Charleson Farm - rural escape, breathtaking views

Entire home in Wensleydale, Australia

  1. 14 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 11 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Charleson
  1. Superhost
  2. 14 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Self check-in

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Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
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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 with spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and everything needed to relax and recharge.

Centrally located, it is only 25-40 mins from Lorne, Torquay, Anglesea, Birregurra, Geelong and the attractions of the Great Ocean Road. Three hat restaurant Brae is also close by. The house is pet friendly.

The space
There are 5 bedrooms and 11 beds:
1. Queen
2. Queen
3. Queen
4. King (can be split into 2 singles)
5. 6 single = 2 sets of bunks and 2 singles (that can be made into a king bed).

- Enjoy the views and rural tranquillity
- Relax in front of the wood fire
- Have a drink on the large covered deck
- Watch the kangaroos hop by
- Visit the local wineries and berry farms
- Go bush walking in the nearby National Park
- Swim in the pool or at the beach
- Explore the secret treehouse hidden in the pine trees
- Feed the ponies and goats
- Hang out in the games room, or
- Simply do nothing

The property has the facilities and space to accommodate multiple families in comfort:
- Sleeps 14 guests
- Most rooms can fit portacots
- The kitchen is modern and includes a dishwasher, microwave and almost everything else you will need. There are 2 large fridges.
- 2 modern bathrooms and 2 toilets
- Just off the kitchen is a built in gas BBQ
- The house has a laundry with washing machine and dryer
- All rooms have heating and cooling. The main living area also has a wood heater (wood provided) as well as TV and wifi/Bluetooth speaker
- Separate large games room complete with table tennis, games console, table soccer, TV, Bluetooth speaker etc
- basketball court
- 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)
- Pet friendly
- There is high speed NBN to facilitate remote working.

There is a supermarket, chemist, bakery and hotel etc nearby.

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

Guest access
You have the entire property to yourself.

We endeavour to provide a 3pm checkout to enable guests to maximise their break, but this depends on whether there are other guests arriving that day.

Other things to note
High quality bed linens, large soft towels, bath mats, hand towels and tea towels are provided.

Charleson offers a sustainable living environment with a house designed using passive solar architecture to enhance natural light, capture winter sun for warmth, and provide shade and cross ventilation during summer. The property operates on solar energy and harvested rainwater, with all cleaning done using eco-friendly products. Guests can enjoy organic vegetables and herbs straight from the garden. Recycling is encouraged, with provisions for plastics, paper, and glass. Fruit and vegetable waste can be shared with the eager goats and farm animals, adding to the environmentally friendly experience.

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

Accessibility features

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 307 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Wensleydale, Victoria, Australia
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Neighbourhood highlights

Charleson Farm is an hour and twenty minutes from Melbourne and centrally located on the Surf Coast, around 30 mins from Lorne, Torquay, Anglesea, Birregurra, Geelong, Colac and the attractions of the Great Ocean Road.

Charleson is a working farm with amazing views of the Otway ranges, glorious countryside, and a short drive to national parks and beaches.

Meet your host

Superhost
401 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
I'm obsessed with: Creating amazing experiences for guests
For guests, I always like making the house feel inviting
We love creating memorable experiences where guests can relax, share food, love and laughter with family and friends - returning home re-energised.

Charleson is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
14 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Climbing or play structure