About Us

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Barkeldine Farm Country Retreat
SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION

Located mid-way between Barrington Tops and the Forster/Tuncurry Coast, close to the township of Gloucester - a perfect location for a getaway with family or friends or an ideal base to explore the whole Coastal and Hinterland Region.

125 acres of picturesque countryside -
rolling hills, dams, creeks, bush and farmland. Grazing cows, our 2 donkeys, geese, abundant native birdlife - you may also spot wallabies, echidnas and other native animals.

Relax and enjoy the property with its salt water swimming pool, half-sized tennis court and fabulous wood fire, or head off to enjoy the many attractions the Gloucester district has to offer.

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Rates

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BARKELDINE COTTAGE
$300/night for up to 4 guests
Additional adults @ $50 per adult/night.
Children (2 - 16 years) @ $25 per child/night
MINIMUM 2 night stay (3 nights in holiday periods) Maximum 11 guests

OLD MANAGERS QUARTERS
$120/night for up to 2 adults
Available for booking in conjunction with the Cottage only
MINIMUM 2 night stay

SPECIAL OFFERS
*STAY for 4 nights PAY for 3
-offer available anytime outside of public & school holiday periods.

ACCOM HOLIDAYS GLOUCESTER will now be managing all Cottage bookings for Barkeldine Farm Country Retreat

Contact them on (02) 6558 2633, email [email protected] or simply click on the booking button to BOOK NOW!

For Special Offers and Managers Quarters Bookings contact Ron & Pat Crooks on 0419869600 or [email protected].

Local Attractions

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ON THE FARM:
Swim in the salt-water swimming pool - play tennis on the half court - explore the creek - enjoy bush walks up Boori Boori Hill and to the Hidden Paddock or stroll around the main dam to view the native birdlife - feed the farm animals - our donkeys, Phantom and Mason love apples and carrots, the geese will eat any vegetable scraps and bread, and the cows can be fed grass - search for miniature frogs in the cool foliage - investigate the Historic Hut built on the property in 1891 - be creative - paint, draw, take photos - read, watch a dvd, or relax and do nothing at all - on a clear night turn off the lights, go outside and view the stunning vista of the Milky Way.

IN THE DISTRICT:
Within a 10-50 minute drive you can find horse riding, bush walks, canoeing, kayaking, scenic drives, wineries, gold panning, fishing, boating, beaches, community markets, art and craft galleries, golf, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and shops. See Related Links below.

Barkeldine Farm Country Retreat is located 25 kilometres(about 20 minutes drive) north-east of Gloucester via the Bucketts Way.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1177 Wallanbah Rd, Gloucester. NSW 2422

TRAVELLING FROM GLOUCESTER
As you exit Gloucester, travel North along Bucketts Way towards Taree. After travelling approx 10km turn right into Wallanbah Rd. Continue along the road until it becomes dirt. Our property is 11.17km in from the Bucketts Way junction, opposite the turn off to Yates Ave.

TRAVELLING FROM THE SOUTH:
From the Pacific Hwy turn left into Willina Rd at Coolongolook. Continue through Willina to Bunyah. At the Bunyah Rd junction veer left into Little Bunyah Rd and follow it to its junction with Wallanbah Rd. Turn left into Wallanbah Rd and Barkeldine Farm is the first property on your right.

TRAVELLING FROM THE NORTH:
From the Pacific Hwy, take the overbridge exit at Nabiac and turn left at the roundabout into Wallanbah Rd. Follow Wallanbah Rd for 30 minutes (28 kilometres) inland, (where the road forks – do not veer right towards Kranbach and Gloucester, veer left and stay on Wallanbah Rd)

ON THE PROPERTY:
The Cottage is the building on the lower side of the tennis court with the pool at the back.
The Manager’s Quarters is attached to the Main Homestead and is the room closest to the Cottage. Entry to the Manager’s Quarters is via the sliding screen door at the base of the steps.