Best Self Catering Farmstays in Australia in 2026

In Mary Valley, near Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, QLD, Yabbaloumba Retreat Farm Stay has upscale self-catering cottages on a working cattle and sheep farm and gets consistently high ratings as a romantic rural escape. The Accommodation: All the cottages have air conditioning & ceiling fans, a well-appointed kitchen & diner, TV, and a spa bath for two. While outside you have a private terrace/porch area with electric BBQ facilities and seating. Upon arrival you’ll be presented with a complimentary bottle of wine and a cheese platter. Though the accommodation is self-catering there is also a generous breakfast hamper on offer… > See All the Details & Book

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

Hilltop Studios offers exclusive accommodation near Margaret River, south of Perth, with gorgeous views over the surrounding countryside. The self-catering studios are part of a private 350-acre farm conveniently located between Margaret River town and the beach. The accommodation is beautifully appointed, super comfortable, and the surrounding area is deeply rural and peaceful. All in all, it’s a perfect rural retreat. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have four luxury double studios on offer, all of which are stylish and spacious with every modern convenience and comfort. They have extra large beds, a full kitchen and lounge area with satellite TV . There… > See All the Details & Book

Margaret River Hideaway & Farmstay is a 57-acre bushland farm in Western Australia that has eight very comfortable self-catering cottages surrounded by a host of farm animals and plenty of local wildlife. THE ACCOMMODATION: Their dog-friendly accommodation comes in various sizes, with the larger cottages able to sleep up to six people. They all have TV and a patio outside with BBQ facilities. All of them also have a fully equipped kitchens except the studio option, which has a smaller, but still useful, kitchenette. The accommodation is self-catering though on arrival the hospitable owners greet guests with a free breakfast… > See All the Details & Book

Near Cessnock, and the heart of Hunter Valley, Emma’s Cottage Vineyard Accommodation is well-known among wine lovers. It has been producing premium boutique wines from seven different varieties of hand-picked grapes since 1989 and offers a full complement of wine tourism activities. It is also perfectly located for visiting the many other vineyards and cellar doors that dot this part of Hunter. Their accommodation is also of the highest quality and even if, like many people, you have no interest in wine, the calm, healing atmosphere makes it a great place to de-stress for pretty much anyone. They also have… > See All the Details & Book

Bimbadeen Farm Retreats has eco-friendly self-contained accommodation on a 340-acre working farm just south of Melbourne, Victoria, between Penguin Parade and the Grand Prix Circuit. THE ACCOMMODATION: The modern, villas come with one, two or three bedrooms, to sleep a maximum of 10 people. If you’re expecting some kind of rustic farmhouse experience you’ll be disappointed; the villas are thoroughly modern and minimalist chic, super comfortable, clean, and well-equipped. Check them out in detail on the booking page here. It may not be classic farm accommodation but you can certainly expect a classic Aussie farm experience. The farm animals, cows,… > See All the Details & Book

The Red Door Collective on Hermitage Road, Pokolbin has classy, boutique accommodation for adults only (over 15s) on its 25-acre vineyard estate and working winery, which has sweeping views of the Brokenback Mountains. It has a cellar door that sells its own award-winning wines and does relaxed, informal wine-tasting sessions. There is an on-site cafe-diner serving ‘modern Australian fusion food,’ which includes wholesome all-day breakfasts and good fresh coffee. THE ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation consists of two private 2-bedroom cottages to sleep up to six, and two private double suites (that can be interconnected if needs be). They are all super… > 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

Two hours from Melbourne, Victoria, near Great Ocean Road, Johanna River is a pet-friendly self-catering farm stay with lovely ocean views. The farm is a 280-acre fully working farm with animals including sheep, goats, hens, and ducks. THE ACCOMMODATION: The cosy cottages, which can sleep up to four, are spacious, comfortable, and stylish. All have an outside terrace with seating from where you can enjoy some great views of the ocean and the surrounding countryside. There are barbecue facilities outside too and inside you can prepare meals in the well-equipped kitchens. You’ll also find spacious lounges with TV, and one… > See All the Details & Book

Hillview is a fun, family-friendly and pet-friendly NSW farm stay between Sydney and Melbourne, and just a half an hour from Wagga Wagga. It has a huge range of accommodation on nearly 1000 acres of farm and bushland home to farm animals such as alpacas, sheep, cattle, and hens, as well as lots of local wildlife. There is a swimming pool and tennis courts in the gardens, too. THE ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation consists of farm cottages and lodges and two glamping safari tents. Check out all your options on the booking page here. The tents are cleverly designed as safari… > 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

