Secluded Spa Cottage

100% Recommended
2 people
Pet-friendly
One bedroom fully self contained and equipped with every comfort. Located in a wonderfully secluded location in the valley, on the banks of a fishing pond, with an elevated verandah looking out over the farm through the forest & surrounding countryside & a distant ocean view. Bliss!

Guests are welcome to explore the 280-acre farm, meet the friendly farm animals, pick fruit and herbs from the orchard and fresh salad and berries (seasonal) from the guests produce garden. Collect eggs from the chickens or explore fern gullies and bushwalk along the river. Torchlight walks under big starry skies to view the glow worms in the fern gully. OR simply relax by the warmth of the wood fire - taking in the farm and countryside views from the comfort of your fully self contained cottage.

If guests like, we can meet and do a farm tour, sharing local touring information, etc. Farm tours are by appointment and we observe social distancing recommendation.
Extra information and a map on exploring the farm, is provided.
We live on-site, so are on hand if you need assistance.

Central to a range of attractions within an easy scenic drive. The Otway Fly Tree Top walk, waterfalls and fern gullies of the cool temperate rain forest, and the glow-worms at Melba Gully are a great night time attraction. Johanna beach is just down the road (4kms).

Pets are very welcome too - by prior arrangement - Conditions apply and owners should understand and agree with conditions before making a booking - or contact us to discuss. We provide inside bedding (a quilted rug which can be laid out for pets to sit/sleep on), doggy towels (for a wipe down prior to entering the cottage), feed bowls, information on local pet friendly places to visit, and the cottage has a yard. We ask that 1. pets are supervised at all times during your stay and never left on the property or in the cottage unsupervised. 2. Please do not allow pets in the bedroom (carpeted area) and do not allow pets on the furniture. 3. Keep the lead on when exploring the farm - but ask us about 'off lead' areas for well behaved canines (the river walk & fern gully). 4. Owners should clean up after their pets both in the cottage and the yard.

Given the location of the farm - and particularly the secluded location of the spa cottage - (in the forested valley) mobile phone reception in the region is sketchy at best. We have installed satellite internet (no streaming) to service the farm and cottages. Wifi password is detailed in the cottage welcome note/guests info.

Hope this assists - do get in touch if you'd like to clarify any details.
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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom
1 bed
1 bathroom
Air conditioning
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

Located at the foot of the Otway Ranges just off the Great Ocean Road at Johanna Beach ~ midway between Apollo Bay & the 12 Apostles. Central to all the highlights of the Great Ocean Road & the Great Otway National Park. Johanna Beach, a step on & step off point for the Great Ocean Walk, is just 4 kms down the road.
Pets are welcome by prior arrangement only - Please let us know size/breed/age/etc.
Mobile reception is sketchy. We have installed satellite internet to service the farm and the cottages. We will leave wifi code details in the visitors compendium in your cottage.
We have 4 cottages on our property - So if you have a larger group, extra people can be accommodated in other cottages (poa).
Minimum 3 night stays for public holiday weekends (Aust Day/Labour Day/Queens BDay/AFL grandfinal weekend) apply. A four night minimum stay applies to Easter public holiday period. A 7 night stay applies over the Christmas and New Year period. However it's worth an enquiry as gaps often appear between bookings.

Prices

  • Base Price $350 / night
  • Weekend Price $365 / night
  • Discounts 
    5% discount for bookings of 3 nights or longer

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Experience one of the top farm stay accommodation venues in one of the best regions of Australia. Experience a real Australian working farm. Johanna River Farm & Cottages - farm stay accommodation for families & couples.
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Explore The Farm

Guests are welcome to wander and explore the farm - We leave a farm map and tips - Walk to the river, explore the fern gully & orchard, and guests share garden. Meet and feed some friendly farm animals.

Explore The Farm

Walk to the river, around the farm through the forest, walk down to the ferngully - by torchlight to see if there are glowworms - under a big starry sky. Pick fruit from the orchard & herbs from the guests share garden. Meet some friendly farm animals.

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$350per night