Offering luxurious studios featuring a fireplace and patios offering mountain views, The Buckland Studios is set on 40 acres of farm land. Stunning views of Mt Buffalo and the Buckland Valley can be enjoyed from each patio and balcony, which also offer a BBQ and outdoor furniture. All studios include a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette and a living area with a sofa, flat-screen TV, and a BOSE bluetooth speaker. All guests are provided with a welcome breakfast hamper to cook in the comfort of your own studio. The hamper consists of the following Sourdough, eggs. bacon, full cream milk, orange juice, yoghurt, butter, condiments, home made granola and seasonal fruit. Please advise us with 48 hours notice for any dietary requirements. We are able to cater for Gluten free and Vegetarian, unfortunatley we are unable to cater for Vegans diets. The Buckland Retreat is a 6-minute drive from the nearest town, Porepunkah. There are several wineries and restaurants within 30 minutes’ drive. It is a 12-minutes drive from Bright.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Golf course (within 3 km)

Fishing

Skiing


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
High score for Porepunkah
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  • Smiley
    Australia Australia
    Amazing hosts, very communicative, drove to the next town to contact me as storms had knocked out the internet before we arrived. Very generous breakfast hamper, which was even restocked halfway through trip. Beautiful place, gorgeous views…amazing!!
  • Gary
    Singapore Singapore
    The studio was perfect. All furnishing and appliances were of high quality. We particularly liked the gas stove and dishwasher as we cooked quite a bit, as well as the bed which was so comfortable. Views were stunning and total peace and quiet....
  • Victor
    Australia Australia
    The breakfast hamper was much more than expected, even catering for dietary requirements was an added bonus. Great communication from the owners and wonderful views. This is our second stay in 10 years.

Hosted by Melany & David Dalbosco

9.7
9.7
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Melany & David Dalbosco
The Buckland Studios: a world unto itself Leave your daily life behind and be yourself again. Arriving at The Buckland Studios couples bed and breakfast, you’re met with the encompassing quiet of the bushland and breathtaking Alpine views. Set on 40 acres, each Studio (5 studios in total on the property) offers complete privacy - your very own piece of paradise. However- We are sharing our delightful property with you. We are also surrounded by other working farms and vineyards. Farming equipment like tractors, mowers, scare guns, harvest machinery, etc. may at times cause considerable noise, in particular during harvest time (usually from about mid February to early April). Our studios are well insulated and double glazed and most farming activities are limited to day time hours. However, we wish to advise our guests that we don’t have any control over noise generated from farming activities outside our property and are therefore unable to accept responsibility in any form. To avoid disappointment, please take this into consideration when making a booking. Please note- we dont accept group bookings- ie more than 1 booking per guest.
Your hosts: Dave and Melany Dalbosco Welcome to The Buckland Studios We’re so excited to be able to share this special piece of paradise with you. (we live on the property too!) As long-time locals, the areas surrounding The Buckland, (Porepunkah and Bright) hold special significance for our family. A true local at heart, Dave was born and bred in Porepunkah. He’s called this area home for most of his life. Even after time spent travelling the world, it still called him back. Dave and Mel met in Bright, 20 years ago. Originally from Geelong Mel was here working for the ski company at Mt Hotham. Together, they moved to Geelong and did the regional city life for 10 years. However, Porepunkah still called to our hearts, and so we moved back with our three children in tow - Elsie now 15, Otis 13 and Millie 11 In 2019, they purchased The Buckland from Sabine and Eddie, who created something truly magical here. Set on 40 stunning acres, The Buckland is a working farm, surrounded by pristine bushland. Dave is a plumber by trade, and Mel's background is in hospitality. I’m also a massage therapist (although these days most of my time is happily spent preparing our guest spaces).
please see our website The Bukland for all local information and terms and conditions prior to booking our property
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Buckland Studios
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Ski school
  • Ski storage
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Buckland Studios takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

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

Check-out

From 06:00 to 11:00

 

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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 260. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Buckland Studios accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

No group bookings of studios- only 1 studio booking per guest.

Please inform The Buckland Studios 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Buckland Studios

  • The Buckland Studios offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Full body massage

  • Yes, The Buckland Studios is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Buckland Studios is 3.1 miles from the centre of Porepunkah. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at The Buckland Studios is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.