Graze Ballan

An absolute joy from start to finish, Jill and Phil made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived on their gorgeous property. From providing an incredibly affordable dinner, to making sure our fire was lit when we arrived, to showing us around the property and letting us feed the animals, everything was fantastic! I couldn't recommend these guys and their place any higher, and an incredible bargain at that!

We loved everything about the farm stay at Jill and Phil's. I don't even know where to start! The whole setup is so unique, from the separate dining and living where you can get away from the cold at night and play board games by the record player and heater, to the camp kitchen where you can cook your breakfast on the BBQ amongst the trees. We lit the bonfire early and even though it lightly rained throughout the day it didn't stop us from staying outside all day, eating the marshmallows provided by Jill, and hand-feeding the beautiful farm animals. We also made some mulled wine with the spices pack and red wine provided. It really was the perfect winter getaway! We also chose to have a dinner catered by Jill which was next level! The roast was amazing and she also catered for me being vegetarian.We brought our 1.5 yr old whippet with us too and he had the best time ever running around with Daisy. I think he's quite upset that he had to come home to Melbourne! We can't wait to visit again!

Absolutely cherished my time at Graze Ballan.Jill & Phil were so welcoming, warm and accommodating. They really thought of everything.I work retail and consider myself somewhat of an introvert so this place was perfect for me and my pup Hazel to get away and just spend our time unwinding and enjoying the sounds of nature.Hazel and the resident pup Daisy became Inseparable, which gave me some time to relax and enjoy a snooze on the hammock when not taking a walk around the property to visit the friendly farm animals.The accommodation has everything you need plus some sweet little extras which I found so thoughtful.The food I ordered from the menu was delectable. You can tell they put so much love into what they do.I’m so glad to have found this place as I will no doubt visit again soon!Thanks so much for your hospitality Jill & Phil! X

We arrived at Graze-Ballan with welcoming Jill, Phil and Daisy at the gate. We were amazed. First time someone greeted us right at the gate.Daisy was gently introduce to our dog Milo to ensure that they get along well. And yes! Daisy entertained our dog Milo on our entire stay. She really made sure that our pooch was exercised well whilst the owners are relaxing. If I may add, the whole place is well fenced off so the dog can run around and feel free.Jill and Phil showed us the whole place as soon as we arrived. Definitely made us feel welcome.The whole place is unique and a lot of personal touches.We had everything we need during our stay. And everything was well thought even what the dog might need during their stay. I was amazed.I also appreciate their thought of putting information in a laminated card inside the dinning area for the guests reference. We have used it a lot. (I suggest for the guests to read it, very informative.)If I could describe it further, the entire place was prepared by loving parents/grandparents and I mean it. Everything was there. It is like having a vacation at your parents or grandparents place! I could not believe that even hand sanitiser, throw rug for camping, mosquito spray, some dog food, fishing rods (if you decide to go fishing), bottled water, beautiful assortment of tea leaf, coffees, preferred bread and list goes on and on and on. Ooops yeah, the tea leaves are beautiful, I made sure I tried them all.You will never go hungry or uncomfortable in this place!And Oh let's not forget about the food. Jill is an excellent cook.For dinner, we ordered Premium Roast for 2 adults and 1 kid.For lunch, we ordered From the Grill for 2 adults and 1 kidFor breakfast, we ordered Farmer's Buffet Brekkie for 2 adults and 1 kid.I must say that you will regret not having to try Jill's cooking. They are mouth watering. We made sure that we cleaned up our plates. That's how delicious they were. Nothing is left uneaten.Our daughter enjoyed feeding the farm animals and cuddling up with Daisy. She also enjoyed playing with Jill and Phils' grandchildren who happened to be at their place at that time. Very nice and friendly kids too.I don't know where to stop describing how beautiful this place is! This is a must try place.What a superb place to relax and unwind!We are already looking at the dates of us coming back.

A wonderful stay. Accomodation is as advertised - clean, and something a bit different. The kids loved the animals and the caravan sleeping - warm and cozy even in July! Our dog enjoyed exploring and was made to feel very welcome. We ordered ‘from the grill’ for our first night and a local produce platter another night - both delicious! Jill is a warm and friendly host - very easy to communicate with when booking and during our stay. Highly recommend.

Graze-Ballan was a perfect getaway. The Gypsy van was luxurious, special and so unusual. Jill made the trip perfect with gourmet meals appearing throughout the day and dishes magically disappearing. She had really thought of everything and went to great lengths to ensure we were so spoilt. I highly recommend this as a weekend escape!

We had a wonderful time! The children loved the caravans and we all loved feeding the animals. This was our first getaway with our new dog and he adored Daisy the host pup, who was a most gracious play date. The weekend had all the fun of camping without any of the hassle - and comfortable beds to sleep on! Jill and Phil had everything we needed and were the perfect hosts. Local produce and wine were an absolute winner.

We spent 2 nights in this lovely farm stay and it felt like our own private getaway. We endulged in lots of Jills food, everything was delicious and the camp fire was a bonus! We had the most kind hospitality from both Jill and Phil. We will miss the animals! Definitely looking forward to visiting again :)

Beautiful location, lovely setup. We stayed here for a festival over new years and it was such a lovely little spot. Jill was incredibly accommodating to our dietary requirements (vegan) and she was very relaxed and friendly. Her dog Daisy and cute little farm animals you could feed were such a wonderful added bonus. Kitchen had everything you needed to cook, but Jill also offers a proper menu of gourmet items you could order. Lovely stay!