Kathleen and Tim were wonderful hosts. They responded immediately to our booking and gave clear directions to their property, which is off the beaten track. They met us on arrival and showed us around the cabin, which is right next to their house. They provided breakfasts in the form of muesli, yoghurt, bread for toasting and home-made jams/marmalade, and various teas and coffees. They even left a chocolate on each pillow. No sooner had we settled in than they invited us to join them for a bbq dinner on the first night. We were made to feel like friends from the outset. But they also gave us all the privacy we wanted. Cooked evening meals were on offer for the other nights if we had wanted them but we’d taken most of our own food. And we were invited to pick any fruit we wanted from their orchard. We had a lovely early morning bush walk through the tracks that Tim has personally created for his guests.
The listing was exactly as described; lots of birds flitting amongst the bushes and fruit trees outside our door; three gentle natured Clydesdale cross horses available for wagon rides, or in our case, just a pat. Only saw one kangaroo in the paddock but saw lots in the bush. They also have chickens and a rooster and a white peacock. The stunning blue fairy wrens and butterflies constantly sipping the nectar from the flowering bushes outside the cabin would be a photographer’s dream, if they would keep still long enough for a photo. Eagles and red-tailed cockatoos flew high overhead and nested at night in nearby trees.
Bridgetown is 13 kms away and has some gorgeous specialty stores plus an IGA. The Golden Triangle (Bridgetown, Balingup, Nannup) makes a lovely day trip.
Spent a delightful three nights at Kathleen and Tim’s cabin. The only things we would have liked that weren’t there were a gas or electric stove top (only had a microwave) and perhaps some air freshener in the toilet.
Thanks for a great stay K and T.
Carol and Paul