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Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat

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Welcome to Fairbanks
Sunset reflection
Country farmhouse kitchen, full cooking facilities
Warm and cosy lounge room with wood fireplace and reverse cycle air conditioning
Cosy wood fire place in the lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
NZ$416
avg per night

Explore the area

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Ballandean, QLD
  • Ballandean Estate Wines
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Golden Grove Estate
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Girraween National Park
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$416
avg per night

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About the area

Ballandean

Located in Ballandean, this farm stay is in a rural area. Ballandean Estate Wines and Golden Grove Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sundown Resources Reserve and Sundown National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Ballandean Estate Wines - 16 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Golden Grove Estate - 17 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Tobin Wines - 17 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Girraween National Park - 30 min drive - 17.2 km
  • The Granite Belt - 40 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

  • Wallangarra Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballandean Tavern - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hidden Creek Winery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hidden Creek Vineyard-Winery-Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Pyramids Road Wines - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Barrelroom Cafe - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat

Relax and recharge in the fully self contained renovated farm house on a working cattle property near Ballandean. Sleeping 6 Fairbanks Guesthouse is your ultimate getaway for peace & quiet. Located only 10 minutes from Ballandean, 25 minutes from Stanthorpe and 40 minutes from Tenterfield.

Immerse yourself in nature by visiting neighbouring Sundown National Park or Girraween National Park. The stars provide amazing viewing during the crisp clear nights.

A few minutes drive away are award winning Ballandean Estate Wines, Golden Grove Winery and numerous Granite Belt wineries and attractions. Tour operators will pick up from your front door.

You may simply wish to relax and get cosy by the log fire taking the time to recharge your body and soul.

Options are endless!

Property manager

Juanita McMeniman

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn off all heating, cooling and appliances. Please lock the doors and place the key inside the key safe. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ballandean Estate Wines, Golden Grove Estate, and Tobin Wines. Sundown Resources Reserve and Sundown National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Fairbanks Guesthouse - Rural Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely farm stay

Cute and cosy farm stay, perfect for a weekend of wine touring through Stanthorpe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Juanita made us feel at home. The property was very nostalgic and really comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, beautiful area

Lovely stay, Juanita was wonderful, popping in on arrival to make sure everything was ok and providing lots of site seeing and cafe tips. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay!

We had a lovely stay at Fairbanks Guesthouse. Juanita was wonderful with communication, the house was lovely and cosy and the beds were comfortable and warm. The house had everything we needed for a long weekend. The property location was great, close to some fantastic wineries and an easy drive to the national park. We would highly recommend. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely country break

We had a wonderful stay at Fairbanks Guesthouse. Juanita had the fire going when we arrived, and the house was welcoming and cosy and contained everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location is peaceful and scenic, with easy access to everything the region has to offer. It is the perfect place to spend time relaxing with family or friends, and Juanita and Steve are great hosts. We really appreciated their hospitality and loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay. The house was great. It was very well presented and had everything that you need for a long weekend. It was a very comfortable house. Juanita was great at letting us know how the check-in worked and what is around the area that we could do. The location is really nice because my children wanted to experience a country holiday. I like it as it was close to the winery and the national park. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm stay

Lovely rural setting. Great hosts. House was warm and inviting - little cold on our visit, so didn't get to use all the benefits of the home. Limited bathrooms / toilet facilities may create concern for multiple couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan H.

Beautiful stay!

