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Set on 15 acres near Ventnor beach with farm animals including cattle, sheep, alpacas, horses, chickens, goats and pigs. The property includes; childrens playground, in ground trampoline, games, table tennis, outdoor spa,and communal outdoor BBQ, wood-fired pizza oven and gathering area. A short drive to Ventnor beach and centrally located at all of the attractions on the Island; Motorsports, beaches, penguins, seals, walks, golf, wildlife, local food and wine - the choice is yours! The Farm Stay is nestled amongst the farm and the great outdoors. It is a relaxing and peaceful environment where you can experience a genuine farm stay at your own pace and leisure.
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Location
422 Ventnor Rd, Ventnor, Phillip Island, Victoria 3922 Australia
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Myself my husband and our daughter were invited to stay at Ripples & Tonic for 2 nights whilst she took part in the Good Friday Appeal 2021 at the Penguin Parade. We stayed in the Holydean Cottage which was very spacious with 3 bedrooms, 2 of which have ensuite bathrooms. This cottage accommodates a wheelchair comfortably, has reverse heating and cooling and is situated amongst the horses, goats and beautiful garden area. Michael and Diane were very hospitable and happy to help at any point. Its a farm so wear clothes that you are comfortable getting dirty you can then get into the thick of it with the animals which are all very happy to be touched. There is a farm tour/animal feeding in the mornings which is definitely recommended, Kids will LOVE this place and if the kids are happy the rest of the family are happy. All linen and towels are provided, beds are nice and comfortable and clean. Great location pretty much 10mins from all attractions. another big bonus is that we were allowed to take our Airedale puppy which loved the place as much as we did. We will definitely try to get back soon.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Dianne Holbery, Owner at Ripples n Tonic Farmstay
Responded 6 Apr 2021
It was our absolute pleasure to have you guys stay with us for a couple of nights. So glad you all had a great time on both the Farm and the Island. Our animals look forward to seeing all the guests each morning and receiving some much anticipated treats each day. Set on 15 acres theres plenty of space for your pets and children to move about and have fun. We hope to see you sometime in the future again. Take care, Michael and Dianne
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For young families or families with disabilities...you cannot go wrong here. There is so much to do, so much to see. You get to feel like a glamorous farmer ...feed & cuddle animals by day, kids go off to play safely in the endless park & games room. A bbq & meal of local produce by the fire & jump into an outdoor spa by night. So many things to do nearby will keep u busy for days. This is the best kind of holiday. Every one returns home feeling grounded & drunk on nature & appreciating our hard working farmers & produce that little bit more. It's worth the money for all the family to benefit so much.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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What a beautiful place to stay. So much fun and educational at the same time, thanks to being able to feed and getting information about all the animals. The three kids, 2, 5 and 11 yr old loved every second of it... from the comfy clean rooms to the outdoor play areas to the freedom of being able to socialise with every single animal and the great people that work here. Great spa, lovely people, Michael, Di, Sally and Dayne that are more than happy to help and so friendly. Was so relaxing and caters for everyone. Will definitely be back for another trip of calm and fun. Thanks Michael and Di 🙂
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Dianne Holbery, Owner at Ripples n Tonic Farmstay
Responded 24 May 2021
Hi there, we are so pleased that you had a great stay both here at Ripples n Tonic and also on the Island. It's lovely to see the kids interacting with and enjoying the animals whilst exploring the farm and property. Glad too that you guys enjoyed the spa overlooking the paddocks! Until next time... take care 👍🏼
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I coordinated an Adult Camp for people living with disabilities at Ripples n Tonic last week. The feedback from the staff and the participants was very positive.
Dianne & Michael are fantastic hosts and the interaction between our group and the animals at the Farm Stay was very engaging for all who attended.
I would recommend Ripples n Tonic to both families and disability groups for a relaxing stay on Phillip Island.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Having a small animal feeding tour every day, clean amenities, private cottages close to playground kids really enjoyed an lovely hosts. What more could you want on a family holiday? A quick drive to a lovely beach…. Close to shops
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Michael Wells, Owner at Ripples n Tonic Farmstay
Responded 6 Jan 2022
Hi there, thank you for the lovely feedback and we are so glad you had a fun and great stay with us. Hope to see you some time in the future again.
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Nice cottage for a family. Lovely farm with friendly animals. Location is close convenient. It has a fully equipped kitchen. The shower area has no barrier, so water splashes out in the bathroom. A mop should be supplied to prevent the slippery floor after it is used.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Wear shoes suitable to walk on farmland
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Response from Dianne Holbery, Owner at Ripples n Tonic Farmstay
Responded 11 June 2023
Hi Tina, thank you for your lovely feedback. So glad you had a wonderful stay with us. The shower does actually have a shower curtain that if pulled across prohibits the water from spraying everywhere. We did used to supply mops and buckets but guests complained that they smelt musty in the cupboard so we no longer do this. Really appreciate the feedback and thanks again for your comments. Regards Ripples n Tonic
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We enjoyed a lovely stay with family members aged from 2 years old to over 60 and the venue offered something for every one. The facilities were clean and roomy and the location was close enough to the town centre for easy access but well away from the crowds that descend on this part of Victoria during summer. The children loved the easy access to the playground and the opportunity to help feed the farm animals each day. The owners were friendly and helpful and keen to make sure that everyone had a good time.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Room Tip:Genista cottage is the closest to the playground which is great if you have young children with you.
