Secluded rural retreat in Southwest WA

Entire cottage in Stirling Estate, Australia

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Krissy & Wayne
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

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Beautiful area

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Rowley’s Lodge is situated on Sterling Estate in the shire of Capel and is an ideal property for couples visiting the area.

Our seventeen-acre estate is nestled on the edge of the Tuart Forest which boast 5 kms of beautiful landscape ideal for walking, mountain biking and horse riding and is minutes from Peppermint Grove Beach.

It offers ample parking spaces and plenty of turning space for horse boxes. With prior notice we can accommodate secure horse agistment during your stay.

The space
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When arriving you will no doubt be greeted by our 5 resident ducks, they are friendly and love to be fed, food for the ducks is provided but they are greedy so just a hand full each a couple of times a day is amble!

Your free to roam and enjoy all areas of our property stroke the horses and enjoy the natural environment.

We have a beautiful dam to sit around, enjoy a picnic maybe a glass of wine and watch the world go by, for the brave your welcome to swim or have fun with a little light kayaking- swimming is best between September and early January whilst kayaking is most of the year. (We do have a Kayak and life jackets available, but please note this is at your own risk).

In the surrounding areas of Capel, Bunbury, and Busselton there are plenty of places to eat, drink and relax, or you may simply wish to stay home and relax in the spacious kitchen or outdoor BBQ area.

The space

Rowley’s Lodge takes its name from one of the original owners, Rowley Roberts who spent his life breeding and training thoroughbred racehorses right here on our beautiful estate. In 1975 his horse Ngawyni won the Ascot Derby in Perth WA.

The Lodge is a spacious single storey property in the heart Sterling estate offering two luxury bedrooms both with king beds, the Lodge boasts original polished jarrah throughout.

The property is over 100 years old and has many original features which we have kept in order to maintain the integrity of the Lodge's heritage, whilst creating modern luxury to enhance your stay. The Lodge has good WIFI, a wide screen smart TV which offers Free view TV as well as Netflix, Foxtel, Optus Sports, and Stan.

The Lodge offers two King bedroom and ample wardrobe and storage in one bedroom plus a further robe and storage in our luxurious dressing room.

The is a very well-equipped kitchen including a self-cleaning oven and induction hob and coffee maker. There is a modern style gas BBQ in the outside dining patio area.

The spacious lounge has ample comfortable seating for 4 people.

Guest access
The property is in a rural location and the nearest bus, train, and air links are in Busselton and Bunbury
Other things to note
Horses can be accommodated for short visits with prior authority from the hosts. Please contact us for more information.

The tap water within the property is fed from a rainwater tank so it is advised that bottled water should be used for drinking. We provide some bottled water in the fridge but if you require additional water, we recommend boiling the water.

Guest access
Our guests have full access to the Lodge and paddocks but not the outbuildings or stables (unless prior authority has been agreed with the hosts). It is imperative that when exploring the land, all gates opened are closed behind you to ensure the safety of the horses and ponies.

Other things to note
Local horse trainers agist their horses and ponies in our paddocks and so have access to the paddocks to feed and care for their animals. You may see them from time to time during your stay, they are all very friendly so please feel free to chat to them if you wish.

(STRA registration number: 6271P3P12JE4)

Registration Details
STRA6271P3P12JE4

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Courtyard view
Garden view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 128 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Stirling Estate, Western Australia, Australia
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Neighborhood highlights

The property is close to Capel village and sits between Busselton and Bunbury which both offer beautiful beaches, an abundance of restaurants, pubs and wineries, as well as extensive shopping opportunities.

The Southwest region of Western Australia is well known for its spectacular scenery, beautiful coastline and abundance of tourist destinations and Rowley's Lodge is ideal for exploring all that it has to offer.

From the rolling Hills of Ferguson Valley to the Bunbury Wildlife Dolphin Centre and the iconic Busselton Jetty, there are endless sports and leisure options for visitors to enjoy. You may just want to take a leisurely walk, cycle or horse trek through the Forest or sit on the terrace and watch the horses and wildlife.

Other attractions include Gnomesville, Wellington Dam, Donnybrook and Bunbury Farmers Market.

Meet your host

Superhost
128 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Bramhall high school
My work: Retired
OUR PROFILE As regular users of Airbnb properties for many years we have explored an array of beautiful places and have now put all our positive experiences together to create a wonderful rural retreat in the heart of the Southwest of Western Australia. In Rowley’s Lodge, we have strived to offer a truly memorable experience and one that we would love to stay at, and it incorporates our mantra, ‘It’s the little touches that make all the difference!’ The Lodge is surrounded by the most amazing countryside, nestled in front of the Tuart Forrest, great for walking, mountain biking and horse riding, whilst being close to local villages, wineries, pubs and restaurants in nearby Capel, Busselton, and Bunbury. And just a few minutes away from the beautiful white sandy Peppermint Grove beach and the stunning Indian Ocean, as well as easy access to Ferguson Valley and its plethora of world class wineries. During your stay We are available via text, mobile or email at any time during your stay. AS hosts we are committed to providing great and memorable stays for our guests.

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