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A large, semi-transparent tent with a central fire pit, surrounded by a gravel area and a wooden deck.
A wooden cabin with a glass front, docked by a calm river.
A cozy attic bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
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Game room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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Taylor Bay, VIC
  • Place, Lake Eildon National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Eildon Bushland Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Eildon Pondage
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Taylor Bay

Located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Eildon National Park, this country house is within a 5-minute drive of Eildon Bushland Reserve. Guestrooms at this country house include kitchens, fireplaces, and balconies.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Eildon National Park - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Eildon Bushland Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Eildon Pondage - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • W.J. Moore Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Snobs Creek Freshwater Discovery Centre - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Rubicon Hotel-Motel - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pixes At The Billabong - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Schoolhouse Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Eildon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Best Gourmet Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences


❄️❄️ Winter Special - EARLY CHECK-IN AND LATE CHECK-OUT AVAILABLE ❄️❄️
*Subject to availability - please contact us


**PLEASE NOTE: BYO SHEETS, TOWELS, PILLOWS & BLANKETS/SLEEPING BAGS. DOONAS AND COVERS ARE SUPPLIED.

FAWLTY FARM offers a unique farm-stay experience with a range of accommodation options including the romantic Lake House, cosy old pool room, cute A frames and practical bunkhouses. Relax with family and friends under The Big Top and enjoy the open fire pit, extensive outdoor cooking options and the largest 12 person cedar Hot Tub in Australia.

Splash around in our PRIVATE lake where you can fish, paddle boat, kayak and swim. The lake is stocked with fish and is safe for swimming but is not fenced. Take a nature walk and enjoy the local fauna such as kangaroos, wombats and echidnas. BYO boat for fun on Lake Eildon. We have the largest pontoon in Taylor Bay which has 2 X 9m sides that will accommodate your super boats. There is no charge for guests. There is plenty of room for your cars, boats and caravans.

We also offer 3 FREE experiences with your hosts John and Sally including:

- a visit to our 28 person party boat the 'Fawlty Princess,' moored in Taylor Bay
- a visit to our operational quartz reef Gold Mine. It's been running for 80 years and some guests still find gold!!
- a trip in our 20 person ex-Swiss army pinzgauer to our private Ridge Hut for a Sundowner. Sparkling wine, cheese and nibbles provided.

The whole environment of FAWLTY FARM is perfect for large groups of family/friends looking for a place with great facilities and unique accommodation. Situated on 300 acres of steeply undulating country with a mixture of open grassy paddocks and dense natural bush-land, FAWLTY FARM is a perfect country getaway where the only sounds you will hear is the abundant wildlife and the laughter of family and friends. Other activities in the surrounding area include bushwalking, mountain bike riding, fishing and horse riding. Please ask us for information on these activities.

PETS
As much as we love dogs, Fawlty Farm is not securely fenced and is abundant with wildlife and domestic animals. It is not suitable for pets and we ask that you leave them at home please.

PLEASE NOTE - Fawlty Farm is designed for large groups of 18 adults. Please do not make an enquiry for small groups as Fawlty Farm can only be booked in its entirety (we do not rent out parts of the property).

LOCATION
Taylor Bay is unique as access to Lake Eildon is only possible through private land. There are no public facilities in Taylor Bay making the area safe, secluded and exclusive. The small but delightful township of Eildon is only 7 minutes away and the Dam Wall has year round boat launching. Even at about 75 percent capacity, Lake Eildon is more than 3 times the size of Sydney Harbour.

YOUR HOSTS
John and Sally have been welcoming guests to FAWLTY FARM for more than 30 years. The property is 'Hosted Accommodation' which means we reside on the property but in a separate dwelling. We are here to help and assist but won't get in the way of your group enjoying everything FAWLTY FARM has to offer.

THE BIG TOP KITCHEN
Our extensive outdoor kitchen includes 9 different appliances to suit the most ambitious cooking team including:

- wood-fired, electric driven Roasting Spit that will take a lamb or suckling pig
- wood-fired ex-Army Baking Oven with huge stainless hot-plate which is ideal for breakfast cookups
- the latest gas Radiant Quartz Technology system BBQ
- gas Smoker
- gas fired Yabbie Pot
- wood fired Pizza Oven
- Beer Keg converted to a nifty rotisserie that is ideal for a rolled roast or two large chooks
- Paella Burner with a 600mm Pan
- half 44 gallon drum Charcoal Cooker which is great for all cuts of meat
- "flaming Charcoal" Texas offset grill/smoker (incredible BBQ, endless fun cooking anything)

BYO food and drinks. You will need to do your own cooking and cleaning with a view to leaving the premises as they were found i.e. clean please.

ACCOMMODATION
Connected to The Big Top is a large building that houses a substantial indoor kitchen and living room, as well as the 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, 3 showers and a bath.
Behind here is a bedroom with a queen bed and 2 singles plus a wall plasma TV. The bunkhouse is 2 rooms with 6 bunks in each.

There are four separate cosy A frame cabins each with a double bed and two folding camp beds.

