Shearers’ Quarters

Sleeps 12 - Starting Price From $490 / Night

The Shearers’ Quarters was traditionally used to accommodate the shearing teams each year when they came to Markdale.

Today the renovated Shearers’ Quarters can sleep up to 12 and is perfect for a cost-conscious solution for larger groups, family reunions, group retreats or perhaps a special birthday celebration.

The 6300 acre property features winding creeks, Edna Walling garden, pool and tennis court.

Facilities include:

  • 2x Double bedrooms

  • 4x Twin rooms

  • 2x bathrooms (1 is external access)

  • Fully equipped kitchen / sitting room

  • Coffee machine with complimentary pods

  • Selection of teas

  • Wood burning stove

Markdale is a working farm and to ensure the comfort of all guests, we maintain a strict pet-free and smoke-free policy.

Springtime scene with a flowering tree in front of a green building, overlooking a grassy field with grazing sheep.
An old, weathered corrugated metal house with a rusty roof, situated in a rural landscape with rolling hills and sparse trees under a clear blue sky.
Open countryside with rolling hills, grasslands, trees, and grazing cattle at sunset or sunrise.
A landscaped outdoor area with lush green grass, a stone wall, trees, and flowering shrubs.

  • Our stay at Markdale was absolutely perfect. Thank you so much again for having us. As busy, city dwellers, what we enjoyed most were the exceptional vistas from every which way, the cool, fresh country air, the serenity and the stars. The photos simply don’t do it justice. The moment we walked in, it was amazing. The house was warm and the log fire – wonderful. The toiletries and towels were great, and the beds comfy. The cottage was clean and well supplied.

    Hannah Ellis Guest - 4 Bedroom Stone Cottage

  • It was perfect in every respect, and for each of us. The old cottage was very comfortable – we specially appreciated the thoughtful, handpicked flowers. The younger ones were pleased (and surprised) that there was Wifi. It was all charming. We were thrilled to see the Edna Walling garden. This was the highlight of the visit, and something I was very happy to experience with my mother. We greatly enjoyed our short stay, and hope to visit again.

    S Pritchard Guest - 4 Bedroom Stone Cottage

  • Many thanks for our lovely stay. The gardens are a joy and the cottage comfortable. The peace is wonderful. So nice to hear no traffic, just birdlife. Incredibly generous dinner and breakfast! Just an overall fabulous experience. Once again a big thank you.

    Krysia Majcher Guest - 2 Bedroom Stone Cottage

  • Thank you for allowing us to experience your magnificent property, we enjoyed the time very much. The warm welcome and comfortable accommodation were much appreciated.

    John Law Guest - 4 Bedroom Stone Cottages here