do not enter the enclosure or allow your children to do so without staff permission and supervision. Occasionally you may see wild animals in the paddocks. Please enjoy them from a distance and do not approach them.

Gay & Lesbian friendly

All guests welcome

Horse riding

Horse riding available on-site, Horse riding available nearby, Guests are welcome to bring their own horses.

Barkala Farm offers horse trail rides (bookings required) for all levels of experience, and pony leading for kids on Bobby, our charming little Shetland. Our horses are calm and well trained and our ride leaders are experts. Helmets provided. If you are travelling with your own horse, just ask and we may be able to provide stabling.

Motor Bike Friendly

Motor bike parking available

Museums and Galleries

Museum and/or gallery on site, Museums and/or galleries located nearby.

Looking for something creative or cultural? The Pilliga Pottery shop and gallery is right on-site. Not only will you have a chance to watch potters and artists at work (free demonstrations are on all day) but you can enjoy a browse through our extensive studio workshop and gallery, where pieces range from coffee mugs to garden planters to massive decorative urns. Our product is highly distinctive and unmistakable. We refine our own clay from local sources and blend many of our own glazes - in combination with expert hand-throwing, engraving and painting techniques, this gives our pottery a look duplicated nowhere else. Bright, glossy colours, flowing designs, (including beautiful native patterns) and fabulous shapes - an inspiring cultural experience, from artists who love to mix the ancient handcrafts with modern vision.

Pet friendly

Cats are permitted, Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted, Pets are permitted inside, Secure, fully fenced running area, Other domesticated animals reside at the property.

The Studio is pet-friendly - pets are welcome inside. We have two farm dogs on-site ourselves, a cattle dog cross and a small terrier. We also have a dog-yard, and dog-minding is available if you would like to visit any of the nearby National Parks.

Rooms and rates

Rates for each bedroom are $95 for two people per night, with $20 per extra person per night.

The Cosmos Room in The Studio (sleeps 6 - Queen bed, two single beds and a double bunk, all handmade.)

Base rate

$95.00/night.

$95.00/weekend-night.

190.00/weekend.

$20.00 /person20.00 /child /night over 2 people

The Liquid Amber Room in The Studio (sleeps 4 - Single bed, two double bunks, all handmade)

Base rate

$95.00/night.

$95.00/weekend-night.

190.00/weekend.

$20.00 /person20.00 /child /night over 2 people

The Australian Room in The Studio (sleeps 5 - Queen bed, a single bed and a double bunk, all handmade)

Base rate

$95.00/night.

$95.00/weekend-night.

190.00/weekend.

$20.00 /person20.00 /child /night over 2 people

All prices in $AUD

Availability

The Studio will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 24 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 22.2 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that The Studio may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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