Hacienda 2 at Blue Tongue Berries

Eco house in Seymour, High Country, VIC, AU

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2 people

No pets

Hacienda 2 is a private guest room with ensuite in an architecturally designed strawbale building, situated on an off-grid blueberry farm with stunning views of the Tallarook Ranges.

Blue Tongue Berries is a 20 acre regenerative blueberry farm located near Seymour in Central Victoria. Seymour is one hour north of Melbourne and the gateway to the Goulburn river and ranges. The farm is completely off the grid with solar and wind power stored in batteries. Our main farm building is constructed from strawbales and has a passive solar design. The farm produces premium quality organic blueberries which are exclusively sold from our Cantina. The Cantina is our on-site cafe and offers breakfast to guests using farm grown produce. The property is self-sufficient with power, water, firewood and the majority of our food. The property overlooks the magnificent Tallarook ranges and is a short distance from the Goulburn River, Lake Nagambie, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and several amazing local wineries & restaurants.

The Hacienda is a bespoke strawbale building which encompasses a passive solar design. Hacienda 2 is a private guest room with its own ensuite and private lockable entry. Other shared spaces nearby include the Hacienda Lounge with wood fire heater, the courtyard garden and balcony with views of the ranges. Please note this farmstay does not contain kitchen facilities but does have a mini-fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, cups, wine glasses, plates and cutlery.

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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom

1 bed

1 bathroom

Heating

Indoor fireplace

Off-grid

Details

Check in after 2:00pm
Check out before 11:00am
Weekday minimum booking: 1 night
Weekend minimum booking: 1 night

Cancellation Policy:

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

Additional Information

- Bookings with children under 12 years old are not accepted.
- Our fresh blueberry season is during summer.
- Breakfast is optional and charged as per the breakfast menu. Breakfast is available from our Cantina and can be pre-ordered during your stay (8pm cutoff).
- The Cantina is also fully licensed.
- NBN Wifi is available in all buildings and across most of the property.
- Our property is totally off-grid and occasionally has limited power for things like air-conditioning.
- Please let us know before using any of your own high wattage devices.
- There's no smoking permitted inside buildings.
- Parties and events are not permitted.
- Unsealed driveways are used to access to the property.
- We don't accommodate pets, however, there is a cattery and kennels on a neighbouring property.
- Blue Tongue Berries has five separate farmstays (Hacienda 1 & 2, Casita 3 & 4, and the Shack 5) spread over three buildings. The hosts also live on the property.
- Our Local Guidebook: www.bluetongueberries.au/guidebook

Prices

Base Price $225 / night

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Reviews (8)

100% Recommended

Renas

20 Apr 2025

The room was beautiful and the host was very welcoming and helpful, with lots of suggestions on what places we should visit nearby

Lisa

15 Feb 2025

We loved our stay at Blue Tongue Berries,would thoroughly recommend, our hosts Nick and Cynthia were wonderful and breakfast was delicious.

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Jasmine

13 Oct 2024

We had the best stay! The Hacienda was gorgeous and very cosy. The views were absolutely breathtaking. It was the perfect relaxing escape out of the city. Breakfast is a must! It was delicious. We hope to return!

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Blue Tongue Berries

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Seymour Victoria, Australia

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Hi we are Cynthia & Nick from Blue Tongue Berries. We are off-grid regenerative blueberry farmers and locavore chefs living on a blueberry farm in central Victoria which has a farmstay & cantina. We established Blue Tongue Berries in 2001. The entire property is completely off the grid and powered by batteries, wind and solar. Our main farm building was constructed from strawbales and has a passive solar design. We practise self-sufficient living including producing most of our own food, power, water and firewood. As well as accommodating farmstay guests, we also host private functions & special events. Our Local Guidebook: www.bluetongueberries.au/guidebook

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Water Sports On Goulburn River

Do you prefer to be out on the water? Take a refreshing dip during the summer months, explore the river on canoe or kayak and don't forget to look out for kookaburras, kingfishers and koalas as you go.

Goulburn River Fishing

Cast a line for trout from one of the many nice fishing spots on the Goulburn river.

Wineries

Explore local wineries, such as Rocky Passes Estate, Brave Goose Vineyard, Wine x Sam, and enjoy tasting some delicious wines.

The Great Victorian Rail Trail

The Great Victorian Rail Trail is a multi-use trail and can be explored on foot, bike or horse. This easily accessible, varied and unique rail trail offers close proximity to heritage classified rivers, majestic valleys, lakes and mountains.

Lake Nagambie

Head to Lake Nagambie to enjoy fishing, sailing, canoeing, water skiing, and swimming. Go for a walk up to Jacobsons Lookout for stunning views out across the water, have a picnic on the grassy banks, or walk across the historic Goulburn Weir.