Daysy Hill has a selection of very nice, rustic style, self-catering cottages, and suites on a working farm near Port Campbell, Vic, next to the incredible scenery of the Great Ocean Road. THE ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation ranges from one-bed suites (with spa bath) to spacious cottages which can sleep up to seven. Check them out in detail on the booking page here. You’ll find all of them clean, comfortable, well-equipped and nicely furnished. Most have some outside space and some also have lovely views over the surrounding farmland. Facilities include WiFi, TV, cosy gas log fires, well-equipped kitchens, and barbecues…. > See All the Details & Book

The Farm, Willunga, near Adelaide, South Australia, is a working organic vineyard and olive farm with a lovely setting overlooking the sea. It has a very good on-site restaurant & cafe where you can taste some great local food and wine, including some of the farm’s own produce. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have very nice B&B rooms at the farmhouse plus two equally nice self-catering apartments with fully equipped kitchens, spacious comfortable lounges with TV, and lots of outdoor space with barbecue facilities. You’ll find all the accommodation to be of the highest standard in terms of cleanliness, comfort and modern… > See All the Details & Book

Daisy Cottage is a charming self-catering cottage on a working farm near Perth, the Avon Valley, and the historic town of Northam. The farm, which has sheep, horses, and hens, has a long history. The main farmhouse is a wonderfully grand old mansion dating all the way back to 1836. THE ACCOMMODATION: The rustic cottage has two comfortable double bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a large lounge and dining area. Outside, you have a nice veranda with plenty of space for lounging and outdoor dining and lovely views over the farm, the lake, and the surrounding countryside. There is… > 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

Canyonleigh is one of the more luxurious farm stays in NSW. You’ll find it set in 500 acres of pristine countryside, halfway between Canberra and Sydney. It has won itself much praise in the last few years, getting consistently great online reviews for its accommodation, and it is also noted for its dedication to sustainability. The accommodation comes in the form of self-contained apartments with kitchens or suites. The latter don’t have kitchen facilities, but the farm-fresh organic food at Canyonleigh is so good that those in the former tend to end up ordering meals too, especially breakfast. They are all… > See All the Details & Book

Near the historic town of Hamilton, Tasmania, one hour’s drive from Hobart and about 25 minutes from Mount Field National Park, this award-winning farmstay is set on a 750-acre sheep farm and has a range of very comfortable self-catering cottage accommodation. The cottages come with outdoor seating, a barbecue area, and their own spa bath. It is perfect for fishing and swimming being as it is right beside Lake Meadowbank. The farm itself is so large that there is so much to explore without ever leaving the property. The friendly, enthusiastic owners are also happy to show guests around the… > See All the Details & Book

In Middleton, near Adelaide, and Port Elliott, South Australia, Wenton Farm Cottages has two homely self-catering cottages surrounded by rolling green hills of farmland where guests can watch the cattle graze peacefully from their private terrace. THE ACCOMMODATION: There is a choice of two air-conditioned cottages. One of has two bedrooms and the other three. They are both clean and well-appointed and both come with a kitchen and a dining and seating/lounge area with TV. They both have a nice private patio too, with barbecue facilities and outdoor seating. Check them out on the booking page here.  THE LOCATION: The… > See All the Details & Book

Blueberry Hills on Comleroy has charming accommodation, both B&B and self-catering, on its little, 14-acre, farm stay near Sydney. So the farm is small, but it has alpacas, sheep and hens. There are fruit orchards too, and some beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Blueberry Hills on Comleroy is also adults only, and an all round very relaxing place to recharge for a few days. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have choices of accommodation on the farm, all of which are doubles. There are two large B&B rooms and a suite in the farmhouse, along with two one-bedroom cottages nearby. The farmhouse… > See All the Details & Book

Beside Barrington Tops World Heritage Area and the ancient Gondwana rainforest in New South Wales, Australia, Hidden Haven is an award-winning organic farm stay on a 2,000-acre estate.  THE ACCOMMODATION: Their accommodation is in the form of self-contained, self-catering cabins which are super comfortable and come with a full kitchen, a lounge with fireplace, a bathroom with spa bath, TV and WiFi. In the extensive grounds outside you’ll also find an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. The food here is another big attraction, with most of the ingredients coming directly from the farm or from other local organic… > See All the Details & Book

