The Barn remains the beating heart of Station life.
Formally knows as the original shearing shed, the 200 year old stone barn remains the centre of the Station and makes up the main function space for events, weddings and private stays.
Built around 1835, the Barn was one of the first dwellings built during the time of settlement.
Overlooking the parkland gardens and Molonglo Valley foothills, the Barn was recently renovated offering two unique family sized appartments connected by communal branding lounge and dining hall.
The Barn becomes an ideal venue for private stays, weddings & events.
The ESTATE
Steeped in history, the stone Barn’s exterior was built by convicts using slate from the farmland’s hillside.
Booked as a whole property or as one individual apartment, the Barn sleeps a total of 10 guests. The fully self-contained appartments are separated by a grand entertaining hall and dining room. Perfect for groups, families, micro weddings or as part of the hiring the whole Estate, the Italian styled farmhouse is set for a new chapter of life.
Book your stay at the Barn
Book the whole property or choose from two fully self-contained appartments.
Appartment No.1
Spanning two stories, the relaxed country styled apartment is ideal for entertaining and comfort.
Equiped with hydronic heating throughout, the three generous sized bedrooms are split by a central staircase. On the ground floor, the newly renovated bathroom adjoins the toilet, lounge room and kitchen all with panel radiators. Styled for the cosiest of comforts, guests can enjoy high speed internet, French bed linens and games to enjoy.
The spacious herringbone tiled ensuite bathroom has a step-free shower with unlimited hot water as well as underfoor heating.
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Indoors
Tea, Olive oil, S&P, Nespresso pods & machine, UHT milk
SONOS portable speaker
French linen and designer towels
Large fridge
Microwave | SMEG Oven with four gas cooker
Outdoors
Outdoor entertainment area
Access to 50km of marked walking trails
Specialized Mountain E-bikes hire available
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Dogs are welcome with a fee of $40/dog (max 2). It is also on the condition they are kept off sofas and out of bedrooms. Sadly we cannot accept cats or other pets for allergy reasons.
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Port-a-cot and with linen are available on request at no extra cost for families.
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We provide unlimited high speed wifi as well as free on site private parking for two large vehicles or caravan. The Barn is an idyllic escape for groups or families.
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Enquire about hiring mountain e-bikes with a fee of $90/stay (max 2) to discover over 50km of marked trails leading to historic railways, bridges, ruins and an iconic part of Australia's Snowy Woodland bushland.
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When you book, access our local guidebook to discover heritage buildings, local galleries and sample the best produce from the Canberra Region's restaurants, cellar doors and cafes.
Appartment No.2
Rich in history, the apartment overlooks gardens, the orchards and rolling countryside for a relaxed escape.
Only slightly smaller but equally charming, the two bedroom wing boast a larger kitchen with SMEG oven, connecting butlers pantry, grand dining room and entertaining hall. Rooms include French linens and towel sets while heating comes from the hydronic dining rooms fireplace.
Pick from the nearby orchard and enjoy the underfloor heating in the newly renovated bathroom with step-free shower.
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Indoors
Tea, Olive oil, S&P, Nespresso pods & machine, UHT milk
SONOS portable speaker
French linen and designer towels
Large fridge
Microwave | SMEG Oven with four gas cooker
Outdoors
Outdoor entertainment area
Access to 50km of marked walking trails
Specialized Mountain E-bikes hire available
-
Dogs are welcome with a fee of $40/dog (max 2). It is also on the condition they are kept off sofas and out of bedrooms. Sadly we cannot accept cats or other pets for allergy reasons.
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Port-a-cot and with linen are available on request at no extra cost for families.
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We provide unlimited high speed wifi as well as free on site private parking for two large vehicles or caravan. The Barn is an idyllic escape for groups or families.
-
Enquire about hiring mountain e-bikes with a fee of $90/stay (max 2) to discover over 50km of marked trails leading to historic railways, bridges, ruins and an iconic part of Australia's Snowy Woodland bushland.
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When you book, access our local guidebook to discover heritage buildings, local galleries and sample the best produce from the Canberra Region's restaurants, cellar doors and cafes.
Book your stay at The Barn.
Discover the landscape
Hire Mountain E-Bikes
Discover seven marked trails throughout Foxlow’s landscape leading to the Snowy Woodland Conservation Zone, Goose Meadow Ruins, Captains Flat Railway, Foxlow Bridge, and the Shearing Shed.
Grab a map from the Quarters and book the e-bikes to discover more of our iconic landscape.
history
Said to be one of the oldest buildings on the property, The Barn has a notorious history as Foxlow’s original the shearing shed.
In 1910, a report received by ‘The Worker’ office mentions:
“…the shed is an old stone one, which was apparently built by the convicts. The machines were terribly bad, and the sheep were the roughest i’ve seen in 20 years. The owner is a difficult man to shear for and he pays his boundary riders only 15s a week. Overall Foxlow is a terrible place to work.”
- C Day.
Today, the newly renovated Barn has shaken off it’s notorious history and hosts events and guests, sleeping up to 10 people.