Torquay Farm Stay Studio Truck

100% Recommended
4 people
No pets
Once a horse truck, this renovated 1970 dodge is now an architecturally designed studio apartment. The truck design maximises the space allowing for a large loft bedroom area and small combined kitchen and living space, with a pot belly fire.

Electric hot plates and barbecue(bbq also has 2 gas jets for pots) are available for cooking. Guests will wake up to a beautiful view over the wetlands and Thompson's creek.

Depending on the season and time of day, there may be opportunities for farm activities such as fruit picking and animal feeding. Let Mary Rose know if you would like to join in these activities

The Freshwater Creek farm, located 15mins from Torquay and the Great Ocean Road, is the perfect location for a peaceful getaway, and it is only a short drive from the beach. Common Ground Project and La Cantina Restaurant once 'The Farmer's Place' next to the property is a popular restaurant which sustainably grows and serves its own food. It is walking distance and you need to book
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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom
3 beds
1 bathroom
BBQ
Heating
Indoor fireplace

Details

  • Check in after 02:00pm
    Check out before 11:00am
  • Minimum booking: 2 nights
Cancellation Policy: 

Receive a full refund (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

TRUCK DETAILS

BEDS
1 queen bed, and 2 single mattress
The space can comfortably accommodate 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Guests have access to the entire truck, which contains a compost toilet and mains water. Travelers will also have access to a full bathroom (with shower) as well as a flushing outdoor toilet about 100m away. All cooking utensils are supplied, plus basic condiments and any fresh seasonal farm produce. Cook on the potbelly stove, electric hot top or bbq/gas cooker outside

The studio truck has a magnificent view over the wetland, creek and surrounding farms and it is private. Beware the electric fence and do not put your hand on the wire fences.

No pets unless previously arranged. No smoking in the truck.

Before you leave_Please leave the Studio Truck clean and tidy as you found it. Remove the used linen off the beds and place in basket on verandah . Doonah covers can be left on unless dirty.
Do your dishes, sweep the floor, empty the compost toilet if you used it.(there is a compost bin infront of truck along fenceline. Empty contents in here, add a few shovels of dirt to compost bin and rinse out bucket. Leave bucket outside to dry out. Clean bbq if you used it. Empty the chook bucket in the hen house yard. Please take rubbish with you or sort at our front gate into the 3 bins-glass, recycled and rubbish. Thankyou very much for your assistance
Farm Animals
We sometimes have calves or other baby animals around the farm. Feeding the ducks and chooks is a fun adventure for the children, and collecting the eggs! We have cows, lots of horses and a cheeky pet sheep. Bring a bag of carrots if you would like to feed the horses. Please cut them lengthwise before feeding them as horses can choke if cut into chunks
Let Mary Rose know if you would like to be involved in animal feeding and farm chores
VEGETABLE GARDENING GROUP
Guests who stay on a Tuesday or Wednesday night are welcome to participate in our Wednesday vegetable gardening group. Learn some skills about growing your own food organically. Ask Mary Rose how to be involved
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Prices

  • Base Price $185 / night
  • Weekend Price $200 / night
  • Discounts 
    20% discount for bookings of 7 nights or longer

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Host

Mary Rose
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Freshwater Creek
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I'm a mother of 2 grown up girls who enjoys retired life on my biodynamic farm. I'm an environmentalist, and a member of local Landcare, land for wildlife, the biodynamic gardener's association, and society for rare domestic breeds. I also support the neighbouring Freshwater Creek Steiner School and an organisation that we have started called Rewilding Freshwater Creek. Animals on my farm include horses, cows, ducks, chooks and dogs. Kangaroos visit us along the creekline and we have alot of local birds. We grow a lot of our own food, vegetables, fruit, eggs. I love country life and love to share this peaceful environment with my guests.
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Adventures on the Property

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Morning Farm Activities

Join me as i do the morning farm chores ie feeding the farm animals, collecting eggs, picking fruit when in seasonal, general farm jobs...

Feed The Horses Some Carrots

Bring a bag of carrots with you. Cut them lengthwise and wander round the farm sharing them with the horses. Watch your fingers, particuarly those of small children. Feed the horses at gateways to avoid touching the electric fence...

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