Farmstay
Rosetta Downs has established luxury farmstay accommodation with a view to meeting both the needs of families and couples.
“The Cottage” first built in 1869 and lovingly restored in 2009, was developed for couples who want to head to the country to “get away from it” for the weekend but sleep in luxury at night. It features minotti furniture, a kitchenette with Miele appliances, walk in shower and bath tub views of the river flats fronting the Latrobe River.
Situated amongst manicured lawns and rose gardens at its entrance the cottage with heated flooring, beautiful furnishings and artwork is a truly wonderful place to stay, combining pioneering history with five star comfort.
Wake up to the screech of Cockatoos and the dawning of a new day in the same building as the first settlers, albeit in considerably more comfort!
Featuring a copper roof, red ironbark floors and cladding, hoop pine interiors, brushed stainless steel balustrades and the impeccable carpentry and joinery of Master Builder James Caffrey, the Stables houses a collection of restored carts and drays and other artefacts of both horse and man from an age long gone, but all in working order and occasionally used today.
Upstairs, bunks for the children and a Minotti sofa bed for the parents accommodates a family of six in great comfort in a “loft”, style experience with kitchenette, dining, bathroom and sauna / steam room downstairs. “The Stables” offers a unique accommodation experience that children will love as they make use of the space both indoors and outside to clamour around, ride a pony, play tennis, basketball or volleyball, or take part in farm life mustering sheep and cattle and dependent on the time of year help out with sheep and cattle work
As the name suggests “The Homestead” is home to the farms proprietors as well as offering luxury en-suite accommodation for couples.
Taste wine in the 130 year old cellar, shoot pool in “the library” or relax and read a novel like the landed gentry of old in a leather wing back chair sipping a 30 year old Macallan. The residence was built with luxury and comfort in mind but in a way to embrace the practicalities of living on a working farm.
Rosetta downs offers event hosting services from large scale weddings to small intimate parties with flexible arrangements from full service catering to simple supply of venue allowing customers to tailor their event in terms of budget and offering. For further information please email the owners on alfred.chown@rosettadowns.com or call 0499887731
Guest Information and Activities
Meals
Guests can cook for themselves or enjoy fine meals prepared on request, including gourmet barbeque, homemade pizza (straight from the Rosetta Downs Pizza Oven) or three course meals prepared on demand utilizing fresh farm produce from Rosetta Downs and other producers from neighboring districts.
A wide range of quality wines are also available for the discerning guest from the Rosetta Downs cellar.
The full range of available meals and the wine list are available on request.
Prices
- The Cottage – AUD$300 per night per couple
- The Stables – AUD$400 per night per family
- The Residence – AUD$500 per family of up to four
Price includes breakfast and use of all amenities and involvement in activities of choice subject to availability due to time of year, licensing and safety considerations.
Lunch/Dinner:
- Gourmet BBQ AUD$35 per person (children under 8 no charge)
- Gourmet Pizza AUD$15 per pizza
- 3 Course Meal AUD$50 per person
Wines as per wine list. Meal choices as per menu.
Amenities and Activities
- Full Laundry facilites
- Sauna and Steam Room
- Fully equipped modern gym
- Tennis Court with basketball ring and backboard
- Volley Ball
- Horse Riding (horses and gear provided)
- Nature and bush walks (Holey Plains native state park adjoins property)
- River Canoeing (Canoes not provided)
- Clay Pigeon Shooting, Duck Shooting (in season), Rabbit Shooting, Fox Shooting (Licensed Shooters Only)
- Golf (Sale golf course 10km drive away)
- Farm activities including mustering, shearing, yard work depending on time of visit.
Check in is 2pm
Check Out is 11 am
Dining Out
A comprehensive list of local restaurants and wineries is provided on check in.
Further Information
PRICES
Meals*
Type
Price
Notes
The Cottage
AUD$300
per night per couple
The Stables
AUD$400
per night per family
The Residence
AUD$500
Per family of up to four
Lunch/Dinner *
Type
Price
Notes
Gourmet BBQ
AUD$35
per person (children under 8 no charge)
Gourmet Pizza
AUD$15
per pizza
3 Course Meal
AUD$50
per person
*Price includes breakfast and use of all amenities and
involvement in activities of choice subject to availability
due to time of year, licensing and safety considerations