Title: Gorgeous Federal Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Gorgeous Federal Retreat Escape to a picturesque country homestead with lush gardens and scenic river views. Unwind on the verandahs or get active on the croquet lawn or basketball court. ## Photo gallery for Gorgeous Federal Retreat ![Property grounds - Gorgeous Federal Retreat (Sarsfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44290000/44286700/44286638/3003a1e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi - Gorgeous Federal Retreat (Sarsfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44290000/44286700/44286638/479a0027.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Gorgeous Federal Retreat (Sarsfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44290000/44286700/44286638/7f66df67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Gorgeous Federal Retreat (Sarsfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44290000/44286700/44286638/61f4ac39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gorgeous Federal Retreat (Sarsfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44290000/44286700/44286638/3de1ea4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Experience the charm of Gorgeous Federal Retreat, set amidst 20 acres of beautiful grounds and overlooking the serene Nicholson River. Enjoy complete access to verandahs, a comfy living room, spacious kitchen, equipped croquet lawn, basketball court and orchard where you can pick your own fruit. ## Popular amenities - Laundry room - Kitchen ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 26 - Feb 27](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=44286638&PinnedHotelID=44286638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=44286638&PinnedHotelID=44286638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 27 - Feb 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=44286638&PinnedHotelID=44286638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=44286638&PinnedHotelID=44286638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=44286638&PinnedHotelID=44286638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=44286638&PinnedHotelID=44286638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=44286638&PinnedHotelID=44286638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=44286638&PinnedHotelID=44286638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Sarsfield travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarsfield.dx3000405635) [View more B&B in Sarsfield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarsfield-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d3000405635-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.75737,147.7284&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nrleFoetd%5B%3FS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40Q%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40QBUBQBQBUBQBQDQDQBUDQDQDQFODQDQFQFSDMHQFOFQFOHQFOHMHOHMFSJKHOHMHOJIJOHOJKJKJKJOJKJKLIJKLKJGLMJGLKLILGLILGLILELINELGLELENGLENENELENALCNENCNALANCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40N%40NBLDNBN%40LDNDLDNDLFNDLDLFLDNHLDLHLFLHLFLHLJJFLHJJLJJJJHLJJJJNJJJJJJHNJNHHJNHLHNHJHNHPHNFLHNHPFNFPFNFPFLFRDPFPDPFNDPDPDPBTDPDPBPBPBTBPBPBT%40P%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40T%40P%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPARARARARAPCTAPAPCTCPCPCTCPCPEPEPCTEPEPERGLERGPEPGPGLGRGLGPGNIPINGLINIPINIJILINKNIJKNILKJKLKJKLKLMHKHKJMJKJMHKFMLMFMHMFMHMFMFOFMDMHMDODMDODMDODMDOBO%40MDO%40OBMBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOCOAOEMAOCMEOEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMGMGMGMIMGMIMGMMKGMKKIMKKKMIKIKMKMKKKMKKIMKOKKIOIOIMKKGQIOIOIMGOIQGOGQGMISEMGQGQEQESGMESEQEQCUEQEQCQCQCUCQCQCUAQCQAUAQASASASAS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iQM5t8Op_SbMlQH3VuqLlWXqGGs=) Sarsfield, VIC ### What's nearby - Sarsfield Bushland Reserve 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Tambo Bushland Reserve 6 min drive \- 5.5 miles - Mossiface Bushland Reserve 10 min drive \- 9.0 miles - Nicholson St. Gallery 12 min drive \- 10.7 miles - St Mary's Catholic Church 13 min drive \- 10.9 miles ### Getting around - Bairnsdale Station 14 min drive ### Restaurants - Club Estwood Bistro 14 min drive - Bairnsdale Sporting and Convention Centre 14 min drive - Savages Cafe 17 min drive - Windmill Pizza 17 min drive - Francesco's Family Restaurant 14 min drive ## About this property ### Gorgeous Federal Retreat Property highlights Gorgeous Federal Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 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Breakfast included - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 32 reviews £122 includes taxes & fees 27 Feb - 28 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=17961790&PinnedHotelID=17961790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=44286638&PinnedHotelID=44286638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=44286638,115178651,4333560,196424,7250088) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi - Available in some public areas: Internet access ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - 1.5 shared bathrooms ### Food and drink - Kitchen ### More - Dryer ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Gorgeous Federation Retreat Gorgeous Federation Country Retreat Sarsfield Gorgeous Federation Country Retreat Bed & breakfast Gorgeous Federation Country Retreat Bed & breakfast Sarsfield ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gorgeous Federal Retreat pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Gorgeous Federal Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Gorgeous Federal Retreat? ### Where is Gorgeous Federal Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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