Pets - are they allowed?
Bukirk is situated on a working farm. We have a menagerie of animals (sheep dogs, sheep, cows, goats, chooks and a mini pig) and due to the decor in the Tents and Fancy Coops as much as I love pets I don’t allow them to stay.
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Do you cater for Children?
Bukirk is an Adults Only retreat. Our Glamping Tents, Cabins and facilities are not structured for children and Bukirk has been designed as a unique romantic getaway for couples and groups looking for somewhere to stay together with their own privacy
How many can sleep in a Tent or Fancy Coop?
Tents and Fancy Coops are designed for 1 or 2 Adults only
Are the Tents waterproof?
Yes the Tents are waterproof
Is there power in the Tents?
Yes there is power to both the Tent and En-suite, with additional power points for your convenience
Is there running water ?
Yes there is running water and instant hot water as well! Please be so kind as to be mindful of your water usage as the water is rainwater, so is very precious, as without rain we don’t have water!
How far out of Clare are you?
6km, or a 5 min drive
Can I cook meals there?
You sure can! But not in, around or near the Glamping Tents
For those in a Tent there’s a communal Kitchen in the Outdoor Area with everything you would expect when camping, along with a microwave, kettle, toaster, grill machine, there is even a pizza oven and of course a bbq
For those in a Fancy Coop you have your own kitchen inside with everything you need, along with a microwave, kettle, toaster and a 2 burner stove and you’re more than welcome to use the Outdoor Area facilities too. Please dont cook using your own BBQ or cooker outside on the deck or around the Fancy Coop
Do I need to bring linen?
No you don’t, linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided in all Accommodations
Do I need to bring cutlery, crockery and glassware?
No you don’t, all you need is located in the Outdoor Kitchen and Fancy Coops. And of course this includes Wine and Champagne glasses too!
Is there tea and coffee provided?
Yes, coffee, tea, sugar and milk are provided in the Communal Glamp Kitchen and in the Fancy Coops. Not in the Tent itself as this will attract ants.
Plus there are lot of choices for great coffee in Clare at many of our Cafes and Restaurants
Can I hire bikes from you?
I don’t have bikes on site however you can hire bikes in Clare, see link for further information:
http://rieslingtrailbikehire.com.au/
What time is check in and check out?
Check In is from 2pm until Dark. Please note for your safety and the peace and quiet of other guests I don’t allow check ins after dark. If this isn’t possible then please contact Alison to discuss further
Check Out is 10am
What’s there to do at Bukirk?
- Relax and unwind
- Swim in the new inground pool in the warmer months
- Tell stories and roast marshmallows around the personalised firepit in the cooler months (May until November)
- Board Games
- Card Games
- Corn Hole (aka bean bag toss)
- Giant Jenga
- Bocce
- Darts
- Interact with farm animals
- Historic walks
- View stunning sunrises and sunsets
- Stargazing
What’s there to do in and around Clare Valley?
There’s so much to see and do in and around the Clare Valley, not only is there wine tasting to be done there is also a couple of craft breweries, plenty of amazing restaurants, cafes and wineries to dine at, cheese platters to be had and lots of historic sites and fun things such as the Mintaro Maze, Silo Art in Farrell Flat, Bungaree Station, Mini Golf in Auburn, Lake Bumbunga and explore historic Burra just to name a few.
My favourite way to explore the wineries is to hire electric bikes and cycle the famous https://rieslingtrail.com.au/
If cycling isnt your thing then take the worry out of where to go and how to get there by doing a wine tour, check out what Mr Willson has to offer at https://www.clarevalleytours.com/about-mr-willson or what Charles can do for you at https://www.valleywinetours.com.au/ or Tim and the guys at https://clarevalleywinetours.com.au
For more information on things to see and do in and around the Clare Valley be sure to take a look at www.clarevalley.com.au
Are there taxis in Clare?
Yes there are and also a mini bus so if there’s a group of you they’ve got you covered – Phone number is 0499 795 020
Are there nice restaurants in Clare?
There are so many nice places to eat in and around the Clare Valley:
https://olearywalkerwines.com/The_Cellar_Door/Clare_Valley__Cellar_Door
http://skillogalee.com.au/our_restaurant/lunch_menu
https://slate.pikeswines.com.au/
https://watervalehotel.com.au/
Dinner
https://indiiofclare.com.au/
https://raguandco.com.au/
https://sevenhillhotel.com.au/
Is there heating/cooling ?
In the cooler months the Tents are fitted with a heater and the beds have an electric blanket, there is also a heat bar in the en-suite
In the warmer months the Tents have a pedastal fan along with a wall fan in the en-suite
Portable airconditioners are available for hire for the Tents
Fancy Coops are fitted with a split system and have ceiling and bathroom fans
Can we pat the animals ?
You sure can pat the animals. There are pet cows, sheep, a mini pig, goats and of course Chooks. If you see a black and tan Kelpie that is Archie, my Dad’s dog – he loves pats
Can I feed the pets?
Please check with Chook first as there are things some of them cant eat.. especially Kevin he needs to watch his weight 😂
What’s the best tent?
They are all beautiful and glamorous, with the same offerings
Silkie and Araucana have King Beds and the other three Tents have Queen Beds
Wyandotte Tent is our Stargazing Tent
All the Tents offer the same furnishings as such, they are just decorated differently to match the decor of their chickes plumage
Which tent faces sunrise?
Wyandotte and Frizzle allow you to see the sunrise from the comfort of your bed if you wish, in saying that if you’re in a different Tent all you need to do is pop your head out to see the Sunrise
Which tent faces sunset?
Access to the Sunset is not a problem at Bukirk as the property has unobstructed views, but if you would like the ultimate Tent for viewing the Sunset directly in front of your Tent then Araucana and Silkie are the best followed by Leghorn. Frizzle faces north west so you can see it to your left and Wyandotte faces east, but if you sat on the back of your deck then you would be facing the sunset too! Its not hard to find the right position as you have many options for an awesome view anywhere on the property
Which tents are next to each other?
As you drive in the road leads you to the right
Order from the first tent to the last is
Wyandotte
Frizzle
Leghorn
Silkie
Araucana
Can we have a fire?
Fire Season allows us to use the personalised fabulous fire pit from 1st May through until the end of October, dictated by our local council. There is also a fireplace inside the Glamp Kitchen if weather should not be nice to sit outside.
Each Tent doesn’t have their own fireplace for many reasons, main one being i don’t want the tent to burn down, as they are flammable!
Is the water drinkable?
Due to Bukirks location we don’t have access to Mains Water, therefore we rely on the skies to open up and fill our tanks. There will be times where we have not got any rain water left, therefore i have to purchase mains water from a local company and have it trucked to site, this water is drinkable as its what the township uses. There is water available to purchase in your mini bar fridge, or feel free to bring your own drinking water.
Is there a fridge?
Yes the Tents have a mini bar fridge, perfect size to keep your cheese platter goodies and refreshments cold and there is a large fridge in the outdoor kitchen with a freezer compartment too. The Fancy Coops have a household size fridge which has a freezer compartment as well. There is also a full size fridge in the Pool area too