Pet-friendly farmstay in stunning valley just 3hrs from Sydney. Private spacious cottage for up to 8. We have good and fast wifi if that's important to you.
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Comfortable relaxing farm stay cottage set on 90 acres on the slopes of the Wollemi National Park in the heart of the stunning Capertee Valley. For details and photos visit the website at www.caperteevalleyfarmstays.com.au
Home consists of :
- large living / dining room
- 3 good sized bedrooms
- 2 freshly painted rooms with Queen sized beds each with newly-renovated ensuite bathrooms (shower,
basin and WC)
- 1 Bedroom with 2 x double single bunks
- Newly fitted out kitchen
- Large outside deck area overlooking the valley with table for 6
- Enclosed yard with established garden (although not completely escape proof)
All bedrooms and bathrooms have additional heating and the living room fire helps heat the place in the depths of winter. There’s a TV, DVD player and iPod dock, but no TV reception. There's no phone reception at the cottage. In an emergency there's Telstra mobile reception at the main house (120 metres away from your accommodation) and other limited coverage by other carriers typically within a 2km drive. The cottage is a really comfortable place to stay and it's hard to describe but everyone that has been here has noted the really relaxing "karma" of the place. We are pet friendly. We even have some kennels.
25/10/2024
We all work hard at our jobs but so often our efforts just aren’t recognised.
So today I want to give a shout out to a couple of other accommodation providers in the valley (and pat myself on the back too while I’m at it. lol). Airbnb just confirmed that CaperteeValleyFarmstays, along with two other properties in Glen Alice, being and , have maintained our SuperHost and Guest Favourite badges for another quarter.
Here’s what AirBnb has to say about the awarding of these badges:
“The Guest favorite badge is awarded to specific properties that achieve excellent ratings.
* At least five reviews from guests
* Excellent reviews and ratings above 4.9 stars on average
* High marks from guest reviews for check-in, cleanliness, accuracy,
* Host communication, location and value
* Superb record of reliability, with Host cancellations and quality-related customer service issues of 1% on average.
Superhost Status is awarded to hosts who meet high-quality standards for hospitality and demonstrate great communication, reliability, and high demand across all their properties.”
While most of our guests book directly, anyone who prefers to book via VRBO / Homeaway / Stayz, will see that we have ‘Premier Host’ with an ‘Exceptional’ rating there too.
25/10/2024
We all work hard at our jobs but so often our efforts just aren't recognised.
So today I want to give a shout out to a couple of other accommodation providers in the valley (and pat myself on the back too while I'm at it. lol). Airbnb just confirmed that Capertee Valley Farmstays, along with two other properties in Glen Alice (being Warramba and Redstone) have maintained our SuperHost and Guest Favourite badges for another quarter.
Here's what AirBnb has to say about the awarding of these badges.
"The Guest favorite badge is awarded to specific properties that achieve excellent ratings.
At least five reviews from guests
Excellent reviews and ratings above 4.9 stars on average
High marks from guest reviews for check-in, cleanliness, accuracy, Host communication, location and value
Superb record of reliability, with Host cancellations and quality-related customer service issues of 1% on average
Superhost Status is awarded to hosts who meet high-quality standards for hospitality and demonstrate great communication, reliability, and high demand across all their properties."
If anyone has visitors who prefer to book via VRBO / Homeaway / Stayz, you'll probably see that we have 'Premier Host' with an 'Exceptional' rating there too. 🍾
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17/06/2024
Our new 'For Sale' Video
Live life on your terms in this dream two-dwelling 95-acre property, within an easy drive of Sydney.
‘Glenbrook’, a highly-desirable property nestled in the heart of the majestic Capertee Valley (over the Blue Mountains, on the way to Mudgee) is a rare sanctuary for those seeking a permanent escape.
The meticulously-designed main residence, a 2013 masterpiece of professionally-built strawbale construction, seamlessly blends modern lux comfort with high-performance eco-conscious design. Expansive double-glazed windows blur the lines between indoors and out, with panoramic views of soaring cliffs, national parks and open fields.
Indulge your culinary creativity in the chef's kitchen then unwind under starlit skies in the inviting cedar hot tub. Or organise a day of bushwalking in the Wollemi National Park, right on your boundary fence, followed by a fun get together by the grapevine-covered alfresco pizza oven.
A second spacious home, with a large established, enclosed garden, provides the perfect space for guests or extended family. Currently operated as a farm stay holiday business, it has established a solid reputation.
This is sustainable living without compromise.
