Rayville Stud

Rayville stud a jersey/freisan (holstein) dairy cattle working farm from the 1800's till 2003. Becoming a stud farm in 1954.
The homestead being a slab hut was the original home first built on the property in 1883 with its hand sawn timber slabs.
The second Sawtell generation pulled the homestead down in 1949 and the hand sawn timber slabs which were cut in 1883 were used again on a grand hayshed built on the property. Then in 2003 by the third generation of Sawtells, these slabs were removed from the grand hayshed and used for the rebuilding of the original homestead of 1883. In preserving our history, the Hon. Gary Nairn, opened the homestead in January 2005. Should you be looking to step back in time and experience how life was back in 1883 and enjoy the simple things in life, playing cards in a traditional Australian country cottage. Fresh rain water from the tank only a few steps from outside the cottage. Enjoy a cuppa from the kettle on the pot belly stove and relax on the front verandah whilst you check out the country views along with the geese, ducks, chooks, cattle and sheep which roam around the property. There is also a fenced yard attached to the homestead where your pets are welcome and this also allows your vehicle/s to be enclosed away from the farm animals also. Whilst the homestead has been replicated as closely as possible to 1883 it does now offer some modern day comforts such as electricity, gas and electric stove, fridge and a television with an outdoor gas BBQ. The amenities block which has shower, toilet and laundry is approximately 40 meters from the homestead. Parking permitted inside the enclosed yard, definately room for all, boat, caravan, campervan or car.

Places of interest to Visit and Activities

Cobargo being the Working Village offers displays exhibiting the work of over 20 potters at Bangles Gallery also the extensive range of leather belts and quality clothing at South Coast Leather plus many other unique stores to explore.
Bermagui is approximately 20minutes drive to beautiful beaches and if you desire to fish, Bermagui holds many fishing tornaments throughout the year.
Tilba Tilba, Central Tilba is a 15 minute drive to another amazing location to check out the local cheese, alpaca wool products along with the spinning of the wool to achieve the beautiful garments on sale. Spend time at the beautiful Fox Glove Nursery and antique store.
Narooma is a 25 minute drive where you can go deep sea fishing on a charter boat, cruise up the inlet on the Wagonga Princess. If you desire to play the 18 holes of golf on the Narooma Golf Club which meanders along the cliff tops and from which you can view the Whales in season. Take a trip out to Montague Island and look at the seal colonies and also enjoy the large colony of little penguins.
Bega is a 35 minute drive to the home of the famous Bega Cheese where you can observe the processing and taste the great produce at the Bega Cheese Factory.

Complimentary Breakfast

Farm Fresh eggs and bacon are supplied complimentary on your arrival for your first breakfast, though should you require further supplies for breakfasts whilst staying at Rayville Stud, this is certainly available upon request at a cost of $10 per person.