Margaret & Gren Putland welcome you to BONA VISTA Farmhouse Located in the beautiful Avon Valley - Northam Rural tranquility with stunning views Just a 10 minute drive from the town and airfield Bona Vista is a delightful two bedroom period farmhouse cottage with magnificent views from its wide verandahs, across the colourful patchwork of the valley farmlands. Built from sturdy jarrah timbers and huge handmade local mud bricks, it has been tastefully renovated, including the restoration of polished jarrah floors. Bona Vista farm is a working farm, located 8 kms east of Northam; producing sheep, lambs, grain and wool. A private self-contained tranquil retreat We offer exclusive use of the cottage accommodation for you and your family or friends. It is separate to the main house, which is situated on another corner of the farm. The cottage is fully self-contained, with all bed linen, pillows, and towels provided. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas top cooker, electric oven, fridge, microwave oven, crockery, saucepans, cooking utensils, etc You need only bring your food and drinks, or if you prefer time off from cooking, we can give you details about our local tavern which provides a fine meal, or there is a selection of restaurants in Northam. The comfortable lounge room is warmed by a cheery wood-burning stove, and there is a TV, DVD and music player provided for your use. Awaken to the chorus of the birds There are two spacious bedrooms; one with a queen-size bed and the other with a double-size bed. (Additional sleeping can be provided for the kids, by prior arrangement, with 2 single beds in a sleep-out room off the lounge room. A small extra fee will apply). Toilet facilities are provided by a character outdoor 'dunny' (a flush septic-sytem, about 10 paces from the back door) with indoor bathroom. Country Rates Country Hospitality.  Compare the value of this peaceful rural getaway. Exclusive use: 2 bedroom occupancy: $150 per night Exclusive use: 1 bedroom occupancy: $100 per night To Contact Us:   Margaret & Gren Putland    Telephone: +61 (08) 9622 3000     Mobile: 0407 967277    Email: bonavista.farmhouse@gmail.com Bona Vista 35 Clydesdale Road Northam 6401 Check In Time: 2.00 pm onwards Check Out Time: 11.00 am (or after balloon flight) Directions: Follow Great Eastern Highway from Perth. Continue past Northam on the Northam Bypass ring-road, heading in the direction of Kalgoorlie. After the final Northam exit (which is also the Road Train Assembly and Race Club turnoff, near the Tourist Information Bay) continue along the highway for approx 3 kms (ignoring the first gravel road on the left), and turn left into Clydesdale Road, which is bitumen. At 350 metres, turn in to the second driveway on the left, No. 35, immediately after the small bridge.  A white 44 gallon drum marks the culvert at the driveway. Follow the driveway straight to the house at the top of the rise - no turns (the driveway is shared with the neighbour). To find Bona Vista on Google Maps, click on the link: http://maps.google.com.au/maps?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&q=35+clydesdale+road+northam+6401&mid=1243758795 Whilst you are in Northam: Other activities in the Avon Valley: HOT AIR BALLOONING: Windward Balloon Adventures : http://www.windwardballooning.com Avon Valley Ballooning : http://www.avonvalleyballooning.com.au AIRCRAFT HIRE & FLIGHT TRAINING: Northam Aero Club: http://www.northamaeroclub.com Last update: August 30, 2009 CM