It had taken us 7 hours to fly to Perth. By the time we reached Perth International Airport, it’s nearly midnight time. We took the rented car from Avis and drove straight to our 1st destination, a farm located in Swan Valley, Western Australia’s oldest wine growing region. It’s good the farm is located just 20 minutes drive from Perth Airport.
We didn’t get to see much of the outside environment by the time we finally reached the farm. However, the master bedroom had given me a good impression though.
William especially likes the mosquito net which is for decoration purpose only. The whole house was sealed with mosquito net, so there isn’t any mosquito flying around the house.
Settlers Rest Farm Cottage is the only cottage on the property for guests. Built around the turn of the 20th century and rich in local history, it is the original farm cottage and one of the few cottages of its kind left in the Swan Valley, where comfort and character go hand in hand.
There is a grape yard just outside the cottage. We can pick them and eat them as we wish to. The grapes taste quite sweet and juicy. In fact, I have ate a whole bowl of it as breakfast for the 1st morning.
Later then we know from the owner, that they have suffered a huge loss in growing their own vineyard. After investing 6-7 years in it, the supply of grapes in the Swan Valley region had become more than sufficient, made this business no longer a profitable one.
Being the only guests, we have the exclusive use of the farm and its animals, giving us plenty of time to enjoy the tranquility. We just love the farm is private and is not open to the public.
The lady owner of the farm, Corinne is a very friendly woman. She & her husband (Roy) & 2 daughters have been living in the farm since 1987. Judging from how their farm is fully booked even at this low season, I think they are running a very good family business here.
Learning how to become a farmer…. The boys were so thrilled when Corinne told them that they could collect the fresh eggs from the barn at anytime they want. For the following days, they really dare to go in the barn to get the eggs when I needed them to make breakfast.
Even though we have just arrived at the farm, I could see that the boys had had some wonderful time here. To them, the farm is full with so many excitement and they are free to run around to burn off their energy.
The 3 days we were here have been truly memorable especially if you like animals. My 2 boys told us that this is the best place they ever stayed and keep asking us to extend the stay. Of course we coudnt but we intend to come back,
Jessy Lee
Kevin
Nicholas Lee
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