Key Features:
* Exquisite 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom main residence in super-insulated straw bale construction
* All bedrooms with breathtaking views, master featuring a walk-in robe and an ensuite with luxuriously large William Holland bathtub
* Open living/dining area with French cast iron fireplace
* Chef's kitchen with top-tier finishes, gas & electric ovens, dishwasher, and pantry
* Hardwood floors, double-glazed windows, and designer touches throughout
* Second spacious 3-bedroom home with two ensuites, open plan living/dining with hardwood floorboards, air conditioning, log-burning fire
* Extensive sheds, ample water storage (350,000+ litres) and a dam
* Good fencing, netted orchard/garden
* High speed Starlink Broadband at both homes
* Sealed road frontage, easy access to Richmond (160km), Rylstone (48km) and Mudgee (100km)
* Both dwellings (on a single land Title) are Council approved.
Potential for extended Settlement and walk-in, walk-out arrangement.
This property offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity situated in an unbeatable location, please register your interest today by contacting Ingrid Kazzi at McGraths Central Tablelands on 0414 668 525
17/06/2024
Midweek Special
20/05/2024
Being good land stewards means considering our native fauna as well as soil, water and farm animals.
This pic is of fur - from our sweet pup Jasper's brush - popped onto a shrub for birds to use to make super cosy nests.
09/05/2024
Are you a cyclist planning to visit the valley in around 19th May?
If you enjoy the crunch of roads less travelled under your bike wheels, then this Globe Gravellers ride of the Dunville Loop (27 kms up the road from here) might be of interest.
It's a great opportunity to cycle through magical scenery with a bunch of nice locals.
Send a message to learn more
23/04/2024
This big sky country has so many different moods. It's impossible to capture just how striking it is.
Today's dawn sky is beautiful pale pink and soft blue. Here's a photo taken facing our 'back fence' the cliffs near Mt Iris and Wollemi National Park.
No effects added.
16/04/2024
How lucky are we to have talented neighbours who are great videographers and photographers? Thanks again to the Broughtons of Binalong. Here's some drone footage and audio of birdsong captured in the valley last week.
The main house here at Glenbrook features in the opening shot. Enjoy!
Credit: Darren Broughton
This drone footage was collected April 8 2024 around 7am in the Capertee Valley (NSW, Australia). Notable landmarks include Mount Gundangaroo, Mount Canobla,...
14/04/2024
Are you dreaming of escaping to the country and a tree change within a couple of hours of western Sydney (or know someone who is)?
Glenbrook Farm is for sale and now's a great time to come see. It's a beautiful time of the year, warm sunny days and cool evenings, ideal for walks, time outdoors and a glass of red on the deck.
The main strawbale house is still toasty indoors so it's not yet time to light the log fire.
Get in touch with Ingrid Kazzi McGrath. With two approved dwellings (totalling 6 bedrooms, 4 bath/ensuites and 6+ parking spaces) and neighbours over 1km away there's plenty of room for friends, family and guests.
08/04/2024
Here's a real throwback to WWII when Glen Davis was an important source of shale oil to help the war effort (and socks for soldiers too). This article from the Australian Woman's Mirror of October 1940 paints a fascinating picture of the district in those days.
18/02/2024
And now we have 16 fledgling Regent Honeyeaters in the valley.
Exciting!
24/01/2024
Baby Regent Honey Eaters!!!
Exciting news for Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Capertee Valley residents and visitors too. Congratulations to all involved in the breeding and releasing program.
09/12/2023
19/11/2023
Always nice to get regular bookings
19/11/2023
Our spectacular valley and great community has been a well kept secret for many years. But there's no doubt that word (and the buzz) is spreading and catching up with some of the better known valleys nearby...
We are Secret Sydney's #1 underrrated national park near Sydney. Go us! 🫶🎉
And let's not forget the Wollemi National Park and Gardens of Stone National Parks both accessible from the valley.
NSW is home to hundreds of national parks. Here are some overlooked spots with rugged natural beauty, waterfalls and more minus the crowds.
30/10/2023
This postcard comes from Rylstone. About 35 minutes up the road, it's full of character, charm, and - as you can see from the video - the locals are super friendly.
28/10/2023
Our big news is that - as of this week - Capertee Valley Farmstays 'Glenbrook Farm' is up for sale. After 15 years in the valley, it's time to pass this incredible property on to another fortunate family.
So if you - or someone you know - has been dreaming of a tree change, please share this with them and check out the ad online. Just pop across to RealEstate.com.au or Domain.com.au and search in Glen Alice.
And - in the meantime - yes, we are still open for bookings so would love to host you.
If interested Ingrid Kazzi of McGraths, Rylstone, is our agent.
28/10/2023
How about this for your new morning walk? With the Wollemi National Park on the property boundary, you'll spot kangaroos and wallabies. And there are plenty of new sights and smells for fur members of the family to enjoy.
23/10/2023
Picking produce from the garden is one of the joys of country living. Tonight the sage is for an onion, sage and cream pasta sauce to accompany vegetarian ravioli. The strawberries are a flavour-packed sweet treat for later.
