Have driven and ridden my motorbike past here so many times over the decades and have always wondered what it would be like to stay here, and now we have👍🏼
Wayne and Jeni have done such a wonderful job of keeping the 1840’s look and feel of the place, but also have it furnished with some comforts from the 21st century without detracting from the overall look. A stunning group of original buildings with a few improvements added over the decades, you really do feel like your living a part of Western Australia’s early farming history. There are 5 other accommodation options here as well, which are all listed individually on Wayne & Jeni’s Airbnb listing, we stayed in the old Gatehouse.
Spotlessly clean and comfortable, set amongst beautiful gardens and surrounded on three sides by farmland with direct access to the Avon River from the front gate. Breakfast is provided, milk, eggs, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, butter and sourdough bread, which can easily be prepared in the well appointed kitchenette.
Peace and quiet in the countryside, some friendly sheep, a miniature pony and a newly acquired gentle giant pig all help to make the place feel pretty special.
We stayed here in mid August, misty mornings and green waterlogged countryside, perfect for cosy log fires. Toodyay is only 10 minutes away but with everything on offer here at Katrine, we felt there was no need to leave the property, apart from the two minute walk to the riverbank to watch the 2022 Avon Descent competitors make their way from Northam to Bayswater. Wayne and Jeni are very welcoming, easy to chat to, and full of all sorts of information about anything “Katrine”.
Thank you so much Wayne and Jeni for providing such a wonderful stay😍and making us feel really welcome.