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Lavendale Farm is 64ha of gently sloping land on the banks of the Avon River 14K south of York. There is a 2.5km river frontage which is fenced off from the main farming activities. All of the river bank area is natural bush and the property is a "Land for Wildlife" site. The country style farmhouse was completed in July 2007 and offers beautiful views of the surrounding hills and farmland. The guest room for singles or couples is elegantly furnished and has a huge ensuite bathroom and romantic french windows opening to the verandah. The first two of our solar powered, self contained cottages are now taking guests. Each has two bedrooms. One double and the other set up for sleeping three. The cottages have different themes and are furnished to suit that theme. Gardens are being developed to suit each style as well. Each cottage also has its own bath and private outdoor area. Cots are available if requested. The Lodge is now complete and takeing guests. This has 3 bedrooms and sleeping for 8 people with room for more if needed. Drive right up to the front door. Our bathroom has special fittings for people in wheelchairs but able bodied people will love the extra room. There is a huge patio with bush garden. This cottage is fully self contained, has a rompus room and laundry attached. We have Bed and Breakfast accommodation in our farmhouse. A beautiful room with large ensuite, again with bath. Romantic french windows give private access to the verandah. Enjoy our music room or relax in the Red Room with a DVD. We have horses, ponies and donkeys. We also have alpacas and Dexter Cows, plus a couple of pet pigs and an ostrich. One third of the farm is share cropped with wheat or oats. We have 8ha of sandalwood plantation and 3ha of nut plantations. . Lavendale Farm is a place to come and relax under the wide verandahs, watch the animals graze and walk amoung the vast array of native Australian trees which have been planted as shelter belts and hosts in the sandalwood plantation.
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