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Barkala Farmstay

3.0 star property
Farm stay in Dandry with seasonal outdoor pool and coffee shop/cafe

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Seasonal outdoor pool
The Poets Cottage
The Studio
Farmhouse Room 1
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
13 June - 14 June

Room options

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The Poets Cottage

The Poets Cottage

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Farmhouse Room 1

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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The Studio

The Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 15
  • 3 Queen Beds, 3 Single Bunk Beds and 3 Single Beds

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Cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Farmhouse Room 4

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Farmhouse Room 3

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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The Old School House

The Old School House

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Cots/infant beds, bed sheets

Farmhouse Room 2

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
2630 Dandry Road, Dandry, NSW, 2357

What's nearby

  • Sandstone Caves - 37 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Crystal Kingdom - 46 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Ukerbarley State Conservation Area - 53 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Warrumbungle Observatory - 54 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Warrumbungle National Park - 59 min drive - 61.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Wren Bush Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Barkala Farmstay

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, an art gallery on-site and a coffee shop/cafe at Barkala Farmstay. The on-site restaurant, Blue Wren Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Enjoy on-site activities, such as rock climbing, volleyball and mountain biking. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-in and barbecues
  • Smoke-free property, meeting rooms and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Barkala Farmstay have comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks, such as separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Separate sitting areas and separate dining areas
  • Full-sized fridge/freezers, cots/infant beds and fans

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 40.50 for adults and AUD 5 to 20 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Wren Cafe

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.25 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 40.5 for adults and AUD 5 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: AUD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.25 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from September to March

Property is also known as

Barkala Farmstay Agritourism Coonabarabran
Barkala Farmstay Coonabarabran
Barkala Farmstay
Barkala Farmstay Agritourism property Coonabarabran
Barkala Farmstay Agritourism property
Barkala Farmstay Coonabarabra
Barkala Farmstay Dandry
Barkala Farmstay Agritourism property
Barkala Farmstay Agritourism property Dandry

Frequently asked questions

Does Barkala Farmstay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Barkala Farmstay?

As of 12 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barkala Farmstay on 13 June 2025 start from AU$117.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Barkala Farmstay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Barkala Farmstay?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Barkala Farmstay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Barkala Farmstay?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Barkala Farmstay located?

Situated in Dandry, this farm stay is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Pilliga Nature Reserve and within 12 miles (20 km) of Timmallallie National Park and Sandstone Caves. Dandry Creek Gorge and Sculptures in the Scrub Picnic Area are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Barkala Farmstay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Lovely staff, clean comfortable accommodation, good food, lots of space to go exploring. Wish I had longer to enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Enjoyed our stay there. Had fun. Staff was really efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10

It is reasonably basic accommodation, but had everything that I required. It is dog friendly with many walks to take dogs on. I'd recommend it for a couple, especially if they have a pet with them. The pottery is also very interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Amazing find. Really fabulous acc. Awesome food. Great amount of things to do. This place is well worth going to. Also has a large pottery studio. Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

This place is a little gem, all of the staff are happy and helpful. They are great communicators. This is a very rustic place, very clean, warm rooms, comfy beds. They offer cooked dinners as they are out of town, I had the cooked dinner and it was awesome. They have a very nice selection of quality wines. They have areas on the property that you can bush walk, with a lot of birdlife and native plants. There is an unsealed dirt road of about 10km long to get to them, considering the length and type of road it is quite good. There are some bumpy rough spots. I would definitely stay there again. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Nice staff, pet playmates and nice homey feel
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Very eclectic surroundings. The pottery was stunning and there were extra activates for the kids. They loved it too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

The location was great,fairly easy to access.Staff were top.notch . Being an amature potter myself I was mist interested in viewing the sale Gallery, the studio all the beautiful pieces completed and available for purchase .The prices were indicative of the quality and skills of each potter. A calm and peaceful place to experience .thank you to the team fof gheur cameraderie and caring.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

Good experience, beautiful watching stars at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10

Genuine care shown by all staff made me feel so welcome. I am looking forward to returning to this earthy and meticulously clean oasis in the spectacular Pilliga! Dog friendly, home cooked meals, lovely fresh linen, intelligent staff, family owned and run, beautiful architecture, amazing pottery studio and so much more to experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10

Great location - made a fantastic break from our road trip MEL - BNE
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10

The pottery was beautiful. The service was great. The food was very good quality and reasonably priced. It was a little hot but not their fault. Loved the stay would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10

Great friendly staff all willing to happy Really enjoyed the pizza.Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10

Unique farmstay accommodation. You can feed farm animals, many bushwalking trails, pottery lessons, lovely cafe serving fresh wood fired pizza and home made gelato among other menu items. The staff are warm and friendly. It is a farm so expect some dust and flies, making it an authentic experience. Maria and her family have created a little oasis in The Pilliga.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10

DO NOT STAY AT THIS PROPERTY. We arrived late to find no lighting, no room numbers and people in the room that we had been told would be ours. There is no after-hours contact number and no phone reception at the property. We had to drive 35km back into town at 11pm after a frightening experience and were lucky to find alternative accommodation. These people are unsafe and inconsiderate. DO NOT GO THERE.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10

Amazing staying in the old School House. Really something special.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

Rustic accommodation but perfect for the environment - the little add-ons like the bushwalk with Kerry are super and the offer of dinner even though we arrived very late was much appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10

Really enjoyed our stay. The peace and quiet. The night sky. No mosquitos. Enjoyed the pottery demonstration and cafe. There are nice walks to go on . The only negative was that there was no hot water, so a cold shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10

Lovely family environment, but logistics very difficult if you have babies needing bottles etc. We stayed in the farmhouse which was cute, but bring all your own cups/bowls/cutlery and be prepared to queue to shower and brush your teeth!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10

We had a lovely stay! Comfortable room / bed and heating. We shared the bathroom with two other couples but we managed okay! We so enjoyed our panorama walk overlooking the property which took us an hour and half. My husband enjoyed his evening meal of German sausages & I the barramundi! Overall a lovely experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10

THe owner was very helpful with anything we needed. The pinch pot classes were excellent value at only a third of the prices charged in Brisbane. My 10 and 12 year old boys enjoyed this a lot. Although we hiked at Warrambungles and Kapatur National Parks, this property had some excellent hiking trails and walks whic hwere well maintained and had peaceful beautiful views. The Cafe had excellent food. Blankets were warm for winter and the beds comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018