Writer's Cottage

98% Recommended•
3 people
Pet-friendly
Escape to Writers Cottage at Gardenfarm, a storybook farm in the green hills of Gippsland. Come for a quiet break together, time with a good book, or a few days exploring the countryside.

The cottage sleeps up to three guests, with a queen bedroom and a second bedroom with a single bed. There’s a kitchen for preparing your own meals, a bathroom with a shower over the bath, heating and Wi-Fi. With no television, it’s a lovely opportunity to slow down.

Wander beside the stream, enjoy forest walks in the fresh country air, and watch native birds visiting the ponds alongside our resident Pekin ducks and Pilgrim geese. Bonnie, our Border Collie, may politely invite you to a game of fetch. On warm days, cool off in the stream; when conditions and fire restrictions allow, finish the evening with stories around a campfire.

Spend your days enjoying the farm or exploring further afield. Mini Haha waterfall and swimming hole is about ten minutes down the road. Port Albert, Tarra-Bulga National Park and Ninety Mile Beach offer lovely outings, while Wilsons Prom makes a full-day adventure.

Yarram is around 20 minutes away by sealed road, with cafés, supermarkets and places to eat. The drive to the cottage takes you through beautiful country scenery.

Small, quiet dogs accustomed to living indoors may be welcome by prior arrangement. To help us protect the farm animals and wildlife, dogs must be kept on a leash outdoors. Please contact Bob before booking with your dog’s breed and a little about them.
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Features and Amenities

2 bedrooms
2 beds
1 bathroom
Bath
BBQ
Heating

Details

  • Check in after 3:00pm
    Check out before 11:00am
  • Minimum booking: 2 nights
Cancellation Policy: 

Receive a 50% refund of the total booking amount (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

COTTAGE DETAILS

- Queen size bed
- 2nd Bedroom with two single beds
- Pond views

Prices

  • Base Price $180 / night
  • Weekend Price $180 / night
  • Cleaning Fee $60
  • Extra People $40 (adult) and $40 (child) / night after 2 people

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Reviews (56)

98% Recommended

Emily

14 Sep 2026
An absolutely beautiful farm cottage away that felt like being in a Beatrix Potter storybook filled with resident geese, chickens, sheep and dogs, a tranquil lake and the loveliest host, Bob. Thanks for having us! Would love to come back.
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Bailey

24 Aug 2026
Bob's farm is a beautiful slice of peace and tranquillity and a wonderful place to rest and recharge. The accommodation itself is humble but comfortable and has all the basic amenities provided.
Conn...ecting with nature is very easy, I took walks around the farm and watched the sheep, listened to the birds, saw the geese go for swims in the pond. Easy to access bush walks and hikes at the national parks if you're up for a drive too.
Highly recommend.
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Kat

5 Aug 2026
This is the second time we've visited Bob's farm with our little family, and we absolutely love it. It's such a beauiful and peaceful little slice of earth, and we always leave feeling relaxed and ref...reshed. The kids love running around and exploring the property, making leaf boats to sail in the creek and talking to the chickens. Bob is very kind and friendly, and we will definitely be visiting again! We also love nearby walks in the Tara Bulga national park on the drive up, and pies for lunch at the Yarram bakery on the way home!
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Host

Bob
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Hiawatha
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Bob welcomes you to Gardenfarm Hiawatha 2.5 hours from Melbourne in beautiful Gippsland. We are a mixed farm producing food and offering cottage accommodation.
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Adventures on the Property

These are the exclusive natural wonders and outdoor activities within the property boundaries.

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Animals All Around

Sheep, geese, cows, chickens, cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, kangaroos and even wombats. If you like wildlife, just wander around the Bobs property. You will see animals everywhere.
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Free Open Spaces

You can get lost walking on the property. If you explore around the property you will find hikes and endless open spaces. You can walk towards the rivers, find spaces near the dams meditate under some gumtrees, it's all up to you.
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Ridge Walk

One of many walks on the property. Starting near the entrance of Bobs front gate. You can go for an easy short hike up the ridge path with views of the mountains and surrounding hills. Perfect for any time of the day.
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Farm Animals

There were some gorgeous friendly farm animals to hang with onsite

Location

The map shows the listing location and awesome adventures nearby.

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Adventures Nearby

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Horse Riding

Close by Gardenfarm you can trail ride or take lessons at Happy Healthy Horses (Anna).
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Minniehaha Falls

When you come out of the Dessents rd turn left and follow the sign that says Hiawatha. Just drive for a few minutes and you will see the sign. Don't take Holland Rd unless you have a 4WD
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Exploring Minehaha Falls

Exploring the nooks and crannies of Mine'haha Falls, located just 5 minutes from the property
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Mountain Drive

When you are in the area, make sure to take in all the scenery. When we came out of the Desserts rd we turned left. Just drive for a few minutes, and you will see the sign saying Christie Albert River Rd and follow the road for as long as you desire. Don't take Holland Rd unless you have a 4WD.

Agnes Falls

About a half hour drive from Yarram, the Agnes River drops sixty metres creating a beautiful drop over many stone ledges. The surrounding grounds are well kept as a public picnic area - a delightful place for lunch. Access is from Welshpool; take the road opposite the primary school. The falls are well signposted. The falls are a 39 minute drive away.

Hiking

Superb Mountain Ash and Mrytle Beech provide a cool and sheltered environment for ferns and birdlife. Clearwater streams amble through the two parks, with a waterful and swing bring over a deep fern gully adding to the attractions. The walks are short and comfortable. There is nothing nicer than a picnic in the park be it to shelter during the heat of summer, or to enjoy the crispness of the air in winter.
Access: From Yarram via Devon North, or from Traralgon. Note the Tarra Bulga National Park - 50 minute drive away.

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$180per night