Summary:
Huntingdon House is a farm stay experience located in the picturesque region of Huntingdon, NSW. The heritage house offers vast paddocks and gardens, providing a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by beautiful green hills and valleys along the Hastings River. What's more, we are just 30 minutes away from the coastal city of Port Macquarie known for its beautiful beaches, scenic hiking trails, and diverse range of activities.
The Space:
Huntingdon House rests on top of a hill amongst a rainforest patch with views down over the Hastings River. It’s a quaint escape where you can wake up to misty, dew-drop mornings and spend some time immersing yourself in surroundings lush with greenery. Not far to the east is the South Pacific Ocean where you can spend a day by the beach too.
On the way, you can find local attractions such as Billabong Zoo, Ellenborough Falls, Timbertown, Bago Maze, Stoney Aqua Park, and Tacking Point Lighthouse.
It's a cozy 139-square-foot tiny home with well-furnished guest rooms, wide public spaces, and comfortable seating areas. Easy access to water, split air conditioning, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities. These amenities an eco-friendly cassette toilet with a removable waste holding tank, hand basin, and shower (gas-heated for hot showers).
If you plan to spend your farm stay NSW getaway here, we advise that you bring your basic necessities, such as food and water during your stay with us. Thank you.
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the tiny house. They can wander in the large paddock and gardens adjacent to the tiny house. Guests are not allowed to open any closed rural farm gates.
The Neighborhood:
Huntingdon House lies in the rural, quiet village of Huntingdon. It’s just a 30 minute drive from the nearest coastal city of Port Macquarie. In its neighboring areas, there are local heritage theme parks, wineries as well as the Bago National Park and largest waterfall in the southern hemisphere, the Ellenborough Falls.
Our local recommendations:
- At 200 meters high, Ellenborough Falls is the tallest single drop waterfall in New South Wales and amongst the tallest in the southern hemisphere. It’s an iconic experience with different walks around the waterfall to view its grandeur.
- Billabong Zoo allows you to get up-close and personal to Australian and exotic animals with over 80 species of mammals, reptiles and birds.
- Timbertown is a heritage theme park where you can ride the steam train on a trip out through the forest and return. You can experience a carriage ride around the village, stroll around and immerse yourself in old school charm.
- Bago Maze and Wine is a local attraction popular with families, where they can spend a day exploring an award winning architecturally designed hedge maze. At the maze, you can also enjoy wine tasting at their winery and savor platters of local produce.
- Stoney Aqua Park is a pet-friendly holiday park for the family. It’s filled with water activities, obstacle courses and boasts a wide array of inflatable fun items for everyone's enjoyment.
- Tacking Point Lighthouse is the thirteenth oldest lighthouse in Australia. The lighthouse is located in the picturesque, coastal town of Port Macquarie, New South Wales. It sits atop a rocky headland that offers stunning panoramic views along Australia’s Mid-North Coast.
Getting Around:
By car:
- From Port Macquarie, it’s a 30 minute drive.
- Reachable by both 2WD and 4WD.
By public transport:
- Taxi from Wauchope Railway station
Other Things to Note:
- Wifi is not available
- Firewood provided for free
- Pets are not allowed
- Charcoal BBQ Grill is available
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- There are designated smoking areas on the property
- Please be advised that we have livestock (and noise) on our property
- Please expect limited connectivity as the tiny house is set in a rural locality
- Keep a safe distance from pets and farm animals as they are easily agitated
- Don’t forget to close the windows and lock doors when leaving the tiny house/ property
- Make sure to turn off the lights, air conditioning, and electronics (e.g., especially chargers)
- Mobile reception is good for Telstra and Optus; Weak for Vodafone, 2degrees and Spark
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge
Important note:
- Due to the nature of the property, abundant wildlife may be present on the property
- Keep in mind that BBQ grills and outdoor fire pits are not available during a total fire ban
- In order to maintain the cleanliness and functionality of our cassette toilets a minimum additional cleaning fee is applied for stays of 5 nights or more. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a hygienic experience during your stay.
Interaction with Guests:
Guests will enjoy your own private space but we are always happy to chat with you.
