1. Hedge Farm Merino Station 2. The Cottage at Camp David Farm 3. Driveway into East Wing by Flop House
2. The Cottage at Camp David Farm
Spring Hill
The Cottage at Camp David Farm is an architecturally designed, cosy country retreat. Located in Spring Hill, a short drive out of Kyneton, it is both a stunning garden estate and working farm set on 96 acres.
Perfect for a romantic getaway or families, the cottage sleeps up to ten guests and offers an outdoor fire pit to gaze at the stars and toast marshmallows. Here you can cosy up with a good book by the fire or cook up a wholesome meal using local produce in the full kitchen.
Wander the magical gardens or just sit inside this beautiful cottage and gaze at the endless skies and Macedon Ranges countryside.
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3. East Wing by Flop House
Lauriston
East Wing is located on a working olive farm in the tiny community of Lauriston, a short drive from Kyneton.
The large, two-bedroom modern home sleeps up to four people and is ideal for a getaway with your best mates. It even includes a billiards table, outdoor spa and fully equipped contemporary kitchen for good times and gourmet cook ups.
Enjoy the solitude of a walk through their peaceful Japanese-style garden or take to the hills and commune with the wildlife.
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4. Bunjil Farm
Spring Hill
Bunjil Farm is a rural retreat and a licenced hemp farm.
Located in the foothills of the Macedon Ranges, Bunjil Farm’s historic homestead is only a ten minute drive from Kyneton.
The farm’s rambling cottage gardens, orchards and peaceful location is ideal for walks in the fresh country air. On your rambles, you’ll also find a coach house, blacksmith’s shop and old stables that are reminders of a time when life was less complicated.
If interested in learning more about hemp production and the wide variety of uses for hemp, owner Lyn is happy to share her in-depth knowledge on the topic.
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5. Fellcroft Farmstay
Cobaw Ranges
Fellcroft Farmstay is by the Crozier family, who have been farming at the foothills of the Cobaw State Forest since 1862.
Designed exclusively with couples in mind, Fellcroft is a place to relax and reconnect with loved ones and nature.
A short drive from Woodend, Fellcroft offers two accommodation quarters for a private farm retreat. Each have been positioned to capture the stunning views of Mount Macedon, Hanging Rock and Camel’s Hump, with the Cobaw State Forest outside the gate.
You’ll love the little touches such as complimentary local wine and cheese on arrival. Plus there’s a breakfast hamper with juice, cereal, bacon and home grown produce including Fellcroft eggs and honey.
Stroll their farm and gardens by day, then bliss out under the stars by the shared (seasonal) fire pit with a glass of wine.
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6. Bringalbit Country Retreat
Sidonia
Bringalbit Country Retreat is a unique part of Australia’s rural history and the setting is stunning.
Located in the farming community of Sidonia, the farm is a picturesque drive from Kyneton and nearby many wonderful wineries.
The property boasts huge old trees and ornamental lake, heritage gardens, sheep and Highland cattle. Here you can sit in the garden with a cuppa and watch chickens, peacocks, ducks and Guinea fowl free-range happily through the flower beds.
The 150 year-old granite homestead offers bed and breakfast accommodation plus there are three separate, self-catering cottages. One cottage is set in an olive grove producing extra virgin olive oil and another is set in a gravel garden filled with exotics and succulents.
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7. Rooks Edge B&B
Bullengarook
A registered sheep stud, Rooks Edge B&B is located on an 84-acre property in Bullengarook, only ten minutes’ drive from Gisborne. The property overlooks Lerderderg and Wombat State Park, with open views to the Brisbane Ranges, the You Yangs and Corio Bay
Rooks Edge is perfectly set up for a private couples retreat, or you can book the entire homestead for up to ten guests.
Each guest room is designed to take in the sensational mountain views and glorious sunsets, and boast King beds, private en-suites, wood-fireplaces and a private balcony.
And when you’ve had enough of getting to know the resident sheep and wildlife, Rooks Edge is conveniently situated within 10-30 minutes’ drive of 16 wineries, Hanging Rock, Kyneton Chef-Hatted restaurants, Gisborne restaurants and farmers’ markets.
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Other accommodation options in the Macedon Ranges
A stylish Mount Macedon getaway or romantic village cottage more your cup of tea? Check out our guide to other places to stay in the Macedon Ranges for inspiration.
Where is the Macedon Ranges?
The Macedon Ranges is north-west of Melbourne and takes approximately 45 minutes from the CBD. The region consists of a myriad of quaint, historic villages each with their own unique flavour. Most people who visit the Macedon Ranges want to move here. It’s awesome.
PS. For the purpose of this article, ‘farm stays’ are defined as accommodation situated on farms.
