The old farmhouse has an historic ambiance, and although renovations are not yet complete, it exudes charm and will be amazing when "renos" are completed. I loved the wide verandahs and high ceilings. Importantly the kitchen and bathroom are newish, clean and functional, as they should be.
Mother-daughter team, Liz and Emily, are warm, hospitable and kind hosts, who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. For example, sharing a pasta bowl with us when we arrived home hungry late one night, and upgrading to another room when it was stifling hot January weather to ensure a more comfortable sleep. I would love to stay during the depths of winter to sit by the fire!
The only drawback from our point of view is that it was quite far out of town (Bellingen) and we had to make the daily journey for 6 days, as we were attending a workshop, and return on dark and winding country roads at night. Nevertheless, I really loved staying at Freida and recommend it for those who love the bush presence and a touch of historic Australia.