Escape to Mandalay Park Farmstay, a private country retreat set on 37 acres of rolling countryside in the beautiful Dooralong Valley on the NSW Central Coast, just 90 minutes from Sydney. Surrounded by rolling hills, open paddocks and fresh country air, this exclusive farmstay offers space, privacy and a genuine rural escape – perfect for large families, multi-family holidays and group retreats.
When you book Mandalay Park Farmstay, your group enjoys exclusive use of the entire property: two neighbouring homes (a main house and a cottage), a swimming pool, expansive lawns, a large games and activity shed, and friendly farm animals throughout the property. It’s a rare setup that invites everyone to come together for shared meals and memories, while still offering plenty of space to slow down, spread out and truly unwind at your own pace.
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements & Guest Capacity (Important)
Maximum Sleeps: 14(with extra beds on request )
Standard Sleeps: up to 12
Up to 12 guests sleep in proper, fixed beds
Please let us know in advance how many guests are in your group and how you would like the beds arranged, so we can prepare the home to suit your stay.
This property is best suited to family groups and guests comfortable with shared and flexible sleeping arrangements for larger groups.
🏠 Main House
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Bright open-plan living and dining area – perfect for shared meals, movie nights and board games
• Fully equipped kitchen for family cooking and easy home-style meals
• Large verandah overlooking the swimming pool, paddocks and surrounding hills
🏡 Cottage
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 internal, 1 external)
• Cosy living room opening onto its own verandah
• Bar-style kitchenette with fridge, microwave, sink and kettle – ideal for coffee, snacks and heating simple meals
• No open-flame cooktop (safer and simpler for short stays)
🌿 Outdoor Living & Farmstay Experience
Outdoor living is a highlight at Mandalay Park Farmstay.
Guests can enjoy:
• Swimming pool
• Wide open lawns for children to play
• Views across fenced paddocks home to horses and cows
• Smaller animals including rabbits, a mini donkey, chickens, ducks and geese in different areas of the farm
🎯 Activity Shed
A large shared space featuring:
Long shared meals and meaningful conversations
Games nights, table tennis and relaxed evenings together
Small, respectful celebrations within their group
It’s perfect for relaxed evenings together – whether that’s a family movie night, a group celebration or winding down after a day exploring the farm.
⚠️ Important Things to Note
This is a working farm in a natural rural environment. You may see insects or wildlife and hear animals, birds, rain on the roof or occasional farm vehicles.
Children must be supervised at all times around the pool, animals, fire pit and any farm equipment.
Some paddocks and working farm areas are off-limits or only accessible with the host, for safety and animal welfare.
📺 TV & Internet
No free-to-air or cable TV
Complimentary YouTube Premium available on the in-house TV and the projector in the activity shed, perfect for movie nights
🔇 Noise & Events Policy
To protect our neighbours and animals, we do not accept loud all-night parties or nightclub-style events. Please keep noise to a reasonable level at night.