What our guests have to say

  Lesley and Gary are great hosts. Gary even took the time out of his day to take the kids around the farm and teach them about the cows and the... read more bees. Thanks guys! We had a memorable time.

  Beautiful weekend away!

  Fantastic place to stay. Garry gave us a great tour of the place and was super friendly. Lesley was very accommodating for us and super helpful and proactive. My only... read more criticism is the bed wasn’t the most comfortable but apart from that would definitely return.

  Lesley’s studio is een rustpunt midden in een agrarisch gebied. Alles is aanwezig, de douche is heerlijk en we hebben erg lekker geslapen. Lesley’s man Gary heeft ons een rondleiding... read more gegeven over zijn terrein, bevlogen en ontzettend interessant. Leuk om te zien hoe de koeien achter ons aan renden. Zeker een verblijf waard.

  It was amazing farm stay experience. Lesley and her husband are very supportive and had best time for holidays. He gave us farm tour for more then hour to... read more their farm and we did cow feeding as well. My kids love this farm and will go again soon.

  We were warmly welcomed with a great styled and homey feeling. Lesley's honey is worth buying, very tasty and unique. They set up an outside fire which we lit under... read more the beautiful stars. We barbecued their t-bone steak we bought from them, which was juicy. The ride to get to the house was worth the distance away from Port Macquarie. The beds were super comfy. We even saw a Platapus near the bridge by their house. We definitely recommend this place for a really relaxed country feel.

  We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful rural location. A highlight was our farm tour with Gary and trying the produce. A perfect spot to relax and break up the... read more drive between Brisbane & Sydney. You will not regret booking a couple of nights here

  Perfect stay for our family (with two boys aged 6 and 2). We enjoyed having the garden to play in, bbqs every night and the outdoor fire to toast... read more our marshmallows on.Lesley and Gary were amazing hosts and we even given a tour of the farm to feed to cows which we all enjoyed. We also bought produce from the farm for dinner. Recommend staying here if you need a break from the the city

  Lesley and Gary live in a slice of paradise. The place is a perfect little farm stay. Gary took us for a farm tour which was very informative .... read more We had BBQ with the farm raised meat we purchased from Gary, a fire with marshmallows and the stars were incredible. The kids loved it. Could not recommend enough.

  Our family had a lovely stay at Misty Moos!For two boys growing up in Sydney the chance to experience the farm and learn about some of the issues facing our... read more farming sector was a great opportunity. Gary was a great host and took us on an interesting tour of the farm and we got to feed the cows, whip was a highlight!For me, sitting in the gardens enjoying the serenity and countryside was welcome. The local honey, steaks and sausage went down a treat too. All in all a great few days.

  Wow!! What a wonderful stay on the Farm. From arrival to departure, we absolutely loved our time here. An absolute GEM of a place - private, quiet and peaceful, lots... read more to explore or simply sit by the fire pit and enjoy the surroundings. Thank you Gary for a very informative and enjoyable farm tour. Very lucky to try some local produce as well as honey. A very wholesome trip and we would gladly return anytime.

  It was absolute amazing. Not only was it cozy, but there was lots of education to for my 3 kids which loved the place. My children liked going out to... read more the fields everyday and looking for platypuses at the creek. Cows were really friendly, especially Heidi. Overall, I would highly recommend this place for a family vacation. Truly excellent!! 👏🏼👏🏼 . Gary, (Leslie’s husband) was very kind to make us a campfire every night so that my family could roast marshmallows under the Milky Way 🌌. Gary gave us a tour of the entire farm and we learnt about all sorts of animals ranging from bees, to black Angus cows and dairy cows. The kids and I were truly blessed with this place! 😘🥳😇

  We are a family of 5 and we loved our, stay at Cow Cottage. It is pretty, comfortable and well equipped. I loved the peaceful surroundings, the countryside was so... read more beautiful and you're welcome to walk on the property so long as you shut the gates. We enjoyed a fire pit and BBQ one night, purchasing some of their own south African style sausages. If you are looking for beauty, solitude, stunning countryside and good country hospitality, you'll find it here.