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Response from Michael Wells, Owner at Ripples n Tonic Farmstay
Responded 6 Jan 2022
Hi there, thank you for the lovely feedback and we are so glad you had a fun and great stay with us. The property works well for multiple generations to be able to catch up and spend time together. Hope to see you some time in the future again.
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We are from Singapore and were looking for a farm stay for our kids. There were a few options but we chanced upon Ripples N Tonic.
We are so happy to have chosen Ripples N Tonic as there were plenty of friendly animals in the farm. Best of all, we could feed the animals anytime.
Farmers Di and Mik were incredible host. They were so friendly and brought us around on their buggy and gave us good information on the animals.
It was an educational and fun experience for both the kids and adults!
As a bonus, the location of the farm is near to the Penguin parade and also Cowes where the supermarkets and restaurants are located.
I would give the place a 5 out of 5!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Michael Wells, Owner at Ripples n Tonic Farmstay
Responded 26 June 2022
Hi there, thanks so much for the lovely words and review. We are so glad you had a great experience at our farm and also on the Island. It was a pleasure to have you guys stay with us. Safe and happy travels on the remainder of your holidays!
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We had a great 3 night stay at Ripples n Tonic with our 3 children (ages 5,5 and 6) and grandparents.
The play area is set up well and entertained my kids from first light until dark, we also used the communal kitchen one night for a bbq whilst the kids continued to play. The animal feeding each morning also kept us busy and entertained. The staff were all great!
We stayed in Hollydean cottage and it was large, warm and well equipped. Location was good - just couple minutes drive to Ventnor beach and 10 mins from Cowes & Penguin parade.
Seeing our children enjoy the outdoors and animals so much was priceless. If we lived closer we’d be regulars for sure! What a great place!
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Michael Wells, Owner at Ripples n Tonic Farmstay
Responded 29 Apr 2024
Hi guys, Thanks for the awesome feedback! We are very appreciative to receive it. Also thrilled that your family had an enjoyable stay with us. Enjoy your Aussie travels . Regards, Ripples n Tonic
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My grandchildren had the most wonderful time with all the beautiful friendly animals. Loved going on the train with gorgeous Ash. Loved the park and the trampoline. The accomodation was perfect too, clean cosy warm and animals roaming outside every window. The hosts Dianne snd Mik were beautiful friendly people. Thanks for sharing your lovely little farm with us guys Can’t fault this place.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Dianne Holbery, Owner at Ripples n Tonic Farmstay
Responded 25 Oct 2022
Awwh, what lovely feedback. Thanks so much. We loved having you here also. So glad you all had a fab time and we hope to see you again sometime. Take care x
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Hi there, Thank you for your inquiry. We have both our 2 and 3 bedroom cottages available for those dates at the moment. Cost for the 2 bedroom is $210- per night and cost for the 3 bedroom is $270- per night.
Hope to hear back from you soon.
Regards, Dianne and Michael,
Ripples n Tonic
Hi there, You are welcome to coem and stay for one night on the 29th Jan. Cost for our 2 bedroom cottage which sleeps 6 would be $350- for the one night.
Let us knoiw id you are interested.
Michaela nd Dianne
Ripples n Tonic
Hi Shiranee,
We pride ourselves in taking the lead in providing accessible accommodation for respite or holidays.
We have a large range of equipment from hospital beds (adjustable hi-low beds), hoists, shower commodes, large accessible bathrooms. We even have beach wheel chairs for use.
If you refer to our new Ripples n Tonic Alvina Farm stay Phillip Island website we have more information. We have three bedroom cottages that sleep 9 people and two bedroom cottages that sleep 6 people. For example, the off peak price from Monday to Friday is $200 per night for the two bedroom cottage while the three bedroom cottage that has two accessible bathrooms is priced at $255 per night during Monday night to check out Friday morning. The rates for Friday, Saturday and Sunday night for the two bedroom cottage is $230 per night while the 3 bedroom cottage is $285 per night during the weekend.
Please let me know if you require more information. Best regards, Michael
There are more places to choose from in the Ventnor area.
LOCATION
AustraliaVictoriaPhillip IslandVentnor
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ripples n Tonic Farmstay
Which popular attractions are close to Ripples n Tonic Farmstay?
Nearby attractions include A Maze'N Things (6.6 km), Phillip Island Nature Parks - Koala Conservation Reserve (6.6 km), and Phillip Island Nature Parks Penguin Parade (5.8 km).
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
