"So peaceful & healing being immersed in nature including the farm animals like huge, friendly dairy cows on the back steps of our cabin."
Kym from Australia
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"The kids loved helping out with feeding the pigs, sheep's, chickens and birds."
Michelle from Australia
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"Excellent Farmstay for the kids."
Jenny
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Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay - Family-Friendly Campground near Gap Creek
Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay, a family-owned and operated Australian farm stay, is located in Maryvale, Queensland, in a rural area near Gap Creek, offering a mountain setting within 500 acres of farmland, 100 km from Toowoomba City. The campground features a conference center and a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue, and children's playground. Guests can observe daily farm activities such as cow milking and horse shoeing. A free railway tour of Bestbrook is available. The restaurant serves mountain cuisine, including local meat and fish dishes. Safety features include a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, security system, and first aid kit. Guests can use free bicycles and enjoy access to cricket and golf onsite.
Additional perks of the hotel
Enjoy the simple pleasures of life by getting a hand on experience in milking a cow, or cooking your own damper on bush microwave.
Observe daily farm activities such as cow milking and horse shoeing.
Help feed the sheep, chickens, ducks and cows.
They can make butter for the damper and Billy tea.
Rooms
Bestbrook Mountain Resort offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations. The cottages feature simple decor, air conditioning, and a lounge with a TV and sofa bed. Some units include a seating area. All rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Opening onto furnished porch with mountain views, this cottage has simple décor, air conditioning, and a lounge with a TV and sofa bed. The kitchen includes a pot-belly stove, a microwave, fridge, toaster, oven, kettle and an electric hob.
Other conveniences
Hair dryers and irons/ironing boards
Ironing facilities
Heating
Air conditioning
Sitting area
Dining table
Patio
Garden furniture
Washing machine
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Electric kettle
Flat-screen TV
Carpeted floor
Parquet floor
“This Maryvale farmstay offers a genuine taste of rural life, especially appealing to families seeking hands-on experiences like animal feeding and traditional skills. While some cabins might show their age, the engaging farm activities and welcoming staff create a memorable, back-to-nature escape.”
James DavidEditor-in-Chief at Toresort
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Select your room type
The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Three-Bedroom Cottage
2 persons
1295 sq. feet
3 Single beds
Shower
Heating
room details
Two-Bedroom Cottage
2 persons
865 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
room details
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Facilities
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
General
No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Pets allowed
Coffee shop
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
Hiking
Horseback riding
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
Housekeeping
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Dining
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Special diet menus
Business
Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cots
Children's menu
Children's play area
Game room
Spa & Leisure
Saltwater pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Washing machine
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
Flat-screen TV
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Dining Onsite
At Bestbrook Mountain Farmstay, the Coachhouse Restaurant invites guests to indulge in delightful Australian cuisine with a focus on accommodating diverse dietary needs. Enjoy hearty meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere that enhances the farmstay experience.
Coachhouse Restaurant
Australian
Ambiance
A cozy, family-friendly setting that embraces the charm of farm life, perfect for gathering with loved ones after a day of adventure.
Key Offerings
Savor a variety of hearty Australian dishes, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can even participate in the delightful experience of making butter for freshly baked damper, accompanied by traditional Billy tea.
Reservation
Recommended for larger groups.
Open daily from 07:30 to 19:30 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.