Firefly Creek Farm Dairy Stay

Lovingly restored Dairy set amongst landscaped gardens and a working small scale seasonal flower farm. The space Escape to the beautiful Barrington Coast for an inspiring farm stay experience. Nestled amongst the green hills of Firefly, The Dairy offers guests the opportunity to get back to nature and enjoy the abundant offerings of rural country life. A truly unique Barrington Coast gem, the Dairy is privately set on our 40 acre property surrounded by landscaped gardens. We run a small scale seasonal flower farm and veggie patch and ajist cattle in our paddocks. The dairy itself is privately set approx 50m from our family home with its own parking and side entrance. It has been lovingly restored, keeping its rustic charm while featuring a new bathroom and kitchen, the Dairy offers both comfort and character. THE SPACE Inside the cottage is one bedroom with an adjoining bathroom, kitchen with gas stovetop and electric oven (please note there is no dishwasher), an open plan living/dining area and french doors leading out to a sun drenched deck with outdoor bath and shower and rural views. Ideally suited to couples, we can offer a comfy single trundle bed if you wanted to bring a child. The bedroom contains a Queen sized bed with high quality linen bedding, ceiling fan as well as a split system air con to keep those warm summer nights cool and comfy. The living room has a lovely nectre wood fireplace, a comfy lounge, ambient lighting, an array of books to lose yourself in, free Wi-Fi, and a smart TV. A dedicated workspace is available for those who need to catch up on work. The bathroom has an overhead rain shower and leads out to the deck where you’ll find an outdoor cast-iron clawfoot tub and a 2nd shower. For those that want to take advantage of the bounty of local produce in the area, the kitchen is equipped with a 900mm gas stove/oven, a Pod coffee machine with Nescafe pods provided, sandwich press, microwave and good sized refrigerator making it easy to enjoy cooked meals in without the need to go out. The pantry is stocked with all the staples and a few little treats thrown in too! Our guests will be met with a complimentary welcome board of fresh herbs, eggs and flowers so that you are sure to feel right at home here at Firefly Creek Farm. AROUND THE FARM Wake to the sound of birds, chickens and the crow of our resident Rooster Angus. Guests are encouraged to explore the gardens, Veggie patch and our flower farm, with the exception of the main house area located about 50 meters East of the dairy and shed area. Guests are welcome to collect fresh eggs, seasonal herbs, vegetables, and fruits from the garden (subject to availability!) with a basket and secateurs provided for your use. Your hosts Mark and Anneke are happy to show guests around the flower farm if we are around. Please note the flowers are seasonal! Our main flower periods are Late August - early October and then Mid December - March. So if you are wanting to experience the lovely flower beds those would be the best times to book. Unwind by the fire with a book, or relax on the sun-drenched deck to enjoy the golden afternoon light. Have a game of bocce or Finska on the pitch, roast marshmallows over the fire pit which will be stocked with wood, and enjoy the starry night sky. For the adventurous, a short stroll through the paddock leads to a pebbly creek, perfect for dipping your toes. The dam is stocked with silver perch for fishing enthusiasts, and we have an oval perfect for games of cricket or golf. BEYOND THE FARM - The Local Area Firefly Creek Farm offers a peaceful sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle, conveniently located just 15 minutes from the highway at Nabiac, making it an ideal stopover for travellers. Explore Nabiac village (a 15 minute drive) for grocery essentials at Foodworks or the old bank centre, enjoy a meal with locally grown produce at the popular Greenhouse Café or a classic pub meal at Nabiac Pub, and browse local artisan shops. Just a two-minute drive up the highway, the highly regarded Artisan Farmer offers beautiful produce grown on site, deli items, including their very own award-winning Wagyu beef. Enjoy fresh pastries on the go or dine in for breakfast or lunch. We have a winery 5kms up the road who offer tastings of reds and rosé and stunning valley views over the vines. For those eager to explore the nearby beaches and attractions: * 25-minute drive to the stunning beaches of Blackhead, Diamond Beach, Tuncurry, and Forster. * 40-minute drive to Blueys, Elizabeth, and Boomerang Beaches. * 30-minute drive to the charming town of Gloucester, near the beautiful Barrington Tops National Park. Guest access Access is via a lock box unless advised otherwise prior to your check in date. Other things to note -Please message prior to booking for pet enquiries. Upon approval $50 pet fee applies to cover additional cleaning. Please note bedroom rug will be removed for pet bookings. -We are located in a rural area, as such the Wi Fi can on occasion be slow and/or intermittent. The Dairy has been designed for a slow-stay experience, encouraging you to unwind, relax and disconnect. -We are a working flower farm especially during Spring and summer months, you may see us heading down to the flower beds and veggies or popping over to feed the chooks but we do our best to keep activity around the farm to a minimum when we have guests. You'll always get a wave and a smile and if encouraged, abit of banter. -Please note the flowers are seasonal! If you are specifically interested in the flower farm, shoot us a message and we can advise what will be happening and flowering around the farm at the time of your booking. We welcome anyone who wants to take photos in and around the garden! Please tag us @fireflycreekfarm #fireflycreekfarm - The Dairy is located at the roadside of the property (see images), the road is usually very quiet but keep in mind the dairy area is not fenced if you happen to bring a Pooch or a toddler with you! -We have two dams within 200m of the dairy to keep in mind for the safety of small children. Children must be supervised at all times. -We occasionally have cattle in some of our lower paddocks, these are fully fenced so the cows don't interfere with access or freedom to move around, we just request all gates are closed at all times! They are very inquisitive and will often stop and have a good look at anyone wandering around the veggies or flowers. -EVs are welcome to charge at a fee of $30 per charge (please bring your own extension cords and adapters). Otherwise there is a charging station 12mins away in Nabiac and another station 30mins away in Taree. -We currently provide guests with pantry staples and in addition, home baked bread, Granola and afew other little treats! -Coffee machine We have a Delonghi pod machine with Nescafe Pods supplied as standard in the Dairy however if you are a coffee lover (like us) and prefer a traditional Espresso machine with beans we also have this as an option and can swap out the pod machine prior to your arrival just let us know in advance! Registration Details PID-STRA-74522