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THE VALE, Luxury Farm Homestead, Spa/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wood Fired Pizza Oven

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10303 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

THE VALE, Luxury Farm Homestead, Spa/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wood Fired Pizza Oven

The Vale FarmStay has moved to a new site Property ID: 20050986 for a better and more comprehensive experience.

The Vale offers a Retreat to get away from the busy life: A truly Magnificent established 50 acre cattle farm in the Byron Shire, 10 mins from the ocean. A special place for your family to be together without all the city distractions; a place to share time with other families; or for good friends to enjoy company together in the beautiful Northern Rivers. There is no reason to leave if you don't want to. Relax on the dam pontoon during the day, settle in on the swings with a champagne in the evening, or the 6 person luxury spa/hot tub under the wisteria pavilion, and sit around the sandstone fire pit by night. Baby-sitting, Chef, Massages & Facials can be organized with prior notice. Approved FarmStay by Byron Shire Council (DA10:2017:715.1) and 4 bedroom B&B (CDC:2022/116.1). Contact the owner for discounts.

LOCATION: The farm is less than 10 mins to several beaches; 8 mins to major shopping centre; 12mins to Brunswick Heads; 14 mins to the Nthn Rivers Rail Trail; 20 mins to Byron Bay; 25mins to Bangalow; and 30 mins from Coolangatta & Ballina Airports. The farm is 5 minutes from the M1.

The VALE is a perfect location to get away from all the stress and bustle of City life and enjoy the tranquility and peace of the rural lifestyle; though close enough to shops, many wonderful restaurants and the varied cultural aspects of the Byron Shire. This property has been designed with a French Provincial influence in a rural Australian setting. The gardens are mostly Australian natives attracting a wonderful selection of local birds. Kookaburras will most likely wake you in the morning with the sound of many bird varieties during the day; with the added gentle sounds from chickens, ducks and cattle. Enjoy the heated hot tub, play games on the lawn or or laze around the 1.2km of natural creek.

BEDROOMS: For your comfort, all bedrooms and living spaces are fully air-conditioned (and heated) with individual settings for personal needs. The farm house sleeps a maximum of 8 adults with two extra beds available for young children making 10 in total. 3 x Large King Ensemble Beds + one Queen bed, or one King ensemble can be removed for 2 x single beds if more appropriate for your family needs. I cot is set up in the main bedroom. There is also plenty of space in two of the bedrooms for a port-o-cot or rollaway.

ENTERTAINMENT: There is an extensive video library with a SONY 55inch TV with Soundbar. Just walk in the door, connect using bluetooth and you have access to your music, movies and TV shows.
There is a glider swing for the romantics, table tennis, cricket and badminton sets for the athletes, boules for the fun loving; and board games galore. We have Bond 007 Trivial Pursuit, jigsaw puzzles for all ages, cards, UNO and more. There are 2 chess boards and a board game set including checkers, backgammon, snakes & ladders and more. There is no reason to leave the farm.
For the adults, we have a roulette table with blackjack and craps.

LIVING SPACES: There are many different Living Areas. Firstly, there is the large lounge suite seating 8 people comfortably. Outside on the front verandah there is a double BBQ with an outdoor table and modular lounge setting. In the garden there is a marble table with 6 stools and an exquisite white marble horse fountain offering the gentle sound of running water. There is another large outdoor table by the wood fired pizza oven. The Western verandah also offers another private area of seating with a 6 person spa under the wisteria pavilion. Around the fire pit there is further seating. This property provides many different spaces for privacy or social gatherings.

LARGE MODERN KITCHEN: The kitchen has a Miele dish washer and a country Euromaid 5 burner gas oven with 3 separate ovens. For those rainy days, there is a double Zeigler & Brown gas BBQ on the verandah. There is also a fire pit for simple BBQ cooking and of course the wood fired pizza oven. Wood can be purchased on site or BYO. One never has to leave the property with the choice of cooking facilities - all of an extremely high standard.

RUNNING CREEK & DAM: There is a large spring fed dam with a beautiful natural tropical backdrop. A hardwood pontoon allows easy access to the water, though seasonal depending on recent rain. Please check with the caretaker before jumping in. There is absolute privacy, no one can see you lounging or swimming. The property also includes a beautiful seasonal running creek with several swimming holes, all with a stone base which is perfect for lazing around on a hot summers day. The creek is a few minutes walk from the farm house. We recommend you wear a pair of old joggers or reef shoes when swimming as the creek is home to various native fish and other local animals. It is common to see perch, some platypus if you are very quiet, even an echidna or two as you walk through the paddocks. The use of the dam and creek is dependent on the recent rainfall.

