River Gardens Axedale Pet Friendly Farm Stay

River Gardens Axedale is a luxury pet friendly bed and breakfast farm stay located in the Central Victoria wine region. The property spans 133 acres of farmland on the banks of the Campaspe River and is home to goats, sheep, guineafowl, ducks and working dogs. The farm stay is named for its extensive gardens featuring roses, lavender, ornamental grape vines, a fishpond, citrus trees, orchards and vegetable gardens.

Owned and run by Mark and Wendy since 2021, the accommodation includes a fully self-contained unit and a motel room, priced from $180 per night for two people including a cooked breakfast. The stay is rated 5 Stars by Airbnb, Tripadvisor and Google guests. It welcomes singles, couples, families and small groups, and is situated on the O'Keefe trail, making it suitable for runners and cyclists.

Guests can feed chickens and collect eggs, feed goats and sheep, and fish in the Campaspe River. The property is completely off-grid, generating its own solar power and collecting water from the roof. It is a 20-minute drive from Bendigo and Heathcote, and minutes from numerous local wineries and cellar doors. Private functions such as birthdays, wedding proposals and anniversaries can be catered for.