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Fernridge Farm Cottage

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A 100 year old self contained cottage offering total privacy, peace and spectacular views, 4 kms from Bellingen on an alpaca stud farm.

Stunning views and 4 star comfort.

Bellingen, NSW [Location map...]

Up to 6 people, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 1

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From $137 to $160 couple per night

Guest Reviews (9)

"i loved it! beautiful country and a classic old cottage. the bed was so comfortable i could've slept forever - but i was lured away every morning by the natural beauty of the area. excellent new bathr..."

- Billy, -Sep '10

"Lovely old cottage with the comforts of home in a scenically lovely location with gorgeous views to the mountains in the disctance. I really don't want to say too much in case I encourage too many peo..."

- Martin, NSW -Jul '08

"The standard of the cottage is excellent and the people who run it are very friendly and helpful. Set in an absolutely gorgeous setting looking out over the valley close to the lovely township of Bel..."

- Tracy, NSW -Apr '08

"the cottage is perfect with an excellent veranda for reading and drinks. The close proximity to the really interesting town of Bellingen made it unnecessary to prepare meals on our short stay. Our d..."

- Julie, NSW -Mar '08

"Staying at Fernridge Cottage was a home away from home; location was perfect, just a short drive into Bellingen. The cottage has been lovingly restored and was perfect for the three of us. Judy is ver..."

- Steve, NSW -Oct '07

"Very comfortable, well prepared and an excellent experience. Both me and my dog were very happy staying in the cottage. I'll recommend it to others."

- Ben, NSW -Aug '07

"Very enjoyable. The accommodation had everything that we needed and more than we expected. We loved the place!!! We would return at the drop of a hat."

- Rowena, QLD -Jun '07

"Our stay was absolutely fantastic. The house was beautiful, clean and very welcome when we arrived :-) I could not fault the house whatsoever."

- Tracy, NSW -Apr '07

"Everything about ‘Fernridge Cottage’ is excellent- comfortable, quiet and first class facilities."

- Grahame, NSW -Apr '07

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Accreditation and awards for 'Fernridge Farm Cottage':

2008 State Winner (NEW SOUTH WALES) TakeABreak Family-friendly holiday accommodation

Beach

This property is marked as Beach, but no specifics have been provided by the operator.

Cottage

This is a charming, well appointed fully self contained cottage. It has two bedrooms, a queen bed in the first bedroom, 2 single beds in the second and a double sofa bed in the living room, sleeping 6 people. All your household linen is provided.

The living room has a fireplace, ceiling fans and air conditioning. There is a TV, DVD player and VCR, as well as a CD player. The kitchen has a full sized stove and fridge, microwave and there is a gas BBQ on the veranda. You will only need to bring food (breakfast on the first morning is provided) and personal effects.

Verandas wrap around the cottage, and are sun-drenched throughout the day in winter. The expansive and spectacular mountain and valley views have to be seen to be appreciated. A large lawn surrounds the cottage, home to many different birds and animals, and is a perfect playground for active children.

Most pets are welcome, but please confirm with me first.

Locality

The cottage is 4 kms (a 5 minute drive) west of Bellingen, on the road to Dorrigo. It is situated on top of a hill, half a kilometre from the road. It is completely private - the nearest house is my own, 400m away. It's less than half an hour to the Dorrigo rainforest, twenty minutes to surf beaches at Hungry Head or pristine river swimming holes.

Property

The property is 120 acres, and is an alpaca stud farm. Cria (baby alpacas) are born in spring and autumn and the alpacas are fed daily. It's very safe for children, as there is no river frontage, and the large dam (great to picnic beside) is some distance from the cottage. Besides, alpacas are the gentlest of farm animals!

There are also 2 dogs, a deer and more than 200 chooks to provide breakfast eggs and entertainment.

Associations

Bellingen Tourism
Bellingen's Best Places to Stay

Holiday experiences

4WD Tours, Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Beach, Birdwatching, Body Treatments, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Gliding, Golf, Great view, Heritage Trail, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Massage, Motor Bike Friendly, Pet friendly, Romantic getaway, Scuba diving, Sports Training, Whale Watching, Windsurfing/Kitesailing, Winter Holiday

Facilities

24 hour reception, Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Breakfast provisions available for self-cooking, CD Player, Continental breakfast provisions available, DVD, Fans (ceiling/standard), Faxing Facilities, Gas open fire, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, No smoking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Pool, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied

Pet friendly

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, Other domesticated animals reside at the property.

Most dogs are permitted, provided owners clean up after them and are kept under control whilst outside. Cats are permitted, but must be kept inside due to the amount of birdlife and wildlife generally on the property.

Fernridge Farm Cottage

Bellingen, NSW, Australia

Rooms and rates

Price is per dble; extra person $20 per night
Weekly rate: 6 times daily rate
N/C for babies under one year old
Single night surcharge: $20

Fernridge Farm Cottage (sleeps 6)

Base rate

$160.00/night.

$160.00/weekend-night.

$960.00/week.

320.00/weekend.

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

All prices in $AUD

Availability

Fernridge Farm Cottage will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 12 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 13.8 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 Fernridge Farm Cottage 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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