Top View Farm, Duns Creek Road, Duns Creek, Paterson-Morpeth, Hunter Valley & Barrington
Have a Tree Change at Top View Farm
Top view Farm is a spacious homestead set in 23 acres of bush. You feel in the middle of rural hilly farmland, yet you are only 10 minutes from historic Paterson and 15 minutes from Morpeth.
The layout of the house, the ample land to explore and the games room make this especially suitable for families with children wanting both time out and time together.
Overall rating: Excellent
What makes Top View Farm different?
Whether you want the peace of a private balcony or a quiet spot under a gum in the bush, or to join friends for conversation and a glass of complementary port on the wrap around verandah enjoying the view, or to join the kids in the well-equipped games room, there is ample space to do it all at Top View Farm.
The kids especially enjoyed visiting the two horses, exploring the property like The Famous Five, and waking up to the wallabies in the garden.
Not only that, the surrounding area is pleasant to drive through, there are interesting villages and towns to explore and plenty of good cafes and good value restaurants to try. We ate at the pub in Morpeth and a converted bank in Paterson, both providing family-friendly, quality meals at non-Sydney prices!
Accommodation overview
Top view Farm is a four-bedroom early 80’s style house which is fully-equipped, has a homely feel and is beautifully maintained.
Upstairs
The master bedroom contains a queen-sized bed and a single bed. It has an ensuite and balcony with bush views. The bed is extremely comfortable, and the room light and airy and peaceful.
The second bedroom contains a double bed.
The third bedroom has two king-sized singles.
The main bathroom has a single-sized spa bath.
Downstairs
The fourth bedroom has a bunk bed , single bed and trundle
In the games room there is also a sofa bed.
Downstairs also has a toilet and a shower.
Facilities overview
Top View has an open-plan lounge, with modern, fully-equipped kitchen off the dining area. Sliding doors lead out to a wrap around verandah complete with outdoor comfy chairs, gas bbq and a view of the hinterland.
There is a fenced- off dam and plenty of walks available across the hilly property. There is a games room with table-tennis table (and plenty of bats and balls), a magnetic dartboard, and lots of puzzles, board games, DVD player, CD player and CD’s, magazines and books for your use.
Location
Carolyn sent a brochure with detailed, accurate directions from Sydney which is about a 2 hour drive up the F3 to Maitland and a pleasant drive through the countryside to Morpeth and onto Duns Creek.
Suitable for children? Yes – dam fenced off
Suitable for pets? Yes
Wheelchair access? Yes – easy, level access from carport. Downstairs bedroom and toilet, but downstairs shower has a hob.
Perfect for
Two families or extended family wanting a true bush experience, total relaxation at an affordable price, and a base to explore the Lower Hunter Valley and small local historic towns and villages
Why you’d stay longer? To visit local vineyards, and spend more time exploring the shops and galleries.
Why you wouldn’t stay longer? When you’d had enough of relaxing and reading…
Prices: $800 for the w/e for up to 3 nights and up to 12 people
Find out more at http://www.takeabreak.com.au/topviewfarm.htm
Rebecca and John Burnett-Smith stayed at this property with their children and another family as guests of Top view Farm in December 2006.
Bookings:
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Top View Farm
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Rebecca & John Burnett wrote this article