LAUNDRY: The laundry has a washing machine and dryer of the latest Miele products (WKG130 + TKB450) with detergent provided.

Grocery Delivery & Vegetable Garden: Coles online can deliver your groceries to the door, so plan ahead and your order can arrive at the farm as you do. For guests staying more than a week we offer to pack away your groceries in the cupboards and fridge if your delivery is just prior to your arrival. We also have an organic vegetable garden suppling some fresh fruit and vegetables in season including some fresh eggs from our own chickens. There is also an extensive herb garden available for your use.

PETS: Your family pet is welcome provided they do not interfere with the livestock or cause any problems. All pets must be pre-approved by the owner. The house area is fully fenced with both paddock fencing and an overlay of dog fencing. Pets are welcomed in the home, though not permitted on any furniture including beds. A quality tick and flea medication is absolutely required to ensure their health and prevent flea or parasite problems on the property.

EVENTS: Contact Owner for Event details.'Bluesfest' & 'Splendour' considered with approval from owner. Please message through site.

CARETAKER: The property has full time caretakers who manage the farm, so if you have concerns with using the many items available, they are there to assist. They reside about 70m from the homestead in their private residence that offers privacy to the caretaker and the homestead.
Pizza oven cannot be used when raining.

Property manager

Elizabeth Tomlinson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Living plant wall
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Farming classes
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Unit size: 3261 sq ft (303 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please confirm pet details with owner.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Open verandahs so toddlers need to be supervised.

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
Note from host: Prior permission required on Ev-plan from Feb 2023
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 OC/2022/116.1

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

196777

About the neighborhood

Map
Middle Pocket, NSW

What's nearby

  • North Byron Parklands - 12 min drive
  • Torakina Beach - 16 min drive
  • Torakina Park - 16 min drive
  • Brunswick Picture House - 19 min drive
  • Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 22 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Empire Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Baker and Daughters - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mullumbimby Bowling Club - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Shores Country Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Rock & Roll Coffee Company - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does THE VALE, Luxury Farm Homestead, Spa/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wood Fired Pizza Oven have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is THE VALE, Luxury Farm Homestead, Spa/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wood Fired Pizza Oven pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at THE VALE, Luxury Farm Homestead, Spa/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wood Fired Pizza Oven?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE VALE, Luxury Farm Homestead, Spa/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wood Fired Pizza Oven?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE VALE, Luxury Farm Homestead, Spa/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wood Fired Pizza Oven located?

This family-friendly Middle Pocket vacation home is located by the sea, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Inner Pocket Nature Reserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jinangong Nature Reserve and Marshalls Creek Nature Reserve. North Byron Parklands and Billinudgel Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

