Charleson Farm was born from our passion for the countryside and the things we hold dear - family, friends, good food and laughter. The property is set high on a stunning 100 acres with spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The spacious modern architectural house provides you with everything to relax and recharge.
Centrally located, it is only 25-35 mins from Lorne, Torquay, Anglesea, Birregurra, Geelong and the attractions of the Great Ocean Road. Three hat restaurant Brae is also close by - transport to and from the restaurant can be arranged.
Charleson Farm is one of the highest rated properties in Australia with 5 star ratings and reviews.
There is high speed NBN to facilitate remote working.
Spacious and comfortable for families / groups:
- Enjoy the views and rural tranquillity
- Relax in front of the wood fire
- Have a drink on the large covered deck
- Watch the kangaroos run by
- Visit the local wineries and berry farms
- Host a dinner party
- Go bush walking in the nearby National Park
- Swim in the pool or at the beach
- Feed the goats and ponies
- Explore the tree house hidden in the pine trees
- Hang out in the games room, or
- Simply do nothing
Charleson Farm has the facilities and space to accommodate multiple families/ groups in comfort:
- Sleeps 14, 11 beds, 5 bedrooms: 3 bedrooms with queen beds, 1 bedroom with a king bed (can be split into 2 singles) and a large bedroom with 6 beds (2 singles that can be made into a king bed, and 2 sets of bunks)
- Most rooms can fit portacots
- 2 modern bathrooms
- The kitchen is modern and includes a dishwasher, microwave and almost everything else you will need. There are 2 large fridges.
- Just off the kitchen is a built in gas BBQ
- There is a laundry with washing machine and dryer
- NBN/Wifi throughout the house
- All rooms have heating and cooling. The main living area also has a wood heater (wood provided), UHD TV, Netflix and Bluetooth speaker .
- Separate large games room complete with table tennis, games console, table soccer, TV, Bluetooth speaker etc
- Cows, ponies, goats and kangaroos to add to the farm feel.
- The house is set up with babies in mind: two portacots, high chair, baby friendly toys, safety locks on cupboards etc
- Heated plunge pool (not spa/hot tub), but the pool temperature is only really suitable for swimming in the warmer months.
- There is a supermarket, chemist, bakery, hotel, swimming pool etc nearby.
- Pet friendly
Please note that the property is not suitable for bucks/hens groups or other groups looking to have loud parties. The property is also not suitable motor bikes or other powered recreational vehicles etc.
Charleson Farm is one of the highest ranked properties in Australia in terms of 5 star ratings and reviews. Charleson in the media:
- Urban List - '10 Best places to stay for large groups'
- Qantas magazine - 'Feels like home'
- Get Lost magazine - 'Wonderful places to stay'
- 'Home for explorers' story
- Channel 9 Postcards show
- Featured on International travel programs
- Several magazine and TV ads
We endeavour to provide a 3pm checkout to enable guests to maximise their stay, but this depends on whether there are other guests arriving that day.
Charleson is a friendly, sustainable environment with a house designed using passive solar architecture to enhance natural light, capture winter sun for warmth and provide shade and cross ventilation in summer. It provides solar energy and rainwater, and the house is kept sparkling with eco-friendly products. Enjoy organic vegetables and herbs straight from the garden. Plastics/paper/glass are recycled, and fruit and vegetable waste can be given to the goats and farm animals who are very eager to sample a range of treats!
