You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a water park, and a garden at James' Farmhouse Ballandean. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground.
Additional perks include:
Secured bicycle storage, games, and outdoor furniture
Books and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at James' Farmhouse Ballandean have thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
3 bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
TVs with DVD players
Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas
Property manager
Kirsten Croft
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Things to do
Bike parking
Bike storage
Playground
Water park access
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
2 stairs to reach property
Thin carpet in public areas
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
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Books
Designated smoking areas
Games
Stereo
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Food and drink
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining room
Dining table
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Outdoor space
Deck or patio
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Dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Fireplace
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
What time is check-in at James' Farmhouse Ballandean?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at James' Farmhouse Ballandean?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is James' Farmhouse Ballandean located?
This family-friendly Ballandean farm stay is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Washpool Farm Soaperie and Girraween National Park. Aventine Wines and Tobin Wines are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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James' Farmhouse Ballandean Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Adrian E.
8 August 2016
Ideal location, great for groups
Character home, spacious and functional. Had a great time here again!
The house is massive and full of old character charm. The property is great for kids to run around and it's in a great location close to everything in the area.
We had a lovely stay. The house comfortably fitted our group of 13 and was a great spot for us to go exploring in the nearby national parks. A short walk to the Ballandean Tavern for a tasty meal, and also to the general store and coffee shop. The kids also loved playing in the large grounds and on the swings. A very comfortable and relaxing stay.
The family of 8 adults and 6 children under nine had a great time. Plenty of room for everyone inside and out.
The owner when contacted was always helpful and responded promptly.
Would definitely stay there again.
Debra C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Charmaine F.
27 May 2019
Ecclectic and romantic
A beautiful stay in the old style farmhouse - cosy and roomy. Fires in the lounge, big sofas and games with the family.Thoroughly enjoyed the long weekend and would highly recommend it
Don't mind old, chipped paint, worn, rustic but has to be clean. Bathrooms great, linen great. Oven dirty, wouldn’t use, some kitchen cupboards grotty, ants everywhere House very dusty, especially in lounge room, TV Unit and DVD. The whole house could do with a spring clean. WIFI hopeless, works in kitchen. Sorry to the owners/managers but..
The house is in a great location to discover the wineries around Ballandean. It is well equipped and on a wintery cold weekend, we were all warm and comfortable. We had a group of 10 adults and enjoyed our stay.
This property really lived up to the online impression, and indeed, exceeded it. The house was spacious, comfortable, warm and generously equipped - plenty of towels, bedding, glasses, kitchen equipment, everything we needed for a weekend away. The lounge room was fantastic and we spent most of our time there, in front of the open fire. Thank you James and Mary Ann.
This is the second time we've holidayed at James' Farmhouse. The first time was 9 years ago. It's a great place for a group of family/friends and brilliant for kids. Plenty to do, all within a short distance of the Farmhouse.
We were a group of 8 staying at James Farmhouse mid week. We had planned for 3 nights but were cut back to 2 due to extra time being needed to clean because of the pandemic. The house was very suited to our purpose mainly because of the large kitchen and dining table. We experienced some cold weather but the house was warmed by two fires and several oil heaters. Ample firewood was supplied along with an axe.
The house was clean but some of the bedrooms were quite small and the beds only acceptably comfortable. The lounge had plenty of comfortable seating and an efficient wood stove for heating.
Just had our second stay at this property. Previously, it was during winter and this time summer. Again, a lovely outlook (the scenery and atmosphere completely different in summer).
The gardens are beautiful, the house is simply set out and nicely decorated and being able to see the neighboring vinyards is also a lovely feature of the property.
Booking was easy. We got everything that was promised
Rob S.
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
21 May 2019
Perfect for Large Groups
Our group of 12 (6 couples) stayed at James Farmhouse while we were attend the Grazing in the Granite event. We just loved the quirky aspects of this home and it fit our large group perfectly. The location is only a short walk to the post office where the events shuttle bus collection and drop off point was and with Ballandean Hotel only a short 3 min walk meant we didn't even have to cook! I highly recommend staying here, you wont regret it!
Sarah B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
Amanda O.
30 April 2019
Old style farmhouse with eccentric painted walls
5 couples - wine tour - James’s Farmhouse = great weekend had by all. House was plenty roomy for us all, only downfall is lads wanted to watch NRL footy on Saturday night and no foxtel ... buggar
Amanda O.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Marieta H.
24 March 2019
Wonderful property and plenty of room.
House was well set up for a group and everyone enjoyed there stay. We’ll be back
Marieta H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jill B.
3 December 2018
James' Farmhouse - you did not disappoint. What a gem!!
We stayed at James' Farmhouse/Rose Cottage for a weekend while celebrating our father's 80th birthday. It was the perfect setting and a weekend we are sure our Dad (and the family) will remember for a while to come. Wine tastings, Jam/Chutney tastings, Cheese/Olive tastings etc - we covered them all.
Our entire family came together from all over Brisbane for the weekend (17 people in total).
There were 15 of us in total in James' Farmhouse (our parents stayed in Rose Cottage). It is spacious with none of us at any one time feeling like we were on top of one another. The sizes of the rooms are more than adequate with separate areas for you to retreat - couple of dining areas, the lounge, front verandah, back porch etc....... Not to mention the glorious views over the vineyards (across the road).
Our only regret was not being able to stay longer............
Maybe next time.
Jill B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
Sue H.
15 September 2018
Comfortable and cosy
8 friends - no couples - stayed comfortably in this retro house. Wood fires and electric blankets kept the cold at bay. Just what we were looking for.
Sue H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
27 August 2018
Wonderful!
Everything was great. The kitchen was well stocked so cooking was a breeze. There was plenty of everything supplied and the house was really cosy. Thank you for such lovely accommodation near beautiful places to visit, eat and drink.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Samara U.
25 July 2018
Great for a short stay
The home was spacious, quirky and quiet. The perfect setting for a family getaway or holiday.
If you’re planning to stay longer than three nights or with children be advised the property has no LAUNDRY. We stayed for that duration and had two children under 4 and had to sink-wash a number of times.
Besides that it was a lovely holiday and a fun place to stay in.
Samara U.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
VAL M.
25 May 2016
So Rustic and so Comfortable
A party of 7 with plenty of room in the house. Loved the wood fire and so much room to relax after a day out. Would recommend to everyone - Great location close to the small town of Ballendean , wineries and restaurants.
VAL M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Julie S.
17 June 2015
Great for a big group
Cosy house with plenty of beds and fireplaces. Right in the middle of the wine area with plenty around to do for kids too. Thoroughly recommended for a big group of families and friends
Julie S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Judy P.
11 August 2014
Fabulous place to get the family together.
A very well equipped farmhouse with lots of space for lots of people. We had 7 adults and 3 children over a 3 day weekend and there was certainly ample space for everyone. Love the fireplaces in the dining room and lounge room. Plenty of entertainment space inside and outside and plenty of places for little ones to explore and walking distance to the local tavern only about 200 metres away. Watching the sun set over the vineyards was pretty spectacular.
Judy P.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Poor
17 January 2013
Showers did not work properly with only a dribble of water and not hot at that. Not sure how a full
Showers did not work properly with only a dribble of water and not hot at that. Not sure how a full house would shower with these facilities! Owner/Manager rude to deal with. Won't be back sorry.
On a positive note - location good and beds and linen very clean.