The Vale Farmstay & Animal Sanctuary • Hot Tub, Natural Pool, Fire Pit,Wood Oven

The Vale welcomes guests looking for meaningful connection, peaceful nature, and a wholesome escape from busy life. Families especially love meeting the animal residents, wandering the paddocks, swimming in the freshwater natural pool and experiencing life on the sanctuary farm.

The Vale is a truly Magnificent established 50 acres in the Byron Shire, 10 mins from the ocean. A special place for your family to be together without all the city distractions; a place to share time with other families; or for good friends to enjoy company together in the beautiful Northern Rivers.

As part of your stay, you’ll be surrounded by the gentle presence of 60 animal residents who call this sanctuary home. We transformed this former cattle farm into a safe haven in 2024. Many of them are rescued residents who now live safely and freely across the paddocks, 32 cows, 3 alpacas, 2 horses, 2 pigs, 8 chickens, 2 donkeys, and a flock of ducks who wander happily around the dam and gardens.

Approved FarmStay by Byron Shire Council (DA10:2017:715.1) and 4 bedroom B&B (CDC:2022/116.1). Contact the owner for discounts.

LOCATION: The farm is less than 10 mins to several beaches; 8 mins to major shopping centre; 12mins to Brunswick Heads; 14 mins to the Nthn Rivers Rail Trail; 20 mins to Byron Bay; 25mins to Bangalow; and 30 mins from Coolangatta & Ballina Airports. The farm is 5 minutes from the M1.

The Vale is a perfect location to get away from all the stress and bustle of City life and enjoy the tranquility and peace of the rural lifestyle; though close enough to shops, many wonderful restaurants and the varied cultural aspects of the Byron Shire. This property has been designed with a French Provincial influence in a rural Australian setting. The gardens are mostly Australian natives attracting a wonderful selection of local birds. Kookaburras will most likely wake you in the morning with the sound of many bird varieties during the day; with the added gentle sounds from chickens, ducks and cows. Enjoy the heated hot tub, play games on the lawn or or laze around the 1.2km of natural creek.

BEDROOMS: For your comfort, all bedrooms and living spaces are fully air-conditioned (and heated) with individual settings for personal needs. The farm house sleeps a maximum of 8 adults with two extra beds available for young children making 10 in total. 3 x Large King Ensemble Beds + one Queen bed, or one King ensemble can be removed for 2 x single beds if more appropriate for your family needs. I cot is set up in the main bedroom. There is also plenty of space in two of the bedrooms for a port-o-cot or rollaway.

ENTERTAINMENT: There is an extensive video library with a Sony 55inch TV with Soundbar. Just walk in the door, connect using bluetooth and you have access to your music, movies and TV shows.
There is a glider swing for the romantics, table tennis, cricket and badminton sets for the athletes, boules for the fun loving; and board games galore. We have Bond 007 Trivial Pursuit, jigsaw puzzles for all ages, cards, UNO and more. There are 2 chess boards and a board game set including checkers, backgammon, snakes & ladders and more. There is no reason to leave the farm.
For the adults, we have a roulette table with blackjack and craps.

LIVING SPACES: There are many different Living Areas. Firstly, there is the large lounge suite seating 8 people comfortably. Outside on the front verandah there is a double BBQ with an outdoor table and modular lounge setting. In the garden there is a marble table with 6 stools and an exquisite white marble horse fountain offering the gentle sound of running water. There is another large outdoor table by the wood fired pizza oven. The Western verandah also offers another private area of seating with a 6 person spa under the wisteria pavilion. Around the fire pit there is further seating. This property provides many different spaces for privacy or social gatherings.

LARGE MODERN KITCHEN: The kitchen has a Miele dish washer and a country Euromaid 5 burner gas oven with 3 separate ovens. For those rainy days, there is a double Zeigler & Brown gas BBQ on the verandah. There is also a fire pit for simple BBQ cooking and of course the wood fired pizza oven. One never has to leave the property with the choice of cooking facilities - all of an extremely high standard.

RUNNING CREEK & DAM: There is a large spring fed dam with a beautiful natural tropical backdrop. A hardwood pontoon allows easy access to the water, though seasonal depending on recent rain. Please check with the caretaker before jumping in. There is absolute privacy, no one can see you lounging or swimming. The property also includes a beautiful seasonal running creek with several swimming holes, all with a stone base which is perfect for lazing around on a hot summers day. The creek is a few minutes walk from the farm house. We recommend you wear a pair of old joggers or reef shoes when swimming as the creek is home to various native fish and other local animals. It is common to see perch, some platypus if you are very quiet, even the odd echidna as you walk through the paddocks. The use of the dam and creek is dependent on recent rainfall.

LAUNDRY: The laundry has a washing machine and dryer of the latest Miele products (WKG130 + TKB450) with detergent provided.

Grocery Delivery & Vegetable Garden: We recommend Good Vibes in Ocean Shores for fresh nourishing food or Coles online can deliver your groceries to the door, so plan ahead and your order can arrive at the farm as you do.
We also have an organic vegetable garden suppling some fresh fruit and vegetables in season including some fresh eggs from our own chickens. There is also an extensive herb garden available for your use.

PETS: Your family pet is welcome provided they do not interfere with the animal residents or cause any problems. All pets must be pre-approved by the owner. The house area is fully fenced with both paddock fencing and an overlay of dog fencing. Pets are welcomed in the home, though not permitted on any furniture including beds. A quality tick and flea medication is absolutely required to ensure their health and prevent flea or parasite problems on the property.

EVENTS: Contact Owner for Event details. Please message through site.

As The Vale is still an operating farm it's not uncommon to see us working around the property or a tractor driving through the paddocks. Feel free to reach out to our farm manager if you have any questions or require any assistance during your stay.

We include over 10kg of wood for the fire pit which is enough to get you started with a fire for one night. There is more wood available to purchase if you like or you're welcome to BYO.
Please note pizza oven cannot be used if it looks like it might rain.

Optional Experiences (upon request):

• Sanctuary Farm Photoshoot – $300
Capture meaningful moments among our rescued animals and peaceful farm landscapes. Perfect for couples, families, content creators, or special occasions.

• Vegan Catering Experience – Price upon request
Enjoy a delicious, thoughtfully curated plant-based menu made with seasonal, nourishing ingredients. Ideal for celebrations, retreats, or a slow, intentional stay.