Overview/History:
Lillydale Farmstay is a picturesque farmstay nestled in the foothills of South East Queensland’s Scenic Rim, and is a ninety minute scenic drive from the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Lillydale means flower of the valley’ and is the perfect place for Australian and international Visitors to experience real Australian country life and hospitality. Lillydale is currently the only 4 star AAA rated farm accommodation in Queensland. At Lillydale we believe that by keeping our accommodation numbers limited it makes the experience more personal and allows for greater customer service and more interaction with our guests. The isolation, expansive views, fresh air and delicious country cuisine make Lillydale an ideal place to renew energy and escape from modern stress
Owner operators, Doug and Pam Hardgrave and their family, are fourth to sixth generation local farmers. Doug’s grandfather settled nearby Mt Lindsay and original slabs from his 1882 slab hit are now a part of Lillydale’s amenities block. This is typical of the passion at Lillydale to preserve authentic rustic country Queensland atmosphere. Lillydale was purchased by Doug in 1969. Since then the property has been transformed from dairy to beef cattle production and is still a working cattle property today. Unstable cattle prices and the area’s natural beauty inspired the development of Lillydale into a farm stay which opened in Easter 2000.
Even though its location is truly exhilarating, Lillydale is primarily defined by its superior personal service. Guests become a part of the extended family for the duration of their visit and often send emails and provide trip advisor reports, letters and photos to keep us up to date with their families.
Lillydale is also conscientious in its efforts to develop ecologically sustainable practices, applying for its ecotourism accreditation in 2007 with Ecotourism Australia and developing a wider range of interactive activities which showcase the natural beauty of the area. We are regularly updating our website www.lillydale.com.au

Property Description:
Lillydale Farmstay is located at 821 Upper Logan Road, Mt Barney via Rathdowney, Qld, 4287 Portion 4 on W311633 Parish of Palen. The property comprises 127 ha (314 acres), borders the Logan River and is 3km south of Mt Barney.

It has clay loam soil and is forest type land wet eucalypt with remnant dry rainforest trees in the moist sheltered gully lines. It has many natural attractions, including views of Mt Barney, spectacular (metamorphic) rock formations, caves, fossils and native Australian wildlife. It has three small dams and one very large dam. There is a license to pump from the creek for five acres around the main homestead.

Building and Amenities at Lillydale Farmstay:
40′ x 20′ Hay Shed
Cattle yards, pray dip and crush
Two Cream Sheds
Shed with a lean to. Pig pen
Display shed for old machinery Covered picnic area
Covered jetty
Work shed
Koala Corridor planted with Blue Gum, Spotted Gum, Grey Gum, Red Ironbarks and Tallowwood eucalyptus trees
Lillypilly Maze planted with 1089 Lillypilly Syzygium Resiliance shrubs
Swimming Pool with cover
Outdoor shed (Keith’s Galley) with sink, fridge and freezer and Wega coffee machine
Doug’s toilets where slabs from his grandmother’s first home have been utilized in the construction

Landscaped Gardens
Organic vegetable garden and orchard
Chairs, tables, crockery and cutlery for 50 people

Main Homestead: Kitchen breakfast area Covered pavilion area Laundry
Bathroom with shower, toilet and bath
Main bedroom with private area Second bedroom and office.
Dining and lounge area with a Wood fire
Recreation Room with a fire place
Three studio suites for guests with ensuites

Eco Cabin:
Main bedroom with ensuite Bathroom and Laundry combined Kitchen Dining and Lounge Area with island benchtop Second bedroom
Verandah
Accommodates maximum of nine guests

For more information please contact exclusive marketing agent Andrew Thomson