Located in the picturesque and highly sought after Warrenbayne District near Benalla, this beautiful solar powered farm stay offers a fully self contained 1 bedroom private cottage. Surrounded by stunning mountain views, wildlife, birds and less than 300 meters from .the Strathbogie Ranges state park. We are located on a quiet no through road and surrounded by larger farms and wildlife, Warrenbayne Cottage is the ideal farm stay escape for peace, quiet and relaxation. Horse facilities, including stables and private paddocks are available (extra costs). There are some beautiful trail riding or hiking tracks in the Strathbogie Ranges, which is just out the front gate.
Warrenbayne Cottage is a privately set freshly renovated one bedroom cottage at Warrenbayne Park, a 20 acre farm (a tiny farm in this region). There are two separate entry gates and a huge linked driveway with plenty of parking for floats and cars. The top gate next to the letterbox is the entry for the cottage. It is separate and private from the main farm house residence, which the owner mainly resides in. Help is only a moment away either from the owner or friendly neighbours.
The top entry gate, located next to our miniature 'tin house' letterbox is the access gate for peaceful Warrenbayne Cottage. Usually I will leave this gate open for you. Just close it behind you if you have your dogs or horses with you. Drive through this gate and follow the driveway around to the left, behind the big brick stables and you will see the cottage. Park where ever you like.
The house yard is fully fenced and dogs are welcome to enjoy a holiday with their humans, please note very small dogs can go under the farm gates. The bottom of the property has a large dam for dog swimming and playing, plus extensive bush trails for walking, mountain/motor biking or trail riding.
** If you have a rescued greyhound - please message us first and we will apply a 10% discount to your booking. Our two rescued not retired greyhounds "Tigs" and "Sophia- Maria" would love to say hello and welcome ex racedogs to the good life.
Our Greyhounds are very gentle and friendly, also very lazy. Typical traits of the Greyhound breed. **
Horses are welcome to visit too (additional cost), we have private paddocks with post and rail fencing plus brick stables with yards. We request that your horses are up to date with their Tetanus and Strangles vaccination. Please clean up your manure and put it in the "pooh pile'” next to stable number 3. We have horses, cows, sheep and Reba the alpaca grazing on the property too. Reba absolutely loves little children and will come sit down next to the fence so the child can pat her. If you really would like to meet the sheep, cows, alpaca or horses, please let me know and I can put them in the paddock behind the cottage. I'll equip you with some lucerne hay or treats and they will hang out at the cottage for photo's and pats.
We are 300 meters from the Strathbogie Ranges which is renowned for hiking, trail riding, 4x4ing and peaceful exploring.
As we are on a no through road Warrenbayne Cottage is a very quiet and peaceful slice of paradise in Victoria's stunning north east. We are also eco-friendly using solar power and tank water.
For those keen to enjoy motorsport at Winton Raceway we have undercover parking for special vehicles, please mention this when you book in.
We are less than 30 minutes to Lake Nillacootie for fishing, and water skiing, plus were only an 1 hour from the mighty Murray River.
We are approximately 90 minutes from the ski fields via Mansfield.
As we are in a regional area, only phones on the Telstra network will work in the area. We provide free mobile wifi in the cottage. Sadly we are not on the NBN as yet, we are still waiting for it to be available for us to connect to.
Our wifi is stable, but can become a little patchy if a large storm rolls through the valley.
** Please note we are 25 minutes from the closest supermarket in Benalla (Aldi, Woolies, Coles) It may be worthwhile to collect your supplies on the way to the cottage. Then you can relax when you get there and not have to go back out.
We always keep UHT milk in the fridge, plus extra pantry basic supplies.
There's an esky on the back porch, next to the 6 burner BBQ, the esky is shaped like an old fashioned rainwater tank. Please BYO bag of ice. The cottage fridge is full sized and has a freezer with ice blocks, but not enough to fill an esky.
Local Distances:
Benalla - 24km or 25 mins
Violet Town - 27km or 23 mins
(Violet Town Market is the 2nd Saturday every month)
Lake Nillacootie - 35 km or 25 mins
Winton - 35km or 25 mins
Mansfield - 61km or 40 mins
Mt Bulla Snowfields - 107 km or 90 mins
Falls Creek Snowfields - 126 km
Mount Hotham Snowfields - 127 km
King Valley Food and Wine region -95 km or 60 mins
Don't miss out on visiting Milawa cheese factory - it's the best! Plus Brown Brothers winery across the road.
There are plenty of gorgeous walking/riding trails in the Strathbogie forest and quiet country roads.
Warrenbayne cottage has ample parking on the property, with spaces right next to the cottage. A huge linked driveway with two access gates for those who do not like reversing their horse float.
If you need your vehicle undercover, please send a message and let us know. We can easily accommodate 1 or 2 vehicles in the farm machinery shed.
Also we have two horses who live at the farm, Muffin (big brown thoroughbred mare) and Mate (Chunky quarter horse bay gelding). They are very quiet and friendly, feel free to pat them over the fence or take a selfie. We have sheep, cows or alpaca's grazing on the property too.
The cottage contains one deluxe queen size bed in its 1 bedroom. There is also a large sofa with chaise that can be used as a third person or child's sleeping area (extra cost). On request we can provide a single size quality mattress or queen size blow up mattress. Plus we have a travel cot for the little ones.
If there's anything else you require please send me a message and I will try my best to accommodate your requests.
