If you’re tired of city life’s demanding pace and inundating hubbub, perhaps your next vacation should be a farm stay. It’s time to swap out the honking of cars and hum of public commutes, for the crowing of roosters and rustling of leaves. Here are a few farm stays where you’ll wake up to golden hues of dawn stretching over vast, open fields.
A farm stay vacation is a journey back to simpler times, where the air is crisp and clean, and the only rush is the morning breeze that sweeps through orchards and grazing pastures. Each day unfolds with the rhythm of nature—hand-feeding friendly animals, collecting freshly laid eggs, and savouring the rich, earthy aroma of freshly tilled soil. Afternoons are for wandering through sun-kissed fields, sampling homemade preserves, and trying your hand at milking a cow, while evenings bring the warmth of bonfires, and the taste of home-cooked meals that thrust fresh farm-to-table flavours to the fore.
Changi Airport has direct flights to major airports near these tranquil farm stays, where you can reconnect with the land, feel the heartbeat of rural life and enjoy skies of glittering stars unspoiled by city lights.
1. Cingjing Farmstay (near Taichung, Taiwan)
Nestled in Nantou County of Taiwan, Cingjing is known for its high-altitude scenery and lush green fields. Choose from cosy rooms, villas and traditional Taiwanese-style lodgings when you book yourself a stay in Cingjing Farmstay.
Here, your hosts will prepare meals using locally grown ingredients and welcome you to explore the property’s vegetable gardens and fruit orchards.
Besides enjoying guided or self-guided walks through Nantou’s undulating hills, grasslands and forests, you can also meet Cingjing’s grazing sheep, feed its livestock, pick its produce and, if you’re lucky, witness sheep shearing. Private cooking classes and tours are also available.
If you’d like to explore the Taichung region, Cingjing Farmstay’s staff can show you how to get to nearby Hehuanshan or Sun Moon Lake, which both boast scenic and panoramic views.
How to get there: When you land in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei, you can either take a domestic flight to Taichung Airport, or rent a car to drive via the National Highway 3 and National Highway 14 to Cingjing Farm. From Taichung, there are buses that leave the city centre frequently for Cingjing Farm.
Website: cingjing.gov.tw
Address: No. 170, Renhe Road, Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan 546
Phone: +886 49 280 1060
2. Ezura Farm (near Sapporo, Japan)
Enjoy an unforgettable experience of the countryside of Hokkaido when you check into Ezura Farm, a traditional property owned by a hospitable family. Your friendly hosts will invite you to pick vegetables and feed livestock with them, and introduce you to the rapturous beauty of the Japanese countryside.
These modern farmers love to share more about their sustainable farming techniques, and bring guests along whenever there are seasonal farming activities to be done, like planting and harvesting. If you’re keen to learn Japanese cooking techniques or other traditional Japanese crafts, your hosts can arrange that too.
They can also show you how to hike to nearby forests, lakes and rivers, and paths that you can take through the rolling hills and hot springs that Hokkaido is famous for. After a long day of discovering the natural wonders of Hokkaido, retire to a rustic yet comfy room, stocked with modern amenities.
How to get there: Flights from major cities around the world fly to New Chitose Airport, from which you will have to book a taxi or rent a car to reach Ezura Farm. You can also take a train from Sapporo station to Otaru station, which is a short bus ride from the farm.
Website: en.ezurafarm.com
Address: 152-3 Shiratakikitashiyubetsu, Engaru, Mombetsu District, Hokkaido 099-0121, Japan
Phone: +81 158-48-2050
3. A'moss Farmstay (near Kuala Lumpur and Penang, Malaysia)
Relish the cool breeze of Cameron Highlands while you stroll through tea plantations and strawberry farms. Cameron Highlands might be a while away from major Malaysian cities, but the serene and authentic farmstay experience here is well worth the drive.
At A’moss Farmstay, you can pick from conventional hotel rooms and rustic cabins and chalets, which are designed to blend with the natural surroundings. You can explore A’moss’s working farm, which includes activities like fruit and vegetable picking, learning about organic farming practices, and interacting with farm animals.
