Spread over 35 acres of countryside, Rossmount Rural Retreat provides firsthand experience with the Australian wildlife. It features a fruit orchard on site. Guests can enjoy bush walking and bird watching, and there is a large lake for canoeing and fishing. Rooms enjoy access to a large communal living area and a verahdah. Amenities include a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Wi-Fi access can be enjoyed in all rooms. Rural Retreat Rossmount is a 10-minute drive from Gympie and Mary Valley Rattler Steam Train. It is a 30-minute drive from Tin Can Bay and the Fraser Island.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 large double beds
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Goomboorian
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christine
    Australia Australia
    The lovingly maintained, rustic family holiday home feel was very relaxing
  • Stuart
    Australia Australia
    Rural setting close to Gympie: Easy access to Gympie: very quiet/ open plan home surrounded by bush with wildlife: very friendly hosts
  • Damien
    Australia Australia
    The hosts and the breakfast. The early morning sun rising up through the valley over the veranda.

Hosted by JEANETTE AND DAVID WILSON

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score

JEANETTE AND DAVID WILSON
Rossmount Rural Retreat is a host farm offering a unique Bed and Breakfast experience for visitors to Gympie, Rainbow Beach - gateway to Fraser Island, and Tin Can Bay on the Cooloola Coast. We are a family owned accommodation business operating from the beautiful natural property of David and Jeanette Wilson at Rossmount, Ross Creek, Goomboorian on the outskirts of Gynmpie located on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia. Relax, Refresh and Rejuvinate at Rossmount, accommodation where you will enjoy country hospitality and learn about our exotic fruit orchards and the unspoilt environment that makes Rossmount special Spread over 35 acres of idyllic countryside, you can taste and learn about exotic fruits, canoe, fish, and glimpse the platypus in the lake Watch the wildlife, identify the birds and enjoy walking through the bush. We are one of seven farms in the Cooloola Farm Trail, on the first week in May and September. We also conduct plant propagation, grafting and marcotting lessons during the year We have a commercial fruit tree nursery and a persimmon orchard supplying Brisbane Markets. Our fruiting season is between mid February to the end of March.
David and Jeanette Wilson use bookingcom as our preferred agent when travelling overseas. We are keen world wanderers
There is a convenience store and petrol station with takeaway 1 km from the farm, and another about 4 kms away
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rossmount Rural Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Rossmount Rural Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    Until 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.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash Rossmount Rural Retreat 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

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with a American Express credit card.

    Please inform Rossmount Rural Retreat 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.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Rossmount Rural Retreat

    • Rossmount Rural Retreat is 2 miles from the centre of Goomboorian. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Rossmount Rural Retreat include:

      • Suite

    • Yes, Rossmount Rural Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Rossmount Rural Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing

    • Check-in at Rossmount Rural Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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