We absolutely loved everything about our stay at Cherryl's place. From the fun and friendly dogs, the beautiful cow and the chickens, the sheep and the pool! Cherryl and Geoff were great hosts, warm and inviting but we also had all the privacy we needed and really felt secluded and on our own. They included us in the farming activities that were happening at the time. The kids got such a thrill going out herding up the sheep and watching them be fed. We also got to watch how Geoff cut and harvested some barley crops.
Cherryl was kind enough to leave a beautiful full range of breakfast foods for us. The cottage was spotless, spacious and had all the comforts and amenities you need. Games, books and toys for the family were a big hit. We loved hearing the Kookaburras at night and the cockatoos were aplenty.
The pool was clean and beautiful and perfect for a hot day of swimming for all of us.
The location was fantastic - really off the beaten track and remote enough to feel fully relaxed and off the grid, but still a very close drive to Harrow where the historic sites are beautiful and interesting and the general store had everything we needed.
We enjoyed a day trip to the Naracoorte Caves which was only an hour away and planned on venturing out to other places but the farm and the animals and the pool were so beautiful we were happy to stay put more than we expected.
I would highly recommend Cherryl's place to anyone looking to get away, to relax, for kids who love animals, a pit stop between Melbourne and Adelaide and really worth the trip from Melbourne even as a destination on its own. We got a real taste and insight into sheep country and real farming life in Victoria. Thank you Cherryl and Geoff - we really hope to be able to visit again!