Bonniebank Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) We are just starting out with our accomodation on our farm but we welcome ALL pets (Horses, Dogs, Cats, Birds) and there is no extra charge for pets. A 24hr Vet Service is available with a 20 minute drive. NO PARALYSIS TICKS OR HEARTWORM IS PRESENT IN THIS AREA. The accomodation is a self-contained 2 bedroom cottage with 2 fenced gardens (not really high for jumpers but if dogs who jump are well socialised, no problem). Bedrooms are 1 queen sized, and 2 single beds in the second bedroom. Bedrooms are fitted out with linen, pillows, blankets and Duvee's. Dogs, cats, birds are welcome to stay inside the cottage. Let us know if they like to sleep on the beds or the furniture and we'll supply covers. Hot water is available throughout the cottage. Bathroom (although very old and basic has a shower and bath and towels, bath mats etc are supplied. There is a laundry with washing machine (cold water only) if guests wish to use it, or washing and ironing can be done at an extra charge. Basic food requirements are supplied (milk, juice, bread, butter, cereal, condiments, tea, coffee, sugar, free range farm eggs etc). Kitchen is fitted with refridgerator, freezer, stove, microwave, toaster, sandwich maker, electric jug, crockery, cutlery, linen etc). Loungeroom is fitted with Television and set top box for digital channels, DVD player, books and board games. SMOKING IS ONLY ALLOWED OUTSIDE. The outside gardens include pergola, table, umbrella, chairs and BBQ. Stables and small paddocks available for horses if required. There is no mobile telephone service but guests are welcome to use our landline for the cost of the call. Farm animals include Alpacas, sheep (some hand raised), horses and chooks. Complete off-leash exercise is permitted anywhere on the farm for social dogs (as our dogs are also social) and for dogs who will not chase stock. If dogs off-leash do not jump fences then we can keep stock in other paddocks so that dogs can have the run of paddocks without stock. Dogs may swim in the dams (although some dams may be muddy) or at the swimming hole about 15 mins drive from the farm where people may also cool off. Pet sitting/feeding (dogs, cats, birds, horses) is provided for a small extra charge for those who wish to tour the area or go out for dinner. The cottage is very basic but clean and what we are intending is to start off with cheap rates then invest any profit back into it to make it better as time goes on. Your comments about ideas for future improvement are most welcome! If anyone is interested, please email for photos and further information. ETA corrections to typos but I'll bet there's more :-( Also, we thought it would be best to not let the cottage out during Nov, Dec, Jan & Feb as we get snakies during that time (baddies), we can use the time to do any things to the cottage we need to and family use the cottage over Christmas (only time I get to see some of the). Winter is cold but there's a log fire with wood supplied. I guess Spring and Autums are the best but my dogs love the winter and still get to swim in the dam on a sunny day. There is an industrial dryer available if you want to dry them off. I'm thinking for one person and how ever many dogs you have, $50 per night is reasonable (incl continental breakfast and eggs to cook) and a little extra for extra people to cover breaky and electricity. Does that sound OK? If anyone is in the area, let me know and you are most welcome to come have a look before any booking. I welcome any advice. Edited January 3, 2012 by Bonniebank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Sounds like heaven!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuna Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 We are just starting out with our accomodation on our farm but we welcome ALL pets (Horses, Dogs, Cats, Birds) and there is no extra charge for pets. A 24hr Vet Service is available with a 20 minute drive. NO PARALYSIS TICKS OR HEARTWORM IS PRESENT IN THIS AREA. The accomodation is a self-contained 2 bedroom cottage with 2 fenced gardens (not really high for jumpers but if dogs who jump are well socialised, no problem). Bedrooms are 1 queen sized, and 2 single beds in the second bedroom. Bedrooms are fitted out with linen, pillows, blankets and Duvee's. Dogs, cats, birds are welcome to stay inside the cottage. Let us know if they like to sleep on the beds or the furniture and we'll supply covers. Hot water is available throughout the cottage. Bathroom (although very old and basic has a shower and bath and towels, bath mats etc are supplied. There is a laundry with washing machine (cold water only) if guests wish to use it, or washing and ironing can be done at an extra charge. Basic food requirements are supplied (milk, juice, bread, butter, cereal, condiments, tea, coffee, sugar, free range farm eggs etc). Kitchen is fitted with refridgerator, freezer, stove, microwave, toaster, sandwich maker, electric jug, crockery, cutlery, linen etc). Loungeroom is fitted with Television and set top box for digital channels, DVD player, books and board games. SMOKING IS ONLY ALLOWED OUTSIDE. The outside gardens include pergola, table, umbrella, chairs and BBQ. Stables and small paddocks available for horses if required. There is no mobile telephone service but guests are welcome to use our landline for the cost of the call. Farm animals include Alpacas, sheep (some hand raised), horses and chooks. Complete off-leash exercise is permitted anywhere on the farm for social dogs (as our dogs are also social) and for dogs who will not chase stock. If dogs off-leash do not jump fences then we can keep stock in other paddocks so that dogs can have the run of paddocks without stock. Dogs may swim in the dams (although some dams may be muddy) or at the swimming hole about 15 mins drive from the farm where people may also cool off. Pet sitting/feeding (dogs, cats, birds, horses) is provided for a small extra charge for those who wish to tour the area or go out for dinner. The cottage is very basic but clean and what we are intending is to start off with cheap rates then invest any profit back into it to make it better as time goes on. Your comments about ideas for future improvement are most welcome! If anyone is interested, please email for photos and further information. ETA corrections to typos but I'll bet there's more :-( Sounds ideal to me. Which part of the tablelands are you in? Wishing you good luck and great success with your new