Ironbark House

109 Short Road, 4872 Dimbulah, Australia – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>11</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Ironbark House

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9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
11 reviews
  • Entire home
  • 1550 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

Located in Dimbulah in Tropical North Queensland, Ironbark House features outback views over the 1,345 acre property from its two generous balconies. The farm stay has a barbecue, lounges and dining furniture from which you can view wildlife. The farm stay is equipped with 2 spacious bedrooms, both with large en suite bathrooms, views and cupboards. There is a large, modern fully equipped kitchen with dining areas inside and a living area with plenty of seating, a flat-screen TV and CD player with Bluetooth. The property uses solar power and harvests all its own water. Guests at Ironbark can enjoy birding or farm tours with an experienced guide, outback horse riding tours, or hike around the property viewing iconic wildlife such as wallabies and eagles. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 118 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
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1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
10
High score for Dimbulah
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  • Frances
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved the location and everything about the property. Great opportunities for wildlife spotting and gorgeous walks.”
  • Conlon
    Australia Australia
    “The location, the comfort, the view were all wonderful. The hosts were welcoming and helpful”
  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    “The house, beautifully positioned to take advantage of the amazing view, was very well equipped, comfortable and clean. The bushwalks were well signposted. The host was exceptionally helpful, welcoming and friendly. Thank you Rachael and Kevin.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Kevin and Rachael

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Kevin and Rachael
Ironbark House is situated on the ridgeline gazing out across the wilderness for over 60kms towards Mt Mulligan Station This totally off-grid 1345 acre property, which has its own solar power generation system and harvests all its own water, is located on the outskirts of the Atherton Tablelands in the farming district of Dimbulah which is the beginning of the outback on route to Mt Mulligan and Chillagoe. Just constructed, Ironbark House has two large bedrooms both with spacious ensuites, separated by a welcoming kitchen/dining/living area with a generous verandah over looking the most amazing vista for luxurious al-fresco dining and entertaining. The raked ceilings add to the sense of light, freedom and spaciousness that this modern Australian bush retreat has in abundance. This completely private 1345 acre working cattle property co-exists with a mix of wildlife habitat, with a healthy bird population of well over 100 different species found on the property, as well as it’s own colony of rock wallabies and 6 dams. A network of over 25 kms of trails cover the entire property accessible by a variety of means 4X4, horseback, mountain bike or of course by walking.
We purchased this property 11 years ago after Rachael did a little work on a cattle property out past Chillagoe and fell in love with ‘the outback’ type terrain. Having both spent many years working in the Port Douglas area, Kevin as a Rainforest Guide and Rachael in hospitality we decided to move to Ironbark Farm permanently 5 years ago, pursuing our love of nature, wildlife, a farming lifestyle and for Rachael, an amazing place for horse riding. Now we get to share our amazing lifestyle with you the adventurous traveller. Ride the Outback! We offer exclusive private horse riding on property. Maximum 3 guests per ride on well-schooled horses. This is not your usual trail ride. 1 to 3 hour rides available. We also offer guided wildlife, birding and farm tours with Kevin, a guide of over 20 years experience. Please contact us directly for more information and bookings about these activities
If, after exploring the property, watching wildlife or just lazing with a book you need more to do…. in the surrounding area you will find a wealth of activities, each one accessible as a day excursion….. 40 km to the north is historical Mt Mulligan who’s mine was the site of one of Australia’s worst mining disasters with 75 people loosing their lives in 1921. You can visit the mine site, cemetery and ruins of the town. The heritage listed Tyrconnel Mine and Battery (1876) nestled between Thornborough and Kingsborough is a couple of km detour en-route to Mt Mulligan. Head West for an hour and you will reach the mining town of Chillagoe famous for its Limestone Caves, Aboriginal Rock Art, smelter and Marble quarries. The Caves, estimated to be between 600 to 1000 in number, can be visited alone or to access the larger deeper caves are available through Ranger guided tours. Drive South East for a change of scenery to visit the highland rainforest and farming area of the central Atherton Tablelands. Starting with Tolga and Lake Tinaroo wend your way around Yungaburra with the famous Curtain Fig tree, bio-dynamic dairies, Herberton with it’s quaint restored historical village.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ironbark House
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Services & Extras
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Ironbark House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
AUD 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
AUD 50 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ironbark House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Ironbark House

  • Check-in at Ironbark House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ironbark House on this page.

  • Ironbark House is 4.3 miles from the centre of Dimbulah. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ironbark House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Public Bath
    • Horse riding

  • The prices at Ironbark House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Ironbark House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Ironbark House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ironbark House on this page.

  • Ironbark House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.