About Us

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 with their calves, donkeys, geese, abundant native birdlife - you may also spot wallabies, echidnas and other native animals.

Relax and enjoy the property with it's 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.

BARKELDINE COTTAGE
$150/night for 2 adults
Additional adults @ $40 per adult/night.
Children (2 -16 yrs) @ $20 per child/night
OLD MANAGERS QUARTERS
$120/night for 1-2 adults

SPECIAL OFFERS
*FULL HOUSE COTTAGE: $320/night
-minimum 2 night stay (3 nights in holiday periods) Maximum 12 guests

*FULL HOUSE COTTAGE+MQ: $380/night
-minimum 2 night stay (3 nights in holiday periods) Maximum 14 guests

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

For Special Offers and Managers Quarters Bookings contact Ron & Pat Crooks on (02)65580222 or [email protected]

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 or go to Links & Attractions page of this website.