Perched on a hill in Bellingen, this charming cottage offers a serene retreat with mountain and valley views. Unwind on the expansive veranda, cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen or relax by the fireplace; enjoy Netflix and free NBN WIFI.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
Fernridge Farm Cottage
This is a beautiful, well appointed fully self contained cottage located on a Bellingen 120 acre hobby farm. It has two bedrooms, sleeping 6 people, and two bathrooms. All household linen is provided.
Verandas wrap around the cottage, and are sun-drenched throughout the day in winter, shaded in summer, with a very large, covered front veranda. Expansive and spectacular mountain and valley views will keep you on the veranda for hours at a time. Gardens have been designed with an emphasis on bird attracting plants.
The living room has a fireplace, ceiling fans and air conditioning. There is a flat screen digital TV with Netflix installed and a DVD player. NBN WIFI is free in the cottage. The kitchen has a full sized stove and fridge, microwave and there is a gas BBQ on the veranda. You will only need to bring food and personal effects. There is an attached laundry with washing machine and dryer. The cottage was extensively upgraded at the end of 2019.
There is an ensuite to the main bedroom, and the main bathroom has both a large shower and a laundry tub.
It's a perfect place for children - half a kilometre away from the road, not near any water source, well away from neighbours and surrounded by a large flat lawn - a perfect playground for active children (and adults).
Small dogs (under 10kgs) are welcome but please confirm first. You must clean up after your dog, for the comfort of yourselves and other guests. Dogs are not permitted on furniture or in beds for health reasons. If there are indications that this has occurred, you will be charged $50 per dog per day for your stay. The cottage is only a five minute drive from Bellingen, and is well off the road on top of a hill. The cottage offers peace, privacy and an opportunity to get away from it all. But not so far away that you can't access the cafes, restaurants and shops of Bellingen when you want to.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Netflix
Stereo
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Please confirm that your pet will be welcome before booking.
You must to clean up after your pet, and keep him or her off furniture and out of beds.
Dogs that are permitted on furniture or in beds will incur a fee of $25 per dog per day.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs are to be kept off furniture and beds.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-1848-2
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Bellingen, this cottage is in the mountains. Bellingen Museum and Old Butter Factory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bellingen Golf Club and Raleigh Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider The Honey Place and Raleigh International Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling. Visit our Bellingen travel guide
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Fernridge Farm Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fernridge Farm Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fernridge Farm Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fernridge Farm Cottage located?
This family-friendly Bellingen cottage is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hammond & Wheatley Emporium and Bellingen Museum. Bellingen Park and Gondwana Rainforests of Australia are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Fernridge Farm Cottage Reviews
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We had very peaceful and very private stay in the cottage. We enjoyed nature and quitness of the location. Cottage provides everything you need for holidays in the nature .
Very happy with our stay. Well stocked with everything needed, and with quality products. All our needs were accommodated, and hosts always friendly. The view from the back deck is stunning, and the town close by. We enjoyed a swim daily in the pool, and would love to stay again.
We booked this cottage for three nights. It was amazing, beautiful and comfortable on the inside with the bonus of a big veranda looking out on to the mountains. It’s set in its own grounds so very peaceful but close enough to go to Bellingen if you want some hustle and bustle.
Would highly recommend this property.
We had a very quiet relaxing time. Even a power outage made for a more romantic evening. Everything worked and was easy to use. Comfy couch and bed. The busiest thing we did was watch the clouds go by.
Beautiful property and cottage with so much history and character, it was so lovely and cosy. Hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Our 1 yr old daughter loved playing hide an seek in the cottage and running free in tge front yard. We will definitely be back
This cottage is in the perfect spot, only minutes from town, but with the feel that you are very much away from it all.
We loved sitting on the verandah having dinner and drinks, and our 5 children loved the flat lawn area and going for little nature walks around the property.
The cottage was very cosy and clean, would definitely recommend to other families. Check in and out was very simple and the hosts were friendly.
We love staying at the cottage, this is our third stay. The cottage is perfectly located, quiet, tranquil and sitting on the balcony is our favourite thing to do. My kids love the wildlife and front yar space. The pool is fabulous and I love the fireplace.
Love returning to Bellingen and this house! So relaxing sitting out on the verandah looking across to the mountains with a glass of wine. Then an open fire to enchant when you retire inside
What can we say? An idyllic cottage in an idyllic setting. It is more than we ever could have expected. Clean, well equipped and spacious in the most beautiful of settings. Highly recommended!
Had a great stay at fern ridge farm, very comfortable, everything you could need for a comfy home away from home. Beautiful sunsets from the deck, enjoyed with afternoon beverage. Loved the quiet tranquil property. Close to town for great food and treasures. Overall a great few days for making memories with my beautiful sisters. Thank you
We had an amazing four days in our beautiful accommodation...views from veranda were breathtaking...nothing was a problem for our host Judy...our small poodle Misty was also impressed...will definitely visit again...Jude...John & Misty
We would have no hesitation to recommend this property to family and friends. The Cottage was well maintained, perfect outside deck with a great view for an afternoon cuppa or drinks before dinner. The bbq was a handy extra to enjoy the outside eating place on the deck.
Our daughter joined us for 3 nights and she really enjoyed her stay. The Bellingen Show was on at the time, plus the perfect weather helped make the stay memorable. Rob
Fernridge cottage is perfect in every way a cottage should be! Warm, cosy and just a pleasure to stay in! Judy is great, the small homely touches really make you feel welcome!We will be staying again!