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True farm hospitality in a garden setting

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TV, DVD player, books, music library
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Mirboo North, VIC
  • Lyrebird Forest Walk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Great Southern Rail Trail
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Tarra-Bulga National Park
    ‪68 min drive‬
  • Traralgon, VIC (TGN-La Trobe Valley)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Mirboo North

When you stay at this cottage in Mirboo North, you'll be on a river and 5 minutes by car from Lyrebird Forest Walk. .This cottage is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Boolarra Nature Conservation Reserve and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Great Southern Rail Trail.

What's nearby

  • Lyrebird Forest Walk - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Great Southern Rail Trail - 25 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Coal Creek Heritage Village - 31 min drive - 41.2 km
  • West Gippsland Arts Centre - 42 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Tarra-Bulga National Park - 68 min drive - 81.6 km

Getting around

  • Trafalgar Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dalliance Chocolaterie & Providore - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Commercial Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mirboo North Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grand Ridge Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Escargot - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

True farm hospitality in a garden setting

Strathmore Farm and B&B is a fully-equipped, 2 bedroom cottage accommodating 4 people on our 25 acre small working farm. We provide for you with all amenities, including a well appointed kitchen, modern and efficient reverse cycle air conditioning, free wifi, internet streaming and home made bread, granola and jams for breakfast. We are close by for help and advice but will never intrude on your privacy. Town and supplies are only 2 minutes up the hill and your cottage is set amongst our 2 ½ acres of gardens and European trees. You will be in the centre of South Gippsland, the jewel of Victorian tourism, with beaches, mountains and lakes all within easy driving. You will be 2 hours from Melbourne and a million miles from stress!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Doug and Julie Parke

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Cleaning fee applies if you break this rule 😖

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3767 sq ft (350 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Can’t do pets. Sorry.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please supervise your children on the farm

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: You will be asked to leave and cleaning fee levied
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number Not required

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

True Farm Hospitality in a Garden Setting Cottage
True Farm Hospitality in a Garden Setting Mirboo North
True Farm Hospitality in a Garden Setting Cottage Mirboo North

True farm hospitality in a garden setting Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Clean Cottage
We had a wedding to attend in Mirboo North and needed a two bedroom cottage. Accurate description on line, great communication from the owners, and accomodated our early checkin to suit the wedding time. Very modern facilities, nice breakfast, and warm comfortable beds, great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Away
The house was spotless clean, and the host was very welcoming and friendly, furnished and homely A well equipped property. My wife and I will be returning to this wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away.
Amazing little cottage style home all to ourselves. Beautifully furnished and homely. Doug and Julie have gone above and beyond to provide a very comfortable and welcoming stay and made even more perfect with little things such as homemade bread, homemade jams, fresh milk and orange juice. 10/10 stay and will absolutely come back and also recommend to all our friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Strathmore BnB
Excellent location and stay for those who like the bush. Scenery and bird life fantastic. Hosts excellant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jess C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Strathmore BnB
Julie and Doug were the perfect hosts, super friendly and down to earth! Such a cute little BnB for my sisters and I, will definitely be back for another stay and would recommend it to anyone travelling in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol c.

Liked: Cleanliness
A well equipped property with very welcoming hosts
The hosts were great and the warm bread on arrival was a welcome surprise. A great, well equipped country accommodation in the peaceful surrounds of the Gippsland country side.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delight
Very welcoming hosts, we enjoyed our short stay here very much. The property was exactly as described. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Annie S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Strathmore in the rain- warm and inviting!
Strathmore was a great spot to stay for 2 nights. Julie was a very friendly hostess and her property goes beyond being just “ nice” to outstanding- lots of personal touches.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Warren E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mirboo North
Doug and Julie were wonderful hosts! Great spot and the fresh bread and jams were terrific! Thank you for making us feel welcome. Warren, Tab and Blake.

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Captivating surrounds, every comfort & delightful hosts
I just loved my stay at the cottage, serenity and comfort combined! So many perfect moments here! Sitting on the terrace in the morning sun, eating fresh baked bread and jam from my charming hosts. Lying in the grass amongst the fruit trees, surrounded by singing birds and butterflies. Watching Netflix on the comfy couch with a throw rug for extra comfort... Doug and Julie have really thought of everything and I would highly recommend a stay with them.

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summary
Great location and very clean accommodation

10/10 Excellent

Debbie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best
Doug was one of the nicest people l have met. he gave us some ideas on what to do and see and we took his ad vice. We were given home made bread for breakfast which was wonderful. the cottage was immaculate and we were well looked after. We hope to return there soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

sharon b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, peaceful getaway
We loved our stay in Jan 2020. Doug & Julie are welcoming and very friendly hosts. They made it possible for us to relax and enjoy our stay, providing fresh homemade breakfast, privacy, and helpful tips on local places to eat/visit. The cottage is lovely and clean, with good quality linens etc...and really comfy couches & beds. We were able to wander round the gardens, meet some animals, and enjoyed the quiet farm atmosphere. Thanks very much Julie & Doug for your hospitality and a great holiday!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

DIVYA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great timeout
It was great being at farm. Loved everything offered and great tips received about local areas to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property and Hosts, could not fault our stay here. Will stay again. .
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat in the country
Loved our one night stay here, very comfortable, welcoming and lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joey W.

Gorgeous cosy bnb in beautiful surrounds
Doug and Julie have a beautiful set up, right near town on 25 acres of lush countryside, rolling hills and beautiful views. The accommodation was perfect, with fresh homemade bread and jam, tea and coffee, fresh milk and orange juice. The heater was on when we arrived so it was beautiful and warm. The town is lovely, a really great brewery in lovely surrounds. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Manuja R.

Peaceful quiet farm in a beautiful farm with amazing hosts😊
The location and amenities are perfect. Dough and Julie are kind, helpful and flexible hosts we could ever get. It was a very warm welcome to their B&B and there was a welcome board with our name on it. Such a picturesque area the Strathmore Farm is, you would feel relaxing as soon as you enter the property. The cottage has everything you need for a perfect stay. Super clean and well organised facility. Yummy homemade breakfast and we loved variety of jam and juice especially. We had all the freedom to roam around the farm and our kids had a great time outdoor and they thoroughly enjoyed. Short distance to the look outs and other attractions. Dough and Julie were exceptionally helpful when our car broke down at Toora. Dough travelled all the way from his farm to us at night to pick us which we would never forget. He dropped us to the railway station the following day to get to Melbourne as our car was still with mechanic. Such beautiful souls they are, even picked us from the railway station and drove to the mechanic when we went to get the car back after a week from Melbourne. The time and effort they took to assist us is amazing and selfless. They even kept our luggage’s safe at the farm as we couldn’t take everything by train after our stay. Overall, you will never be disappointed but overwhelmed with a comfortable stay because both the farm and hosts are simply superb and beautiful. Enough cattles, chicken , sheeps and 3 cute cats to play with and wonderful trees and flowering plants around, can’t expect anything more than this. Soon will be going back to experience the amazing stay again. Thank you so much Rejeesh Manuja Divit and Diya😍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019