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burnside
bungalows & organic farm
 
property
description: At Burnside we offer luxurious secluded accommodation for couples and small groups.
The surfing and safe beaches of Gracetown and Prevelly are only 15 minutes drive.
The Rails to Trails walk track is on our doorstep in beautiful Bramley National Park. Ride a bike or walk North to Cowaramup or South to Margaret River and beyond. Ask about our organic orchard and our crops of olives, vines, avocados and macadamias.
Enjoy the plentiful native birds and animals. Wander through the trees and watch the kangaroos come out to feed as the sun goes down.
Burnside Bungalows is 15 hectares (37
acres) in size. We manage the farm using organic and biodynamic
principles. We are certified organic and biodynamic with Australian
Certified Organic (ACO). ACO has a strict traceability system that
guarantees our produce is organic from the farm gate to your dinner plate.
Currently we have two hundred avocados, two hundred olives, an acre of semillon, an acre of zinfandel and one hundred macadamias. Each April we hand pick our olives and press them for extra virgin olive oil. Our olive oil and other produce is for sale in season.
Behind our house we have a permaculture vegetable garden and netted orchard. Currently we have loquats, mulberries, apricots, nectarines, peacharines, plums, pears, apples, almonds, cherries, blueberries, guavas, sapotes, hazelnuts, pecans, lemons, oranges, grapefruit, tamarillos and mandarins planted. Chickens and ducks are rotated through garden beds to keep down weeds and fertilise the trees and vegetable beds.
At Burnside Bungalows we have designed the accommodation to suit the climate and make use of natural energy. The bungalows face north and catch the winter sun, making them warm in winter while verandahs make them cool in summer. Slow combustion wood heaters make the bungalows warm and cosy in the colder months.
Margaret River has a mild maritime climate and the temperature rarely reaches uncomfortable levels making air conditioning unnecessary.
Only recycled and plantation pine timber was used in constructing the luxury spa bungalows. Jamie sourced the timber from salvage yards and it includes oregon roof beams from an old warehouse in East Perth as well as Western Australian jarrah and blackbutt. Deep red local gravel was used to form the rammed earth walls. Granite rock in the garden beds came from a local vineyard where it was removed to allow planting of the vines. Rainwater is collected from the roof to supply the bungalows and all waste-water is treated in an on-site sewerage plant and recycled onto the gardens.
We are an organic farm, which will allow us to market our produce through
organic suppliers and means there are no pesticides, herbicides or
artificial chemicals used in producing food on the farm.
We have fenced off remnant vegetation and replanted areas to encourage native birds and wildlife. Every year we plant more trees on the property. There are abundant birds, bandicoots, possums and many kangaroos that live on or visit the property from the forest.
We moved from Perth to Margaret River in 1997 and took over Burnside Bungalows.
We have three sons Max, Ned and Dan.
Lara previously worked as an economist and stockbroker. Jamie has been a sailor, pearl diver, journalist and furniture maker.
We now work full time on the property managing the bungalows, vines, olives, macadamias and avocados and looking after Max, Ned and Dan.
In our spare time we like to go to the beach, visit wineries (there are over 60 cellar doors in the Region) and bushwalk in our adjoining forest.
We enjoy sharing our special piece of Margaret River lifestyle with our guests and are happy to answer any questions you might have.
accommodation:
Rammed Earth Spa Bungalows for couples
Recycled timber, rammed earth and stone have been combined to create a luxurious retreat from which couples can explore the Margaret River region.
Distinctively Margaret River in style and secluded in bushland, the bungalows are private and peaceful. Perfect for a honeymoon or romantic getaway.
From the wide verandahs you can watch the sun rise over the beautiful Bramley National Park, or set through the vineyard and olive grove.
Inside you can curl up in front of the wood pot belly with a good book and a glass of Margaret River wine.
The spacious one bedroom bungalows are fully self-contained and beautifully furnished. They have a king size bed and a large two person spa with a beautiful garden view.
Young babies in cots are welcome.
Limestone Bungalows
The two Limestone Bungalows are perfect for small groups or families. One has an extra large deck with outside spa bath. The bungalows sleep up to six people, with two queen size beds and a set of bunks in each.The bathrooms have both bath and shower.
Limestone walls and Donnybrook stone floors make them cool in summer and cosy in winter.
Nestled in bush, they look over paddocks onto the beautiful National Park.
Limestone Spa Bungalow
The Limestone Spa Bungalow has been designed especially for families and small groups who want some extra comfort and luxury. It has also become a favourite for couples with its unique private spa bath on the deck outside.
Enjoy the beautiful view to the National Park while relaxed and warm in the spa, watching kangaroos and native birds.
Light the candles at night and watch the stars. Bathrobes are included.
pricing:
Limestone Bungalows
2 Bedroom - Sleeps up to 6
Standard - per night for 2 people
With Spa $210
No Spa $170
Rammed Earth Spa Bungalows
Single bedroom - Sleeps 2
Standard - per night for 2 people $230
Check In 2pm
Check out 10am
contact
details: please
contact owner for further details
Lara & Jamie McCall
B u r n s i d e B u n g a l o w s &
O r g a n i c F a r m ACO BD6111A
RMB 291a Burnside Rd
Margaret River 6285 WA
Phone: +61 (08) 9757 2139
Fax : +61 (08) 9757 3623
eMail: burnside@iinet.net.au
www.burnsidebungalows.com.au
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