The Cottage

Treat yourself to a change of pace. Escape to the country and experience the lazy delights of Chestnut Farm Cottage.

Staying

Chestnut Farm Cottage offers charming holiday accommodation surrounded by cool-climate gardens and chestnut groves. Fully self-contained, the cottage provides cosy accommodation for two people – although those travelling solo are also more than welcome!

Set in the grounds of an established chestnut orchard, the studio-style cottage nestles within a country garden that changes with the seasons. Shady verandahs overlook the garden and orchards and all of the usual comforts combine with quality linen, luxurious towels and fresh flowers to add to the pleasure of your stay. The cottage is screened from the main farmhouse by mature trees and enjoys its own privacy – yet generally we are nearby if there’s anything that you need.

Get out and about and see what the area has to offer, or simply relax and enjoy a romantic break or the chance to leave the rat race behind. Stretch out and snooze on the lovely pale mahogany sleigh bed, potter around the garden or lose yourself in a book. The cottage has everything you need to help while away the hours, such as an LCD television, DVD player, stereo system (iPod and MP3 compatible), a small but select library of books and DVDs and a collection of games to keep you occupied on those rainy days when you don’t feel like going out. Our summer evenings are usually pleasantly cool, but when the weather turns colder there is underfloor heating to keep things nice and toasty.

Dining

Bring your own breakfast and dinner provisions, the cottage is equipped with cooking and barbecue facilities so you can whip up a meal in no time. We provide a selection of teas, ground coffee and drinking chocolate for your enjoyment as well as basics such as salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar and olive oil from L’Oliveraie in Beechworth to help get you started.

There’s plenty of produce available in the area (Stanley’s farm gate shops are renowned for their apples, cherries, pears, walnuts and berries) and you are welcome to pick fresh herbs from the garden – or chestnuts in season! – to add to your meal.

If you can’t be bothered cooking, nothing is more simple than to venture out for a meal nearby. It’s just a ten-minute stroll to the Stanley Pub or a ten-minute drive into Beechworth and, in an area renowned for its fine food and wine, you’ll have no trouble finding something to suit your palate! We’re more than happy to provide recommendations, all you have to do is ask.

Out and About

Set in a region loved for its natural beauty, heritage, wine and food experiences and stylish shopping, the area around Stanley and Beechworth is a magical place to explore at any time of year. We have information about local sights, day spas, wineries and restaurants so you can read up after you arrive and plan what you want to do with your day; if you prefer to plan ahead, www.stanleyvictoria.com.au is a great place to start.

At Chestnut Farm Cottage, you can relish the character of the changing seasons. Amble around the country garden in spring and enjoy the abundance of scents and blooms. Picnic under the trees in summer, or relax with a glass of local wine and watch the sun sink behind the Flagstaff Range.

In autumn, you can watch our annual chestnut harvest in action or go for long walks through the golden landscape. The area around Stanley is also cycling heaven and, what with quiet country roads and the fabulous Rail Trail nearby, those on two wheels are well catered for. Winter brings its own delights – time to curl up with hot chocolate and a good book or simply come in out of the cold after a hectic day’s eating, wine tasting, sightseeing or skiing (the snowfields at Falls Creek are just a two-hour drive and we’re not too far from Mount Hotham either).

www.chestnutfarmcottage.com.au

Chestnut Farm Cottage Stanley, 111 Myrtleford Road, Stanley VIC Australia 3747
T. +61 3 5728 6689 :: E. info@chestnutfarmcottage.com.au