Be sure to book cooking classes that will teach you how to cook with local farm produce and how to prepare classic local dishes. Your hosts at A’moss Farmstay can also help you book a tour of the surrounding tea plantations, strawberry farms and mossy forest.
How to get there: From Kuala Lumpur, you can book a taxi or rent a car to get to Cameron Highlands. Take the North-South Expressway and follow Route 59 to reach the highlands. Buses also operate between Cameron Highlands and major bus terminals in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, and take about four hours to reach the highlands.
Website: amossfarmstay.com
Address: Amoss Road, Kampung Gerak Sepadu,39000, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang, Malaysia
Phone: +60 19-555 0356
4. Ferguson Farmstay (near Perth, Australia)
Escape to a charming and family-friendly accommodation located in the picturesque Ferguson Valley. About 30 minutes from Bunbury and less than two hours south of Perth, Western Australia, this idyllic farmstay features 11 fully self-contained chalets made from local materials, such as rammed earth and timber, which blend beautifully with the surrounding landscape.
These chalets on the Darling Ranges offer a range of accommodation sizes, each with its own veranda, gas barbecue, and stunning views stretching towards the coast. You’ll love feeding its farm animals, canoeing on the dam, and playing in the large purpose-built playground.
If you enjoy exploring the great outdoors, the nearby Wellington Forest offers mountain biking trails, and there are opportunities for bushwalking in the adjacent national parks. Additionally, the Ferguson Valley is home to wineries, microbreweries, art galleries and other local attractions, making it an ideal spot for a diverse holiday experience.
Whether you're planning a family holiday or a rural wedding, Ferguson Farmstay offers a serene and scenic setting with plenty of activities and amenities to keep guests of all ages entertained.
How to get there: When you land in Perth Airport, you can book a taxi or rent a car to Ferguson Farmstay, which is about two hours’ drive away.
Website: fergusonfarmstay.com.au
Address: 930 Henty Rd, Ferguson WA 6236, Australia
Phone: +61 8 9728 1392
5. Swan Valley Farmstays (near Perth, Australia
If you fancy a digital detox, great choices await in Swan Valley. As you nestle yourself in the serenity of sprawling vineyards, you’ll be treated to the region’s freshest produce and sincere Australian hospitality. Fish, swim or canoe in Swan River, or take a short drive to Swan Valley’s wineries, restaurants, and walking trails.
Settlers Rest Farmstay in West Swan is a popular destination, because of its family-friendly environment and opportunities for the family to get up close with a variety of animals. You can feed alpacas, cows, goats and chickens right by the cottage, relax by an open fire, or try your hand at cooking with locally grown herbs in a fully equipped kitchen. Vacationing families also love Poplars Farmstay in Belhus, which is a 10-acre working vineyard full of thoughtful amenities, including cots, games and toys for children.
Discover an authentic and traditional accommodation up in Herne Hill called Strelley Brook Farmhouse. This 1860s mud-brick farmhouse has been fully renovated and offers modern amenities alongside its quaint charm. You’ll love this accommodation’s farm-to-table meals, and getting to know resident animals like alpacas, sheep, and cows.
There’s also El Dorado Farm Stay, where hosts Stephanie and Trevor will introduce you to their horses and a variety of barn animals. El Dorado has a swimming pool and tennis court too. These farmstays offer a unique way to connect with nature and experience the tranquillity of rural Western Australia while being close to the attractions of Swan Valley.
How to get there: From Perth Airport, Swan Valley is a 20-minute drive along the Great Eastern Highway (Route 94).
Website: swanvalley.com.au/stay/farmstays
We hope you’ll have an unforgettable farmstay experience! If you enjoy unconventional vacation experiences and venturing off the beaten path, here are some fun itineraries for exploring hidden gems in Raja Ampat, Yogyakarta, Mandalay and Bagan, Urumqi and Luang Prabang If you love rural tranquility, here’s a list of the best South Korean resorts where you can relax in nature and here’s a guide to exploring nature in Perth. However, if you just want to uncover hidden gems of Singapore, here are some cool, lesser-known spots that will show you a different side of our eclectic metropolis.
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