venture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) Sounds lovely! Maybe post a link in the Show Ring section as I'm sure some travelling show folks and pooches would love a stop over in your little bit of paradise. Southern Tablelands can be reasonably accessible to Erskine Park and Canberra too - depending on whereabout you are of course! Best of luck with such a wonderful venture! Edited January 1, 2012 by Alyosha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Sounds lovely. :D Whereabouts are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 That sounds fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmisssascha83 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 omg that sounds devine. i might email you when im on the cono. my dog sasha and i might just love it. how far away is it from canberra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 More info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebank Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Which part of the tablelands are you in? Whereabouts are you? how far away is it from canberra? Thanks for the words of support ;) . We're about 1/2 hour drive west of Crookwell (our nearest town), which is almost an hours drive west of Goulburn. The back way from here to Canberra (via Gunning) is about a 2 hour drive. About 3 1/2 hours drive from western outskirts of Sydney to here (via Goulburn). The road leading north west from Crookwell goes to Bathurst (about 2 1/2 hours drive), Orange, Blayney. I was trying to find a map to cut and paste but if you Google Narrawa, which is a farming district of Crookwell, that's close enough to us. Ours is a dirt road :rolleyes: but next to no traffic and the house is a fair way from the main gate. I'm going to attempt to post a pic of the driveway taken from about 1/2 way from the main gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebank Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 OK. So the pic didn't post. I'll try again but am VERY technologically challenged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebank Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Trying again. What am I doing wrong? I browse for the pic then click on 'attach this file' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 your piccie may be to big ? over 200kb won't load here. Do you have a website or FB page ? fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffles Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 You have to attach it then also add it to the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebank Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 your piccie may be to big ? over 200kb won't load here. Do you have a website or FB page ? fifi No. Not yet. Have tried compressing the pic tho so will see what happens now but I think I've made it too small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebank Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Checked my pics and most of them are in MB's so how many KB's are in an MB? However, have now worked out how to post a pic! Thank you Wuffles . (I hadn't worked that out either :rolleyes: ) This pic is taken up near the top of the driveway and the gate is further than you can see in the distance so gives you an idea. The only thing you may hear from the road occasionally might be a stock truck. BTW, Happy New Year to anyone reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poochmad Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Sounds like a great place to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmisssascha83 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Do you have a link or email addy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebank Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Do you have a link or email addy? Gosh you guys, thank you for all the pm's to book!~ Lilmisssascha83, we haven't got a website but can be PM'd on DOL or email [email protected] and email might be the better way for me to send my enormous :rolleyes: pics. We are both retired and not interested in making a profitable business out of our farm and don't want to be working 24/7/365. We just want to offer accomm to pets (owners allowed if under control and on leash :rofl: ) Any small profit (IF any) will be put back into the guest cottage and help cover our costs of electricity, continental breakfast + free range eggs from our chookens all year round. The cottage is mainly carpeted but we'd like to rip it up and seal the floorboards or tile it so if dogs pee, who cares????? That sort of thing will be done slowly from small profits but in the meantime, house-trained dogs are fine inside and even non-house-trained dogs can sleep inside as we can supply large crates with soft bedding. Years ago when we lived in Sydney suburbia, I used to go camping or farm-staying whenever I could with our dogs and just loved to get away from the hankerchief-sized council dog exercise areas and the council rules of not allowing to exercise dogs off-leash on ovals that were empty most of the week! I mean, even if we pick up our poo, why waste unused open space? Wouldn't you think that all open space (including ovals) could be used for off-leash exercise areas provided there is no sheduled sports function happening? I ILLEGALLY had my CONTROLLED (but unleashed) dogs having a walk one day on a Sutherland council oval and was told to remove my dogs from the oval by ONE jogger who was the only other person using that oval. There were 2 other ovals unocuppied in that complex. Yes, he was acting legally, but wouldn't you think that councils would allow CONTROLLED unleashed dog exercise (provided owners picked up their poo and dogs were not a threat to any person or animal) (which both are a separate law) when these council-maintained ovals are not being used except for sometimes only one person to jog around? Oh dear. I am getting SO off topic. Sorry, but it involves the reason why we decided that sociable city doggies might love it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Congrats on the new venture. Your place sounds like a dream and as I'd guessed, you'll be getting lots of e-mails and PM wanting to book. I want to book and I don't even know when my next time off work is due! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRADA68 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Pity I am in Western Australia or I would be booking a couple of nights as well with my small dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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