At the guesthouse you can grab some rosemary anytime, lemons grapes and pears - in season - and plums and apricots through summer.
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Our new 'For Sale' Video
Live life on your terms in this dream two-dwelling 95-acre property, within an easy drive of Sydney.
‘Glenbrook’, a highly-desirable property nestled in the heart of the majestic Capertee Valley (over the Blue Mountains, on the way to Mudgee) is a rare sanctuary for those seeking a permanent escape.
The meticulously-designed main residence, a 2013 masterpiece of professionally-built strawbale construction, seamlessly blends modern lux comfort with high-performance eco-conscious design. Expansive double-glazed windows blur the lines between indoors and out, with panoramic views of soaring cliffs, national parks and open fields.
Indulge your culinary creativity in the chef's kitchen then unwind under starlit skies in the inviting cedar hot tub. Or organise a day of bushwalking in the Wollemi National Park, right on your boundary fence, followed by a fun get together by the grapevine-covered alfresco pizza oven.
A second spacious home, with a large established, enclosed garden, provides the perfect space for guests or extended family. Currently operated as a farm stay holiday business, it has established a solid reputation.
This is sustainable living without compromise.
Key Features:
* Exquisite 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom main residence in super-insulated straw bale construction
* All bedrooms with breathtaking views, master featuring a walk-in robe and an ensuite with luxuriously large William Holland bathtub
* Open living/dining area with French cast iron fireplace
* Chef's kitchen with top-tier finishes, gas & electric ovens, dishwasher, and pantry
* Hardwood floors, double-glazed windows, and designer touches throughout
* Second spacious 3-bedroom home with two ensuites, open plan living/dining with hardwood floorboards, air conditioning, log-burning fire
* Extensive sheds, ample water storage (350,000+ litres) and a dam
* Good fencing, netted orchard/garden
* High speed Starlink Broadband at both homes
* Sealed road frontage, easy a
There's nothing like a good coffee and brunch or lunch served with love. On Saturday this duo kept feet tapping and smiles on faces From the Paddock thanks Kerrie, Dom and Alia
On hot Summer day in the country, it's hard to beat a cool dip with a soundtrack of Australian songbirds.
Listen with your sound upon. How many bird can you identify?
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Walk home from a cuppa with Kerrie and Dom at From the Paddock . Loving life in the slow lane.
Glen Alice, Capertee Valley, Summertime.
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Always nice to get regular bookings
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Capertee Valley Farmstays 'Glenbrook Farm' is perfect for a lucky treechange family.
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All this could be yours
Our big news is that - as of this week - Capertee Valley Farmstays 'Glenbrook Farm' is up for sale. After 15 years in the valley, it's time to pass this incredible property on to another fortunate family.
So if you - or someone you know - has been dreaming of a tree change, please share this with them and check out the ad online. Just pop across to RealEstate.com.au or Domain.com.au and search in Glen Alice.
And - in the meantime - yes, we are still open for bookings so would love to host you.
If interested Ingrid Kazzi of McGraths, Rylstone, is our agent.
#farmforsale #caperteevalley #glenalice #glendavis #treechangensw #lithgowregion #mudgeeregion #bluemountains #sevenvalleys #treechangeaustralia #strawbalehouseaustralia #escapetothecountry #escapetothecountrynsw #ruralretreat #farmforsale #permacultureproperty #getawaynsw #ecoluxe #hobbyfarmaustralia #mudgeeproperty #caperteevalleyfarmstays #birdersparadise #birdwatchingnsw #petfriendlyfarmstay
Big sky sunset in the Capertee Valley this week.
Photo from the farm towards Pantoney's Crown.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Chickmas! Meet the fabulous 14 balls of fluff, aren’t they the cutest?!
#farmanimals #babychickens #chickmas #toocute #caperteevalleyfarmstays #3daysold
Two kids cuddle a day old lamb at our farmstay not far from Sydney. How lucky!
Here is some footage of two lovely and lucky kids cuddling a 1 day old lamb during their stay here at #caperteevalleyfarmstays. There are usually between 8 and 18 sheep at Glenbrook farm and farmstay guests are always invited welcome to meet and feed our friendly flock.
Social distancing Aussie-style
With such green bounty we’re happy to share... Now we just gotta work out how to keep them 1.5 metres apart 😉
We’re thrilled to announce the birth of twins!! Poppet has had twin girl lambs. She’s a great mum and still comes when called. In the background you’ll see another ewe with twins but she’s more shy so we don’t know if they are boys or girls!
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A pet-friendly country escape for people who want to leave the city behind and reconnect with nature. Loved by bird watchers, star gazers, bush walkers, wannabe tree-changers, artists, photographers, families, couples, friends and pets of all shapes and sizes.
