Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(22 Ratings)

Farm Stay in Ballandean

6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this farm stay rental

Relax and recharge in the fully self contained renovated farm house on a working cattle property near Ballandean. Sleeping 6 Fairbanks Guesthouse is your ultimate getaway for peace & quiet. Located only 10 minutes from Ballandean, 25 minutes from Stanthorpe and 40 minutes from Tenterfield.

Immerse yourself in nature by visiting neighbouring Sundown National Park or Girraween National Park. The stars provide amazing viewing during the crisp clear nights.

A few minutes drive away are award winning Ballandean Estate Wines, Golden Grove Winery and numerous Granite Belt wineries and attractions. Tour operators will pick up from your front door.

You may simply wish to relax and get cosy by the log fire taking the time to recharge your body and soul.

Options are endless!

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ballandean

Nearby attractions

Girraween National Park

8.8 mi

The Pyramid

9.4 mi

Tenterfield Railway Museum

18.6 mi

Granite Arch

8.9 mi

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Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat

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5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(22 Ratings)

Farm Stay in Ballandean

6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this farm stay rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ballandean

Nearby attractions

Girraween National Park

8.8 mi

The Pyramid

9.4 mi

Tenterfield Railway Museum

18.6 mi

Granite Arch

8.9 mi

Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(22 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Guests praised the property for its cozy atmosphere, warm hospitality from the hosts, convenient location near wineries and national parks, and well-equipped amenities.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Lovely rural setting. Great hosts. House was warm and inviting - little cold on our visit, so didn't get to use all the benefits of the home. Limited bathrooms / toilet facilities may create concern for multiple couples.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Great property, fully fenced, easy access. Super quiet, cosy and warm house. Fire place, air-con and heaters to spare, we were very toasty. Very comfortable beds in beautifully decorated rooms. Plenty of space in the 4-bedroom home. Kitchen, walk-in pantry and large sun space dining room, are super equipped in need of nothing. An absolutely beautiful stay! Hostess was super efficient. This property was just what we needed!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Juanita made us feel at home. The property was very nostalgic and really comfortable.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

We had a wonderful stay. The house was great. It was very well presented and had everything that you need for a long weekend. It was a very comfortable house. Juanita was great at letting us know how the check-in worked and what is around the area that we could do. The location is really nice because my children wanted to experience a country holiday. I like it as it was close to the winery and the national park. We had a great time.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Lovely stay, Juanita was wonderful, popping in on arrival to make sure everything was ok and providing lots of site seeing and cafe tips. Would definitely recommend.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

We had a wonderful stay at Fairbanks Guesthouse. Juanita had the fire going when we arrived, and the house was welcoming and cosy and contained everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location is peaceful and scenic, with easy access to everything the region has to offer. It is the perfect place to spend time relaxing with family or friends, and Juanita and Steve are great hosts. We really appreciated their hospitality and loved our stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

We had a lovely stay at Fairbanks Guesthouse. Juanita was wonderful with communication, the house was lovely and cosy and the beds were comfortable and warm. The house had everything we needed for a long weekend. The property location was great, close to some fantastic wineries and an easy drive to the national park. We would highly recommend. Thank you for a great stay!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Cute and cosy farm stay, perfect for a weekend of wine touring through Stanthorpe

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

We truly enjoyed our stay at Fairbanks Guesthouse. The only thing that could have made it better was if we had stayed longer. Juanita and Steve are fabulous hosts! Juanita let us know that the creek had gone over the crossing to the property but that they would be there to greet us and help us if needed. Turned out that our SUV was high enough, so they showed us the way across instead. The home is cozy and filled with everything you need for your stay. Waking to the birds was just what we needed on our long weekend away from Brisbane. Lots of information was on hand on how to spend the daylight hours in the Granite Belt. In the evenings, we cooked our dinner in the kitchen that had everything at hand. Lots of laughs around the kitchen table were had before we moved to the cozy livingroom with the fire roaring. With so much to explore in the region, we are already looking at the calendar for our next stay. Thank you Juanita and Steve for such a lovely weekend away!!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Holiday

