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Tallowood Farm

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· Kalang, New South Wales

47 acres hosted by Gabrielle H.

1 lodging site

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All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Tallowood Farm offers the Cow Shed which is situated 130 meters from the main house on the 47 acre Kalang valley farm near Bellingen. You’ll enjoy absolute privacy and serenity, and access to your own private swimming hole in the Kalang River. Swim in the sparkling, fresh water (also perfect for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and fishing). Go for walks in the pristine rainforest and hear nothing but silence and birdsong. Have a hit of tennis on our rustic clay bush tennis court. Paint a landscape scene of the view from the top paddock ‘en plein air’. Gaze out across the rolling green paddocks and our organic veggie garden or hang out with the cows - meet Bruce, Freckles and the rest of the gang!… and Eagle the horse. Feed the chickens and collect their fresh organic eggs.Welcome to the Cow Shed! Nestled in the magic Kalang valley, the Cow Shed is one of a kind! Step back in time to the rustic charm of a lovingly restored milking bails from the early 1900’s (complete with essential modern day comforts!) Wake in the mornings to the sound of birds in this perfect artist’s retreat or country escape. The Cow Shed is situated 130 meters from the main house on the 47 acre Tallowood Farm. You’ll enjoy absolute privacy and serenity, and access to your own private swimming hole in the Kalang River. Swim in the sparkling, fresh water (also perfect for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and fishing). Go for walks in the pristine rainforest and hear nothing but silence and birdsong. Have a hit of tennis on our rustic clay bush tennis court. Paint a landscape scene of the view from the top paddock ‘en plein air’. Gaze out across the rolling green paddocks and our organic veggie garden, or hang out with the cows - meet Freckles and the rest of the gang!… and Eagle the horse. Feed the chickens and collect their fresh organic eggs. Enjoy warm cosy evenings by the indoor fireplace. Play the piano, or choose from our selection of vinyl records to accompany your candlelit dinners. Have a BBQ on the deck and sit by the outside fire pit at night, watch the stars ‘pop’ at dusk and count the constellations. Soak in a relaxing (or romantic) hot bath under the stars in the outdoor bath tub ✨ Get lost in a book from the bookshelf, enjoy a board game or cards… there’s no shortage of things to do at Tallowood Farm. In the upstairs loft is a queen-sized bed (accessed via an internal staircase), and downstairs is a comfy couch/double sofa bed if you prefer not to climb the stairs, or simply space for your children or extra guests. All bed linen and towels are provided. The fully equipped kitchen has a fridge, gas stove and oven, microwave, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine, selection of herbal teas, cooking oil, seasonings and local organic honey. The adjoining bathroom features a shower, composting Green Loo (minimal impact housing) and bath tub is outside under the stars! Starlink provides Wi-Fi for excellent internet and mobile phone reception. There is always a plentiful supply of firewood provided for your indoor fire or outside fire pit. Beautiful Bellingen is only 20 minutes drive away, where you’ll find excellent restaurants, cafés, boutiques, great markets, art galleries, unique health food shop and local growers markets. Stroll through the streets and enjoy the friendly Bello vibe! The Cow Shed is a place of inspiration and relaxation, if you’re looking to spend time painting, writing, reading, playing music, meditating, practising yoga, walking in the forest, swimming in the river or simply being amongst the beauty of nature and the birds 🍃 There’s a river crossing to access the property, which can be navigated most of the time by any kind of car, however in the event of extensive rainfall or extreme weather, we might need to cancel if we consider it unsuitable to cross. Tallowood Farm is a slow-paced working farm, so come and have a restful, restorative stay, enjoy the peace and quiet, and the fresh, clean air of the Kalang valley and leave feeling recharged and inspired! 🌻

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

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26 Ratings · 25 reviews

Lisa W.recommends

October 7, 2024

The Cow Shed

Everything was perfect

What an absolutely beautiful place, it was perfect. Gabrielle and greg were lovely hosts who had thought of everything. The personal touches were so well thought out and everything about the cow shed and extended property are magical. This is by far our favourite place yet.

E J.recommends

September 27, 2024

The Cow Shed

What a magical spot. Everything about the Cow Shed was what we were hoping for and more. Gabrielle and Greg were so welcoming. Putting our toddler to bed each night was a breeze because she was exhausted from feeding the horse, waving at the cows and collecting chicken eggs. My partner and I then sat outside by the fire pit under the stars enjoying the property. I’ll say it again, just magical.

Chris P.recommends

June 21, 2024

The Cow Shed

A lovely relaxing place, perfect for a weekend getaway. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to escape for the weekend.

Kym K.recommends

May 26, 2024

The Cow Shed

Do it.

Far beyond my expectations, it was cute, hospitable, and a welcome space for a weekend away. I only wished I realised how much I would just want to stay there and do nothing but relax, instead of using it as a home base while I attended a nearby event. I did get to spend the last 24 hours just simply relaxing, and it was amazing. The local town was cute, the drive to the property was like something from a movie. All in all it felt like I entered a portal from the real world into a fantasy world for the weekend I stayed, and my only desire is to go back for longer.

Wayne P.recommends

May 5, 2024

The Cow Shed

Amazing

Another great stay at the cow shed. Greg and Gabrielle are the best hosts. They are so welcoming we felt like family when we visit. We arrive to the fireplace lit and everything you could ask for. The cottage is very private and the outdoor bath under the stars is a highlight. This was out second visit and we be back again! Thank you guys again for an amazing stay.

Anthony E.recommends

May 3, 2024

The Cow Shed

Somewhere to truly be in the moment

My partner and I felt a wonderful sense of place, of calmness and peace. Our hearts melted into the cabin and surrounding land that left us with a sense of renewed energy and purpose. We could not recommend the Cow Shed more and feel privileged to have been able to spend time there. True beauty echoed by the absolutely lovely hosts Gabrielle and Greg. Thank you.

Location

Kalang, New South Wales, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Gumbaynggirr First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Gabrielle H.

Joined in December 2022

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