LAKEVIEW
At Down to Earth Farm RetreatLAKEVIEW
Down to Earth Farm Retreat
FEATURES
The Lakeview apartment has:
One bedroom with Queen bed
Kitchen/living/dining area
Tea and coffee making facilities with locally roasted “Arrandene” coffee
TV, Blu-ray player, Bluetooth iPod speaker, books, magazines
Spacious bathroom
Private deck
BBQ
Spotting telescope
Porta-cot and high chair available on request
Sorry -no pets
ACTIVITIES
View the Mitchell River Silt Jetties from Down to Earth Farm Retreat and then take a short drive to walk along the Jetties.
Bairnsdale is a little over 10 minutes away to the west and Lakes Entrance is 25 minutes to the east.
Fish in the lakes or in any or all of the rivers – the Mitchell, Nicholson or Tambo. Travel the short distance to Bruthen and the Bullant Brewery or north from Bruthen along the Great Alpine Road towards Omeo.
There are wineries close by, orchards and weekend markets. Take a walk on the rail trail, or a cruise on the lakes.
Visit Raymond Island to see the koalas or travel to the Buchan caves. There are wonderful walks or enjoy coffee by the lake at Metung or Paynesville.
ENVIRONMENT
Explore the diversity of this special landscape, wander through the vegetable gardens and enclosed orchards and relax in the environmentally friendly, innovative underground accommodation that may be a blueprint for the future.
Self sufficient
Secluded
Underground living
These Grand Design style buildings have been featured in the “Gippsland Magazine” and provide the perfect place to enjoy the seclusion of a farmstay, investigate the benefits of eco-smart living and a more self-sustainable way of life.
The views come first. Not visible until entering the property, you will be met with sweeping 360 degree views from the Gippsland Lakes to the Great Dividing Range. The unique buildings come next. Constructed inside the earth with native garden roof. The glass faces of the buildings protrude and guests can view the rural and bush environment whilst relaxing inside.
The property features:
Rainforest with dense red-fruited saw sedge plants towering to over 3 metres
Rocky outcrops overlooking the Nicholson River valley to the north
Wildlife sanctuary regions
Vegetable gardens and orchards
Farmland
Staying at Down to Earth Farm Retreat is a lifestyle experience. Leave the pressures of modern life behind and let life find its balance. Be healthy in fresh country air and spend time in nature. See native animals in their natural environment and bring a torch for a night walk.
What we love…
Lakeview at Down to Earth Farm Retreat provides an opportunity to experience unique, eco-friendly earth-sheltered living. Perfect for couples, guests can enjoy the entire farm property to see farm animals and native wildlife.
Tell me more
Lakeview has been built partially underground. The roof is a garden! Lakeview is light and airy and naturally well insulated. The floor to ceiling windows allow guests to view the natural environment and enjoy the night sky. Set on a private and peaceful 130 acre property just 10 minutes from the town of Bairnsdale,
Get the Facts
Where is it? East Gippsland
What? Couple’s retreat
Styles of Accommodation? Self contained for couples
Who? Couples
Accessible? Please enquire
How much? No service fees or cleaning fees are added to your stay. Book as the “one bedroom apartment”
Sounding Good? Read on…
New, luxury accommodation just 3km off the highway and 10 minutes from Bairnsdale, Lakeview at Down to Earth Farm Retreat, on its 130 secluded acres will surprise you. The stunning buildings of Down to Earth Farm Retreat were recently featured in the “Gippsland Magazine”.
The very special Lakeview apartment is designed for couples and has a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom with Queen bed, living area free Wi-Fi and private deck.
Elevated with breathtaking views
Secluded
Environmentally friendly
This truly stunning Lakes and Wilderness region offers rivers, lakes and the ocean environments, in addition to farmland and forests. From this location, visitors can explore all of this and more, including the high country of Omeo and beyond, the caves at Buchan and National Parks. Exploration and activity can be mixed with relaxation.
Take some time to enjoy the best coffee shops, wineries, the micro-brewery and restaurants. There is no better place to see native birds and animals in their natural environment.
This is a wonderful place for staying for a night if travelling between Sydney and Melbourne but in general, guests staying for one night are disappointed that they did not stay longer!
Guest access
Guests are free to walk the entire property and have large private outdoor spaces to enjoy both the day and night views.
Host: Graham and Debbie
Address: Mulhollands Road
Sarsfield VIC 3875 Australia
PRICE RATE POLICY
Every enquiry and booking through GREEN GETAWAYS AUSTRALIA shows your support for the fabulous environmental initiatives undertaken by this property. That’s SO good to know!
Book as the “one bedroom apartment”
FEATURES
The Lakeview apartment has:
One bedroom with Queen bed
Kitchen/living/dining area
Tea and coffee making facilities with locally roasted “Arrandene” coffee
TV, Blu-ray player, Bluetooth iPod speaker, books, magazines
Spacious bathroom
Private deck
BBQ
Spotting telescope
Porta-cot and high chair available on request
ACTIVITIES
View the Mitchell River Silt Jetties from Down to Earth Farm Retreat and then take a short drive to walk along the Jetties.
Bairnsdale is a little over 10 minutes away to the west and Lakes Entrance is 25 minutes to the east.
Fish in the lakes or in any or all of the rivers – the Mitchell, Nicholson or Tambo. Travel the short distance to Bruthen and the Bullant Brewery or north from Bruthen along the Great Alpine Road towards Omeo.
There are wineries close by, orchards and weekend markets. Take a walk on the rail trail, or a cruise on the lakes.
Visit Raymond Island to see the koalas or travel to the Buchan caves. There are wonderful walks or enjoy coffee by the lake at Metung or Paynesville.
ENVIRONMENT
Explore the diversity of this special landscape, wander through the vegetable gardens and enclosed orchards and relax in the environmentally friendly, innovative underground accommodation that may be a blueprint for the future.
Self sufficient
Environmentally friendly
Secluded
Underground living
These Grand Design style buildings have been featured in the “Gippsland Magazine” and provide the perfect place to enjoy the seclusion of a farmstay, investigate the benefits of eco-smart living and a more self-sustainable way of life.
The views come first. Not visible until entering the property, you will be met with sweeping 360 degree views from the Gippsland Lakes to the Great Dividing Range. The unique buildings come next. Constructed inside the earth with native garden roof. The glass faces of the buildings protrude and guests can view the rural and bush environment whilst relaxing inside.
The property features:
Rainforest with dense red-fruited saw sedge plants towering to over 3 metres
Rocky outcrops overlooking the Nicholson River valley to the north
Wildlife sanctuary regions
Vegetable gardens and orchards
Farmland
Staying at Down to Earth Farm Retreat is a lifestyle experience. Leave the pressures of modern life behind and let life find its balance. Be healthy in fresh country air and spend time in nature. See native animals in their natural environment and bring a torch for a night walk.