Holiday

Perfect for our school holiday

5.0 / 5.0

May 2021

Great Getaway

Great Getaway

We stayed for a short weekend with the kids. Nicely presented, clean and very private location. Close to wineries and driving distance to town. Very nice hosts and overall great stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2020

Magical getaway

Magical getaway

The pictures (even though lovely) don’t do the farmhouse justice, it’s such a beautiful space we didn’t want to leave. Juanita & Steve were friendly and accommodating hosts. We felt very welcome on the farm even when we were exploring beyond the farmhouse. It was cozy on freezing winter nights. Stunning location, far enough off the main roads that you felt away from it all but still very close to Ballandean, wineries and Girraween. A great place for your granite belt adventure. We are missing those farm fresh eggs and Rexy the dog...hope to return soon! Thank you!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

Excellent place

Excellent place

We had a great time here. The kids enjoyed wandering down to the creek. The house was very clean with everything we needed. The fire was great for keeping us warm! Thanks heaps.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2018

Beautiful stay!

Beautiful stay!

We had such a lovely long weekend staying at Fairbanks and enjoyed both the farm and the surrounding area. The farm was beautiful and so close to Girraween National Park and many wineries. The house was so clean, neat, warm, beautiful and well presented, and had such history and charm. The kids loved seeing the animals and it was great to experience the extra cold weather over the weekend! We would definitely love to come back sometime.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2018

A beautiful property that was very comfortable and homely.

A beautiful property that was very comfortable and homely.

We loved our stay at Fairbanks - our hosts were wonderful and the peace and quiet was relaxing and rejuvenating. We would very much enjoy a return visit.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2018

Wonderful weekend getaway

Wonderful weekend getaway

Such a wonderful location providing amazing views any time of day. The peace and quite allows you to relax in the country setting. It is also nice and local to many wineries and sites in the Granite Belt. We try and make this a regular each year!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2017

Perfect long weekend!

Perfect long weekend!

We loved everything about our stay - great facilities; well equipped home;warm comfy beds; cosy fire; great visits to wineries and national parks.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2016

Exceeded expectations!

Exceeded expectations!

Had a lovely time, can't fault anything. Excellent!

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2016

We loved our stay! The house was huge and even nicer than in the photos. The fire in the living room and the gas heater kept the house warm despite it being a freezing weekend in ballandean! The house is in a great spot - located on a cattle property at the end of the road after driving past a number of wineries, and we saw kangaroos and deer every day. Juanita was lovely and very attentive - making sure there was enough firewood because it was so cold!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2016

Lovely homestead

Lovely homestead

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2015

Large house with all amenities and wonderful owner

Large house with all amenities and wonderful owner

This was such a wonderful experience for us. A group of us stayed here for a music event held nearby and the owners were very accommodating and helpful from the time we initially enquired. A wonderful period home with modern amenities, it is a bit out of town so you will need to be stocked for provisions but to look at the clear sky at night and enjoy the serenity is well worth the drive.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2015

A Perfect Place to Relax

A Perfect Place to Relax

Fairbanks is a wonderful house & we thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay! (I did not want to leave). 3 great sized bedrooms with lovely, comfy beds. 2 bathrooms inside + outdoor loo. It's a large, sprawling farmhouse and there's plenty of room to spread out and take in the ambience and fresh country air. A local wine tour company picked us up for a day trip and then dropped us home which was brilliant. We cooked meals in the well equipped kitchen. We relaxed with our wine purchases in front of a crackling log fire. Juanita was a perfect host. We will definitely be back!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2015

Great property

Great property

plenty of room to move and it was lovely to relax in front of the fire. The beds were very comfortable as well.

FAQs

How much does this farm stay cost compared to others in Ballandean?

The average price for a rental in Ballandean is $133 per night. This rental is $106 above the average.

Is parking included with this farm stay?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this farm stay?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this farm stay. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this farm stay is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat

Farm Stay in Ballandean

Reasons to book

About this farm stay rental

Amenities

Map of Ballandean

Nearby attractions

Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat

Farm Stay in Ballandean

Reasons to book

About this farm stay rental

Amenities

Map of Ballandean

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this farm stay cost compared to others in Ballandean?

Is parking included with this farm stay?

Is there a pool at this farm stay?

Is Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat?

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