Diamond Forest Cottages

Family & pet friendly farm stay..

Middlesex, WA

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Up to 19 people

At Diamond Forest Cottages we offer our guests a relaxing holiday with a farming ambience. We are situated on 55 acres midway between Pemberton & Manjimup and we have a collection of various animals to pet & feed as well as a dam for fishing or canoeing.

"The accommodation was comfortable and cosy. Mark and Jenny were so hospitable and friendly. Our kids loved feeding the animals and hanging out in the games room. There was plenty to see and do around ..."
   Guest rating: 4/5 - Anita, WA -Apr '09

"Loved it. Excellent for the kids and the dogs as well as us. Very clean and comfortable accommodation. Hosts were very friendly. Highly recommended."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Kasey, WA -Apr '09

"Mark and Jenny are very friendly and very helpful. The grounds are set out well and after consulting with Mark we were allowed to let our 2 Springer Spaniels off the leads in a certain paddock for exe..."
   Guest rating: 4/5 - Derek, WA -Mar '09

"Very friendly and peaceful. Very clean, well equipped accommodation. Excellent for small children because of all the animals. Thoroughly reccommend this for families. Able to cater for a pet in one..."
   Guest rating: 4/5 - Bev & Ken, W.A. -Mar '09

"We stayed in cabin 2, the view from the cottage was just beautiful. The cottage itself was very clean and comfortable. My two boys enjoyed the games room and we all enjoyed feeding our visitors to t..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Nancy, WA -Oct '08

"Excellent, perfect for a young family"
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Kellie, WA -Jul '08

"Absolutely fantastic. So relaxing and peaceful. Heaps to do on the farm. The little cottage was wonderful, self contained, cosy and warm. We cant wait to come back down."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Cassie, WA -Jul '08

"The owners were incredibly welcoming and were terrific with the children and engaging them with the animals. An excellent experience that i've recommended to all my friends."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Tanya, WA -Jun '08

"We were most impressed with the accomodation provided at Diamond Forest Cottages. Our children enjoyed the interaction with the farm animals and there were adequate facilities to make our stay an enj..."
   Guest rating: 4/5 - Scott, WA -May '08

"We were extremely impressed with the quality of the accommodation. Everything we needed for an enjoyable stay was provided in our cabins. The kids loved feeding the animals and the hosts were very f..."
   Guest rating: 5/5 - Fiona, WA -Apr '08

Accreditation and awards for 'Diamond Forest Cottages':
2008 State Winner (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) TakeABreak Family-friendly holiday accommodation Accredited Tourism Business
http://www.takeabreak.com.au/family/accommodation.htm

Cottage, Farm stays, Chalet


At Diamond Forest Cottages we offer our guests a relaxing and peaceful holiday overlooking a picturesque valley.

From your western-red cedar cottage enjoy panoramic forest and rural views of our 55 acre property. Wake up to the call of the birds, and early risers can take the opportunity to photograph the mist rising from the dams below.

During winter nestle inside with your cosy wood fire whilst enjoying a glass of local wine, or enjoy a meal on your verandah during the warmer weather. Our property is adjacent to the lovely Diamond State Forest,which is home to the mighty Diamond Tree only 3km down the road or a leisurely 50 minute stroll thru the forest from your cottage.

Diamond Forest Cottages is located in the Pemberton region and is central to most local attractions. We are situated only 12 minutes from Pemberton and 10 minutes from Manjimup. The region offers fine food, wineries, cafes, craft shops, galleries and a host of natural attractions.

Great place, Great value, Great hosts. Recipe for a perfect holiday. 03/06/2006 Derrick & Linda ,Perth

A wonderful & fantastic escape & a joy for the kids with all the space & animals. 06/04/2007
The Reid Family, Perth

Things to do


* Explore our 55 acre property. Stroll through the gardens, meander through over 400 lavender plants or follow the trails through our own portion of Karri Forest.

* Experience the Diamond State Forest, which is just across the road. There are plenty of walk trails to follow - walk to Diamond Tree (3km one way) or take a shorter walk through unspoilt Karri Forest.

* Trout fishing is available on our dam or at nearby Big Brook Dam, Warren River or King Trout Farm.

* Enjoy watching our abundant bird life. Depending on the time of year you will see Blue Wrens, Parrots, Kookaburras, Variegated Wrens, Black Cockatoos, Scarlet Robins, Black Swans nesting on the neighbours dam, Ducks frolicking on our dam, plus lots more.

* Pemberton Tramway - travel on the tram or steam train through the magnificent Karri Forest.

* Be dazzled by the wildlife display during spring.

