Title: Gorgeous Federal Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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) ![Exterior - Gorgeous Federal Retreat (Sarsfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44290000/44286700/44286638/7f66df67.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) ![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) ![Property grounds - Gorgeous Federal Retreat (Sarsfield)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44290000/44286700/44286638/61f4ac39.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. 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[Visit our Sarsfield travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarsfield.dx3000405635) [View more B&B in Sarsfield](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarsfield-Bed-And-Breakfast.d3000405635-aaBedAndBreakfast.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 \- 2.7 km - Tambo Bushland Reserve 6 min drive \- 8.8 km - Mossiface Bushland Reserve 10 min drive \- 14.5 km - Nicholson St. Gallery 12 min drive \- 17.1 km - St Mary's Catholic Church 13 min drive \- 17.5 km ### 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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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. Ask a question