A fifteen-minute drive from Beaudesert Queensland, Australia, this family-friendly organic farm stay has very comfortable suites and cottages. They offer both B&B and self-catering, all of which have at least a kitchenette and a lounge area with TV, and WiFi. They have an on-site restaurant that serves meals on request throughout the day. Besides hanging out with the animals, which include sheep, ponies, horses, cattle, peacocks, and kangaroos, guests can relax on the large gardens and patio, organize a barbecue or play tennis, pool, or darts while the kids entertain themselves at the children’s playground. Clandulla Farm Stay is about… > See All the Details & Book

A family-friendly and eco-friendly, organic farm stay in Margaret River, Western Australia, Burnside Organic Farm is a busy place with vegetable & fruit gardens, a vineyard & winery, plus farm animals including pigs, geese, and hens. THE ACCOMMODATION: Their solar powered, self catering bungalows are a mixture of one and two bedrooms that can host up to five people. All of them have a full kitchen, a TV lounge, laundry facilities, and some bungalows have a spa bath. Outside there is plenty of space to dine or just to relax, with some hammocks, swings, seating, and barbecues. Note: Free WiFi… > See All the Details & Book

This Tasmania farm stay, near the town of Richmond in the Coal River Valley wine region, is organic and eco-friendly and includes a vineyard, olive groves, vegetable gardens, and various farm animals. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have two comfortable self-catering apartments at Tara’s, both clean and modern and come with a flat-screen TV and DVD player and a full kitchen, lounge, and private bathroom. There is also a private patio and BBQ area. One of the apartments has two bedrooms with a sofa bed in the living room and can fit up to five people. The other has one bedroom 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

Near here New South Wales, meets the Outback, Corynnia Station is a pet-friendly, authentic, Australian farm stay and sheep station. THE ACCOMMODATION: All cottages have modern comforts including five-star bedding, air conditioning, and heating. Full kitchen and dining facilities for self-catering with dinner hampers are also available. Full breakfast hampers are included free of charge in the rate for the one and two-bedroom cottages. PRICES: Check out all the details – prices, reviews & more photos on the booking page here. THE FARM: Corynnia Station is an old working station and farm tours with your hosts are usually available. There is… > See All the Details & Book

Amongst the vineyards of Hunter Valley, this New South Wales farm stay, while also a working alpaca farm, packs in a few extra luxuries for guests: a tennis court, sauna, spa, swimming pool, barbecue, and children’s playground. Accommodation is in the form of cottages with a balcony and outdoor seats, a full kitchen, and a lounge with TV. The cottages are located next to the alpaca fields with views of the animals. Guests are welcome to meet and feed the animals at any time throughout the day. There is free Wi-Fi at the reception area which also has a souvenir shop… > See All the Details & Book

Kerriley Park is a homely, family-friendly, self-catering farm stay in Yelverton, Western Australia, between the Margaret River and Busselton rural holiday regions. It offers cosy and comfortable self-catering cottages on a small friendly farm that also has 75 acres of wildlife-filled native bushland to explore. THE ACCOMMODATION: The farm stay has a choice of three-bedroom, air-conditioned, cottages that can sleep up to 10 people. They are fully self-catering with a well-equipped kitchen and an open-plan dining/lounge area with a TV. Outside they all have a nice little verandah area with plenty of seating and outdoor dining space, and you’ll have a… > See All the Details & Book

Less than an hour from Melbourne city centre, at the gateway to Victoria’s Yarra Valley, lies Raynella Alpaca Farm. It is a peaceful, adults-only, farm retreat with its own herd of adorable alpacas. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have two air-conditioned, self-catering cottages on the farm. Both are one bedroom but come with an extra sofa bed in the lounge. As you will see on the booking page, one is described as a one-bedroom house and the other as a one-bedroom apartment. Both are very comfortable, clean, and well-equipped, but the ‘house’ is that bit more spacious and plush. It comes with… > See All the Details & Book

This organic farm stay B&B, near Brisbane, Queensland, on Australia’s Sunshine Coast and just 10 minutes from Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo, has a large spacious suite on its small (by Australian standards!) farm with cows, alpacas, pigs, and hens. THE ACCOMMODATION: They have three accommodation choices. There is the sleek, modern, and spacious suite, which has its own separate lounge area with TV. It comes with a kitchenette, plus an en-suite bathroom with a nice old-style claw foot bathtub. Then there is the cosy ‘tiny house on wheels’ which has 2 bedrooms, 1 of which has a queen-sized bed, the… > See All the Details & Book