The best farm stays near Perth in Western Australia
Take the road less travelled and enjoy slow living at these gorgeous farm stays near Perth in regional Western Australia. Just a few hours from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can discover charming cabins, cosy barns, tiny houses, and luxury farmhouses set on acreages of working and hobby farms. Nothing beats spending some time in the country!
Cuddle up by wood fires and count stars beneath a clear night sky, wake up to foggy mornings and spectacular views of forests, bush and farm land. Some of our farm stays allow you to get hands-on with farm animals, other rural retreats offer luxurious and sustainable digs, where you can reconnect with nature and just embrace the peace and serenity of country life.
Sound good? If you’re ready to dive into country life, here are our favourite farm stays near Perth to add to your list.
Skating Goose Farm (southwest)
Located in the beautiful Ferguson Valley just over 2 hours from Perth, Skating Goose Farm offers secluded and modern ‘escape pods’ on 150 acres of privately owned farm land surrounded by marri forest. With just one bedroom, it’s an ultimate luxury retreat just for couples (or singles), and the pods are beautifully fitted with high-quality furnishings and bedding.
Soak in the bathtub with stunning views over the forest and spot a kangaroo or two, or enjoy a bottle of local wine whilst snuggling in front of the double sided gas fireplace. Completely off-grid, these cabins are earth friendly in an authentic way, with hand crafted toiletries (soap, bar shampoo) sourced from local businesses, compostable coffee pods and organic tea. All bookings also include a breakfast hamper with homemade sourdough, jams, granola and butter, plus eggs from the farm when the chickens are laying. This is one luxury farm stay near Perth, that you will not want to leave!
BEST TIME TO STAY: Autumn, winter or early spring (closed during the summer)
Little Hop House (southwest)
Nestled amongst green, rolling hills of the Preston Valley near Donnybrook (20 minutes from all the main sights in the Ferguson Valley) Little Hop House is a working hops farm with some very friendly farm animals that will remind you that you are a world away from city life. This luxury retreat just for couples has one bedroom and all the facilities you’d expect of boutique accommodation including a fantastic kitchen and a wood fired stove/fireplace. And if you’d like to meet or feed Honey the Jersey cow, goats Eclipse and Nugget, big sheep Mickey or any of the other farm locals, the owners are happy to oblige.
Outside you find a fire pit and a large deck with an outdoor hot bath perfect for soaking with a wine and taking in the gorgeous farm views. To make your stay even more memorable, they also provide all guests with local farm fresh eggs, milk and seasonal produce, plus you’ll have access to a pantry of staples. For an amazing weekend (or weekday) farm stay near Perth, book ahead at Little Hop House!
BEST TIME TO STAY: all year round, although winter nights by the wood fire are delightful!
Wheatbelt Luxury Escapes – The Barn (York)
Located on the outskirts of the historic town of York, The Barn by Wheatbelt Luxury Escapes is the perfect country retreat for a romantic or family stay. Whilst not officially on a farm, this gorgeous two-story Quaker barn accommodation offers beautiful country views of Mount Bakewell and backs onto green paddocks complete with sheep.
With an outdoor fire pit for cosy vibes and toasting marshmallows, a fully equipped kitchen, sun-filled living space, two generous bedrooms, European laundry, a very stylish bathroom and even a trampoline in the backyard for the kids, every guest comfort has been thought of at this boutique property. And just a 75-minute drive, this farm stay near Perth is a great option for a quick weekend getaway.
BEST TIME TO STAY: all year round, but to enjoy marshmallows toasted by the fire and foggy mornings we recommend the cooler months of the year.
Brookhampton Road Farm (southwest)
This bespoke accommodation is a luxuriously restored 1940s fruit picker’s farmhouse nestled amidst native bushland, rolling green paddocks, and a plum and pear orchard. Located just over two hours from Perth and near the southwest town of Kirup, Brookhampton Road Farm is the perfect place to unwind with friends or family. Home to pasture raised sheep, cattle, emus, and two adorable alpacas, this is the ultimate farm stay near Perth – plus, you can even bring your dog along for the getaway!
The farmhouse features three luxurious bedrooms with quality linens, large dining and comfy living space with a wood fire, stunning country kitchen with panoramic views and a well-stocked butlers pantry plus two stunning bathrooms (one complete with a claw foot bath). There’s even marron in the dams (nets and torches provided for catching) and a gorgeous meditation hut across the water from the house, perfect for a sundowner wine or just a quiet spot to read. Brookhampton Road Farmhouse is ideal for a group getaway to share the cost, and from the neutral luxuriously styled interior to the thoughtful touches throughout – you’ll be so glad you stayed!
BEST TIME TO STAY: All year round. Late winter or early spring for the blossoming orchard – Autumn for coloured leaves and foggy mornings. And in summer – swim in the dam and dine on the verandah.
Mairiposa Farm Stay (Perth Hills)
There is nothing quite as wonderful as waking up to orchard and valley views, and that’s exactly what you’ll get when you retreat from city life to Mairiposa Farm Stay. Located in the Bickley Valley (Perth Hills) this is the best farm stay near Perth – being just 40 minutes from the city. Sitting in the centre of a working fruit farm, this self-catered accommodation is far from rustic. Surrounded by orchards and native bushland, the spacious barn conversion offers all the creature comforts over two levels.
Indulge in simple living with fresh produce, farm laid eggs, bushwalks, and starlit firepit nights. Plus, this one bedroom boutique lodging for couples is just a short drive from wineries, breweries and attractions in the Bickley Valley and Perth Hills. The property operates as a fully functional farm, with the majority of fruit available for “pick your own” from November to April. Guests are welcome to join in the fun of fruit-picking.
BEST TIME TO STAY: All year round. Autumn is magical for misty mornings and golden leaves, in spring all the fruit trees are blossoming, and summer for is best for fruit picking.