We had such a lovely long weekend staying at Fairbanks and enjoyed both the farm and the surrounding area. The farm was beautiful and so close to Girraween National Park and many wineries. The house was so clean, neat, warm, beautiful and well presented, and had such history and charm. The kids loved seeing the animals and it was great to experience the extra cold weather over the weekend! We would definitely love to come back sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

Large house with all amenities and wonderful owner

This was such a wonderful experience for us. A group of us stayed here for a music event held nearby and the owners were very accommodating and helpful from the time we initially enquired. A wonderful period home with modern amenities, it is a bit out of town so you will need to be stocked for provisions but to look at the clear sky at night and enjoy the serenity is well worth the drive.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Lovely homestead

We loved our stay! The house was huge and even nicer than in the photos. The fire in the living room and the gas heater kept the house warm despite it being a freezing weekend in ballandean! The house is in a great spot - located on a cattle property at the end of the road after driving past a number of wineries, and we saw kangaroos and deer every day. Juanita was lovely and very attentive - making sure there was enough firewood because it was so cold!

10/10 Excellent

Vesna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Great property, fully fenced, easy access. Super quiet, cosy and warm house. Fire place, air-con and heaters to spare, we were very toasty. Very comfortable beds in beautifully decorated rooms. Plenty of space in the 4-bedroom home. Kitchen, walk-in pantry and large sun space dining room, are super equipped in need of nothing. An absolutely beautiful stay! Hostess was super efficient. This property was just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best Little Guesthouse in Ballandean

We truly enjoyed our stay at Fairbanks Guesthouse. The only thing that could have made it better was if we had stayed longer. Juanita and Steve are fabulous hosts! Juanita let us know that the creek had gone over the crossing to the property but that they would be there to greet us and help us if needed. Turned out that our SUV was high enough, so they showed us the way across instead. The home is cozy and filled with everything you need for your stay. Waking to the birds was just what we needed on our long weekend away from Brisbane. Lots of information was on hand on how to spend the daylight hours in the Granite Belt. In the evenings, we cooked our dinner in the kitchen that had everything at hand. Lots of laughs around the kitchen table were had before we moved to the cozy livingroom with the fire roaring. With so much to explore in the region, we are already looking at the calendar for our next stay. Thank you Juanita and Steve for such a lovely weekend away!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Perfect for our school holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

We stayed for a short weekend with the kids. Nicely presented, clean and very private location. Close to wineries and driving distance to town. Very nice hosts and overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical getaway

The pictures (even though lovely) don’t do the farmhouse justice, it’s such a beautiful space we didn’t want to leave. Juanita & Steve were friendly and accommodating hosts. We felt very welcome on the farm even when we were exploring beyond the farmhouse. It was cozy on freezing winter nights. Stunning location, far enough off the main roads that you felt away from it all but still very close to Ballandean, wineries and Girraween. A great place for your granite belt adventure. We are missing those farm fresh eggs and Rexy the dog...hope to return soon! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

JO R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place

We had a great time here. The kids enjoyed wandering down to the creek. The house was very clean with everything we needed. The fire was great for keeping us warm! Thanks heaps.

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

A beautiful property that was very comfortable and homely.

We loved our stay at Fairbanks - our hosts were wonderful and the peace and quiet was relaxing and rejuvenating. We would very much enjoy a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Wonderful weekend getaway

Such a wonderful location providing amazing views any time of day. The peace and quite allows you to relax in the country setting. It is also nice and local to many wineries and sites in the Granite Belt. We try and make this a regular each year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect long weekend!

We loved everything about our stay - great facilities; well equipped home;warm comfy beds; cosy fire; great visits to wineries and national parks.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deanne S.

Exceeded expectations!

Had a lovely time, can't fault anything. Excellent!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

A Perfect Place to Relax

Fairbanks is a wonderful house & we thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay! (I did not want to leave). 3 great sized bedrooms with lovely, comfy beds. 2 bathrooms inside + outdoor loo. It's a large, sprawling farmhouse and there's plenty of room to spread out and take in the ambience and fresh country air. A local wine tour company picked us up for a day trip and then dropped us home which was brilliant. We cooked meals in the well equipped kitchen. We relaxed with our wine purchases in front of a crackling log fire. Juanita was a perfect host. We will definitely be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Great property

plenty of room to move and it was lovely to relax in front of the fire. The beds were very comfortable as well.