  Our family (2 adults and 3 kids 5,5 and 7 yrs old) really enjoyed our short stay. Peaceful, room to explore or sit and relax. All the amenities to cook... read more meals for the family in the cottage plus little touches like a coffee pod machine (much appreciated by the parents after long drive). An added bonus was the farm tour by Gary and honey from the farm bees. Highly recommend to break up the drive from Brisbane to Sydney and to show the kids a working farm.

  great stay, lovely owners, thanks for the wonderful farm stay.

  Lesley and Gary went out of their way to show us around the farm and share their expertise in cattle farming.

Kids totally loved the meet and greet... read more with their cattle.

If ever you wanted to break the drive up to Queensland, this is the perfect spot for a stopover. Highly recommend

  My family had a lovely stay at Lesley and Gary's place over New Years. Both Lesley and Gary were very welcoming, and Gary took us round the farm and we... read more fed the cows. A highlight for my kids. The cottage was beautifully presented, and in the most peaceful and green scenery. A very stressful free environment, with meals outdoors under the shade of a tree, loads of space for the kids to play/kick a ball. What a great trip. And enjoyed the lovely boerworse we bought from the farm too!

  We had a lovely four nights at Lesley's beautiful country cottage. It was exactly as depicted in the photos and communicating with Lesley was very straightforward, friendly and helpful.... read more The surrounding country side is very beautiful with wooded mountains and dairy farms. Thank you Lesley for a great country experience.

  My daughter and I had a wonderful time, we needed to reconnect and walking the paddocks together looking at the land and talking was a great place to do so.... read more We got to feed the cows, saw a new calf that was less than a week old, learnt history of the land and area, and had some of the most amazing honey.
Lesley and Gary were amazing host and I will certainly go back again.

  This place is a hidden gem, not far off the highway in a beautiful valley. Our hosts took us on a tour of the farm and feeding the cows was... read more an absolute highlight. Our hosts also set up fire pits each night so we could enjoy the stars.

It's a spacious and comfortable property with everything you need. Having a washer and dryer there was great and we stayed warm with the aircon. The closest supermarket is 30 minutes away so shop on your way in to save time.

It was lush and green from the recent rain but also muddy underfoot. We were warned to bring gum boots but some were also provided for guests. We would definitely stay again!

  We had so much fun at this lovely farm stay. Beautiful surrounds, friendly and kind hosts, and well resourced amenities. Thank you to Lesley and Gary.

  We enjoyed our 2 night stays at this airbnb. Thank you Lesley for the warm welcome and Gary for the amazing farm tour. 1 week has passed since our stay... read more and our daughter still talk about her farm stay here. I love breakfast under the tree, fire-pit under the milky-way at night. Great place to wind down, a short sneak out of our busy live in Sydney.
Pro tip: if you enjoy cooking, order their meat for complete farm to table experience.

  Such a magical stay on this magnificent property. We feel so lucky to have discovered this wonderful place.
Lesley was so welcoming and accommodating, with a freshly poured jar... read more of honey from the farm on arrival. Gary set up the fire pit for us each evening and generously showed us around the property visiting the cows and the bee farm, we learnt so much! We were given free access to wander around the property and our little ones picked lemons. Definitely recommend gumboots as the ground is a bit soft from wet weather. Highly recommend, we would definitely revisit in future. Thank you Lesley and Gary

  I stayed here over the Easter Weekend with my family of 4 and it was wonderful. Lesley was kind enough to give us information on places to visit. Gary... read more was very accomidating, he took us for a tour on the tractor the next day and the kids got to feed the cows and see the bees. We loved the Cafe down the road and visited the waterfalls and the closest Beach. We also got to take home some local honey and sausages. Highly Recommend!

