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Barkala Farmstay

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast at Barkala Farmstay before heading out for rock climbing, hiking, and other outdoor adventures

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Barkala Farmstay offers a perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts with on-site hiking trails, bike routes, and a volleyball court. Guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts at Blue Wren Cafe, and can later relax by the seasonal pool or browse the property's art gallery.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AED 307
AED 338 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun

Room options

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Cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Farmhouse Room 1

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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The Old School House | Cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

The Old School House

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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The Poets Cottage | Cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

The Poets Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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The Studio | Cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

The Studio

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 15
  • 3 Queen Beds, 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Farmhouse Room 2

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Farmhouse Room 3

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Cribs/infant beds, bed sheets

Farmhouse Room 4

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dandry is home to Barkala Farmstay. Sculptures in the Scrub Picnic Area and Crystal Kingdom are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sandstone Caves and Goanna Tracks MX & Enduro Complex. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like rock climbing. Visit our Dandry travel guide
View more Agritourism in Dandry
Map
2630 Dandry Road, Dandry, NSW, 2357

What's nearby

  • Pilliga Nature Reserve
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sandstone Caves
    35 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Crystal Kingdom
    41 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre
    43 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Warrumbungle National Park
    52 min drive - 59.4 km

Restaurants

  • Blue Wren Bush Cafe
    1 min walk

About this property

Barkala Farmstay

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a coffee shop/cafe at Barkala Farmstay. The on-site restaurant, Blue Wren Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and volleyball. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-in, and a banquet hall
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Barkala Farmstay include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like separate dining areas.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 to 40.50 for adults and AUD 5 to 20 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Wren Cafe

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.25 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 12 to 40.5 for adults, and AUD 5 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: AUD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.25 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September to March

Frequently asked questions

Does Barkala Farmstay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Barkala Farmstay?

As of 4 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barkala Farmstay on 8 June 2026 start from AED 307, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Barkala Farmstay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Barkala Farmstay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Barkala Farmstay?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Barkala Farmstay located?

Situated in Dandry, this farm stay is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Pilliga Nature Reserve and within 12 mi (20 km) of Timmallallie National Park and Sandstone Caves. Dandry Creek Gorge and Sculptures in the Scrub Picnic Area are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Barkala Farmstay Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the old school house, it was so beautiful the artistic touches gave the whole place a fairytale feel. The staff were really friendly & helpful. We will definetly be going back in the future
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The location is definitely off the beaten track and so peaceful. The staff were super friendly and we enjoyed the cafe, the pottery studio, pool, animal feeding, walking tracks. Some things like toasters, BBQ, could do with an upgrade 😉
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful, off-grid delight

Lovely staff, clean comfortable accommodation, good food, lots of space to go exploring. Wish I had longer to enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is reasonably basic accommodation, but had everything that I required. It is dog friendly with many walks to take dogs on. I'd recommend it for a couple, especially if they have a pet with them. The pottery is also very interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, pet playmates and nice homey feel
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Umair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay there. Had fun. Staff was really efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Being a farm, it was nice to be able to have a nice walk around areas of the farm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very eclectic surroundings. The pottery was stunning and there were extra activates for the kids. They loved it too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing find. Really fabulous acc. Awesome food. Great amount of things to do. This place is well worth going to. Also has a large pottery studio. Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a little gem, all of the staff are happy and helpful. They are great communicators. This is a very rustic place, very clean, warm rooms, comfy beds. They offer cooked dinners as they are out of town, I had the cooked dinner and it was awesome. They have a very nice selection of quality wines. They have areas on the property that you can bush walk, with a lot of birdlife and native plants. There is an unsealed dirt road of about 10km long to get to them, considering the length and type of road it is quite good. There are some bumpy rough spots. I would definitely stay there again. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great,fairly easy to access.Staff were top.notch . Being an amature potter myself I was mist interested in viewing the sale Gallery, the studio all the beautiful pieces completed and available for purchase .The prices were indicative of the quality and skills of each potter. A calm and peaceful place to experience .thank you to the team fof gheur cameraderie and caring.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good experience, beautiful watching stars at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Genuine care shown by all staff made me feel so welcome. I am looking forward to returning to this earthy and meticulously clean oasis in the spectacular Pilliga! Dog friendly, home cooked meals, lovely fresh linen, intelligent staff, family owned and run, beautiful architecture, amazing pottery studio and so much more to experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - made a fantastic break from our road trip MEL - BNE
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The pottery was beautiful. The service was great. The food was very good quality and reasonably priced. It was a little hot but not their fault. Loved the stay would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff all willing to happy Really enjoyed the pizza.Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique farmstay accommodation. You can feed farm animals, many bushwalking trails, pottery lessons, lovely cafe serving fresh wood fired pizza and home made gelato among other menu items. The staff are warm and friendly. It is a farm so expect some dust and flies, making it an authentic experience. Maria and her family have created a little oasis in The Pilliga.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY AT THIS PROPERTY. We arrived late to find no lighting, no room numbers and people in the room that we had been told would be ours. There is no after-hours contact number and no phone reception at the property. We had to drive 35km back into town at 11pm after a frightening experience and were lucky to find alternative accommodation. These people are unsafe and inconsiderate. DO NOT GO THERE.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staying in the old School House. Really something special.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Back to basics

Rustic accommodation but perfect for the environment - the little add-ons like the bushwalk with Kerry are super and the offer of dinner even though we arrived very late was much appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay. The peace and quiet. The night sky. No mosquitos. Enjoyed the pottery demonstration and cafe. There are nice walks to go on . The only negative was that there was no hot water, so a cold shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely family environment, but logistics very difficult if you have babies needing bottles etc. We stayed in the farmhouse which was cute, but bring all your own cups/bowls/cutlery and be prepared to queue to shower and brush your teeth!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great farm stay

We had a lovely stay! Comfortable room / bed and heating. We shared the bathroom with two other couples but we managed okay! We so enjoyed our panorama walk overlooking the property which took us an hour and half. My husband enjoyed his evening meal of German sausages & I the barramundi! Overall a lovely experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Walks on the Property, Friendly hosts

THe owner was very helpful with anything we needed. The pinch pot classes were excellent value at only a third of the prices charged in Brisbane. My 10 and 12 year old boys enjoyed this a lot. Although we hiked at Warrambungles and Kapatur National Parks, this property had some excellent hiking trails and walks whic hwere well maintained and had peaceful beautiful views. The Cafe had excellent food. Blankets were warm for winter and the beds comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived after a long and arduous trip, Maria was there to welcome us, she knew the purpose of our stay was to celebrate my mums 80th, lots of focus on ensuring everything was as it should be. I thought Maria was the most authentic business person I have come across during many decades of all sorts of travel. Imagine how blown away I was to hear Maria's own mum had very recently passed yet her focus was on ours and other guests experience . By the way the whole stay was wonderful but really stood out was a sense of ethics which permeated through all the staff, I loved seeing kids playing and laughing outside with very happy hounds as well. This has prompted my first feedback for anything.....ever!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018