Best Farm Stays near Melbourne – Our Top Rated for 2025

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

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

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

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

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