Stanthorpe Getaway

We had the most beautiful stay at the Rose cottage. The entire property is so well looked after, and had absolutely everything we needed. The bed was super cozy and the fire place added that magical touch.
The porch was the perfect place to take in the sunset over a glass of wine and watch the kangaroos hop by. We even took advantage of the beautiful scenery and had a picnic on the front lawn.
We can’t wait to come back here very soon.
Thank you Mark and Kirsten for making this stay so special.

Excellent accommodation in the 12-sided, two story Yurt Altai. Clean and spacious. Self contained including barbecue and wood burning fire. Lovely outlook from the second story balcony. So relaxing with cafe and tavern within walking distance. A great location with Granite Belt attractions nearby.
Will definitely stay there on our next visit.

Had a wonderful stay at Stanthorpe Getaway. Me and my partner stayed in the Rose Cottage which was very nice & cosy and had a great view of the adjacent vineyard. The cottage had all the essentials and a welcome package. The accommodation is situated conveniently, being close to lots of great vineyards. Would recommend to anyone who wants to get away from the city and enjoy wine country. We really enjoyed our time there and look forward to when we can return again.

Stayed at Rose Cottage for 3 nights in February 2017. Its a cosy 1 bedroom/studio cottage with its own kitchenette, wood fire, high ceilings, private entry, ensuite. I wanted a small self-contained cabin to stay at and when I found this and it was also the cheapest accommodation available I thought it was a great find. When I arrived I was really happy as its much better than I thought. Its in a great location right across the road from the vineyards and only a short drive from lots of other attractions. It was very clean, the towels and linen were really nice, the shower was hot and worked well. I'm a huge fan of wood fires so even though it was quite hot during the day I was very happy that it was cool enough in the evening to light the fire. There is really not much to dislike about this cute cabin at all. A few stray ants walked in under the door from outside and we did notice that we couldn't quite get the flyscreen on the side door to close properly so we had to close that glass door to stop mosquitos coming in (probably not an issue when its colder). Its also quite close to the main house, so if they have 14 people staying there it could get noisy. As there was nobody there during our stay it was completely silent which was lovely. When I read some other reviews some people said it needed maintaining and that the couch was uncomfortable, I dont think that this is the case at all - the couch is an antique style but super comfortable with the cushions, the property is also well maintained. This is a great little spot for a couple to stay if you want something clean, well located and cosy, and at a good price.

What a wonderful way to spend a weekend together with family (celebrating our father's 80th birthday).
James' Farmhouse and Rose Cottage are everything as described and more. Very well kept, clean and tidy! Spacious bedrooms and living areas. With 14 of us in the main house none felt as if they were ever in anyone's way. Rose Cottage provided a place our parents could retire to once it got too late for them to continue celebrating with the rest of the family.
Great location, so close to everything Ballendean has to offer - wineries, jam factories, soapery, olives/cheese tasting...... the list goes on.
We do hope to return one day. In fact at least one of our younger family members (teenager) remarked 'I can't wait to turn 18' - just to be able to enjoy the wine tasting etc. (she saw how much we really enjoyed our time here).
Today we have one very happy 80 year old in the family!!

Thank you James and Mary-Ann - you were very accommodating for such a large group for a short stay.

Very clean, comfortable and quiet location. We stayed at the rose cottage and it was perfect, The place was super clean and tidy. The fire place was excellent and everyone loved it. Tucked away in a little quiet place 10 minutes away from Stanthorpe in middle of it all. Will definitely be back.

Beds are hard, so be aware of that if you have back/hip concerns

Well equipped and comfortable location. Perfect spot amongst the wineries and nestled between Girraween and Stanthorpe. Lovely hosts, we had a great time staying in the Namar Yurt!

We stayed in the rose cottage for 2 nights and it was very pleasent . The room was very neat and tidy and was a coazy stay with the heaters and the elec blankets.
Thankyou we look forward to staying again soon

Fantastic place to get friends or family together. Spacious, well maintained and very clean. Top marks!

We really enjoyed there. The weather was beautiful. The place was well maintained.

What an incredibly beautiful, spacious home away from home

Cute and comfy!
Shame it's raining...🌨☂😒

Great location in the heart of wine country. Had a very enjoyable stay. Good facilities with good beds and the fire beat the cold evenings. Would stay again.

My husband and I stayed in the Rose Cottage and it was very pleasant and homey, it was very quite and peaceful, we will be coming back next time we are down that way...

Great location. Very clean and what we needed for a quiet weekend away

This is a big, well-appointed single-story house about 13k past the iconic Stanthorpe, in Ballandean. It's in a great position, close to the many wineries in the region and with nearby access to national parks and tourist attractions.

Minuses: toilets don't have lockable doors. Makes for some awkward moments if you're doing this place with multiple families or teenagers.

One of the toilets is only accessible from outdoors. On a winter's night this is not so doable.

No dishwasher. But this brought us all together doing something communal. So maybe a plus overall?

Pluses. There are two showers. Both are generous.

There are many beds. When we were there five queen/doubled sized and three singles...and a day bed. We slept two families (eight altogether) with ease.

There are two fireplaces, both of which function admirably. Wood including kindling is provided. In-room heating is provided.

The kitchen offers a microwave, a wood fired stove and a gas oven. There's a large fridge, lots of glassware, and plates too.

Linen, towels likewise provided. Extra bedding (quilts, mattress protectors, sheets) are stored in easily accessible cupboards.

There's a piano and guitar and an awesome wood burner in an expansive tv room with nice sized tv and a DVD player.

There are a couple of outdoor eating or just socialising areas (one front and one back), and enough garden to keep the children out of your hair.

The whole effect is lovely. I was deeply impressed.

So why the dissonant rating? Well the place is great but the guy running it is badly organised. After booking for four nights (confirmed in an email), we were turned out after three. Apparently four nights was really three. We should have read between the lines or some such.

We got our money back for the fourth night, but the whole thing made the holiday very stressful. So caveat emptor or lessee or whoever you are.