* Pemberton Timbermill Tours are available Monday to Thursday.

* Spend the day and follow the Karri Forest Explorer Tourist Drive. Just follow the map, tune into the FM radio station and see some of Pemberton's best natural attractions.

* Climb the fire look-out trees : The Diamond Tree lookout, The Gloucester Tree and The Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree.

* Visit the local wineries: Black George, Chestnut Grove, Donnelly River, Fonty's Pool, Gloucester Ridge, Hidden River, Knights, Mountford, Peos Estate, Phillips Estate, Salitage, Silkwood, The Warren Vineyard, The Wine & Truffle Co. and Woodsmoke Estate are only minutes away.

* Venture further south and enjoy a pleasant drive to the stunning Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants, near Walpole.

* Big Brook dam offers swimming, canoeing, fishing and walking trails, and also has picnic and barbeque facilities.

These were just a few ideas of things to do locally, theres plenty more....

Associations


Pemberton Visitors Centre
Manjimup Visitors Centre
Australia's South West
Tourism Western Australia
Pemberton Accomodation Association

Holiday experiences


Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Eco-friendly, Family Friendly, Farmland Experiences, Fishing, Great view, Honeymoon, Pet friendly, Wine Appreciation, Winter Holiday

Facilities


Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, CD Player, DVD, Fans, Games room, Highchair, Internet access, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Log fires, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied

Birdwatching


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

We have many different species of birds on site including the iconic blue fairy wrens along with parrots galahs & wedge tailed eagles which nest each year in a large Karri tree nearby.

Bushwalking & wilderness


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

We are located very close to national parks however we have the Diamond state forest just across the road & guests can wander drive or take thier pets without restriction.

Canoeing & Kayaking


Canoeing and kayaking, Canoe and/or Kayak facilities available on-site., Guests welcome to bring their own canoe/kayak, Secure storage facilities available, Less than 5 minutes walk to water, Canoeing and kayaking.

We have two canadian canoes free for our guests to use at any time during daylight hours. All saftey gear is supplied. Great fun for all the family.

Eco-friendly


Eco-friendly, Bio-diverse setting, Recycling facilities available, Eco-friendly

Family Friendly


Portacot available, Plastic crockery and cutlery available for children, Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Games room.

Kids love it at Diamond Forest Cottages as there is just so much to do, the games room with air hockey & foosball is very popular with the older kids & the toddlers just love the petting zoo with different baby animals all year round.

Farmland Experiences


Farmland experiences, Farm animals live on the property, Sheep, Cattle, Chickens, Horses, Dogs, Other farm animals, Guests able to interact with the farm animals, Farmland experiences.

Our farm is unique in that guests are encouraged to interact with all our animals both at feeding time daily & any other time they are inclined to have a wander on the property, you dont have to go far to find animals as the chickens & ducks will greet you on arrival.

Fishing


Fishing, Fishing available on-site, Fishing spots available nearby, Fishing gear available for use, Local fishing knowledge available, Located less than 5 mins walk to water.

Fishing for rainbow trout is a great fun activity for the whole family & is onsite in a 3 acre dam right in front of your cottage, be warned the fish are wild so you may catch some or none dependant on your skill & the weather conditions at the time.

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.

Pets are very welcome in Bluegum cottage. Pets are allowed inside the cottage to the hardfloored areas however we do ask they not be allowed within the bedrooms or on the furniture within the cottage. The enclosure is fully fenced & allows access to the front patio on the cottage therefore the pet can have free access both in & outdoors at thier leisure. Dogs must be kept on lead whilst on the property as there are many animals about due to this being a farm, but we do have an off lead area to throw a ball etc. Dogs can swim in the dam or go for long walks over in the state forest just across the road.

Wine Appreciation


Wine, Winery tour available as part of accommodation package, Winery tours available nearby, Wine.

Wine tours are available locally & can be arranged or we can give you a self drive map which will guide you to the best wineries around the area.

Winter Holiday


Winter, Log fire, Winter activities available nearby detailed below, Winter.

Winter some say is the best time of year in the south west. Split system reverse cycle air conditioning or cosy wood fires in all cottages. Winter activities locally are all forest related.

Rooms and rates

Deals


Stay 3 nights or more Sunday to Thursday for only $120 per night per double.
Valid to: 25 Mar 10

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Any booking for Friday or Saturday must include both days for Bluegum (Pet Friendly) Cottage, Forest Cottage, Lavender Cottage, Orchard Cottage.

 
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Lavender Cottage (sleeps 4) Orchard Cottage (sleeps 5)
Forest Cottage (sleeps 5) Bluegum (Pet Friendly) Cottage (sleeps 5)

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