Glenbrook Farm offers a private relaxing farm stay set on 90 acres on the slopes of the Wollemi National Park in the heart of the stunning Capertee Valley. We’re 3 hours from Sydney (2 hours from Richmond/Windsor) and a million miles from care.
ABOUT THE COTTAGE
Glenbrook Cottage is ideal for groups of 2 to 8 people. It consists of:
- a large living / dining room, 3 sofas with air conditioning unit and small wood combustion fireplace.
- 3 good sized bedrooms
1 Queen sized bed with ensuite bathroom: bath/shower, basin, cabinet and WC
1 Double sized bed with ensuite bathroom: shower, basin, cabinet and WC
1 Bedroom with 2 x double single bunks: chest of drawers, small TV to watch DVDs
- Recently fitted out spacious kitchen with electric hotplate, fan oven, microwave and reasonable selection pots, pans and basic necessities (see ‘self catering’ below)
- Large outside deck area overlooking the valley’s soaring sandstone cliffs, bushland and open farm fields (and our small flock of sheep/ alpacas)
Owners live in a separate house 120 metres from the cottage and are available if needed but respect your privacy.
SELF-CATERING The kitchen has most basics like coffee, tea, sugar, flour and some herbs and olive oil. But if you get here and find you left that crucial ingredient at home, your chicken has gone off, or you've run out of wine, then pop round and we will see what we can do to help.
Being 30 mins away from the nearest shop means you learn to stock up well. Depending on the season we may also have free range eggs for sale.
IT’S DIGITAL DETOX TIME If you’ve been dreaming of disconnecting from the rat race and reconnecting with loved ones, you’ve come to the right place. The cottage has no TV or wifi reception. There is limited to no mobile reception at the cottage itself, there is - however - Telstra reception and wifi at the main farmhouse 120 metres away.
Glenbrook farm cottage does have a TV, DVD player and an iPod dock. fyi the TV does not get reception but can be used to watch Blu-Rays and DVDs.There is also a Blu-Ray player and TV in the bunk room so the kids can watch their own movies. We are also happy to lend DVDs from our own eclectic collection at no charge provided they boomerang!
PET FRIENDLY As animal-lovers ourselves, we know the importance of being able to bring your best friends with you on holiday. Over the years we’ve welcomed: well behaved dogs of all shapes and sizes, rabbits, budgies and pet birds, guinea pigs, a cat. We ask that you respect the usual courtesies when in the house (no animals on the furniture/ bedding) and keep them away from farm animals. For their own safety, dogs are not allowed in the paddock with the alpacas at any time.
The large yard around the cottage is fully fenced but as the odd wombat or Roo does get underneath at times we cannot really claim its totally secure .For this reason we expect that pets will be responsive to basic commands and not be of a wandering or aggressive/ highly strung nature . This is as much for your pets safety as for our animals’ well being.We also have 3 full sized kennels, so if you want to visit one of the three National Parks nearby there’s somewhere safe for your pooch while you’re off exploring.
COMFORTABLE IN ALL SEASONS The Capertee Valley has something to recommend it in all seasons. Spring and Autumn are mild, however winter months are incredibly popular too with crisp mornings and a roaring fire to help heat the place in the depths of winter. All bedrooms and bathrooms have additional heating and additional blankets are available if needed, at no additional charge. Firewood is provided free of charge in winter.
In summer, fans in each room keep the air flowing and - on sizzling days - the airconditioner can keep the main living area pleasant.
TARIFFS The basic tariff assumes 2 couples staying for two nights and is for a minimum 2 night stay for up to 8 adult guests (3 nights during school holidays). The weekly rate is based on four adults. We are happy to quote for other permutations, just drop us a line and we will respond asap. If there is a promotional special on offer it will be the pinned post on this page.
The cottage is a really comfortable place to stay and it's hard to describe but everyone that has been here has noted the really relaxing "karma" of the place.
Happy to leave you to enjoy your stay by yourselves , or share what we've learned as city folks who have made the move to the country, built a strawbale home and learned about boys toys, livestock and the rest.
ACCESSIBILITY The cottage is on one level and - with one step up to get inside - is probably wheel chair accessible. Please note, however, that doors to the entrance and shower are not designed for wheelchair access. One shower is a step in (not over the bath). Call us to discuss.
SUPERHOSTS Like most Australians, we pride ourselves on being good hosts. And our reviews reflect our love of this area and our commitment to making our guests’ stays enjoyable. Our guests love staying here as much as we enjoy living here. At April 2019 we have superhost status on Airbnb and Preferred Partner status on Homeaway.
We’re currently working on our website and until that has been updated, we’d ask you to book directly via one of our accommodation booking providers. Simply search Glen Davis or Glen Alice NSW and look for ‘Comfy Cottage’ and ‘Glenbrook’.
Any extra questions? Just hit the Call button on this page.
