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Reviews of Freshwater Creek Cottages & Farm Stay 3.5 stars

815 Pettavel Road, Freshwater Creek, 3217 Torquay, Australia

#14 of 109 hotels in Torquay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 37 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Perfect family winter getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Willow
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We loved staying at the farm. There was so much space for us to explore and the cottage was so comfy and cosy! We loved everything about our stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    Amazing family fun, animals, games, playground, toasting marshmallows and comfy cottages to feed and warm up ourselves a
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, the location, the animals, the activities, the tractor farm tour, the knowledge of the farmers about their animals and their land was exceptional, they take great pride in their business. This was our second visit, this visit we stayed at the Lodge which was in a separate area to the main farm. The owners help connect you by having feed available, open paddocks and fence line to get over to the main farm and include you in everything happening, but you have a seperate entrance, yard and cottage for a little more privacy if you want it. We had friends visit and they too loved the farm. We will be back again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    8.0
    Nice setting needs the grounds tidied up.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Cottage - Woodcutters
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa bath with shower over. No wifi

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    9.0
    Fun family getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Lavendar
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only complaint (minor!) is the bed was very soft - a firmer mattress would have made the stay perfect!

    Beautiful family run farmstay not far out of Torquay that’s perfect for the whole family. Lots of indoor and outdoor toys and play areas provided to entertain the baby, gorgeous decking to enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon beer, and around the clock animal feeding. You can even take the goats for a walk! We stayed in the Lavender Cottage, which felt homely, clean and well equipped with a full kitchen. Everyone was happy and we look forward to our next stay!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Cottage - Woodcutters
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location, easy access to surrounding sights.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2025

    8.0
    Great short stay with kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Lavendar
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was too soft for me

    Tractor tour! Feeding the animals and allowing kids to roam. Kitchen had absolutely everything you needed - bliss!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2025

    8.0
    Great family friendly holiday for animal lovers
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Willow
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No WiFi and bad phone reception was a bit of a pain. The shower pressure was pretty bad. But we still really enjoyed our stay and knew that there was not going to be WiFi before booking etc

    The location was great as its central to maij torquay and the beach and feeding all the animals was a huge hit with our little ones.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    9.0
    Amazing experience for family and kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Willow
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing

    Really great place for families, our kids (2 under 10) both loved the experience of having pigs and sheep right outside our cottage front porch. Every morning the kids would run out and around to feed the animals, get eggs from the hen, pick some lemons from the orchard, pat the goats etc while parents got some peaceful time preparing breakfast. The kitchen is well equipped, beds are nice and firm, everything was clean and cozy, and I liked how the garbage bags were scented. As we stayed over Christmas, every cottage was furnished with a tree which was very special. The only thing that's missing is a dish washer, though it was a non-issue because I enjoyed doing dishes right in front of a large window looking out to the farm, trees and animals which was therapeutic for us city folks. Overall an amazing experience. A little bit rustic and definitely not a resort, but i suppose that's how it is staying on a working farm. The kids found similar aged friends and had a great time. Location was fantastic and we drove out to the Great Ocean Road twice and went as far as Twelve Apostles. It's about 10min drive to Torquay which had some of the best beaches and lots of supermarkets. Friendly and hard working staff with some of the best fed animals I've seen (the pigs grazed on dragon fruits, kiwis, plums and all kinds of berries all day long, it was a lot of fun feeding them, the kids had a blast)

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2024

    10
    Awesome stay for our family .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the quaintness

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Willow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. We wished we could stay longer.

    Everything about this farm. The owners, the animals, how the owners support the local community and much more. Unlimited fresh by products from other farms for the children to feed the cows, sheep, goats, ducks, geese, pigs, horses.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    9.0
    A fun, adventure-filled stay that was relaxing and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Rose
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We were tripped up by some ambiguity on the booking.com website which meant we didn't get the room configuration we needed, but we were able to make it work. Recommend checking with the owners directly before confirming your booking.

    A terrific location for a large family gathering, the cottages were clean and well-maintained, lots of little thoughtful bonus extras (gumboots!) that were a pleasant surprise. Everyone loved interacting with and feeding the farm animals, collecting eggs for brekkie and picking fresh fruit from the orchard. A safe environment for kids to explore, the farm tour was a lot of fun and informative too. I hope all the piggy babies were born healthy and happy!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    10
    Great family getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Lavendar
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing was our mattress was super soft which didn't suit me.

    The set up of us being able to have use of the whole farm and there being other activities like play equipment and sandpit to use as well.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    9.0
    Very nice farm cottage, so relaxing and the animals are well fed. Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Lavendar
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bunk beds are too close to each others (lower and upper) to sleep in.

    Pretty good holiday cottage

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    10
    Great Farmstay Experience for city people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Change of bicycles as most of the bicycles in the farm are damaged or cant be used .

    The 9am farm tour was good and enriching for my kids and myself . Kids are able to experience like plucking of fruits from the fruit tree , collecting of eggs from the chicken coop , feeding the farm animals . Overall a great experience for the city people and kids .

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    9.0
    A must have experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kids room. We were 5 adults staying in and all are relatively tall. It would have been better to have a queen bed or 2 single beds.

    The farm tour, authenticity of a farm stay or a close replica, no internet - calls for plenty of bonding time!, the fireplace!, the animals and the ability to feed the cows from our stay!, farmer Phillip and Marissa as well as all others on the farm!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Tranquil, be one with nature.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage- Wisteria Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Farmer Dave was really engaging and kind with the kids. The animals all looked really well taken care of. The cottage was really pretty and cosy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Very pleasant and private.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Cottage - Woodcutters
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom tap on sink needs to be looked at. Sprays out towards you like some holes on rose are blocked.very. The condition of the horses wasnt good. Their feet especially. And it seemed they only got fed once while we were there. Was the day of the cart ride .The 2nd day someone just threw some pellets in the dirt, that they couldnt eat.

    The setting was perfect for us. The cottage was great, compfy bed and couch, nice hot showers. Very cosy..

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Loved staying at the cottages. Such an amazing experience and we will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Rose
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little amenities - no shampoo or conditioner for example.

    Loved the place and walking around and feeding the animals.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    9.0
    Friendly and welcoming. Great for kids. Would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Willow
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Feeding the animals, and the closeness to Torquay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    10
    Lovely farm stay, with activities and lots of space for kids to play
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have been great if there was another shower as 9 of us had to take turns bathing. Other than that, no issues at all!

    We stayed at the Lodge and it was such a nice house. Lovely views and sometimes you get to see the cows right in front of the property. Loved the farm tour and the staff were prompt and responsive. We loved the farm area too, the kids had so much fun just playing in the playground and feeding the different farm animals. Such a great stay and wish we can return soon.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    10
    Wonderful family experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Willow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Freedom of children to explore and enjoy areas ! Great facilities for children and so much to do both with the animals, climbing and active play for range of ages

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Willow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 2 single beds need to be updated they were uncomfortable

    Loved the atmosphere, the friendly kangaroo and peace & quiet at night.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Cottage - Woodcutters
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely farm environment, close to nature, quiet, peaceful, relaxing. The cottage had everything one could need for s comfortable 3 night stay. Farm produce for purchase topped it. We bbqed fresh veg, eggs and sausages from the farm.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    9.0
    Its the first farm stay for the family and a memorable one for everyone. Very impressed by the amenties the farm had pro
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Cottage - Lavendar
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Close encounter with farm animals. Well provided amenties like cutlery, cooking utensils, coffee & teas, torch lights etc whatever you would need are all there for you.

    Stayed in November 2022

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