  It was a pleasure staying at Lesley's farm. Although when we arrived, the temperature was 42 degrees Celsius and took about an hour for the cabin to cool down. Due... read more to the temperature we decided to stay inside. Plenty of board games to choose from which we enjoyed alot. You can also connect TV to your Netflix account (which was a plus). The next day was amazing, Gary gave us his farm tour which was one of the great experiences. He shared alot of information about cows and bee hives and kids got to feed the cows. Weather went cloudy and views were amazing, very peacefull and calm surroundings. Lesley set up a table under the tree for us to have breakfast outside (that was amazing). Overall I would recommend everyone to Lesley's farm. Kids also played with her dogs and we got to take one bottle of honey. Thanks for everything Lesley!

Just one suggestion that if the aircon was on one hour before arrival then would have been more comfortable.

  This was our very first farm stay and it was fantastic!!!! Lesley was so lovely and even saved us with breakfast supplies when we got stuck and Gary gave the... read more most interesting farm tour. Topped off with a fit pit and toasted marshmallows. We all loved it! Thank you so much I have already begun spreading the word to all my friends and can’t wait to purchase some more honey. Delicious!

  The cottage is very comfy and very well equipped. The kitchen has everything you need. Plenty of board games for rainy days.
The property is beautiful and very well looked... read more after, lots of space for the kids to run around. We loved our meals under the amazing big tree and stargazing by the firepit.
Lesley and Gary are fantastic hosts, always available, providing recommendations on what to do. Gary set up the firepit for us every night.
The region is beautiful with lots to do, beaches, waterfalls, fruit picking or wandering on the farm.
We had a wonderful time, thank you Lesley and Gary!

  Beautiful spot and great hosts

  This is our second visit, we thoroughly enjoyed it again. Our hosts were very pleasant and helpful, giving us the opportunity to explore their farm and watch feeding their new... read more arrivals. Offering the fire pit was a huge hit with my boys, they loved toasting marshmallows!
The cottage was very clean and comfortable, full kitchen facilities and washer and dryer. Thanks Lesley and Gary, we had a wonderful time!

  Simply wonderful. We loved our stay at this farm. Lesley, Garry and family offered such warm hospitality and were generous with sharing their knowledge of the farm and local area... read more with us. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and offered everything our little family needed. The evening fire and tractor ride were the highlights! Thank you

  We stayed with our 5 and 6 year old very comfortably in Lesley’s lovely cabin. 2 generous bedrooms, great bathroom and very well equipped kitchen.

Lesley and... read more Gary (and their adult kids) are the perfect hosts. They live right next door and provided us with the ultimate farm experience: walking through the cow fields, picking fruit and herbs and even build us a fire at night under the stars. Gary also drove us to his other farm to see some impressive wagyu bulls.

Another bonus: they let us charge our Tesla!

It’s only a short drive from Port Mac but feels very rural and remote. We really needed a getaway and got exactly that. Thank you Lesley and Gary!

  Comfortable stay with our 3 kids on the farm in beautiful Hannam Vale.

  What a wonderful few days! Thank you to Lesley and Gary for your amazing hospitality, conversations and recommendations for day trips to the waterfall..The boys loved learning about the... read more cows and watching their health checks. Jock and Poppy the dogs were a big hit too, as well as the fire pit, great for toasting marshmallows!
Such a great place to relax and for the boys to run around, play cricket and enjoy the countryside. Would definitely recommend to anyone and hope to visit again!

  Highly recommended farm stay, lots to see and do. Great for kids as there are cows and plenty of space to run around. Very friendly and helpful hosts that make... read more you feel very welcome. Great location to check out some beaches as well.

  Our family enjoyed our stay in Lesley's farm. Our toddler in particular had a great time 🙂 The house was clean and tidy and has a unique style to it!... read more

Waking up to the sound of moo's and the wild life around and ability to roam free around the farm was a great getaway for us from all the craziness happening in the world now. Lesley and Gary are great hosts and very courteous. We are greatly appreciative of the time we had in their wonderful farm and had a good relaxing holiday. Highly recommend the place and we will definitely stay again.

Thanks to Lesley for hosting us!

Check out Waitui falls & Brackenridge Blueberry farm which are close by!