The romantic Lake House is a separate 2 storey dwelling on our private lake. It has a queen size bed and a slipper bath/shower upstairs. Downstairs is a double and single bed, kitchenette, toilet and TV. Large double doors open onto a deck over the lake with a 10 person dining setting and BBQ. Awesome in summer.

OVERALL - FAWLTY FARM has a total of 5 double beds, 2 queen beds, 13 singles and 8 folding beds suitable for children 4-10 years. We are permitted to have 18 guests but have sleeping options for 25.

PRICING AND MINIMUM NIGHTS
The nightly rate of $1800 is for up to 18 people, with extra guests $100 p/n Children under 5 are free.

There is a 2 night minimum, except for long weekends which is 3 nights, Easter and Melbourne Cup is 4 nights and any booking that includes Christmas Day or New Year is 5 nights minimum.

We hope to welcome you to FAWLTY FARM soon.
Cheers

John & Sally
Guests can expect to find WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Pool
  • Stereo
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

52627
Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay With 3 Free Experiences Taylor Bay

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this country house?

This country house is located in Taylor Bay, close to Snobs Creek Freshwater Discovery Centre, Jerusalem Creek Marina, and Eildon Bushland Reserve. You'll also find Lake Eildon National Park and Eildon Pondage within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences?

No, this country house doesn't offer parking.

Is this country house adjacent to a casino?

No, this country house is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this country house?

No, this country house doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront country house include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a hot tub.

Are there hot tubs at Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this country house.

Does this country house provide breakfast?

No, this country house doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this country house allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this country house.

Are there connecting rooms at Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this country house.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences?

Yes, every accommodation at Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences comes with a balcony and some offer mountain and water views.

Fawlty Farm in Taylor Bay with 3 FREE experiences Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Awesome property and tours hosted by John.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine G.

We had an amazing time, thank you for your hospitality we will be back

My family of 15 stayed over Easter 2019, we all had an amazing time, it had everything we needed and more, John was very accommodating and the view from the Sundowner is one not to miss, we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Family Break

We loved our stay at Fawlty Farm. It had everything we needed. Beautiful views. Heaps of accommodation for everyone. A great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much fun!!

Thankyou so much to John and Sally for a great stay! The activities were so much fun. Loved that we were able to find gold and take it home. Perfect spot for families. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Pawitter S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax with family and friends

We visited the place for 2 nights. John is really a great host. All the 3 attractions part of the trip were amazing. A lot of open space and room to sleep. Rooms needs cleaning as there were dust and spiders in A shape cabins. Rest everything was amazing as mentioned in property description
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding experience for a big group

We stayed at Fawlty Farm for my husband's 50th birthday. There were around 6 couples and a few singles. We had such an incredible time - the multiple sleeping areas are really handy but the stand outs are the spa and all the cooking facilities around the open fire pit. John was absolutely lovely and the excursions out on the water and the trip in the sundowner were spectacular. Highly recommend for big groups, and would love to come next time with the kids. A very special place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and delightful weekend escape

Fawlty Farm sure did impress. The range of accomodation available catered to all tastes. The level of cleanliness wasn't A1 but appropriate for the location and experience offered. The amenities catered well to a large group and the equipment available for use was extensive and impressive. The fire pit, the hot tub, the bbq, the paella pan, the large kitchen and everything else were all easy to use and well maintained. John was a kind, generous host who propelled our weekend into one to remember with his army truck rides, house boat voyages and visit to the summit with fire and nibbles. My whole group (17 women!) thoroughly enjoyed staying at Fawlty Farm and will recommend John, his sheep, alpacca and many friendly birds who drop by for some seed to everyone! Thanks for a fabulous weekend John!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Best Weekend Ever!!!!!!!!

Myself and a large group of friends stayed here last weekend as my leaving Australia party. It was by far the most amazing weekend I and many of my friends had in Australia. John and his beautiful wife Sally were so welcoming and accommodating. The house had absolutely everything that you need and more. The surroundings on the lake were breathtaking, especially the view when you wake up in the lake house in the morning. From the hot tub to the games room, fire pit and all the cooking equipment made it such a special weekend. The highlight was when John took us out on the boat on Saturday on the lake where we enjoyed a few drinks and jumped off the boat for a swim. That evening he and Sally took us to the viewpoint where we enjoyed wine and cheese and the most fabulous views. Fawlty Farm is somewhere we will all be talking about for a very long time and recommending it to anyone looking for an amazing get away. Thank you John and Sally from Lauren and the gang.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely hosted experience

The hosted experience was really great, I was a bit surprised at the house itself, for the cost I wouldn't have expected the degree of decay on the property, broken windows specifically. We honestly had the best and most enchanting time and it exceeded our expectations, but we couldn't even use the living room as the couches were so gross and all the windows were broken
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Fun Fun

What a great weekend we had at Fawlty Farm. John was a great host taking us out on the boat and up to the lookout for spectacular sunset views and drinks. Lots to entertain with table tennis, pool and fusal along with canoes and SUP. We had so much fun. Thank you so much John.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved our stay at a Faulty Farms