THE VALE, Luxury Farm Homestead, Spa/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Wood Fired Pizza Oven Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
100% recommend
Beautiful week stay with my husband and baby. The view was amazing. The accommodation was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The peaceful surroundings and friendly hosts made it the perfect getaway. Highly recommend for a relaxing countryside retreat!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away
Our stay was at the Vale was enchanting. Beginning with a gracious welcoming. The gorgeous grounds were a perfect setting to enjoy the beautiful home and all its amenities and ambience. Our get away was a perfect real from real life.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Byron
Nice to catch up and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
You will want for nothing at this beautiful home. Every possible detail has been thought of and supplied, for you to relax and enjoy this georgeous property. We had the best time imaginable! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
A lovely house, beautifully appointed, games room, pizza oven, and a beautiful outdoor spa looking at the view. Host was very responsive when issue with TV. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need plus so much more
I far underestimated how well equipped this house is. You are provided with all the condiments, kitchen appliances, tea / coffee, cleaning supplies and body washes that you always wish a Hotel would provide for you. While our weekend stay was damp, my three year olds spirits were not as she was kept ever so busy with the included kids kitchen, lego set. games and ride on tractors. We fed the cows and collected eggs every day and explored the dam. We managed to get in one bon fire and the spa was absolutely spectacular. There is never not something to do here and we would come back again in a heartbeat . Thank you to Marg and Steve for being great caretakers during our stay. My three year old now wants to be a farmer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week in Middle Pocket
Excellent. We had a fabulous week in a beautiful property in a great location. However the real highlight was the effort that Elizabeth and Steve put in to making our family visit enjoyable. I couldn’t recommend the Vale highly enough
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela V., Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Farm Stay
We had the most amazing time at The Vale. From the most stunning views, relaxing in the spa and watching the sunset, to feeding the chickens and collecting farm fresh eggs for breakfast each morning. Our 4 kids never had a dull moment, this stay suited our family of 6 & 2 dogs very well. Everyone had an absolute ball, we’ll definitely be returning in the near future. Elizabeth was a fantastic host and greeted us upon arrival, so we definitely felt comfortable and at home for our 3 night stay. Thank you for such a memorable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a spot
Beautiful house and surroundings. Perfect location to explore the northern beaches and settle in around the fire at the end of the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Delightful Escape to Tranquil Bliss
This farm is a slice of paradise, perfect for a relaxing weekend. Every thing you could need is catered for. Plenty to do and beaches nearby. Our dogs were safe and happy. The owners and caretakers were wonderful and made our stay unforgettable. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
It was a lovely place to enjoy precious family time. The grandkids loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamar M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farmstay Getaway Paradise!
We had an amazing stay at The Vale Farmstay. The property is immaculately situated, furnished and cared for. The owners and caretakers were kind and considerate. The amenities, overall peace and resulting relaxation were just perfect. With multiple adults, a baby and two dogs, there was plenty of room both within the house and outside, plenty of activities and pristine areas to explore keeping us all happy and as busy as we wanted. This is most definitely somewhere we would stay again and want to extend our warmest thanks to the property hosts for having us enjoy our time there ❤️.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tenaya T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Family Farm stay
We had the most wonderful experience at Elizabeth’s beautiful farm property. The house itself is very lovely and was clean and had everything we needed. The outside was just stunning and if it hadn’t rained, we would’ve been outside every minute. Our children had a ball feeding the cows and visiting the chickens each morning. We will definitely be back and are already thinking about our next stay. Thank you for having us xx
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
Exceptional from the moment we booked this beautiful property. Elizabeth, the host, is such a lovely person and was wonderful to talk to and our kids loved her. There are no words to describe the beauty of her farm (whatever the weather it is so private and the outlook so picturesque) and the farmhouse is wonderful and so well stocked, you feel right at home. Instantly felt relaxed and like we had entered our own paradise. We really appreciated all the nice touches that made our stay extra special. Kids will miss the little calves and chicks. We were so sad to leave after an awesome stay. Thank you so much Elizabeth 💗
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite, beautiful surroundings, large property with all the conveniences
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ella D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil and lovely
A beautiful farm stay with everything you need in a gorgeous setting. Elizabeth is an excellent host. Tranquil, but with lots to stay busy with for all ages. Also close to towns for seaside visits. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
The grown ups and the toddlers loved it!
We went for a weekend getaway of 3 couples each with a 2-year old. The place had everything we needed, and the kids enjoyed being free range on the expansive lawn around the house, and loved seeing the chickens, ducks and cows (with calves!).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magic mini break
Everything we needed and more. So much detail and inclusions that made our stay amazing e.g. beautiful linen, loads to do table tennis, pizza oven, spa, outdoor bath, games, play areas & great farm experience for city kids. Beautiful seating areas to suit all weather conditions and moments. Truly relaxing and picturesque.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in a beautiful part of the world. Elizabeth is a great host.
A lovely farm with, lots of things to keep you entertained. A very well kept house and gardens. We had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a treat !
Elizabeth was the most wonderful host, taking care of every detail for us. We throughly enjoyed the place and the kids especially loved the property. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing stay and wonderful location. The house has all that you need for your stay.
Wonderful place. thank you Elizabeth
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Farmstay
We had a wonderful time at this secluded and peaceful property. The rooms were lovely and the grounds, beautifully maintained. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diego T.

Liked: Cleanliness
No words to describe how amazing this property is
Well, where to start... 8 of us + 2 kids stayed there for my wife's 50th birthday and it was the most amazing farmstay experience in our lives. From the the kitchen is amazing, with extra disposable containers to take the food away, to the amazing pizza oven with the all the wood ready to go (even news paper ready to just light it up), is just fenomenal, but nothing really bits the sunset while at the super hot spa. We were all in awe with everytyhing. Thank you Margaret to making to facilitanting the booking, comms, etc.. and Jen for making it all spotless, preparing the wood, replace the spa water before our arrival etc... Could not rate it high enough! Diego
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
Perfect, this property lived up to all expectations. The house has everything you need to have a relaxing easy break. We enjoyed the spa, table tennis and most of all the firepit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Luxury Retreat
My family and I (8 adults and two kids) loved every minute of our stay at The Vale. Elizabeth is an outstanding, informative host and made us feel so welcome. We really appreciated her excellent communication both prior to and during our stay. The property is magnificent - spacious, exceptionally clean and set in a truly spectacular location. The house is beautifully appointed and everything has been thought of to make staying there a delight. Would not hesitate to recommend, this property was perfect for our family catch up - a fabulous experience for both adults and children.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022