Regards,
Suji & Varun

  We had a great stay. The cottage is set on a beautiful property and is well equipped with everything you need. A great place to relax and also a good... read more base to explore the area. Lesley was very welcoming and easy to communicate with prior to the trip. Thanks Lesley!

  What a fantastic stay! Nothing was too much trouble for our lovely hosts.. thanks for the gumboots, the fire setting, the delicious sourdough and freedom to roam your wonderful property.

  We had a great escape at the cottage, family games and local produce was the icing on a perfect cake. My 4 yr old loved the puddles, moo cows and... read more throwing rocks in the near by river. My mother loved the peaceful ambience and rolling green hills.
Anyone needing to just get away from it all, go here.

  A two bedroom, gorgeous cottage located in glorious dairy countryside. Fabulous layout, full kitchen, bath and laundry, lovely linen and generous, warm hosts. Highly recommended, outstanding accommodation and hosts.

  I honestly enjoyed this stay.Enjoyed meeting the neighbors who are dairy farmers! Great little personal tour and getting to have that knowledge was amazing! Farmers definitely rock! Will definitely be... read more back again for some down time. This place was amazing! Clean, peaceful and amazing! Thank you lesley

  Lesley was a wonderful host. Very welcoming, communicative and informative! Highly recommend Ma Petite Ferme for a wonderful get away! Perfectly located, Hannam Vale is such a beautiful place with... read more lots to see and do around the area.

  What a wonderful place to stay. Such a beautiful and picturesque location. Lesley and Gary were amazing hosts. The cottage was cozy and clean. Had everything we needed. Our daughter... read more loved going to the dairy next door and seeing the cows being milked and patting the calves. We will definitely be back.

  We had a wonderful stay at the farm. The place is spacious with a great kitchen and easily accommodates a small family. The kids loved seeing the cows (and the... read more Foxtel when it was raining!). Location is pretty with green rolling hills and an easy drive to walks, beaches, wineries.

  Cute little cottage in a beautiful part of the world. The hosts were excellent- very responsive and helpful. About 20- 30 mins from supermarkets and cafes; otherwise the kitchen was... read more well appointed if you prefer to cook and eat yourselves. I visited with my husband and 2 young children and we had a lovely relaxing trip. Would recommend.

  Peaceful, picturesque and comfortable accomodation. Perfect place to feel away from it all.

  The place was great. Our two children loved to visit the onsite cows and explore the many features of the large property. Lesley and Gary are fantastic and friendly... read more hosts. The adjoining neighbours where just as friendly, and welcomed us to visit and roam their dairy farm, lots of calves to entertain the kids. Garry showed us around and set up the fire pit every night. The location is amazing and the Cottage is very comfortable and well equipped. Close to waterfalls and beaches nearby. We stayed for 4 nights and could easily have stayed longer. I would recommend staying here, especially with young children.

  Very well loved and cared for unit with lots of thoughtful touches (thanks for the tea and biscuits, best teapot , I want one). No lack of cutlery or... read more bits and pieces in the kitchen, also had Austar. Quite spacious. Local cafe worth a visit.

  A great comfortable Farmstay with a touch blue.

  A very beautiful farm setting- we really enjoyed it here

  Lesley and Garry are fantastic hosts. We and our two young girls had a wonderful time staying in their farm cottage and visiting the cows. Lesley made a great effort... read more to make us feel welcome and have organised a visit to the calves at the dairy farm near by. Garry showed us around and helped us with the fire pit every night. The location is amazing and the Cottage is very comfortable and equiped with everything you need. We stayed for 4 nights and didn't feel like leaving when those nights ran out. Definitely recommend checking this place out.

  We had a fantastic stay at Lesley's cottage. The setting is really nice and peaceful, and the property is lovely, with cows just nextdoor. It was really handy to have... read more access to a full kitchen and bbq. We stayed here because it was close to Coorabakh National Park and Waitui falls. That worked out very well. Beds were comfy and warm and the cottage had a modern and clean feel. Would stay again!

  Nice and relaxing place. Close to Harrington and Taree. Just behind the dairy farm and safe to drive after sunset. Enjoyed the stay