Faulty farms is set on a stunning property with just about everything on offer. You can kayak the private lake, snuggle around the fire pit walk around and enjoy the wildlife ect. There is certainly something for everyone. We enjoyed the outdoor kitchen and made use of the wood fire pizza oven, paella pan and spit. The tours were a lovely touch, especially the trip upto the ridge line, the drive up was nothing but laughs and then you are met with the most amazing views and get to enjoy some cheese and bubbly around the fire. John and Sally are gems. Everyone was impressed and enjoyed their stay. Our one disappointment was that the hot tub didn’t get hot enough to use on the Saturday night. But knowing John he will have that addressed in no time! Recommend faulty farms for the family/friend getaway. Summer would be incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family time

The bonus events were thoroughly enjoyed by all. A heater in one cabin didn't work properly and shorted out the cabin but otherwise all was good. Kitchen is well appointed and all ages enjoyed the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredivle

This place is simply incredible. John was incredible from start to finish, communication, flexibility, friendliness. The property itself is beautiful, well thought out and so much fun. The whole experience was enhanced by the activities. I could not have asked for a better 30th.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tara a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like school camp but with your best friends

Amazing time, loved every moment. Was very impressed with the tours even though we had not intended to do them. Host (John & Sal) we’re so friendly. So many great fun activities. Thankyou for a amazing trip. Want to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eanna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway property

Extremely well kitted out for any kind of gathering. Beautiful surroundings and access to outdoor activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Broni L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a big group.

15 of us stayed for 3 nights. The property has just the right amount of things to get adventurous with while also being the perfect place to get solid downtime together. Every spot is large enough for the entire group to hang out but also appropriate to break off and do different things. We loved it. And John was very communicative and delightful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Fawlty Farm

Great farm stay surpassed our expectations! Sleeping areas and indoor/outdoor spaces were perfect for our family of 8 adults and 8 children. Plenty of activities to do, the hot tub and the private lake a bonus, the animal feeding and the extra excursions provided were a very special experience for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fawlty farm is brilliant

Loved our stay here. John was a brilliant host. The property has everything, the activities organised by the John were great, and it’s a beautiful place. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3/1/20 for 8 nights

Amazing stay at Fawlty farm with family. 6 adults and 9 children and we had the best time. The set up is fantastic and the hosts wonderful. I recommend highly for a large group. Kids were aged 10 to 17 and we spend plenty times on the water both the farms lake and lake eildon. The experiences Fawlty farm offers made the holiday what it was and I am sure that you will have a great trip if you partake. Fawlty farm is a rustic adventure that exceeds all expectations. Do yourself a favour and book.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vibrant and multi-use space

There is something for everyone here. We were impressed with how much access we had to all of the facilities, use of the fire pit, bbqs, lake, kitchen... anything. This is a perfect spot for a gathering of friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Absolutely out of this world incredible!

John has created possibly the most special place I’ve ever had the privaledge of staying at. We visited with a large group for my 30th, and whether it’s the beautiful private lake with waterfront bedrooms, the A- frame chalet tiny houses, the bonkers view from the hut at the top of the hill on the property, the personal boat trip on lake Eildon- John’s pad really has everything. John was the perfect host, always nearby if we needed or with the next incredible experience lined up. John’s magical place is only overshadowed by his heartfelt hospitality and warmth. Some of our group even dubbed it ‘their favourite weekend of their lives’! Don’t be a stranger John, we’ll definitely be coming back soon ;) thanks again for making my 30th unforgettable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marni T.

Absolutely beautiful

This was our first time to fawlty farm and it was amazing. We absolutely loved the property, with heaps of things to do we were always entertained. Our favourite was the diving board into the lake! John goes out of his way to assist when needed and has thought of everything to make the stay great. We can't thank you enough john for having us and we will defiantly be coming back for another great holiday.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Annita Y.

AMAZING!

WOW. Fawlty farm (And the whole entire drive there) is absolutely amazing. You will be stunned by all the views. Perfect for a large group get away. The hosts John and Sally only made it 10 times better. They both ensured we were happy the entire stay by trying to satisfy our every need. Highly recomend to try all 3 activities. Kids enjoyed every second of it. We will definitely be back John! Thank you so much for all your effort and a much memorable stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Absolutely stunning property!!

Fawlty Farm is a little hidden gem. The minute we walked in we were blown away with the breathtaking views! John & Sally welcome you with open arms and were an absolute pleasure the whole weekend. The facilities were great, the kitchen fully equipped with everything you could think of. The outdoor entertaining area is fantastic, the fire pit, the pizza oven & the spit were all a highlight. The best thing and an absolute must-do if you visit Fawlty Farm is the boat & hut tour. Both of which were absolutely incredible. We regretfully didn't do the mining tour. There isn't one thing John and Sally haven't thought of when it comes to Fawlty Farm. We already can't wait for our next visit. Thanks so much for having us. Jess, Alex and the Crew :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Wow Amazing Property

Our recent weekend at Faulty Farm To Celebrate my husbands 60 Th Birthday was Amazing The property has everything you could want and more . John our host took us on a beautiful houseboat tour of Lake Eildon, But the highlight was the spectacular trip to the Ridge to see the sunset , over Eildon .It was truly magical. Thankyou John for being the Perfect Host

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