Best Luxury Farmstays in Australia in 2026

The luxury Swan Valley Retreat has made a name for itself over the years as the place for a spa/wellness break in the Swan Valley. Its spa includes a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy capsule, amongst other things, and its massages are legendary. It’s an awfully well-designed and well-managed place in general. It’s one that seems to just know how to make even the most stressed guests feel relaxed and happy. The surrounding area is incredibly peaceful, too; it feels like an escape to some deeply remote countryside but this farm stay is only a half an hour from central Perth.  Animals that… > See All the Details & Book

Just outside Perth, in Swan Valley’s famous wine country, lies the historic Mandoon Estate. It sees many daytime visitors for its wine tourism activities but, unlike most other similar estates, it also offers overnight accommodation. Its Maya Maya Hotel is a modern luxury hotel that has by now come to be seen as one of Swan’s finest. The complete range of enotourism associated with the estate is at your doorstep, and indeed all the accommodation has unobstructed views over the vineyards. It also has partnerships with local Noongar Aboriginal organizations, and you can explore elements of the Noongar culture and… > See All the Details & Book

On a lovely spot overlooking the Tambo River east of Melbourne, Rivendell Farm Stay, Victoria, is a relaxing rural retreat with luxury self-catering cottages. It’s also fully working farm, which keeps cattle, hens, peacocks, and guinea fowl. And it has beautiful gardens, spa facilities, and some great, locally sourced food and wine, at its on-site, farm-to-table restaurant. THE ACCOMMODATION: The choice is between a very stylish and romantic one-bedroom chalet with a hot tub and a spacious three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage that can accommodate up to seven people. The latter can also be booked as a one or two-bedroom unit for… > See All the Details & Book

The eco-friendly Crystal Creek Meadows has four very private guest cottages on their small farm stay in the Kangaroo Valley countryside, just 3km from Kangaroo Valley village itself. It’s very much a place to relax and recuperate, and guests can treat themselves to yoga classes and various day spa and massage packages in the privacy of their cottage, or in a secluded spot on the grounds. THE ACCOMMODATION: You have a choice between the one-double-bedroom cottages: the Billabong and the Jolly Jumbuck, and the two-double-bedrooms: the Fleur Farm and Rose Garden. Check them out on the booking page here. All… > See All the Details & Book

The adults-only, eco-friendly, Mt. Hay Retreat near Berry Village is an exclusive rural escape in NSW’s Kangaroo Valley. It offers very luxurious self-catering accommodation in prime spots of their 360-acre private estate which comprises landscaped gardens, farmland, bushland, and some inspiring views. Facilities include a 33-metre indoor heated pool, spa facilities, and a giant chess set in the gardens. Note: Mt Hay Retreat is exclusively for guests aged 18 and over. THE ACCOMMODATION: Mt. Hay is an adults-only retreat and the emphasis seems to be on privacy and spending quality alone. They have a total of 5 self-contained and very… > See All the Details & Book

Near Belford and the gateway to Hunter Valley wine region, the very highly rated, and intriguingly titled Block Eight Farm (there’s a rather mundane explanation for the name!) has luxury self-catering cottages on its 100-acre, wine and olive oil producing, slice of rural paradise. THE ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation really sets a high standard for other farm stays in NSW to follow. They have double-bedroom villas that are extremely well-appointed, stylish, and modern, but still retain something of a homely country farmhouse feel. They are all extremely spacious, with top-of-the-range kitchens and comfortable, stylish lounge areas with traditional wood burners. The bathrooms… > See All the Details & Book